So let me get some things out of the way, I've been vegan since 2010, into health and fitness for longer than that, so I am not into "fads" when it comes to that, however I do like to test things and see how it makes me feel, and this is one of those tests.
The way I like to eat, is I have a "base" diet comprised of foods that I eat every day for every meal. Keep in mind that these aren't the only foods I eat during the day, I will often snack or have something extra after dinner. I really enjoy eating this way, as I know I'm getting all of my RDA of macro/micro nutrients, and anything in addition to that is just bonus, whether that be for performance or pleasure.
Now I like to use Cronometer from time to time to see if I can further optimize my daily diet, whether that be for cost-per-nutrient density ratio, food availability, taste, health benefits, etc.
Let me just say, that the more simple my diet is, the more I enjoy it. I find it so freeing that I can get everything I need in the least amount of food or variety as possible. It allows me more options of what to eat in addition to my base diet, and overall is more enjoyable.
The issue here is that it sort of goes against a lot of what is typically recommended. People find it too restricting, bland/boring, not sufficient in calories/nutrition etc. These are the sort of things I'm trying to find, because even though all my years of experience with managing different diet plans and maintaining a full nutritional profile, on paper, eating in this new way crosses off all marks, and even excels in other areas compared to my carefully tailored diet I have been eating for years. Seems to good to be true, and typically that is the case, so I am looking for good reasons not to do this, because I'm really close to trying it.
Without trying to ramble any longer, here is the data from Cronometer:
Some things to consider-
*Daily supplements are B12, D3, and Iodine
*I do use salt in my foods, and the minor amounts of Vit A, B5, Potassium, Selenium, and Zinc will all be filled in with the additional foods I eat on top of the foods from the second image, but I didn't include them because those foods aren't daily/variable
*In case anyone misses it, I'm aware that Niacin is low on the chart, however I keep a note on my diary to remind me of Tryptophan conversion for Niacin (which does not get calculated in the diary) to reach adequate levels
*Surprisingly, Omega 3/6 are higher than anticipated, but fat is a little lower than I like, may add some flax or walnuts to the mix to bolster that
*I know the calories are low, but I feel I need to say it again here, this is not all of the calories I will eat in a day, I usually like to hover around 2200-2500 for maintenance/exercise, and I do not condone too little calories resulting in having an unhealthy body weight
I suppose what I’m trying to find is, why should I not do this?
The way I like to eat, is I have a "base" diet comprised of foods that I eat every day for every meal. Keep in mind that these aren't the only foods I eat during the day, I will often snack or have something extra after dinner. I really enjoy eating this way, as I know I'm getting all of my RDA of macro/micro nutrients, and anything in addition to that is just bonus, whether that be for performance or pleasure.
Now I like to use Cronometer from time to time to see if I can further optimize my daily diet, whether that be for cost-per-nutrient density ratio, food availability, taste, health benefits, etc.
Let me just say, that the more simple my diet is, the more I enjoy it. I find it so freeing that I can get everything I need in the least amount of food or variety as possible. It allows me more options of what to eat in addition to my base diet, and overall is more enjoyable.
The issue here is that it sort of goes against a lot of what is typically recommended. People find it too restricting, bland/boring, not sufficient in calories/nutrition etc. These are the sort of things I'm trying to find, because even though all my years of experience with managing different diet plans and maintaining a full nutritional profile, on paper, eating in this new way crosses off all marks, and even excels in other areas compared to my carefully tailored diet I have been eating for years. Seems to good to be true, and typically that is the case, so I am looking for good reasons not to do this, because I'm really close to trying it.
Without trying to ramble any longer, here is the data from Cronometer:
Some things to consider-
*Daily supplements are B12, D3, and Iodine
*I do use salt in my foods, and the minor amounts of Vit A, B5, Potassium, Selenium, and Zinc will all be filled in with the additional foods I eat on top of the foods from the second image, but I didn't include them because those foods aren't daily/variable
*In case anyone misses it, I'm aware that Niacin is low on the chart, however I keep a note on my diary to remind me of Tryptophan conversion for Niacin (which does not get calculated in the diary) to reach adequate levels
*Surprisingly, Omega 3/6 are higher than anticipated, but fat is a little lower than I like, may add some flax or walnuts to the mix to bolster that
*I know the calories are low, but I feel I need to say it again here, this is not all of the calories I will eat in a day, I usually like to hover around 2200-2500 for maintenance/exercise, and I do not condone too little calories resulting in having an unhealthy body weight
I suppose what I’m trying to find is, why should I not do this?