A lot of athletes and self-confessed health buffs are crazy over diets. But most of these turn out to be fads, and are often impractical for athletes.
The Gracie diet is a product of decades of research and experimentation. It is no ordinary diet, as it values nutrition and physical performance. It is great for athletes and people who just want to get fit.
The Gracie diet was produced by none other than Master Carlos Gracie—the first Gracie who practiced jiu-jitsu. It took Master Carlos decades to complete his research. Although he was not a licensed nutritionist, he knew that Jiu-jitsu players needed a good diet in order to perform well in the sport.
People who practice the Gracie diet won’t have to give up meat and starches in order to perform better. It’s about eating combinations. It does not restrict people to certain kinds of food, but it encourages eating different food groups in a meal.
The Gracie diet has classified six food groups: Group A (vegetables, seafoods, meats, fats and oily foods), Group B (sugar and other starches), Group C (fruits, cheeses), Group D (acidic fruits a.k.a citruses), Group E (raw banana), and Group F (milk). It is recommended to combine these food groups (at least A to D) equally in one meal.
Aside from food combinations, the Gracie diet also recommends a day of fasting. Fasting allows the body to be cleansed of toxins. People who go for the Gracie diet also do not stuff their faces and stomach with too much food, and they are recommended to just eat until they are 80 percent full. Overstuffing is a no-no, because eating is meant to be a source of nourishment rather than indulgence.
Cody Winters is in the oil and gas business. In his spare time, he practices Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Visit this blog for interesting articles about the sport.
The Gracie diet is a product of decades of research and experimentation. It is no ordinary diet, as it values nutrition and physical performance. It is great for athletes and people who just want to get fit.
The Gracie diet was produced by none other than Master Carlos Gracie—the first Gracie who practiced jiu-jitsu. It took Master Carlos decades to complete his research. Although he was not a licensed nutritionist, he knew that Jiu-jitsu players needed a good diet in order to perform well in the sport.
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People who practice the Gracie diet won’t have to give up meat and starches in order to perform better. It’s about eating combinations. It does not restrict people to certain kinds of food, but it encourages eating different food groups in a meal.
The Gracie diet has classified six food groups: Group A (vegetables, seafoods, meats, fats and oily foods), Group B (sugar and other starches), Group C (fruits, cheeses), Group D (acidic fruits a.k.a citruses), Group E (raw banana), and Group F (milk). It is recommended to combine these food groups (at least A to D) equally in one meal.
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Aside from food combinations, the Gracie diet also recommends a day of fasting. Fasting allows the body to be cleansed of toxins. People who go for the Gracie diet also do not stuff their faces and stomach with too much food, and they are recommended to just eat until they are 80 percent full. Overstuffing is a no-no, because eating is meant to be a source of nourishment rather than indulgence.
Cody Winters is in the oil and gas business. In his spare time, he practices Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Visit this blog for interesting articles about the sport.
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