Carnivore Diet, Student Athlete Performance
Today we're joined by Dr. Al Danenberg to continue our conversation on his overcoming terminal cancer with the help of a carnivore diet. Jill Lane discusses ways to prepare your student athlete to return to team sports and practices.
Carnivore Diet (cont.)
We continue the conversation with Dr. Al Danenberg. He beat terminal bone marrow cancer, and credits his diet as a huge factor in his recovery. Dr. Danenberg is on a carnivore diet, which is strictly animal products. For example a few of his diet staples include eggs, pork belly, oxtail cooked in bone broth, chicken liver and sardines. It’s important to include all parts of the animal in the diet. He also practices intermittent fasting from 8pm to 1pm.If you’re not a fan of organ meats, Dr. Danenberg recommends Enviromedica’s Bone Marrow Complex and Organ Meat supplements.He’s written a guide, The 30-day Transition to a Carnivore Diet, to help transition to this way of eating. For instance, Dr. Danenberg says there is a flu-like withdrawal when you stop eating carbs. He suggest slowly transitioning to avoid adverse side-effects. Begin by eliminating all flour-based foods, then any added sugar, followed by legumes. All processed seed oils are next as you transition to using animal fats. Once you eliminate these foods, you are essentially on a carnivore diet.Bernadette reminds us that diet isn’t everything. Emotional stress causes systemic inflammation, so keep an eye on your stress level, eating habits and exercise routine for the best results.If you want to know Dr. Al's protocol for staying healthy, get his book, Crazy Good Living!: Healthy Gums, Healthy Gut, Healthy Life. Just email info@oneliferadio.com for a copy of his guide for transitioning to a carnivore diet.
Student Athlete Performance Tips
We are so happy to have Jill Lane back on One Life Radio. She and Bernadette discuss how to prepare your child for school sports again after quarantine. She says to perform well, you need to be well. At her company, Performing Champions, she works with students and parents on the physical, mental and social needs of each child. For instance, in high school, confidence plays into performance. If your child lacks confidence, there are methods for helping them build self-esteem. Acknowledge what is individually great about them every day, for one.She also encourages parents to talk to coaches about how they plan to run practices after quarantine. It’s easy to get injured or dehydrated if pushed too hard. Try also keeping an eye on your child’s sleep patterns, hydration and hygiene practices. At Fueling Champions, Jill looks at all of these factors when helping a child perform at the optimal level.Here's another great interview with Jill discussing warning signs your student athlete isn't getting enough food.Learn more about Jill Lane on her One Life Radio bio page, or visit her website at fuelingchampions.org