"Not actively surviving is passively dying," is the motto of Ori Hofmekler. Hofmekler used his experiences as a member of the Israeli Defense Force to create what is known as the Warrior Diet. He also studied ancient armies and developed theories based on their training techniques. The Warrior Diet places more emphasis on instinct and less on control. Hofmekler believes the key to survival is following one's instinct concerning hunger and activity.
Overeating/Undereating
Following a daily cycle of overeating and undereating causes the body to enter into survival mode, according to Hofmekler. Hofmekler patterned his diet on the eating habits of people who lived during the Stone Age. Paleolithic peoples ate small amounts of food throughout the day, usually when they were the most active. They consumed the largest meal in the evening. Eating the majority of food at night causes the parasympathetic nervous system to take control of the digestive and metabolic processes of the body, according to Diet.com. This allows the body to slow down and begin a resting period.
Nocturnal Meals
The Warrior Diet centers around one large meal eaten at the end of the day. Small snacks consisting of fruits, vegetables and small amounts of protein are eaten throughout the day when people are the most active with exercise and their daily routine. There are no limits placed on the main meal. The concept is that people's survival instinct will kick in and determine the level of hunger and the amount of food they eat. The Warrior Diet does not revolve around counting calories or eating at a specific time. It is based on instinct and the body's inherent knowledge of it's own needs.
Eating Low on the Food Chain
Hofmekler suggests that the body is programmed to eat the diet of hunters and gatherers of the Paleolithic Age, eating foods that are as close to natural as possible. Foods that are low on the food chain consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, free-range chickens and fish that are freshly caught. Dairy foods from cattle that are allowed to graze freely on grass are also acceptable. Organic foods grown without chemical pesticides and fertilizers are suggested on the Warrior Diet.
Avoiding Processed Foods
Processed foods and foods that are packaged in plastics and Styrofoam are to be avoided while on the Warrior Diet, according to Diet.com, because plastic containers contain chemicals that leach into the foods that are stored in them. Proponents of the diet claim that processed foods are full of additives and preservatives that cause the digestive system to become sluggish and inefficient. Only filtered water is allowed on the Warrior Diet because tap water from both city water systems and country wells may contain a variety of chemicals and pollutants that can be harmful if consumed for long periods of time.
Consult with a physician if you are considering starting the Warrior Diet.
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