The High Performance Podcast E95 - Expert Special: Why High Performance nutrition can change your life, with Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed
Dec 27, 2021
Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed is a chef, gastroenterologist, and the 2017 MasterChef UK winner, blending culinary art with medical expertise. In this conversation, she reveals how high-performance nutrition can transform our lives and enhance mental clarity. Saliha emphasizes the importance of a diverse, plant-based diet and how cooking can foster emotional well-being. She discusses the significance of mindful eating and encourages making healthier choices without restrictive diets, while promoting inclusion in our meals for a better lifestyle.
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Christmas Reflection
- Jake Humphrey's mother reflects on Christmas, from a small gathering in 1974 to 15 people in the present.
- This anecdote highlights the rapid passage of time and the importance of cherishing positive moments.
Plant-Based Diet
- Prioritize a plant-based diet with diverse fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
- Incorporate some meat and fish, but focus on the variety and abundance of plant-based foods.
Dietary Diversity
- Modern diets lack diversity compared to our ancestors, who consumed a wider range of plants.
- Industrialization and ultra-processed foods contribute to this decline in dietary diversity.
