Comments on: The Traditional Diet of Italy http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/ No Diets, No Cardio, No Excuses Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:07:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Dream « Skyler Tanner http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-6363 The Dream « Skyler Tanner Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:19:55 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-6363 [...] need to add olive oil and wine!” First, there is no “one” Mediterranean Diet, as pointed out by Scott at Fitness Spotlight. Second, fattier cuts of meat are used , usually in the form of pork fat, for cooking and flavor. [...] [...] need to add olive oil and wine!” First, there is no “one” Mediterranean Diet, as pointed out by Scott at Fitness Spotlight. Second, fattier cuts of meat are used , usually in the form of pork fat, for cooking and flavor. [...]

]]> By: Staying fit on Holiday - How I did it | Zen to Fitness http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-3857 Staying fit on Holiday - How I did it | Zen to Fitness Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:45:51 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-3857 [...] region including amazing local apricots/figs and plums. The diet in France is similar to that of Italy with less of an influence on pasta and [...] [...] region including amazing local apricots/figs and plums. The diet in France is similar to that of Italy with less of an influence on pasta and [...]

]]> By: Practicing what I preach: How I stayed fit on Holiday « Evolved Living http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-3790 Practicing what I preach: How I stayed fit on Holiday « Evolved Living Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:01:27 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-3790 [...] region including amazing local apricots/figs and plums. The diet in France is similar to that of Italy with less of an influence on pasta and [...] [...] region including amazing local apricots/figs and plums. The diet in France is similar to that of Italy with less of an influence on pasta and [...]

]]> By: David http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-3109 David Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:48:32 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-3109 Scott.....thank you for the reply...and the teaser for the upcoming post (that I'll eagerly await!). I've just recently added tomatoes and red chilis to my diet after being very much nightshade free for years. Do you have any suggestions for non goitrogenic veggies that aren't in the nightshade family? As creative and adventurous as you are in your food preparation, I'm hopeful there are a few options I've overlooked. Happy New Year, sir! CHEERS! David Scott…..thank you for the reply…and the teaser for the upcoming post (that I’ll eagerly await!). I’ve just recently added tomatoes and red chilis to my diet after being very much nightshade free for years.

Do you have any suggestions for non goitrogenic veggies that aren’t in the nightshade family? As creative and adventurous as you are in your food preparation, I’m hopeful there are a few options I’ve overlooked.

Happy New Year, sir!

CHEERS!

David

]]> By: Scott Kustes http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-3108 Scott Kustes Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:08:31 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-3108 David, The big problem with nightshades - potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers (not including sweet potatoes and peppercorns, i.e., black pepper) - is that they tend to cause some systemic inflammation. I think some people are more susceptible than others, but I doubt any of us truly escape the effects completely. I'll put together a more comprehensive post this week. Allen, I definitely think the "less stress" thing is a factor. On this side of the pond, we tend to think of things compartmentally...food, exercise, lifestyle. It seems that most of our fellow citizens don't think about how all aspects of life must be in concert. Knowing how stress can screw with hormones, I think you're looking at a major factor. Happy New Year all Scott David,
The big problem with nightshades – potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers (not including sweet potatoes and peppercorns, i.e., black pepper) – is that they tend to cause some systemic inflammation. I think some people are more susceptible than others, but I doubt any of us truly escape the effects completely. I’ll put together a more comprehensive post this week.

Allen,
I definitely think the “less stress” thing is a factor. On this side of the pond, we tend to think of things compartmentally…food, exercise, lifestyle. It seems that most of our fellow citizens don’t think about how all aspects of life must be in concert. Knowing how stress can screw with hormones, I think you’re looking at a major factor.

Happy New Year all
Scott

]]> By: Allen Yeh http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-3107 Allen Yeh Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:48:27 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-3107 I've been to Italy twice for a week at a time. My co-workers with me all commented on how it seemed like despite all of what these people ate they were all relatively a lot skinner than the average American. I gave them a couple of reasons: 1. Food products seemed to undergo a lot less processing. 2. All the sodas did not contain HFC. Rather they were sweetened by sugar. 3. Less stress, despite me wanting to tear my hair out driving in Naples, the typical lifestyle seemed to be a lot more easy going than what we are used to in the US. I’ve been to Italy twice for a week at a time. My co-workers with me all commented on how it seemed like despite all of what these people ate they were all relatively a lot skinner than the average American.

I gave them a couple of reasons:
1. Food products seemed to undergo a lot less processing.
2. All the sodas did not contain HFC. Rather they were sweetened by sugar.
3. Less stress, despite me wanting to tear my hair out driving in Naples, the typical lifestyle seemed to be a lot more easy going than what we are used to in the US.

]]> By: Chris http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-3106 Chris Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:31:54 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-3106 Ouch! you caught me out. Cheers Chris Ouch! you caught me out.

Cheers

Chris

]]> By: sarena http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-3105 sarena Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:17:34 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-3105 Thanks Scott, now only if we could make this Paleo and nightshade, dairy and gluten free I would be most pleased!! Thanks Scott, now only if we could make this Paleo and nightshade, dairy and gluten free I would be most pleased!!

]]> By: David http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-3104 David Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:43:34 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-3104 Hey Scott....I've read on your blog a few mentions of nightshades, although I haven't seen where you've personally taken a position one way or the other about consuming them. What are your current thoughts...do you have one or more that you find more acceptable than others.....and are your thoughts based on specific experiences (good or bad) with eating nightshades? CHEERS! D Hey Scott….I’ve read on your blog a few mentions of nightshades, although I haven’t seen where you’ve personally taken a position one way or the other about consuming them. What are your current thoughts…do you have one or more that you find more acceptable than others…..and are your thoughts based on specific experiences (good or bad) with eating nightshades?

CHEERS!

D

]]> By: Scott Kustes http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-3102 Scott Kustes Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:47:45 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2007/12/28/the-traditional-diet-of-italy/#comment-3102 Anna, I'm jealous! Jay, you're very welcome and I'm glad to hear that this site helps people. I have a feeling that I get as much or more out of it than anyone else. Chris, I linked to that post by Dr. Eades. :D Somebody didn't read every word! I think you owe me 3 Frans and a Diane for that. Ale and Enrico, Thanks for stopping in. I have so little Italian in me as to be nonexistent, so it's nice to have you guys stop by and give me your take on this. I'm trying hard to both represent the various cultures and find ways to work them into a Paleolithic Diet. Cheers all, Scott Anna, I’m jealous!

Jay, you’re very welcome and I’m glad to hear that this site helps people. I have a feeling that I get as much or more out of it than anyone else.

Chris, I linked to that post by Dr. Eades. :D Somebody didn’t read every word! I think you owe me 3 Frans and a Diane for that.

Ale and Enrico,
Thanks for stopping in. I have so little Italian in me as to be nonexistent, so it’s nice to have you guys stop by and give me your take on this. I’m trying hard to both represent the various cultures and find ways to work them into a Paleolithic Diet.

Cheers all,
Scott

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