Living4Ever Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 Hello folks, the following is my current diet. I have not really been counting calories. I have had this same diet for a year or so, but have cut down on the quantity recently. I am in my 40s, 6'1" 160 pounds. my goal is CR for longevity. Lunch: GIANT leafy green salad - chard, kale, others.. with a table spook of olive oil, and some feta. Also, I will have a mixed bean chili. chickpeas black beans, tomato sauce maybe some cheese. + some almonds or macadamias (an ounce) Dinner: GIANT bowl of mixed steamed veggies - broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower and more. some more nuts(an ounce), then maybe some more protein like 2-3 ounces of chicken, or some tofu, or edamame. I frequently have chickpea pasta, or some other natural carb/protein source. I am thinking about 1800 calories is probably about right for me right now. out side of macro counts, am I missing any nutrients? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike41 Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 Sounds good but I would suggest utilizing cron o meter app to be certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 One criticism: It's best to make breakfast the largest meal, lunch a smaller meal, and dinner the smallest meal. (The choice of diet is excellent -- maybe best to cut down on cheese.) -- Saul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 15 hours ago, Saul said: It's best to make breakfast the largest meal This is debatable. From a glucose control perspective it may be best, from an optimal sleep perspective it may not be best. Thankfully it's pretty easy for most people to judge their own quality of sleep and adjust as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanPater Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Paul McG favored a carbohydrate-higher meal later in the day for sleep. A heavy late meal weighs heavy on the stomach when gravity is no longer on your side and the heat of digestion counters the reduction of body temperature at night, I believe. It sure does for me with my weak diaphragm on the left side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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