Scaremongering blatantly false information pushed by “non-food experts and fanatics” is fascinating and concerning. Please don’t listen to them, but instead, listen to experts in the field, do your research on Google, and consume vital antioxidants!
They fall into the same category as extreme vegans – lecturing you how to live life.
“Do what we say — we know the only way. If you don’t, you’re killing yourself and the planet too.”
It’s a farce, which is best to ignore. Yet, it’s hard to avoid stumbling across these misinformed statements, which is annoying.
I’ve been an avid keto-carnivore for 9 years — I’m 54 and healthier than when I was 25. That says a lot, believe me!
Because of my diet and daily public posts on my blog and social media, I get more than my fair share of lectures and attacks by these unsavory folks.
They can go to the extreme and claim that my advice is so dangerous and I may be killing my readers if they follow it!
What a scary thought! I may be killing my readers if they follow my advice!
Thankfully, however, I know I’m right and only helping people live healthier longer lives. My work, food advice, and training methods help people lose weight, keep it off for good, and live healthier and happier lives.
Here are some “anti-camp” and know-it-all-all mantras:
- Alcohol, even wine, will make you an alcoholic and kill you!
- Don’t you know that cheese will ruin your cholesterol levels and give you a heart attack?
- How can you advocate chocolate as a “nutritionist?” It makes people fat and obese.
It’s a never-ending story. They believe in something so strongly, even though they know nothing about the subject, and that, they think, makes them 100% right. No matter the evidence against their views.
Let’s look at the health benefits of red wine, cheese, and dark chocolate:
1 — Red Wine
Right off the bat — red wine is loaded with antioxidants.
Antioxidants are vital to fighting off free radicals — which cause cancer in your bloodstream.
Multiple toxic foods you consume form free radicals causing cellular damage — cancer. Some of the primary ones are seed oils and cigarette smoke!
Red wine’s most prominent antioxidant is resveratrol — one of the most potent antioxidants.
“Resveratrol has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to protect you against diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. The anti-inflammatory effects of resveratrol make it a good remedy for arthritis and skin inflammation.”
“Resveratrol is found in peanuts, berries, and grapes. It is also found in red wine in higher amounts.” WebMD.com
Scientific evidence confirms that resveratrol can prevent cardiovascular disease, lower blood vessel damage risk, and reduce bad cholesterol. I think that statement by WebMd.com says all that needs to be said about red wine!
“How many carbs are in a 750ml bottle of red wine?
How many carbs are in a 750ml bottle of red wine? To find the carb content of a 750ml bottle of red wine, you’d multiply the carb content per serving by five since there are typically five servings per bottle. That means there are about 17 grams of carbs in a bottle of pinot noir.” www.drinksurely.com
Further benefits of red wine:
Keeps your Heart Healthy
These powerful antioxidants help keep your blood vessels flexible, which prevents clotting.
Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
Resveratrol lowers your blood glucose levels and helps reduce high blood pressure.
Helps Prevent the Common Cold
Free radicals play a substantial role in catching a common cold. The antioxidants in red wine help fend them off.
Less Risk of Depression
Studies have shown the moderate consumption of red wine by the middle-aged to elderly can keep depression away.
Red wine makes you happier!
Please check out my video about the keto-carnivore diet.
2 — Cheese
Cheese is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids: Heart-Healthy Fat!
The human body is made of protein, fat, and water. That makes cheese an optimal choice to consume these vital nutrients.
Other benefits of cheese:
Vitamin K2 — helps your body coagulate blood, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Calcium and protein support bone density, build stronger muscles, and help reduce high blood pressure.
The linoleic acid found in cheese helps lower inflammation and may prevent heart disease and obesity.
Probiotic bacteria in cheese are known to improve gut health and digestion.
3 — Dark Chocolate
You don’t have to completely give up chocolate if you want to lose weight and live a long healthy life by switching your diet to keto-carnivore.
You only need to switch from milk chocolate to 75% plus dark chocolate.
The darker, the more cocoa, which delivers a powerful punch of antioxidants for your health!
As with red wine and cheese, you must be vigilant that you don’t overeat dark chocolate or overdrink.
Dark chocolate still contains sugar, which will cause weight gain and other health issues if consumed excessively.
For that reason, I suggest you follow this simple rule and rhyme:
“A little bit of wine, cheese, and chocolate will make me look and feel just fine!” Rob Hourmont
More health benefits of dark chocolate:
Highly Nutritious
- 66% of the DV for iron
- 57% of the DV for magnesium
- 196% of the DV for copper
- 85% of the DV for manganese
- Heart-healthy fatty acids
Powerful Antioxidants
Dark chocolate is loaded with active compounds that form antioxidants.
The primary ones are polyphenols, flavanols, and catechin.
According to research, these antioxidants can lower “bad LDL” cholesterol and triglycerides (fat levels).
The reduction of bad high LDL levels can result in less oxidization in the bloodstream, which may lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Dark chocolate contains tons of super healthy inflammation-fighting nutrients.
Make sure you go for the good stuff, 75% cocoa or more, and don’t overindulge!
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Final Thoughts
There’s no need to deprive yourself of some of the most delicious and healthy foods and drinks!
Don’t let the nay-sayers, anti-alcohol, anti-cheese, and anti-chocolate camps tell you otherwise.
They have their agendas in mind, not your health and happiness, and they usually know nothing about nutrition!
My least favorite word in the dictionary is “moderation,” along with the saying, “everything in moderation.”
Everything in moderation doesn’t work — it’s a flawed concept that will lead you to consume plenty of unhealthy food and drink.
However, when it comes to red wine, cheese, and dark chocolate, I must advise caution and to please enjoy them in limitation.
Rob
MBA from Robert Kennedy College & University of Cumbria, UK.
Certified Nutritionist & Health Coach | Trainer | Blogger | Copywriter | Author
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