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[yumais]

How bad is to drink and smoke sometime? This will make father upset? I have to pray and say sorry?

 

[Maya]

How bad is to drink and smoke sometime? This will make father upset? I have to pray and say sorry?

Are you even reading the replies on your posts? You have asked a similar question before. When people spend time to reply to your questions, at least read them.

https://ancient-forums.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=54491&p=241063#p241063

 

[Serbon]

How bad is to drink and smoke sometime? This will make father upset? I have to pray and say sorry?

I guess u can drink sometimes but not too much, alcoholism is a sickness, and destroys your cells. And stop smoking, you are killing yourself

 

[Henu the Great]

By drinking and smoking you hurt youself. Basically you are free to do as you please. However, please bear in mind that by doing so you will not get far, spiritually speaking.

 

[Username]

You hurt yourself spirtually when you drink. I have also heard members say that when you drink or hurt, you create holes in you aura.

 

[Libra]

The gods value action more than asking for forgiveness. Why do something you know is bad for you? Then ask forgiveness? Saying sorry doesn’t reverse the damage that drinking and smoking does to you physically.

 

[Wotanwarrior]

The consumption of alcohol and tobacco causes numerous health problems in the long run, among the most well-known and serious, hepatic damage and cancer.

 

[Sunny]

Spiritual Satanism is about free will, truth and justice. The things you refer to are about the abrahamic religions.

As for alcohol, you can drink sometimes but I would advise you not to abuse it. Obviously you should not abuse it with food either, which is of fundamental importance for the body. For example, it is dangerous and harmful to abuse salt, sugar and fat. Smoking is pure and total evil for the body, starting with carbon dioxide, continuing with many other substances and ending with nicotine. Inform yourself thoroughly about alcohol and smoking and their effects on the body and you will understand what I mean.

 

[Shadowcat]

How bad is to drink and smoke sometime? This will make father upset? I have to pray and say sorry?

I would avoid them altogether they are bad habits

 

[hailourtruegod]

Smoking, objectively speaking, is as bad as it gets for your health, physical, mental and yes even spiritual.

There have been people here who imply drinking once in a while and some mentioned wine. I myself don't know if in this manner is any good but personally I'm at the point where I'm experiencing bad things physically every time I drink. From headaches, my immune system going down and allergies kicking in to rapidly feeling sleepy and all just from *one* beer. Others before have mentioned that their bodies seems to be rejecting alcohol consumption and it seems like this has been my case as well lately.

From the above it does seem like it'll only hinder people spiritually as much as smoking does.

As Henu said, you're free to do as you please. Just know there's consequences to your actions. In my opinion the Gods won't brand you as a naughty boy but honestly why would they see someone who smokes and drinks as trust worthy when if they need something of you? Then again I don't think people who do this type of stuff to their body will get to the point to be open enough to personally receive orders from them. There might be some nuances to a very short extent but the point remains that they'll consider a person who smokes and drinks not trust worthy.

 

[Asobin]

Everything in moderation, including moderation. :?:

 

[Aquarius]

Spiritual Satanism is about free will, truth and justice. The things you refer to are about the abrahamic religions.

As for alcohol, you can drink sometimes but I would advise you not to abuse it. Obviously you should not abuse it with food either, which is of fundamental importance for the body. For example, it is dangerous and harmful to abuse salt, sugar and fat. Smoking is pure and total evil for the body, starting with carbon dioxide, continuing with many other substances and ending with nicotine. Inform yourself thoroughly about alcohol and smoking and their effects on the body and you will understand what I mean.

Fat is not bad, it's literally a fuel for the body. If I'm not mistaken.

 

[Sunny]

Spiritual Satanism is about free will, truth and justice. The things you refer to are about the abrahamic religions.

As for alcohol, you can drink sometimes but I would advise you not to abuse it. Obviously you should not abuse it with food either, which is of fundamental importance for the body. For example, it is dangerous and harmful to abuse salt, sugar and fat. Smoking is pure and total evil for the body, starting with carbon dioxide, continuing with many other substances and ending with nicotine. Inform yourself thoroughly about alcohol and smoking and their effects on the body and you will understand what I mean.

Fat is not bad, it's literally a fuel for the body. If I'm not mistaken.

I would like to invite you to take ten minutes of your free time to read the articles below.

Many people do not realise the importance, value and power of knowledge.

Complexity is the foundation of advancement and development. Knowledge, together with resources and time, are the most precious things in the eternal and infinite universe.

Let's find out what sugars are and what role they play in our bodies.

Everything you need to know about sugars - macronutrients that are essential for providing energy to spend, but potentially dangerous if consumed in excess.

