There were a few benefits I saw once all plant-based foods were eliminated. Granted, some were better with the reduction a few years prior, but ultimately the complete elimination of them showed more improvements, still. The mental and emotional clarity is much better. Like I said, SAD was a regular occurrence about this time of year and that’s completely gone. I would also have minor bouts of depression from time-to-time and haven’t had any since. And even when I’m tired and don’t want to think, I feel like I still can - used to be that my thinking could get a bit cloudy especially when really tired. There’s also a massive improvement in digestion which was actually the catalyst to eliminating all plants in the end (I had an ulcer). Once every spec of veggies was gone, digestion issues went with them. Zero gas, bloating, or anything adverse down there. Plus the weight and hunger management. When I was low carb but still eating some veggies, nuts, and oils, my weight was ok but I still had to be mindful of how much I was eating. Now that I eat meat and eggs, it’s really not an issue. The hunger and satiety signals are much clearer and over-eating is honestly pretty hard to do.
For hydration, I simply salt all of my water. The electrolyte mixes for sale aren’t really necessary. Potassium and magnesium are in my food, plus I salt my food. But I also add one of those little single-serving packets of salt to every 8 oz of water and I drink no less than 64 oz of water per day (usually more). No need for flavored mixes or anything like that.
I’d say that instead of trying to determine which podcaster is right, look into the science of metabolism for yourself. And never just assume that someone citing a study has it right. Look at the study for yourself. Sadly, almost all of the studies on nutrition are pretty worthless. There are hardly any that can draw the conclusion that’s in the headline. Perplexity or Claude can be helpful here, too. Give it the study and then this prompt: What flaws and weaknesses exist in this study’s design and methodology which limit the accuracy of its conclusions.
) I thought the problem with my hair was my age, because I read that’s what happens to women once they go through menopause. I now believe its because women don’t eat enough protein and don’t eat enough in general, especially as they age.