Longevity and health

[Jitendra Hydonus]

I myself am attempting to lower the amounts of, gluten, wheat and sugars in my diet in an attempt to regain some of the energy I had in being a younger man. And it does appear I’m making marginal success, although fresh vegetables and fruits are abundant where I live in the summer and are priced much lower. I have found that as the body ages it is more important to be observant about what we put in it. Although in many ways I was more health conscious as a younger person. Perhaps 🤔 it was because I was more disciplined as mccoy pointed out about his life, when he was younger. However, at the same time I think I may have gone overboard in my attitude about discipline and cramped my social life. For what ever worth that may have had on my balance in being happy, and doing the most appropriate things to enhance a spiritual life, and in my interaction with friends.

Steve, most probably the energy as a younger man cannot be completely retrieved late in life, not even with the best dietary regimen. My diet has never been objectively better than today, but I certainly have not the energy I had until 15 years ago. Perhaps some targeted supplements may do, I am going to experiment for example with NMN and some other molecules.

In a very few words the best diet appears to be, according to the main nutritional authorities, a Mediterranean diet in all its variations. It is what the SRF lessons suggest. The backbone of it is vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds, whole grain cereals, legumes, some animal protein (dairy mostly) , for those who don't have ethical issues fish or a little white meat.

As a young man I had a very strong willpower, but less discrimination. I wish I had both back then, I would have been formidable. But I do not complain, willpower as a whole has served me well, and discrimination was sufficient, due mainly to the Mentoring of the SRF masters.

I have a couple of observations here to add to this mccoy which may or may not warrant a response from you. First I have noticed there is a lot of talk about GMO’s these days. Which can be extended to oils as well, especially oils taken from genetically modified plants, like corn. I’m not sure that scientists even take this into account when doing their so called studies.

Secondly I find that though as this body ages, the harmones that once drove me as a teenager have substantially changed in my attitudes as an elderly man. So in some ways we are fortunate in our years of aging.

Lastly and possibly most importantly for the interchange between you and Eric and I bring in very good contrasts , from science, the food industry, governmental regulations and in my case mostly spiritual sources and experiences. So when it comes to reading dietary guidelines that involve any kind of meat products or bottom feeding fish I am not very receptive to hearing them for myself. Not that I object to them being included, but I find they have little to no value to psychic and spiritual healing and attainment.

[mccoy]

Steve, Re. GMO. Canola oil comes from a genetically modified variety of the original rapeseed, which contained erucic acid, seemingly detrimental to cardiovascular health. The modification has been apparently beneficial. The studies on metabolic parameters, CV health and all cause mortality cited by Dr. Carvalho suggest that canola oil, a modified variety of rapeseed oil, is all right for health, in many aspects comparable to olive oil (not necessarily EVOO though). This is the result of present scientific evidence.

Re. hormones: of course they influence many organic and behavioral aspects—some in the worst, some in the best. A key aspect in this context is to keep good cognitive health while aging so that we can compensate for less energy and strength with more rationality and experience-derived wisdom. Alzheimer's is terrible because it undermines mental health and makes a hell of a time when we could enjoy a clear and rational vision of life.

Re. fish and meat. Fish has a relatively good reputation in the dietary literature, whereas meat has not so much. IT is all in lien with the SRF dietary suggestions.

Both fish and meat are not necessary for health. Many experts, including Dr. Carvalho, avoid fish and meat because of health and ethical reasons, but they usually agree that fish can be good for physical health (although is very expensive and sometimes polluted) and meat in moderate amounts can be not so unhealthy (processed meat and red meat have been declared cancerogenic). Meat as well, like beef cuts, can be expensive or very expensive.

The guidelines presently suggest the consumption of meat only in modest amounts.

Diet for spiritual evolution should be probably devoid of fish and meat.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

I have been at many thousands of spiritual meetings and centers, as well as lived at them, in my life. And, have yet to find even one that has any fish or meat at any of their occasions. Although Christian people are different, Even in their communities there are people that refuse any fish or meat, most notably the 7th day Adventists. I have frequented many of their restaurants and hospitals for dinners and lunches.

While the Mediterranean diet you speak of is my favorite, I find that it is usually quite expensive here in the States, so I often go to Mexican restaurants, their food is usually less expensive, and they have many vegetarian dishes. That is, if you make sure they do not use lard in their refried beans.

[mccoy]

I have been at many thousands of spiritual meetings and centers, as well as lived at them, in my life. And, have yet to find even one that has any fish or meat at any of their occasions. Although Christian people are different, Even in their communities there are people that refuse any fish or meat, most notably the 7th day Adventists. I have frequented many of their restaurants and hospitals for dinners and lunches.

While the Mediterranean diet you speak of is my favorite, I find that it is usually quite expensive here in the States, so I often go to Mexican restaurants, their food is usually less expensive, and they have many vegetarian dishes. That is, if you make sure they do not use lard in their refried beans.

Mexican cuisine is great, I love guacamole

[mccoy]

One can get very far on lentils, or beans and tomatoes mixed with any other greens...

Indeed so, if one is able to eat enough legumes.

Soy is a legume as well and is particularly rich in an easily absorbable matrix of aminoacids. Besides,  it can be eaten in many forms, like soymilk, tofu, tempeh, edamame and of course the unprocessed bean itself.