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Addition to the Omega 6 Calculator: Avocado!
As it seems that avocado is quite popular in the keto scene, I added the fruit / veggie into my Omega 6 calculator here: https://rocksoliddiet.com/ https://rocksoliddiet.com/omega-6-calculator-english-grams/ Percentagewise, it is not that bad: 12,5% for the oil and 10,8% for the flesh, though those values should be the same. Maybe something happens during the processing. Different variations may have varying fatty acid compositions, so if you eat some from other countries, maybe look up studies about thoise specifically. Oil data: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173573/nutrients Fruit Data: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171706/nutrients These are the macros, as shown by cronometer: 77% fat, 19% carbs, 4% protein. I do not recommend eating avocados for the reason that it has lots of carbs. According to tue usda data, it's 8,6 grams of carbs per 100 grams. You can eat a different plant food that has 1/3 of that carb count, thus being able to eat 3 times as much. On the other hand, if you are struggling with weight and want a rather calorie dense veggie, yes maybe you can have an avocado. I also don't recommend it because it has Omega 6s, as all plant fats do. It is still very very low compared to everything else, 10,8-12,5% - but 200 grams will still give you an additional 3,3 grams of Omega 6. Especially for women with cancer (I would set the limit to 6-7 grams a day) this is a huge chunk already... and sometimes people like to eat avocado with eggs! In this very case, moderation is the key: 100 grams max a day, split up into 2 meals, okay. And if you wanna add eggs add some fishoil too! .-)
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Addition to the Omega 6 Calculator: Avocado!
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Thanks for sharing this. It is an area I’ve spent considerable research, and I can only speak from personal opinion and experience, but shouldn’t fiber be considered when calculating the carbohydrates? In the 100g avocado USDA example, the net carbs would be around 1.9g. This leads to an entirely different topic that I believe it completely under discussed—the importance of fiber while in ketosis, and properly evaluating and factoring it into dietary intake.
My Experience in Body Composition and Metabolism, Maintaining a GKI Below 1.0
I am just sharing a thought. I have been tracking my GKI for nearly two years, and meticulously tracking macro and micro nutrients all along the way. I've documented nearly all of my personal (my body) research, and there are a few main things I learned; maybe it will prove helpful for someone else: (1) There are no two bodies that are exactly identical in metabolization of foods and fluids. This seems pretty obvious, but i mean there are specific foods that person A can each, and maintain a GKI below 1.0, and person B eats the same exact foods (even given BMI, age, rest, stress, etc are nearly the same,) and they could have very different GKIs. (2) There are SO MANY hidden chemicals, compounds and potential carbs in over-the-counter and restaurant foods. Example, some olive oils throw me out of a GKI below 1.0. And allulose also throws me out of a GKI below 1.0. (3) I also eat about 50-100 g of organic dark leafy greens daily; I do this for my own personal reasons: fiber and detoxification (fat holds and stores chemicals, this is well documented.) I have found that any added inorganic chemicals (such as processed foods or from pesticides) interrupt my GKI. This doesn't exclude specific cleaning products, soaps and airborne sprays. (4) Eat and cook in the most traditional and basic form possible. Use minimal ingredients, despite the urge to use any sweeteners (even if non glycemic.) Some "non glycemic" sweeters also throw me out of a GKI below 1.0. Beware of "KETO FRIENDLY" labels--mostly totally false advertising. (5) Try to walk 2-3 miles a day; I've directly observed, even with higher calories and protein intake, my GKI drops below 1.0 with ease, keeping in an 80/15/5 (fat, protein, carbs) ratios. And it doesn't hurt to light fast for a good length, daily (electrolytes, water, tea and coffee OK.) But beware of any potential chemicals in the tea, coffee or water; it appears, at least with my body, that any products with pesticides make achieving a GKI below 1.0 more difficult.
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I should also add (well documented) that fats hold and store man-made food chemicals, usually referred to as "obesogens" or "endocrine disruptors,” they can interfere with our hormones and metabolism. It goes without saying, if ketosis is a fat based energy source, well, I suppose the body is using low grade fuel. I can only analogize this with putting dirty fuel in a car engine-over time that engine might fail (not the best analogy but I think it works!)
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@Johnny Rockermeier • Indeed, it’s not the fat itself, but what’s being stored or attached to it. And yes, absolutely an allergic type reaction, even get mild bloating (inflammation.) • The stevia is an interesting one, and I should have added more data in my original post; I might be sensitive to non-organic processed stevia. But it might be the chemicals that remain within that cause a similar reaction. • I drink about two cups of coffee a day, very early AM, it’s a guilty pleasure but 90% of the time it’s organic. • Being in Ketosis year after year is something I have become acquainted with; I cannot say it’s for every person (and their body,) that would be a very bad suggestion. But the real question is: what are the absolute cold hard fact downsides as compared to the body living on glucose? My only conclusion at this time: elevated chances of kidney stones (bodies sensitive to them) from increased calcium excretion, ph changes; sodium, potassium, and magnesium balance (this is a total lifestyle shift from glucose.) The Inuit (Alaska), Maasai (East Africa), Sami People (Scandinavia,) are a some well documented examples of routine ketosis body states. And their health markers compared to Western-influenced culture of today (obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers) are nearly impossible to believe. • I certainly do not believe ketosis is right for every person or body, but I do believe with correct management of sodium, potassium and magnesium, and a plentiful diet in clean fats, adequate protein, and rich vegetables (and vitamin or mineral supplements where necessary,) one can have tremendous physical benefits and potential. Not to mention healing benefits. Well, now you have my opinion!
Blood glucose
Today, no food just black coffee and tea, my 1st blood glucose test was 114, and I did it again after about half an hour; the 2nd number was 104. A few days ago, it was 90-something. I did not eat any starch foods for over a year. Did not understand why my blood glucose level is over 100 now.
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Blood glucose
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There are so many hidden carbs and chemicals in over-the-counter and restaurant foods. The body metabolizes everything ingested by eating or drinking. Some people have very unique food sensitivities that cause unique reactions in glucose or ketones. I've observed the most success of detailed micro and macro nutrient tracking and routine and consistent GKI testing; you will likely begin to see patterns based on many factors, and don't count out stress and sleep!
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Jason Wydro
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Loss and 9/11 sparked my passion for understanding health, exploring both traditional and alternative therapies.

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