healthy nerd

This morning I had the usual corn flakes cereals with dried strawberries. I could have chosen a healthier option like going for the hot-oatmeal-with-milk route but variety makes life more enjoyable, although there have been researches that grain food (not carbs in general), per se, be it organic or not, is inherently unhealthy. Studies I have loosely read conclude that this does not fit well in the dietary needs of us humans based on our genetic makeup which may be traced back to the paleolithic era, thus the birth of the “Paleolithic/Caveman” special diet with Loren Cordain, Ph.D. as one of its popular endorsers. It may also be noted that most food allergies stem from or are related to grain foods. This may be discussed on a later date. For now let’s talk about the breakfast.

First-off I like my milk organic - not induced with synthetic hormones or antibiotics for one. It is also better if the cow source is grass-fed than corn or grain-fed, once again referring to the above mentioned grain study. (Some other health nuts prefer not just organic but also raw milk, one that is not pasteurized, to have the healthy live enzymes still in tact. This may be safe and beneficial if done in a sanitized environment.) I like eating my cereal in a tall glass because it’s more handy, less messy and saves my dishwashing time :D.

Bulk Nuts, Almonds

I usually add some fresh blueberries to my cereals but I ran out. So I tried grinding up some soaked almonds to mix with my cereals. Chop the almonds enough to match your cereals using a food processor or blender. You would want to soak the raw almonds for roughly 12 hours the day before you consume it. This is done, among other reasons, to neutralize the phytic acid that the nuts naturally have although keeping the phytic acid may be beneficial for those who suffer from excess mineral intake like calcium. Almonds are rich in unsaturated fat (mono) which are good for lowering the evil LDL cholesterol levels. With that said, these oil rich almonds go rancid fast. Prevent this by storing the almonds in the fridge or freezer. Purchased shelled almonds last longer, of course. To save money, you might consider buying almonds and other healthy nuts in bulk. Buy nuts in bulk and store them accordingly.

Try it yourself next time. Adding some honey if your corn flakes are not frosted or not sweet enough to make it more palatable may not hurt. This is a good way to start your day healthy and full of energy. You are what you eat so for the programmers who practice and evangelize clean standards-based coding, fuel your body with the same principle. One step at a time, baby.

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