Christopher R.
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Considering the likelihood of some kind of (probably) engineered food shortage, and bearing in mind the fact that Elon Musk was reportedly advised to send astronauts to Mars on a keto diet to save money, would you not agree that a keto-type diet might be worth considering for the determined survivor?
Reduced hunger is an obvious advantage in times of shortage, and keto boasts numerous anecdotes of reduced appetite. Longevity of food items is another important point to consider, and keto foods like coconut oil, ghee, salt/electrolytes, water, canned oysters, canned fish, Spam, corned beef, dark chocolate, pickled eggs and pickled vegetables are obviously more shelf-stable than fresh fruit juice and milk.
Might not desperate times call for a desperate remedy? Should a Peat-informed ketogenic diet be at least considered in the preparations of an informed and intelligent Westerner? It may even reduce the learned helplessness of believing in a particular diet which happens to be wholly impractical in times of shortage and poverty.
In any case, I think that some kind of belief in the diet a person is compelled by necessity to eat could be advantageous. There is an inspiring quote by vintage RPF member Pboy which says that:
"I think ketogenic diets, so long as the fat is mainly saturated, having enough thyroid support, and still enough calories consistently would be fine metabolically...though still some sugars would be necessary. You must still speak to your body that there is abundance...by telling yourself mentally that you are preferring a fat based diet, but that you have no hang-ups about still getting enough nutrition (you do this by appropriate eating and thoughts, behaviors) you'll be good."
Let us take the situation we are presented with, and interpret it in the most positive way. And if you disagree or agree, please state your opinion in the comments. It may be of value to lurkers and members alike.
Reduced hunger is an obvious advantage in times of shortage, and keto boasts numerous anecdotes of reduced appetite. Longevity of food items is another important point to consider, and keto foods like coconut oil, ghee, salt/electrolytes, water, canned oysters, canned fish, Spam, corned beef, dark chocolate, pickled eggs and pickled vegetables are obviously more shelf-stable than fresh fruit juice and milk.
Might not desperate times call for a desperate remedy? Should a Peat-informed ketogenic diet be at least considered in the preparations of an informed and intelligent Westerner? It may even reduce the learned helplessness of believing in a particular diet which happens to be wholly impractical in times of shortage and poverty.
In any case, I think that some kind of belief in the diet a person is compelled by necessity to eat could be advantageous. There is an inspiring quote by vintage RPF member Pboy which says that:
"I think ketogenic diets, so long as the fat is mainly saturated, having enough thyroid support, and still enough calories consistently would be fine metabolically...though still some sugars would be necessary. You must still speak to your body that there is abundance...by telling yourself mentally that you are preferring a fat based diet, but that you have no hang-ups about still getting enough nutrition (you do this by appropriate eating and thoughts, behaviors) you'll be good."
Let us take the situation we are presented with, and interpret it in the most positive way. And if you disagree or agree, please state your opinion in the comments. It may be of value to lurkers and members alike.