In one piece of steak, you get B vitamins, zinc, selenium, iron, niacin, phosphorus, creatine, taurine, glutathione & conjugated linoleic acid.
Not only does it pack a ton of great nutrients it's also a great source of protein to help you build muscle.
2. Eggs
Eggs are one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
They contain vitamin D, choline, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3, vitamin b12, iron, vitamin b2+b5, vitamin A, vitamin E, phosphorus, folate, selenium, iodine, & HDL cholesterol while being a great source of protein.
3. Fatty Fish
It's high in Omega 3 fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium & selenium while being rich in protein.
It also contains astaxanthin, which has been shown to reduce inflammation.
Opt for wild caught fish and aim for 2 servings a week.
4. Leafy greens
We're talking about kale, spinach, watercress & arugala.
Leafy greens are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C +A + K, while containing calcium, magnesium & manganese.
Greens contain the most nutrients per calorie.
5. Beef liver
It's a great source of protein while containing Vitamins C, D, A, D, E & K, zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, iron, chromium, & all of the B vitamins.
It's the most nutrient dense food on the planet.
6. Garlic
Garlic is one of the best ingredients to boost your health & immune function.
It's high in vitamins C, B1, & B6, as well as calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, and selenium.
It also contains allicin, which has been shown to have cancer fighting properties.
7. Blueberries
A handful of blueberries are high in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese & potassium.
They are also loaded with antioxidants including anthocyanins & other plant compounds, some of which have been shown to have protective effects on your brain.
8. Seaweed
Seaweed is known as the vegetable of the sea & is an easy way to add extra vitamins & minerals to your diet.
It's high in antioxidants & contain folate, riboflavin, thiamin, copper, iron, iodine & magnesium.
They said hamburgers was junk food, but the truth is they are one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
You only need 5 key ingredients.
Here's how to make it:
1. The Bun
Sourdough is the healthiest bread on the planet.
The fermentation process breaks down gluten and phytic acid for easier digestion while lowering the glycemic index, unlocking more nutrients and minerals for your body to absorb.
2. The Pattie
Grass fed beef is a superfood.
It's rich in heart-healthy Omega-3s, antioxidants like Vitamin E, CLA (which is a cancer-fighting fat), and key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins.
There's a diet proven to cut visceral fat by 14%, even if you don't lose a single pound on the scale.
It's not keto. It's not carnivore. And it's not counting calories.
It's called the Optimized Mediterranean Diet. Here's how to do it:
Visceral fat is the fat you can't pinch. It wraps around your liver, pancreas, and intestines, pumping inflammatory compounds into your bloodstream 24/7.
People in the top quartile have 10x higher odds of hypertension, 6x higher odds of diabetes, and 81% higher all-cause mortality.
The scary part is midlife belly fat predicts Alzheimer's markers 20 years before symptoms appear.
Higher visceral fat correlates with poorer executive function independent of total body fat. Your brain is paying the price before you notice anything wrong.
At 46, I got my abs back and this breakfast is the biggest reason why.
Here's what's in it and why it works:
I call it Glop.
It looks disgusting, tastes great, and the best part is it takes less than 3 minutes to make.
It contains 4 ingredients:
300g low-fat Greek yogurt 1-2 scoops whey protein
1 tbsp psyllium husk
100g frozen fruit
That's 350 calories. 40-60g protein. 10g fiber.
How to make it:
1. Prep this the night before (you'll see why) 2. Put 300g Greek Yogurt into a bowl with 1 scoop whey protein, along with a tablespoon of psyllium husk, and mix 3. Add 100g frozen fruit of choice 4. Put in fridge overnight
Overnight, the psyllium husk expands while the frozen fruit thaws, giving you a hearty breakfast you can eat right out of the fridge.