What are some notable ingredients or compounds in food or drinks that you avoid to stay healthy?

[Anonymous]

An example for me is in the photo. Anything high in salt (especially sodium bicarbonate since I have kidney issues & my body can't excrete it easily), sugars, & fermentable elements cause me gut inflammation (since I have sibo & sifo) that results in me looking like a bloated overweight uncanny shadow of myself. The difference is truly night & day.

[Anonymous]

Diabetes runs in my family so I really should watch my sugars, processed foods, and eat more whole grains. But they taste so good!! So I just try to limit things I know I can't normally control. Like for example, I only ALLOW myself to eat pizza once every Friday. It's like my reward for a hard weeks work, eating right, and exercising. Because if left to my devices I'd eat pizza everyday. I don't have good control with it so this is how I regulate myself. Pop is another. I only drink non sugary pop like coke zero. Which is better than drinking sugary pop. But I have to force myself to drink only 1 bottle a day. Because once again, left to my devices I would drink all pop and no water.

[Asker]

I feel you on how hard it is to avoid certain foods. The only reason I'm consistently successful at it tbh is because of my pursuit of vanity. I wanna be ripped, have clear skin, good performance & recovery, etc. But the day I stop wanting these things, I'm eating everything I couldn't eat & hiding from the judgmental world. 🤣

[Opinion Owner]

I did when I was your age to. But 1. I don't have the genetics to ever be ripped (which is just as well because outside of steroids which I'd never take, I never had the that kind of commitment). 2. Getting older has learned me that the type of women that really dig ripped guys are only really the really narcissistic women. And 3. you can't fight the clock. After 30 you're fighting a losing battle. I'm not saying don't keep exercising or keep in shape to stay healthy. But without steroids you cannot keep pace with those younger than you. You just can't.

[Asker]

Yeah I think it's best to not get ripped for women. But I do believe we can fight the clock/slow down aging because eating healthy will allow someone's body to function better which will allow it to not deteriorate as fast.

[Opinion Owner]

I understand and I don't disagree wumirh what you're saying. But I'm also a firm believer in the fact that we're here as long as God wants us to be.
Yes your body is a temple and the temple should be taken care of. But I roll me eyes at those people who think we'll EVER reach immortality. Because in the end God will always have the final say.👍

[jahaims]

Pretty much all of it. I eat meat sourced from a friend and I buy chemical free produce.

[AI Opinion]

For someone exploring the world of flavors, it's essential to balance health with indulgence. High sodium, excessive sugars, and unhealthy trans fats can be detrimental to overall well-being. I steer clear of these while keeping an eye on artificial additives and preservatives. Interestingly, during a trek through Japan, I discovered the wonders of naturally fermented foods like miso and kimchi, which aid digestion without adding unwanted elements. Listening to your body and savoring genuine, wholesome ingredients is key to a fulfilling culinary journey. 🌱🍣

[Asker]

James stop the cap

[leahzrc]

im vegan so I avoid animal products

[mfused411]

Wings