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Russia bans GMO's!
Recent reports show the Russian Federation (this means, Vlad) has implemented a comprehensive ban on the cultivation, production, and distribution of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) within its borders.
This ban extends to all food products containing GMO ingredients and aims to safeguard the health of Russian citizens and the environment.
The Russian government has been actively promoting organic and natural farming practices as an alternative to GMOs, and has been encouraging the development of local food systems to ensure food security and self-sufficiency.
My (current) metabolic testing model suggests that ultra-processed foods have the most significant impact on metabolic health in Australia.
Although many Australians are aware of the potential negative impact of GMOs, the availability, promotion and affordability of such products often lead to their consumption. This highlights the need for greater education and awareness around the potential risks associated with GMOs and the importance of making informed choices regarding food consumption. It also underscores the need for policies and regulations prioritising the health and well-being of consumers and the environment over corporate profits.
So, it' a (solitary) tick to Vlad.
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Bologna, Italy.
Population: 400,000
Temperature: hot
Known for: Home of Lamborghini, Woman's high-end footwear.
Culinary Culture: food and nourishment is time-honoured, unchanged, prioritized, and strictly organically regulated.
Dietary staples
◦ Saturated animal fat
◦ Fermented grainy carbohydrates
◦ Variety of full-fat cheese
◦ Raw sugar, including honey, fruits
◦ Vegetables (fresh, only)
◦ Salt, full butter & garlic
◦ Coffee – short and strong
◦ Daily alcohol (red wine & lager beer)
Food is life!
🇮🇹 Eat whole fulfilling smaller meals (av. 2500 cals per day) at a scheduled (family) time with open conversation, typically ending with an argument.
The percentage of the population more than 10kgs over their healthy weight:
5%
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Brisbane, Australia.
Population: 2.4 m
Temperature: hot
Known for: Datsun 200B manufacturing, The beer thong.
Culinary Culture: Quick (fried) food, much of it yellow, rainbow-coloured drinks, with strong marketing emphasise towards nutritionally manufactured food.
Dietary staples
◦ Low fat animal protein
◦ Low carb gluten free carbohydrates
◦ Skim diary products
◦ Low-cal sugar-free drinks
◦ Vitamin & mineral enhanced food choices
◦ Lite sauces & dressings
◦ Coffee – large and milky
◦ National ‘dry’ periods
Life is food!
🇦🇺 Eat pre-prepared nutritionally 'improved' low-cal meals (av. 3500 cals per day) while watching State of Origin replays.
The percentage of the population more than 10kgs over their healthy weight:
56%
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Cam, recently wed & honeymooned in Italy, including Bologna.
While Cam is fit & healthy, his before & after metrics support time-honoured real nourishing.
Cam confirmed,
"A bottle of white, a bottle of red - perhaps a bottle of rose instead - it depends on his appetite - every night"
Test
Before
After
Body Weight - kgs
78.8
76.2
HDL Cholesterol (good) – mmol/L
1.2
1.7
Uric Acid – mmol/L
5.8
4.2
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Tick off all 36 superstars this week!
PROTEIN
CARBS
FATS
ROCK STARS
Chicken
Rice
Olive Oil
Broccoli
Turkey
Oats
Avocado
Cauliflower
Beef
Sourdough
Chia Seeds
Asparagus
Salmon
Quinoa
Sunflower Seeds
Spinach
Egg Whites
Beans
Sardines in Olive Oil
Zucchini
Tuna
Sweet Potatos
Macadamia nuts
Silverbeet
Tofu
Cous Cous
Goats Cheese
Capsicum
Chickpeas
Barely
Butter
Garlic
Lentils
Buckwheat
Coconut Oil
Ginger
Portion
¾ palm
palm
½ palm
No limit
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🎵 When your legs don't work
like they used to before 🎵
Returning to more committed running after a 6-year hiatus has been a bit challenging. As Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud" goes, "When your legs don't work like they used to before," it has been difficult to get back into the swing of things. More so, excepting the stopwatch will likely never be the same.
I should clarify, my legs still work, but not at the speed (and recovery) from yesteryear!
It's understandable why studies reveal that most individuals stop engaging in physical activities they enjoyed in their younger years. As we age, our bodies undergo changes that can make it challenging to maintain the same level of physical performance.
It's true that aging can result in a natural reduction in physical abilities, such as running speed, bike power, hitting length, and jumping height. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that we have to give up on these activities altogether. While we may not be able to perform at the same level as we once did, we can still enjoy the same movements, albeit at a slower pace. As the saying goes, "Aging doesn't mean full speed: no speed."
I've drawn inspiration from the extraordinary Hiromu Inada, whom I had the privilege of meeting at the Hawaiian Ironman. This gruelling triathlon involves a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42km run, all of which takes place in blistering 35-degree (C) heat in the lava fields.
Hiromu, who was 85 years old at that time, completed the same course as me in the exact same conditions on the same day, finishing 8 hours after me. Despite our different finishing times, we both received the same finisher's medal, which shows that age is just a number.