Sugars (also known as carbohydrates) are part of the carbohydrate family and are among the body's main sources of energy.  In fact, it is their very presence that provides the fuel needed to carry out normal life functions.

Sugars: a bit of chemistry

When we talk about sugars, we are referring to the macronutrient class, which also includes proteins and lipids. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and provide 4 calories per gram.

They are divided into two major groups: simple and complex sugars.

Simple sugars

Simple sugars are so called because they have a basic chemical structure and provide the body with immediately available energy. Within this category we classify:

monosaccharides: these are composed of only 1 carbon chain. The number of atoms is between 3 and 7. They include glucose, fructose and galactose.

disaccharides: these are made up of two monosaccharides. We are talking about sucrose, lactose and maltose.

oligosaccharides: they have more carbon molecules, but their number does not exceed 10. Let's talk about maltodextrins.

All these substances have in common that they taste sweet, are crystallisable and water-soluble.

Complex sugars

Finally, there are complex sugars, often referred to as good sugars (or carbohydrates). They have a much slower digestion time and therefore do not cause a glycaemic spike like simple sugars.

They also make themselves available as a reserve source. They appear as insoluble substances, without taste or form. Here we find the polysaccharides, which include starch, cellulose and glycogen.

Sugar metabolism

Why is sugar often banned from our tables? What lies behind this macronutrient?

Its metabolism starts in the mouth, when saliva begins to break down sugars into small monosaccharide units (glucose, fructose and galactose). These are absorbed in the small intestine and then diverted into the bloodstream and reach the liver.  Fructose and galactose are converted into glucose, the only sugar that remains in circulation.

At this point the liver chooses whether:

use it through glycolysis as an energy source for all the main organs and districts of the body.

convert it into glycogen to have a reserve supply.

transform it into amino acids, lipids or nucleic acid constituents.

Glycemic index

The level of glucose in the blood is called the glycemic index. This value must remain constant to keep the body healthy. This homeostasis is ensured by two processes.

Immediately after meals, the hormone insulin is released. This transforms excess glucose into glycogen and thus lowers blood sugar levels.

At this point another hormone, glucagon, intervenes. Its job is to raise the glycaemic index to normal values. It therefore releases glucose stored as a reserve, making it available for cellular activities.

If the diet is set up incorrectly, favouring the consumption of sugars and carbohydrates, high blood sugar levels lead to numerous problems over time.

Dysfunction of the cells responsible for insulin production occurs, fasting blood sugar rises and the risk of diabetes increases.

Where are the sugars found?

In order to understand how much and which sugars we are introducing into our diet, let's try to clarify which foods to stay away from. In fact, people often consume excessive amounts of sugar without even being aware of it.

Foods that contain sugar in its natural form

Sugar is present in natural form in many fruits and vegetables, albeit in varying amounts. Much depends not only on the type of food, but also on how ripe it is. An unripe fruit, for example, will be lower in sugar than a more mature one.

The advantage is that if we eat at least five portions of these foods a day, we will also get our fill of fibre, vitamins and minerals. If we also favour organic fruit, we can easily eat the skin as well, which often conceals valuable substances for wellbeing.

Honey should also be included in this category, as it is a real natural sweetener. Its sugar content is estimated at 80%.

Finally, milk and its derivatives must be mentioned. Lactose, often a source of food intolerance, is contained in cow's milk to the extent of 5%.

Industrial sugars

Industrial sugars, which are produced solely to sweeten food, deserve a separate mention. In this category we distinguish

sugars similar to natural sugars: they undergo a process that makes them very similar to natural products. These include agave syrup, maple syrup, grape syrup and various types of molasses.

Syrups: these include corn glucose, rice or barley glucose, wheat glucose.

crystallised sugars: these include classic sugar, cane sugar, corn and wheat malt, rice and barley malt, fructose.

Role of sugars

Sugars should not be completely excluded from our diet as, we repeat, they are the main source of energy, accounting for around 60% of the total. Their optimal requirement should not be much more than 10% of daily calories.

We just need to know how to choose the type we are going to introduce into our diet. Specifically, the following advice should be followed

reduce simple sugars, i.e. those that make snacks, sugary drinks and many industrial products sweet. All refined sugars, such as common white table sugar (sucrose) and glucose (often used as a food additive) are dangerous to health.

Instead, natural alternatives such as honey, stevia, panela or whole cane sugar should be preferred.

Finally, be careful not to fall into the trap of 'no added sugar' slogans.  If you take the time to read the nutritional values on the label, you will discover that there are always hidden sugars.

