Diet
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- Drink Fluids and Electrolytes During MDMA Use▶ 1
Maintain adequate fluid and electrolyte intake during MDMA exposure, especially in hot environments or when temperature regulation is poor, to help regulate body temperature and reduce neurotoxicity risk.
- Edible Cannabis▶ 1
If using cannabis responsibly, edible forms are preferable to smoking from an eye-health standpoint; discussed as a select-case adjunct, not primary glaucoma therapy, and may help keep eye pressure down in some patients.
- Do Not Eat Anything White▶ 1
Slow-carb rule #2; avoid foods that are white or could be white, including examples like oatmeal. Tim says to ignore exceptions for at least two weeks, though cauliflower is explicitly allowed.
- 30 Grams of Protein Within 30 Minutes of Waking▶ 1
Eat 30 g protein within 30 minutes of waking; Tim says this helps many people, can reduce appetite and total daily calories, and is especially useful if you tend to skip breakfast and consume 50% or more of calories at dinner. Cottage cheese is given as one easy morning protein option.
- Build Meals from Vegetables, Beans/Lentils, and Protein▶ 1
On the slow-carb diet, construct meals from vegetables, beans and lentils, and some type of protein. Beans and lentils are specifically noted to add fiber and inhibit appetite.
- Avoid Fruit, Fructose, and Added Sweeteners During the Week▶ 1
On the slow-carb diet, avoid fruit during the week, avoid fructose including hidden sugar sources, and avoid added sweeteners.
- Avoid Domino Foods in the House▶ 1
Avoid keeping foods around that trigger compulsive overeating; almonds and mixed nuts are given as examples of 'domino foods' that can lead to mindless eating.
- Fibrous Carbohydrates▶ 1
Make fibrous carbohydrates—especially green vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and asparagus—the largest portion of the plate for micronutrients, fiber, satiety, and insulin-related benefits.
- Use Sauces to Improve Meal Palatability▶ 1
Use sauces such as tomato sauce to make protein foods more palatable and interesting without undermining the meal's nutritional value.
- Eat Foods You Enjoy▶ 1
Choose foods and meal variations you genuinely enjoy so the plan is sustainable long term.
- Water Before Workouts▶ 1
Use water as part of pre-workout intake.
- Maintain A Disciplined Diet During Recovery▶ 1
Use a disciplined diet during injury recovery; diet was emphasized alongside schedule and sleep, though no specific foods or protocol were given.
- Reduce Oxalate Intake▶ 1
Reduce dietary oxalates to help prevent kidney stones; examples given include spinach, rhubarb, and many nuts. If prone to stones, avoid eating spinach daily and switch to a different green.
- Increase Citrate Intake▶ 1
Increase citrate intake because citrate inhibits kidney stone formation; fruits and vegetables were suggested sources. Crystal Light was mentioned as an easily accessible high-citrate option that can be consumed along with 2 to 3 liters of fluid.
- Decrease Protein Intake for Kidney Stone Prevention▶ 1
Reduce high protein intake, especially purine-rich meats such as red meat, to lower kidney stone risk.
- Morning Hydration and Coffee▶ 1
In the morning, drink a glass of water and optionally have a cup of coffee.
- Avoid Smoked Yerba Mate▶ 1
Avoid smoked versions of yerba mate because they are described as potentially carcinogenic.
- Weightless▶ 1
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- Reduce Sodium Intake▶ 1
Avoid foods with very high sodium content, especially highly processed foods.
- Avoid Frequent Hyperpalatable Sweet or Savory Foods▶ 1
Avoid consistently eating very sweet or very savory hyperpalatable foods, because over time they can rewire food preference and appetite so that healthy foods taste less appealing.
- Eat a Slightly Lower-Calorie Nutrient-Enriched Diet▶ 1
Favor a slightly lower-calorie, nutrient-enriched diet built around healthy proteins plus fruits and vegetables.
- Eat a good overall diet▶ 1
Follow the basic pillars of a generally healthy diet; it does not need to be perfect, but should be good overall most of the time.
- Glucose Drink Between Demanding Tasks▶ 1
Consume a glucose beverage of about 150 calories between demanding tasks; the literature and discussion also mentioned sipping a glucose drink during or between hard tasks to maintain repeated performance, based on glucose as a preferred fuel source for the brain.
- Good Diet▶ 1
Maintain a good diet as part of supporting fertility and cardiovascular health; in general, what is good for heart health is also good for fertility, alongside exercise and maintaining healthy body weight.
- Use Unscented Personal and Household Products▶ 1
Choose unscented or fragrance-free laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, and soaps used day-to-day in the home to reduce regular exposure to fragrances and other potentially endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
- Eat Whole Grains▶ 1
Recommended for fiber and fertility support unless celiac disease or gluten intolerance is present.
- Tofu▶ 1
Said not to negatively impact fertility, including in men, and may improve it due to antioxidant-like properties and iron content.
- Eat Fish▶ 1
Recommended as a source of healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids important for reproduction; general recommendation discussed as three servings per week, with pregnancy-specific caution about mercury exposure and avoiding raw seafood.
- Avoid Raw Seafood During Pregnancy▶ 1
Avoid sushi, sashimi, and other raw seafood during pregnancy due to infectious disease risk that can affect fetal brain development and other outcomes.
- Avoid Processed Meats▶ 1
Processed meats are described as carcinogenic, toxin-containing, and harmful to fertility; examples include bacon and hot dogs.