Common diet concerns I don’t give a fuck about.
▶️ Carbs: I don’t even bother tracking my carbohydrates. I actually think if it fits your macros is overly complex. Carbohydrates are a great fuel source for your muscles and your brain.
▶️ Supplements: Creatine and magnesium are awesome supplements. For most people, fish oil is helpful, and for some people, vitamin D. Most of the shit you’re buying off TikTok is a waste of money. Cholesterol, collagen, glutamine, unregulated peptides—I could go on.
▶️ Sugar: Refined sugar should be reduced in your diet; however, it does not need to be eliminated. People are nervous about 5 g of sugar in @daveskillerbread, but they’ll down a glass of alcohol after a stressful day or send their kids to school eating deli meat.
▶️ Seed Oil: Processed foods should be reduced in your diet. They should make up 20% or less of what you’re eating. But seed oil itself is not inherently bad—in fact, it’s an omega-6 fatty acid. You would have to consume a massive amount of omega-6s for it to be problematic. Instead, focus on more realistic concerns like your blood pressure, VO₂ max, and body composition.
▶️ Processed Foods: Greek yogurt is processed. Almond butter is processed. Doritos are processed. Just because something is processed does not mean it’s inherently bad.