In addition to the risk of diabetes, this substance could become a real enemy to our well-being.  Excessive consumption also leads to obesity, cardiovascular disease and tooth decay.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FATS

In recent years we have seen a media crusade against fat.
However, some fats are not bad for you. On the contrary, they are essential for your body and should be taken regularly.

FATS: WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT

Fats are an important component of our bodies - for example, they are an essential part of the cell membrane, the sheath that protects nerve tissue, the brain - and without them our tissues would be vulnerable to damage.

Fats are also indispensable for blood clotting and for the good functioning of the cardiovascular and immune systems, and constitute an excellent energy reserve, 5 times more efficient than proteins and carbohydrates.  Finally, they insulate the body and defend it from minor traumas: the Italian Society of Human Nutrition has estimated that they should make up 20 to 35% of daily intake.

WHICH FATS?

Not all fats are the same.

Saturated fats of animal origin - butter, lard, fatty parts of meat - are found in a solid state and should be taken in moderation (no more than 10% of total daily intake).

Unsaturated fats, on the other hand, are generally found in liquid form, mostly in vegetables and fish. This type of fat counteracts cellular ageing. The famous omega 3 (found in oily fish) and omega 6 (vegetable oils, dried fruit), which among their many beneficial effects protect the cardiovascular system and the cells of the central nervous system, are unsaturated fats: to benefit from their positive effects, however, their intake should not be excessive.

Finally, hydrogenated fats are fats solidified through a chemical process (e.g. margarine) and are contained in many industrial food products, snacks and fast-food products.  They should not be consumed because they promote cardiovascular diseases.

PALM OIL, THE UNKNOWN

Surprise: it is not harmful.

The undisputed protagonist of the debate in recent months has been palm oil, accused of being the cause or contributory cause of cancer. A publication by the Istituto Superiore della Sanità disproves the theory that palm oil - a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the fruit of this plant - is carcinogenic: the risks are not linked to this specific food, but to the excess of saturated fats in the overall diet. The European Food Safety Authority also warns against over-consumption of this oil, but because of certain substances that are formed as a result of its refining.

Palm oil also contains beneficial substances such as carotenoids, while it contains no cholesterol and does not need hydrogenation, a process that gives rise to the dangerous trans fats. It does, however, contain 50% saturated fat.

DO YOU LIKE FATTY FOODS? GENES COULD BE TO BLAME

Bitter, sweet, sour, salty and umami are not the only tastes that our tongue is able to taste: it has been discovered that there are also special receptors on it that are dedicated to fatty tastes," reports Dr Raffaella Cancello, nutritionist at Auxologico.

According to a study published in the journal Nature, the oleo-taste, as it is called, seems to determine our food preferences and that this preference is even genetically determined.

Fats and their role in nutrition

Fats. The word itself evokes negative feelings, failed diets, obesity, pathologies or various health problems, in short, something we should certainly avoid in our diet.
It is precisely because of this conviction that in recent years people have tried to opt for a low-fat diet. This choice, however, has not made us any healthier than before. How come? The answer probably lies in the fact that we have reduced both 'bad' and 'good' fats and increased our consumption of carbohydrates, especially simple sugars. These choices have led to an increase in modern diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.

What they are and what they are used for

Let's understand together the role of fats in our daily lives and discuss their functions and usefulness. Fats (or lipids) are the body's best source of energy. In a combustion process, we get about 9Kcal for every gram of fat we eat, whereas we only get 4Kcal/g from proteins and sugars. This is why they were the first to be blamed for making us fat.

We must not forget, however, that lipids perform indispensable functions for our survival: they facilitate the absorption of vitamins and minerals, they make up cell membranes and the myelin sheath of nerves. In addition, they are essential for blood coagulation, to ensure the maintenance of prolonged muscular effort and for the process of inflammation.

A key point is to understand that all fats are not the same: 'good' fats include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats while 'bad' fats include, primarily, trans fats from industrial processing and saturated fats. Trans fats should be less than 2% of the total energy derived from food to reduce the risks to our health, especially cardiovascular.

If we were to analyse lipids only from a chemical point of view, we would see that they are all quite similar. They have a chain of carbon atoms linked to hydrogen atoms. What changes is the length and shape of the molecule and the number of hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atoms. Although small, these chemical differences lead to major changes in biological form and function.

