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by Ori Hofmekler

The Warrior Diet . . .

Does not restrict any food group (protein, fat, and carbohydrates). Other diets do.
Is not based on counting calories. Most other diets are.
Provides eating plans which are designed with respect to the fact that our hormonal and endocrine systems change naturally throughout the circadian clock. Other diets ignore the circadian clock effect on the body.
Helps stabilize insulin without restricting carbohydrates. Other diets restrict carbs.
Provides daily detoxification. Most diets don’t.
Allows bingeing late at night. On other diets, it’s a big “No-No”.
Makes it possible for you to lose body fat while overeating. Not so with other diets.
Methodically helps boost your growth hormone – (a tissue builder, and a fat burner)– during the daytime hours every day. Other diets do not.
Recognizes the importance of smells, tastes and textures as essential components of the diet. Other diets consider them to be secondary factors.
Recognizes the importance of following primal human eating cycles. Other diets ignore it.
Acknowledges hunger as a healthy, powerful instinct. Other diets do not.
Guides you to distinguish between healthy instincts and addictive cravings. Other diets do not.
Shows you how to incorporate foods such as nuts, chocolate, coffee and wine with your meals without adverse effects. Most diets do not
Eliminates guilt and being stressed out. Other diets don’t.

How To Follow The Warrior Diet

The Warrior Diet Eating Cycle

The Warrior Diet is based on a daily eating cycle that incorporates two phases: undereating during the day, and overeating at night.

During the undereating phase, one should minimize food consumption to mostly raw fruit and vegetables, soups, and small amounts of light protein foods. The undereating phase lasts throughout the day (working) hours. It naturally stimulates the SNS (sympathetic) nervous system, which promotes alertness, competitiveness and energy expenditure. During this time, the body shifts into a negative energy balance and thus is forced to break down stored fat for energy.

The overeating phase lasts during the nightly hours. This is the time to have the main meal, when one can eat as much as one desires from all food groups, as long as the rules of eating are followed (see below). Individuals are encouraged to cycle between different fuels (i.e. high fat, high carbs and high protein) to find out which fuel works best for them. Note that active individuals may require special fuels according to the nature and level of their physical activity. The overeating phase triggers the PSNS (para-sympathetic) nervous system, which promotes relaxation and recuperation. During this phase, the body shifts into a positive energy balance, while establishing an overall anabolic state. This is the time when the body recuperates, builds tissues and replenishes energy reserves.

Cycling between negative and positive energy balance triggers genes known as “thrifty genes” that improve human survival. Human survival is measured by the capacity to improve energy utilization, performance and health. The Warrior Diet turns on biological switches that improve human survival on a day-by-day basis.

The Rules of Eating

Start with subtle tasting foods and move to more aggressive foods i.e. salad, vegetables and proteins first, then finish with carbs.
Introduce all tastes, textures, aromas and colors possible in your main meal.
Stop eating when you feel much more thirsty than hungry.
We encourage you to exercise (you should consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program). Incredible benefits can be derived from exercising. It’s a good idea to incorporate both cardio and resistance training into a workout routine.

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