Everyday System for Nutrition?

storm fox · Post by **storm fox** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:00 am

This is mentioned on the NoS page, and I was curious as to whether it is in the works. I have had a decent time with NoS, and am wondering how to tackle the nutritional nuts and bolts.

mimi · Post by **mimi** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:37 am

I'm still learning No S, but I've wondered about this also and would be interested in hearing input from the "experienced" gang!
mimi

kccc · Post by **kccc** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:44 pm

Don't know if Reinhard is working on it, but here's my personal system (which I think is pretty good).

Include protein, carb (preferably complex) and fruit/veg at every meal.

For dinner and lunch, veg/fruit needs to be 1/2 the plate; lean protein 1/4; complex carb 1/4. For breakfast, I just include at least one fruit and don't worry about proportions the same way.

Obviously, this gets fudged a little when I have combination entrees - pasta with meat and vegetables. But it's a decent general guideline for proportions.

The other rule is "eat different things." Yes, I could eat broccoli every meal, but rotating my veggies gives me a greater range of nutrients.

Oh, and there's one more "rule" (thanks to Michael Pollen): Eat food. (As opposed to "edible food products," which are not real food.)

jiggapayne · Post by **jiggapayne** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:01 pm

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Jammin' Jan · Post by **Jammin' Jan** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:05 am

What KCCC does it what I do, too: 1/2 plate salad, non-starchy vegetable, or fruit; 1/4 plate starch; 1/4 plate protein.

It's just my general guideline, since not all meals fit the pattern. But it's become my "default" meal setting.

kccc · Post by **kccc** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:48 am

Jiggapayne, if you want simple, here's Michael Pollen's advice:

"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."

I love it.

That's where I got the distinction between "food" and "food-like edible products" - which I'd kind of made in my head, but he articulated so well.

(From http://tinyurl.com/2evb6g)

zoolina · Post by **zoolina** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:43 am

After giving Vanilla No-S a good solid go for 5 months, not really losing any weight, and being constantly tormented by crashing blood sugar, I've adapted the program a bit (keeping the core: develop good habits, have simple firm rules, etc)

Here"s my "Chocolate No-S:"
1) No Empty Calories
2) No Eating after Dinner
(except S days, sometimes)

The no empty calorie rule has really helped-- during the week I just don't eat anything that is not nutritious.

jiggapayne · Post by **jiggapayne** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:58 am

Yes KCCC, I am also a fan of Michael Pollan. The "eat food, not too much, mostly plants" mantra fits right in with the No S concept.

If you would have given the full quote, I probably wouldn't have tried to simplify your advice.

I should have thought to do it myself. I'm glad you brought it up.

kccc · Post by **kccc** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:45 pm

Lol! I made it a little more complicated because I need a bit more structure. And I learned "plate divisions" a long time ago, and like them.