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Health benefits/negatives of consuming fish skin.

2011-02-25T00:26:36Z

I am assuming there is benefit to consuming fish skin whether raw or cooked. Anyone have any good info on this? Obviously I can google it but I'd prefer to hear fellow cavepeople.

Female looking to drop few lbs. but keep increase in strength

2011-02-21T02:08:37Z

So as the title says it I am a 30 y.o. female looking to lose about 5 lbs. within 5 weeks for a crossfit style competition. I want to keep my strength the same, if not more. Just looking to cut weight. What are your suggestions? Increase fat intake, cut down fruit consumption, post workout sweet potato? Thanks everyone!

Answer by Dr. B for Garlic: fructose; toxicity at high doses; recommendations

2011-03-28T01:40:16Z

Allicin is the active compound in garlic and it is highly anti-inflammatory. You can easily consume 5 grams per day- although some research I have read states that garlic has to be consumed raw to obtain the allicin. I have yet to see any evidence of an adverse reaction from garlic and/or it inducing a pathogenic state. It is a blood thinner, anticancerous and has also been shown to help regulate blood glucose levels. The only negative thing I can say about garlic is that it causes halitosis!

Thoughts on lowering my cholesterol.

2011-03-02T18:50:32Z

Need some minds on this one!

So I was on statins a few years ago but I no longer takes them. In september of 2009 I had bloodwork done and her cholesterol was 180ish, with a good HDL to LDL ratio and normal triglycerides. I was not as paleo then as now, but I was relatively strict into zone proportions of about 12 blocks which is about 85grams protein, 110 grams carbohydrates and about 25 grams of fat. I was not doing any exercise and I was also relatively light for myself, in the 120s when normally I am in the 130s. I was taking fish oil with no vitamin D supplementation and took another blood test in Decermber of 2010 and it came out reading a 253 cholesterol with a 133 LDL and 120 HDL and triglycerides of 38. In the zone diet in efforts to lower fat intake I only ate 1 egg yolk and then whites, but was consuming more cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese and tofu in general. Now I eat 3 eggs 5-6 days a week and almost no cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt or tofu (all maybe once per week). I know tofu has no cholesterol, but figured I would mention that I was eating way more soy than now. Now I am taking the same amount of fish oil and vitamin D. I was thinking about just switching back to egg whites in the morning and being stricter with dairy and soy. We were gonna start with this and then look to get another test in about 6 weeks also checking the composition of the LDL. What other suggestions do you have or thoughts in general?

animal fats vs. oils, avocado fats, coconuts, etc.

2011-02-25T19:32:01Z

So what is the difference between good fats found in animals and good fats found on oils, avocados, nuts, seeds etc. Someone please explain the difference between the good mono and poly, etc. etc.

Answer by Dr. B for Female looking to drop few lbs. but keep increase in strength

2011-02-21T03:14:52Z

For some reason I cannot post this as a comment: Cutting out all carbs will have the potential to keep my strength up at the same time? Melissa- typical meals include: eggs and fruit for breakfast, more fruit and nuts as a snack..lunch is lean protein and salad (lemon , flax or olive oil as dressing), dinner typically more protein with a bunch of veggies. I have been using a post workout creatine/glutamine drink which I will no longer consume. My chiropractor, who is also my primary care doctor, discussed with me the added chemicals, sweeteners, etc. that are in those drinks. Terrible I tell ya! So basically just concentrate on a lean meats, fats and vegetables?

Answer by Dr. B for fructose, beets, sweet potatoes

2011-02-16T21:37:23Z

I am a little perturbed by all this negative fructose information and reserach that is out there. I know each individual responds differently, but I personally have been eating 5-8 servings of fruit A DAY for about 4 years. Of course there is the occasional day I eat less than that. Combined with the lean grass fed meats, wild fish, fre range chicken and copious amounts of fats and veggies I eat, I continue to be incredibly lean and shredded. I see no discernible negative effect all these fruits have on me. My performance and function continues to increase.

However, if a 350 lb. typical American came to me for advice I wouldnt recommend they consume that high amount of fruits. I recommend they continue to shop at Sam's club and push their sleds of inflammation around.

To answer your questions Travis and Steve: Travis, the fruit intake definitely coincided with fat loss. My activity consist of crossfit 4-5 times a week and occasional outdoor activities on a weekened. Not sure how it affects my AGEs; I rarely cook with high heat and I eat foods that are known to inhibit AEGs so that might help with the increased fructose consumption. But who knows?! There is conflicting evidence for just about anything out there. Bottom line is I feel great, perform great and am lean as possible. Is there disease and inflammation within my body? Perhaps. All we can do it try to cut down the risks factors by eating this way.

For about 4 weeks I had this healthy ( or was it unhealthy?!) obsession with bananas and almond butter to the point where I was eating, on average, 4 bananas a day just about every day. Noticed little summin summin but perhaps that was from the increased almond butter consumption. Cut down bananas recently as per the latest information on saponins. If I consume it is typically pre or post workout. Plantains are now on my list for awesome post wod carbs. Saute it with some coconut oil or olive oil, maybe even add some coconut flakes and cinnamon or cocoa. Heaven.

Answer by Dr. B for Sweet Abs, Crossfit, and Paleo?

2011-02-02T03:34:59Z

Where did you hear this from. Clearly this is backwards. Being a physician, a nutritionist, an avid x-fitter and totally paleo, I do not see it possible to not be lean.

Answer by Dr. B for Has anyone seen a doctor who suggested Paleo?

2011-01-26T12:59:11Z

I am a doctor and I recommend the paleo lifestyle and hard exercise to just about everyone regardless of age and history. A paleo diet works 99.9% of the time.

Comment by Dr. B

2011-03-28T01:45:21Z

Rob, "The Halitosis" can also be caused when the body starts running on ketones. Ketosis- it is a beautiful thing!

Comment by Dr. B

2011-03-28T01:43:03Z

Oh yeah, and fructose-where did you hear that from? As far as I know garlic has roughly 1-3 grams of sugars but not sure on the breakdown.

Comment by Dr. B

2011-02-25T20:11:32Z

Basic overview though- are there some of the same kinds of fat found in both plants and animals.

Comment by Dr. B

2011-02-21T02:16:27Z

Have not worked out fasted only because I exercise later in the day and cannot fit it in the morning although I would love to give that a try. I definitely consume more fruit than I should, will cut that out starting tomorrow. I am not a huge calorie counter and therefore do not know my ratios. Maybe I should start! Thanks Melissa!

Comment by Dr. B

2011-02-14T16:59:50Z

Where in Florida do you live?