Q and A

Yes, you can be successful on the Anti-Estrogenic Diet or the Warrior Diet without taking the supplements; however I would suggest finding some good multi-vitamins somewhere. Supplements are designed to fill a nutritional void in the typical diet. Nutritional deficiencies are common in today's world. The nutritional value of plant foods today pale in comparison to their equivalents hundreds of years ago.Unfortunately, even the veggies and fruits that we eat today are not sufficient enough to satisfy the body's requirements for essential nutrients (see my blog - "What's Wrong with Our Dirt"). In order to control cravings and maximize your body's ability to burn fat while functioning properly, it's important to make sure that your body has been provided with complete nourishment including all the right minerals, trace minerals, vitamins, anti-oxidants, detoxifiers and hormonal supportive nutrients in the most bioactive form. A deficiency of even one essential nutrient, be it a single vitamin or a trace mineral can cause serious metabolic setbacks, with a compromised capacity of the body to utilize food and generate energy. Our line of supplements was specially designed to do just that; support the body's demand for essential nutrients as well as hormonal and immuno supportive compounds for reaching a peak energetic state and a vibrant metabolism. That-s not to say that if you eat foods listed in the diet, respect the proper food combinations and get some exercise, that you won't see some good results, but then again why settle for good when you can reach excellence.

Question:
What if I want to follow the Anti-Estrogenic Diet, but am allergic to nuts or fish or can't eat seafood?

Answer:
We've been asked repeatedly for advice regarding allergies to fish, seafood or nuts. The answer is simple; avoid any food that you're sensitive or allergic to, even if it appears in the list of recommended foods on the AE diet. Try substituting it with other foods on the list. For instance, fish can be substituted by eggs, dairy or beans and rice. If you're sensitive to almonds, substitute them with walnuts or pecans or vice versa. The Anti Estrogenic Diet book shows you clearly how to eliminate all allergy promoting foods from your diet. Things aren't complicated, use your instincts and common sense, avoid anything that is problematic and stick to whatever works for you.

Below is a question that I've been receiving lately, along with my answer.

Feedback Question: I am 60 years old, have had a hysterectomy and have not been on any replacement hormone. I do have hot flashes and I am over-weight by 75 lbs. My question is that I didn't see any thing about this diet for someone who has had a hysterectomy.

Answer: The Anti-Estrogenic Diet applies to any adult regardless of age, gender or health condition. It provides the knowledge and nutritional means to defend the body from the sickening effects of estrogenic chemicals, phytoestrogens and harmful estrogen metabolites. The Anti-Estrogenic Diet is not a medical treatment, but rather a natural approach to preventing and lowering the risk associated with industrial and natural estrogens which overwhelm our bodies today. And, for that matter it may be helpful in any case, including someone who has had a hysterectomy. You can get more information on the various benefits of the Anti-Estrogenic approach by checking our Online Forum to see how others have benefited from the diet.

Question: Ori, How do you recommend low glycemic carbs and then talk about the short window of opportunity. Won't the rate of digestion of a SLOW carb be too long? Research points to a 2 hour window (it is only 4 hours is you are eating plenty of carbs during the 4 hours). Also, research recommends a 8-1.2g of carbs per Kilo of body weight per 1-2 hours (frequency depends on the amount of glycogen used). IF someone weighs 100 kilo, wouldn't it be hard to eat 80-120 g of complex carbs in one sitting? Infally have you considered the revised Glycemic Load ratings, the effect of exercise on GLUT4, the very anti-catabolic effects of insulin, the 200% improved insulin sensitivity after workouts, the very different effects of whole proteins versus peptide bonded di and tri peptides proteins.

Answer: With all due respect to your stats, they're meaningless in real life. The information you get from muscle magazines is typically inadequate. If you get it from Pub Med - notice that many of the studies are sponsored by commercial sport nutrition companies to make you purchase a cheap protein powder (80% sugar or simple starch mixed with degraded soy or whey isolate + artificial flavoring, etc.). The truth is that there is no conclusive evidence as to how much carbs are needed per muscle mass after exercise. There is however evidence that insulin (not carbs) is the influencing factor in whether an anabolic action will occur or not. It is also a well known fact that when insulin is over-spiked - such as with over 10g of sugar intake per serving, it will instantly lead to a certain degree of insulin resistance. I'm aware and I've written articles on the benefits of exercise on improving insulin sensitivity. Nevertheless, there is evidence that even one meal with excessive carbs can jeopardize the insulin stabilizing benefits you get from exercise. Consuming too many carbs after exercise is a recipe for insulin resistance and fat gain, particularly in the belly.

This is exactly what happened to a famous muscle magazine editor who admitted to me over the phone that after using a commercial recovery meal product (loaded with simple carbs) after exercise, he noticed an accumulation of stubborn fat in the belly which he could not remove. I suggested that he drop this product and instead incorporate a low glycemic recovery. As a result, he noticed an immediate leaning down effect in the belly area. That's why we've created our protein products in this way - all natural and low glycemic - so that people can use them before and after exercise - and always benefit with no side effects. As for the sources of my science, they are all documented in the back of my books. None of my references are from muscle or fitness magazines.

Metabolic processes involve a huge complex of events on the cellular level and the systemic level, integrated with each other and regulated by different control mechanisms which are also influenced by environmental factors, including nutrition and exercise. Unfortunately, much of this information, acquired from muscle and fitness magazines, is written by people who have no background in biology and a very limited knowledge of nutrition. For these magazines the industry comes first, i.e. advertisements come first and the truth . . . who cares? We provide you with real factual information in all of our hard books, e-books, newsletters and blogs. I expect that the dedicated individual will be curious enough to read the original information and the science references before questioning the technicalities.

Question: I was reading the discussion forum on carbs/libido with that guy that said he lost his sex drive when he was doing the high fat, high protein, low carb diet and his drive came back when he started eating sugar again. Recently I read a book called "Metabolic Typing" by William Wollcott where he states that people fall into protein type, carb type, and mixed type. Could it be that this gentlemen who had lost his libido on that phase could be a carb type and because he wasn't getting enough carbs, his metabolism was out of whack? What are your thoughts on this theory of people falling into these three groups? And does the Warrior Diet apply to all these types? I'd like to know your thoughts.

My Answer: Russians and Romanians are not healthier than Americans. Regardless of statistics, the problem today is an over-generalization of almost anything. The guy that allegedly lost his grooves due to a high fat diet most likely didn't do it properly. You can't merely eat a handful of nuts and expect an instant boost in virility. As I mentioned previously, to promote virility one must apply substantial amounts of raw nuts as a primary fuel. This way the effect will be long lasting - potentially as long as one continues. On the other hand, eating carbs or sugar may initially boost your energy and even vigor for a few hours, but if done continually, will lead to undesirable weight gain, blood sugar disorders and a total metabolic decline. What's the point of being a minuteman? The Warrior Diet is a lifelong program, not a gimmick. The 'metabolic typing theory" is just that - a theory. There isn't yet convincing evidence that humans are divided into carb types, fat types, protein types or Sponge Bob types.