“Barbara”
5 Rounds:
20 Pull-ups
30 Push-ups
40 Sit-ups
50 Squats
Rest precisely three minutes between rounds
Fiber, grains, cereals and the paleolithic approach
Q: Aren’t whole grains good sources of fiber, minerals, and B vitamins? How can I get these nutrients if I cut down or eliminate grains from my diet?
A: On a calorie-by-calorie basis, whole grains are lousy sources of fiber, minerals, and B vitamins when compared to the lean meats, seafood, and fresh fruit and veggies that dominate The Paleo Diet. For example, a 1,000-calorie serving of fresh fruits and vegetables has between two and seven times as much fiber as does a comparable serving of whole grains. In fruits and veggies most of the fiber is heart-healthy, soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol levels — the same cannot be said for the insoluble fiber that is predominant in most whole grains. A 1,000-calorie serving of whole grain cereal contains 15 times less calcium, three times less magnesium, 12 times less potassium, six times less iron, and two times less copper than a comparable serving of fresh vegetables. Moreover, whole grains contain a substance called phytate that almost entirely prevents the absorption of any calcium, iron, or zinc that is found in whole grains, whereas the type of iron, zinc, and copper found in lean meats and seafood is in a form that is highly absorbed.
Compared to fruits and veggies, cereal grains are B-vitamin lightweights. An average 1,000 calorie serving of mixed vegetables contain 19 times more folate, five times more vitamin B6, six times more vitamin B2 and two times more vitamin B1 than a comparable serving of eight mixed whole grains. On a calorie-by-calorie basis, the niacin content of lean meat and seafood is four times greater than that found in whole grains. Click here to read more about cereal grains.
-www.thepaleodiet.com
March 9th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Not to mention the fact that most grains are a high carb source and contain gluten (which is damaging to the intestines).
March 9th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Peggy and Bridget rockin’ it in the a.m. with some OH squats, NICE!!
March 9th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Will they post the damn Oregon Sectionals already!?
March 9th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Hahaha, I know I’m feeling just as frustrated. My money is on Wednesday, late afternoon.
March 9th, 2010 at 10:10 am
My guess is Wed as officiates should find out about meetings by then
– but hopefully earlier!
March 9th, 2010 at 10:27 am
I’m starting to think they canceled the Oregon sectional and just haven’t told anyone yet.
Is it wrong that everytime i read about something i’m not suppose to eat i crave it?
March 9th, 2010 at 10:50 am
It was chads dream…i mean nightmare of the oregon sectional wod being a 40k run that scared everybody off.
Its okay Nate, because all the negative research in the world about grains and I still love them.
March 9th, 2010 at 10:51 am
@SF Nathan: That’s what free days/meals are for!
March 9th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Not until after this weekend though!!
March 9th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Free Days…i love it! i’m putting my raw almonds, boal of ground beef and avocado down right now for some pizza!
March 9th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
AHNOLD, tha govahna frum cowleefOneeaah, is up all of the focus. Forget Ahnold and post the Oregon sectionals WODs.
March 9th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
I have the flu…any Paleo friendly soup, crackers and 7-UP? FML
March 9th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Oregon sectionals are posted! This will be a fun weekend. I know $25 a day to be a spectator is ridiculously expensive, but I went to the washington sectionals and I definitely got my money’s worth. We would love to have a large CFV crew come to support!
March 9th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
I am so excited for all of you. Hoping to make it over to catch some of the action. You all are going to be awesome and we will all be cheering you on in person or in spirit. It is going to be an amazing experience I am sure. Wish you all the very best . Now go kick some butt.