Saturated and unsaturated fats

Saturated fats are generally solid at room temperature and come from animal sources. Conversely, unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and of plant origin. An exception is palm oil, a vegetable oil that contains a high percentage of saturated fatty acids. In addition, through an industrial process called hydrogenation, we are able to obtain solid textures from vegetable oils, such as margarine. In this way, unsaturated fatty acids become saturated with the possible formation of trans fatty acids. Recent scientific discussions have led to the decision to reduce these for food safety reasons.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

The body is capable of synthesising fatty acids, except for those known as omega-3 (alpha linolenic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid). These are called essential fatty acids and have to be ingested with food. From linoleic acid, the body is able to synthesise arachidonic acid and from linolenic acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which have important biological functions in cells.

ω-3s are normally present in marine foods, some plants and also in some animal products such as chicken, turkey and eggs. The most frequent ω-3 in the plant world is α-linolenic acid (abundant in green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, linseed oil...), which is then converted into EPA and DHA to perform its protective biological functions. DHA plays an important role in the development and maturation of the brain, the reproductive system and retinal tissue. EPA is the main precursor of series 3 prostaglandins, which have important anti-platelet activity.

Conclusions

Most people do not consume enough unsaturated fat. Keeping to the recommended fat intake will allow you to feel full, full of energy and keep your weight stable over time. The American Heart Association suggests that 8-10% of daily calories should come from polyunsaturated fats and that there is evidence that increasing consumption to 15% of daily calories instead of saturated fats can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Consuming 'good fats' instead of 'bad fats' can also help prevent insulin resistance, the precursor to diabetes. In short, to be healthier we should increase our consumption of extra virgin olive oil, oil seeds, nuts, fish and avocados instead of sausages, cured meats, meat (especially fatty meat), snacks and other junk food, packaged sweets and cheese.

Sodium

Introduction

What is Sodium and Generalities

Sodium is an essential element for human growth and good health, with the chemical symbol "Na".

In an adult organism there are about 92 grams, distributed mainly in extracellular fluids (40%), in bone tissue (43%) - which acts as a reserve -, in connective tissue and in cartilage.

Sodium metabolism is closely related to that of potassium; while the first cation, as we have said, is mainly found in body fluids outside the cell, potassium is particularly concentrated in intracellular fluids.

Functions

What are the Roles of Sodium in the Body?

The functions of sodium are varied and very important:

It regulates the osmolarity of the plasma and the extracellular fluid: if present in excessive concentrations, it draws in, for reasons of osmosis, considerable quantities of water, causing oedema and hypertension (due to the increase in blood volume); on the contrary, in the presence of sodium deficiency, there is a decrease in the volume of blood and interstitial fluid;

Forms electrochemical gradients at the level of the cell membrane, which are very important for the transmission of nerve impulses, muscular contraction and cellular exchanges (nutrients, ions, water, etc.);

Regulates the acid/base balance.

Metabolism

Sodium absorption and elimination

Dietary sodium is easily absorbed in the final tract of the small intestine, called the ileum. Excess sodium is eliminated through the urine and, to a lesser extent, through sweating and faeces. However, under special conditions, such as profuse sweating or diarrhoea, extra-renal sodium losses may become considerable.

The kidney is the main regulator of sodium metabolism, and given the considerable importance of this mineral, a number of organs and chemical messengers are also involved in this process. The best known of these is undoubtedly aldosterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that increases sodium reabsorption and the elimination of potassium ions. Another hormone with similar activity is vasopressin, while atrial natriuretic peptide has the opposite effect, facilitating sodium excretion and water loss.

Sodium in blood plasma normally reaches concentrations of 140 mEq/l. Hyponatremia or hyposodemia occurs when the amount of sodium in the blood falls below normal. Usually caused by particular endocrine disorders or diuretic abuse, hyponatremia leads to anorexia, nausea, vomiting and, in the most serious cases, coma and death.

When non-physiological increases in sodium levels occur, we speak of hypernatremia; this condition can be caused by sodium overdose and/or excessive fluid loss (diarrhoea, diabetes, profuse sweating, etc.): it leads to arterial hypertension which, in the most serious cases, can develop into cardiac decompensation.

Requirements

According to European and Italian guidelines, daily sodium intake should be between 0.6 and 3.5 grams, while American RDAs indicate slightly lower levels (0.5-2.3 g/day). This amount is easily provided by a varied and balanced diet, without the need to add salt to dishes.

Sodium is particularly abundant in cured meats and other foods to which it is added to increase shelf life (capers, roe, etc.) and flavour (anchovies, cheeses, snack foods, bagged crisps, snacks, olives and other pickled foods).

In general, foods of animal origin (milk, meat, poultry and fish) are higher in sodium than foods of plant origin (cereals, vegetables and fruit).

Sodium excess and deficiency

The habit of salting food leads to the introduction of excessive amounts of sodium. It should be remembered that each gram of table salt contains an average of 0.4 g of sodium.

