3 D’s Of Nutrition Hari Ghuman, RHN
Goal: Improve Recovery Improve Performance Increase Muscle Mass Decrease Body Fat Decrease Inflammation Improve Longevity
6 Commandments of Optimal Health Eat Right Move Right Poop Right Sleep Right Love Right Drink Right
What is Food? Food is about Nourishment FuelNutrientsPathways
3D Nutrition: Nutrients Definition of Nutrients: “a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life”. - Eat foods that high amounts of natural nutrients - Processed has the least amount of nutrients “Let food be thy medicine” Nutrients = Medicine = Better Healing
3D Nutrition: Pathway Nutrigenomics : The study of how diet interacts with individual genetic make up and expression, specifically the effects on a person's health. Every time ANY substance enters your body it MUST have a reaction in the body Our 3 organs that require the most energy and nutrients are: BRAIN, KIDNEYS, LIVER
3D Nutrition: Fuel Are you eating enough nourishing food? Counting calories is not necessary Diets are not necessary
Essential Nutrients
Protein Essential Amino Acids Eaten at Every Meal Improves Detox, Immune, Muscle Mass, Recovery, Mood & Blood Sugar Goal: 1 serving of protein for every 50/lbs
Carbohydrates 4 types: Vegetables – think green Starch Fruit Processed Food Carbohydrates are dependent on your body fat and ability to utilize the carbohydrates
Vegetables Creates an alkaline system Increases satiety Increases nutrient density Increases water intake Servings: 1 cup for every 50 lbs
Water Dehydration of less than 2% can effect performance by 10% Dehydration increases: –Joint pain, headaches, constipation, injury –Water Intake: –BW/2 = ounces Example: 250lbs = 125 ounces = 3.9L Airplane: loss of 1L every hour
Nutrient Timing
Biosignature Body Fat
Breakfast Breaking the fast Sets up blood sugar for the day Must have high amounts of protein and fats Red Meat is best = Yang Meat
Post Workout Post Workout Meal #1 (PW#1) 1 second after training Shakes work best Fast digesting Post Workout Meal #2 (PW#2) minutes after your PW#1 Must Contain: Meat, Starch and Vegetables
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