When I create content through Spartan Ownership, it’s to empower men like you to move towards a higher ideal. This higher ideal is one of a masculine, strong, vital and high-performance man.
In order to be functioning at that high-performance standard, you need to fill yourself with the best fuel possible. How are you going to function at a high level if all you fill yourself with is low-grade fuel?
The more research I do and experience I get, the more I realize that the BEST diet for men is The Primal Way.
What Is Primal?
Have you ever heard of the Paleo diet? Well Primal and Paleo are very similar. The concept behind Paleo is that you basically eat like a hunter-gatherer. This means NO processed food/beverages, grains, bread, legumes, dairy, etc. And you focus on eating whole foods such as grass-fed meat, vegetables, fruits, etc.
However, Primal isn’t exactly Paleo. Mark Sisson gives an in depth explanation behind what the differences are between Primal & Paleo here.
But in summary: Primal basically IS Paleo except it’s more holistic and allows you to eat a greater variety of foods. For instance, the Primal way of eating allows you to eat legumes if you tolerate them (rice, beans, lentils). The Primal approach also allows you to drink raw milk, coffee, take supplements, whey protein, white potatoes, and other nightshade vegetables.
The Primal approach is NOT only a way of eating but it’s also a way of life. It’s more holistic in that sense. It emphasizes the importance of going to sleep when the sun goes down, constantly moving your body throughout the day, socializing, and limiting destructive technological use.
Also the Primal approach isn’t so restrictive compared to the Paleo diet as it allows more variety. Hence, it’s easier to stick to the Primal way.
My Experience
I have had amazing results eating the Primal way. Plus it feels badass knowing that I’m basically eating the same way my ancestors ate. There is a great amount of compelling research that shows our ancestors were likely a lot stronger and more vital than us.
Since I’ve switched to eating and living the primal way, I feel a lot more energy, vitality and wellbeing. I am almost always the one with the most energy in the room..that is when I walk into a room where there are people who eat the conventional way.
I personally keep it at Primal 90/10 simply because life’s too short for not having some cookies, ice-cream or a big ol’ cheeseburger once in awhile. So eat like this 90-95% of the time and if you deserve it..have that cookie!
The Top 10 Benefits of Eating the Primal Way
#1 Improve Digestion
When eating the Primal way, your diet is going to be gluten-free. Gluten has been shown to be problematic for your digestive system. Whether you have Celiac disease or not, gluten has been shown to impact your digestive system in harmful ways. By eliminating it, your body will definitely start to feel better.
#2 No Counting Calories
Eating the Primal way isn’t a rigid ideology. You’re not going to be sitting there with a calorie counting app weighing all of your food. Just eat like a caveman and you’re good.
#3 Sleep Like a Baby
Most of the processed junk that people eat these days are filled with chemicals, preservatives and additives. These 3 toxins interfere with serotonin production in the brain. One of the functions of serotonin is to send your brain a signal when it’s time to go to bed. By eliminating the presence of these chemicals in your food, you will naturally feel more tired at night and energized in the morning.
#4 Conquer The Need for Instant Gratification
Eating the Primal way means saying goodbye to junk food. So next time you’re feeling a bit uncomfortable/stressed, you will need to find another way to feel better. Every try meditation, yoga or connecting with loved ones? I guarantee that those are better alternatives. By replacing junk-food with more fulfilling activities you will gain better emotional control and hence emotional toughness. Discipline equals freedom.
#5 Detox Your Temple
My mentor often says: “Your body is the only place you will ever have to live, so take care of it.” By putting a stop to the intake of artificial ingredients and increasing intake of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and fiber you will be pushing out built-up waste and accumulation. This is a way more fun approach to detoxing than drinking juices for a week.
#6 Improve Brain Function & Happiness
When you eat the Primal way, you increase your intake of healthy fats. There is a popular myth in the food industry that labels fat as something to always avoid. In reality there are different types of fat. Healthy fats are found in nuts, avocados, fish, grass-fed beef, bacon, grass-fed butter, raw-milk, etc. These fats have been shown to improve motor function, speaking ability, memory, cognition, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
#7 Increase Testosterone
Testosterone is an incredibly important hormone in men as it is responsible for sex drive, desire, bone-density, vigor, hair growth, dominance and more. As a man you need to make sure that you are taking care of this vital hormone by eating the right foods. Conventional meats, dairy and vegetables have been shown to have dioxins which interfere with testosterone production in males. Therefore make sure that the products you are getting are grass-fed, organic and/or locally raised AKA pastured. That is the Primal way.
#8 Effortless Weight Loss
By eating the Primal way, you will be increasing your intake of healthy fats which WILL make you feel full for longer periods of time. Thus you will get less cravings. Also by eliminating simple carbs like pasta, bread and cereal weight loss will be an automatic by-product.
#9 K.I.S.S Keep It Simple Smarty
K.I.S.S is a decision making model used in the business and military world. And it simply means to keep the plan as simple as possible. And that is exactly what you’ll be doing by eating the Primal way. There is no complex calorie counting, meal planning and obsessive ratios to calculate. Just eat from the pre-approved foods until you’re no longer hungry and you WILL experience the benefits. It’s that simple.
#10 Conquer Disease
By eating the Primal way, you are automatically eating many anti-inflammatory foods and cutting out a lot of foods that are known to cause inflammation. By increasing the intake of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and amazingly healthy nutrients you are eradicating the possibility of cancer in your body. You are also minimizing the risk of heart disease. By eating the way our ancestors ate, you are ultimately becoming the most natural version of yourself which in and of itself is the best way to combat disease.
If you want to learn more about the Primal way of life and eating, I recommend the BEST book on health ever written: The Primal Blueprint.
Best,
Maximillion Giamarco
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