I have forgotten because the last time I looked at it was when I studied dietetics at university (that was like 36 years ago).
Recently the US administration unveiled the new Food Pyramid in the government's effort to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA).
I hope our government would look into this new dietary recommendation to address the health of Malaysians.
It pays to watch what you eat because it can influence your health both mental and physical. It also determines how well you age (diet works in tandem with other lifestyle parameters like exercise etc).
I got carried away back in October 2025 to December 2025 with my carbohydrate intake. Guess what happened?
I put on body fat (my waistline bloomed one inch bigger) but that was the least of my problems. The anxiety and depression came back and I felt the full effect in December 2025.
I wake up in the morning and a wave of depression hits me. I lost my calm where there were days when I was gripped with anxiety (I also get angry easily) and I find my heart racing.
I also lost my clear train of thought and mental fog set in. On very busy days I cannot focus and I felt like I am falling apart. That was how I used to be (prior to adopting the carnivore way of eating) and indeed it is very scary.
It has been 13 days since my reset and on day 12 (Friday) the anxiety and depression lifted. I can think clearly again and I felt light and happy. You won't believe it until you experience this yourself.
So lesson learnt.
I'm back to eating beef trimmings and other proteins.
I pack it for lunch.
I find it satisfying and I don't have to go out (and avoid temptation).
Yesterday I had lunch at Halla Holla.
The Sandwich of the Day is Beef Sandwich on Fridays. Well, no sandwich for me. I close salad with beef as the protein (it was unfortunately on the dry side >.<) and requested for the dressing to be served on the side.
On my walk back to the office I felt clear headed and my energy level was great. This is how I should eat - proteins and non-starchy vegetables. Carbs may be added back later but I must be mindful not to get carried away!
Dear friend, the quotation is fantastic! Lovely photos! The meal in your first photo looks scrumptious!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda! I am getting back t eating healthy (as in less carbs).
DeleteThank you for this info about the new food pyramid. For people who feels anxiety and the depression feelings, it is worth to try the carnivore way. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend 😊
You are welcome! Low carb or keto is now being recommended to manage mental issues.
DeleteHomemade food and not going out to resist food temptation is so true which I agree, I do that on certain days, usually weekdays or days when I WFH. But....yes but, sadly the new food pyramid does not work for the commoner and the poor, we all know canned processed food are cheaper. Or when people have no time to whip up a meal simply because they are working or they want convenience. I love the quote, it's wonderful! Thanks for sharing. And enjoy your weekends dear.
ReplyDeleteWe do the best that we can and go for more affordable proteins like eggs.
DeleteI was also concerned for you when you had one too many carb days...until cheat days are words that no longer applied coz almost every day was a cheat day! :O For someone who feels anxiety and depression (and knows that carbs is the culprit) then you certainly have to be watchful of your carb intake. I think rice wasn't the biggest culprit (coz you eat that with proteins & veggies) but bread was (as they're definitely made with refined flour & sugar). Just 3 months and all your "hard work" was gone...but glad to hear it took only 11 days to get back to normal. Well, since I don't have anxiety or depression, I wouldn't be able to experience the transformation but is still very watchful of my carb intake for my own reasons. P/S: Thanks for sharing the new food pyramid. Glad to know that I'm consuming most (11/15) of the anti-inflammatory foods in the list...I've been wanting to include apple cider vinegar but I think it contains sugar. Aiyah, grain-fed beef taste better than grass-fed beef (in fact most of the meat we consume is grain-fed). >_<
ReplyDeleteThanks for your concern. Well, that's how it is when you are an addict. You are blessed not to experience anxiety and depression. Well, I am back to my right way of eating and feeling very well. Apple cider vinegar is very low in sugar. I take it almost every day. Well, it is good to know that you are consuming 11/15 of anti-inflammatory food. I agree with you, grain fed beef is better tasting than grass fed!
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