I follow a lot of dieticians online, and most of the time I see them contradicting themselves about what is truly right and wrong. Red meat, for example, has been one of the most contentious issues in terms of what is healthy and what is not. Half of professional dieticians believe red meat is unhealthy, while the other believes it is completely healthy.
The argument also extends to animal protein, and there are arguments for and against bread. In reality, the argument for bread is understandable, and most people will agree that bread is high in carbohydrates, processed, and contains preservatives, but there has never been a clear consensus on the consumption of red meat, eggs, and other animal protein.
Eating & Being Reactive
In reality, humans are not generally proactive; rather, we are mostly reactive, which means that we wait for events to occur before treating or dealing with the consequences of our actions.
For example, dieticians would not be in business if people decided to eat in moderation; most of the things we argue about whether they are good or bad, if we ate them in moderation, the human system would not reach the point where it begins to malfunction.
I eat bread in moderation and rarely consume sugar, with the exception of carb-rich foods. I was not born knowing all of this; I really only started eating healthier after my diagnoses last year, and I have learned and unlearned a lot.
Dieticians & Their Way Of Practicing
Dieticians frequently overestimate things. They can be like the horseman of the apocalypse at times, but that is because the fear they instill in people is how they make money.
I have seen and watched a lot of YouTube videos, and the way they say things is how they make money, especially when they are doing it for people who are already sick as a result of their lifestyle.
I am not saying they are wrong, but most of them say textbook things and lack scientific knowledge of current food research.
Some health practitioners are like this; they are stuck in their knowledge with no room for advancement.
Red Meat
For example, when it comes to the red meat argument, they (red meat) are a healthy source of animal proteins, as are eggs; there is no reason why anyone should limit themselves to lean cuts while avoiding fatty cuts.
Animal fats are healthy and do not clog arteries, unlike other types of unnatural fat. However, there are several reasons why eating red meat may not be entirely healthy.
One of the causes is a preexisting medical condition, which includes renal insufficiency. Being in stage 4 or 5 kidney disease is one of those preexisting conditions. Renal dieticians will always emphasize the importance of having healthy kidneys in order to handle animal protein.
This is why I say that people are reactive, which is not always our fault. I have some kidney impairment, but I can eat as much animal protein as I want because it is still healthy enough to handle.
Many people avoid certain foods due to autoimmune issues or other conditions, but the majority of the healthy population has acquired metabolic dysfunctions, which are the reason they need to see a dietician at some point in their life.
Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most overlooked metabolic disorders. Many people have been prediabetic for years or decades without even realizing it. They only start doing something about it when they are fully diabetic or it is already too late.
Sodas, for example, are major villains when it comes to metabolic issues; however, soda in moderation is still acceptable. However, one aspect of moderation is that people act in accordance with their habits, addictions and all.
At one point in my life, I was completely addicted to soda, especially sweetened soda (most of them have zero sugar), and I would probably drink it four times a week until I realized that the conditions I have make it easier for me to develop diabetes than the general population.
In reality, people justify their eating habits rather than admitting that they are eating incorrectly and should probably practice moderation before it is too late. However, eating healthier can be stressful, expensive, and sometimes inaccessible.
Hypertension
Previously, many people believed that hypertension was caused by excessive thinking, but it is actually caused by stress and an unhealthy lifestyle. People need to learn and unlearn, but many people believe that they should only seek knowledge when they are in need, which has cost many lives.
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