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Junk Foods

The Naturally Intense System of Diet & Exercise TM works on a basic principle that foods that historically have been natural parts of the human diet are the best choices that can be made in terms of not only health improvement, but also in terms of achieving peak physical condition. All other foods fall into the category of junk foods, in that they have not been shown to have adverse effects on human health and performance. Many of these foods include foods that people often associate as being healthy, and so it is a good idea to check through the listing to ensure that you are on the right track.

Foods such as dairy products and soy products are not recommended, nor is what is commonly termed junk food. Junk food contains high levels of refined sugar, white flour, trans fat and polyunsaturated fat, salt, and numerous food additives such as monosodium glutamate and tartrazine; at the same time, it is lacking in proteins, vitamins and fiber, among other healthy attributes. It is unfortunately popular with manufacturers because it is relatively cheap to manufacture, has a long shelf life and may not require refrigeration. It is popular with consumers because it is easy to purchase, requires little or no preparation, is convenient to consume and has lots of flavor.

Consumption of junk food has been associated with obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and dental cavities, and will have a strong impact on your performance and the results you will see from the Naturally Intense System. While many nutritional sources will say that junk foods can be part of a balanced diet, and many dieting systems employ a ‘cheat meal’ occasionally, it is my experience that that complete avoidance gives way to better long term health and allows you achieve what many refer to as ‘the look’ on a permanent basis.
Our goal is to foster a sense of the body being sacred, and a perspective where the idea of ingesting a food that could be in some way harmful, unnatural or toxic to your body is simply unacceptable. Through a changing of the body’s nutritional requirements, and proper nutrition through personalized dietary guides, we have had outstanding success in helping individuals stay off these foods and developing this very view. As hard as it may sound in the beginning, though, we ask that you do your utmost to avoid them.

Excelsior!

 
Celebrity personal trainer NYC, Kevin Richardson is an award winning health and fitness writer, natural bodybuilding champion and the creator of Naturally Intense High Intensity Training™. Get a copy of his free weight loss ebook here.