In the event of chronic overdose, this mineral appears to play an important role in the onset of hypertension, but also, to a lesser extent, osteoporosis (it increases renal excretion of calcium).

The mechanism by which sodium induces hypertension has not yet been fully elucidated, but it is known that excessive sodium consumption, typical of industrialised societies, causes an increase in blood pressure with advancing age. The risk of developing hypertension is further increased if the diet is both high in sodium and low in potassium, a mineral found in fruit (both fresh and dried) and vegetables.

Better to reduce sodium but not eliminate it, especially in summer

Sodium restrictions, achieved through a diet free of added salt or by replacing it with low-sodium dietary salts, are often prescribed to hypertensive patients. On the other hand, it should be emphasised that a merciless war on sodium has little justification in the preventive sphere.

Although it is important to reduce the amount of salt added to food from a very young age in order to educate the child's palate, chronically removing salt from the table could have negative consequences, especially for those who practise sport.

If salt losses during physical activity are not restored through the consumption of isotonic drinks, the risk of hyponatremia may become real. In particular, when fluid losses are made up by drinking plenty of the much-publicised low-sodium water (generally with a low fixed residue), the blood volume increases, diluting the already low blood sodium concentrations even further. The result of this behaviour, which is typical of water intoxication, can be very serious and even fatal. One example is the case of an athlete who died of hyponatremic encephalopathy during the Boston Marathon after drinking 15 litres of liquid during the 5-6 hour race.

In addition to the risk of sodium deficiency, chronic avoidance of salt from one's diet can lead to iodine deficiency (which has been largely resolved by adding this mineral to table salt).

 

[Pan_Shaman]

Been a smoker for more than 13 years, I personally decided to stop it, one of the main reasons was the guilt I would have of the "what if" it opens holes in my aura etc (no, I am not an easy believer of everything I read, even here). I am talking about manufactored tobacco in packets or plain, etc. Those all contain a ton of chemicals.

I, ofcourse, tried the "smoke heal method" with the years (I come from a country of tabacco produce so you understand, there are ways here), but in order to find really pure tabaccoo, without chemicals and shit, you have to make your own. And from my experience, the healthiest way to smoke it is by using a pipe of some sort.

I personally didn't get into the hassle of doing all those things, I agree with all the cons of the highness through excercise, personally I was a heavy drinker for more than ten years, but I quit it as well for health reasons and mental problems (bipolar disorder, cyclothimia, loss of control) and believe me, I can't say it will be easy to heal. It just makes you nastier and not so kind in general. It causes a ton of problems in your body, liver, heart, etc. diseases.

I forgot to mention, smoking of any short isn't healthy for your body as well. If you are finding it trouble quiting, take your time, it took me 10 times to do it actually. Then again, I don't know how much you smoke or drink, pm me so we can discuss it if you want.

One last note about drinking, when it comes to drinking wine. I do drink wine mixed with water (2/3 wine 1/3 water , about 2 cups per day, almost everyday). If anyone thinks here it's unhealthy, go ask your average Ikarian grandfather with an avg life year expectancy of 90 years old. Also the ancient Hellenes used to drink it the exact same way. It is very good for the heart, and there is nothing wrong with relaxing with a good glass of wine with your lunch. I have, although, realised the difference after drinking it for a long time without water, and with water. It does cause the above stated bad effects.

Sorry guys, I ended up writing my life story hahaha

In the end I agree with everything said, it's your life so do wtv you want with it. Father Satan's approval or not

 

[Henu the Great]

Everything in moderation, including moderation. :?:

I'll just sniff some amphetamine salts once a month and eat a "space cookie" while at it.

Not!

Fat is not bad, it's literally a fuel for the body. If I'm not mistaken.

Correct, but there is a form of unhealthy artificial fat versus healthy fats from plants and animals.

 

[Aquarius]

unhealthy artificial fat

What are these fats?

 

[eternal666light]

Everything in moderation, including moderation. :?:

I'll just sniff some amphetamine salts once a month and eat a "space cookie" while at it.

Not!

haha basically throw that saying out the window.

one way or another alot of substances are bad or worse for you. typically i have no problem with things like caffeine but obviously over doing it would be bad and some members suggest not using it at all.

amphetamine obviously being something you shouldnt touch but not everyone knows that, as since doctors prescribe it so they think its okay, i use to take it and boy was i wrong for ever trusting someone about it.

 

[xlnt]

I don't understand why people still want to smoke cigarettes despite all the evidence for how bad it is.
Alcohol is something my instinct tells me is bad just by the smell of it. But if used in moderation I guess it's a bit more harmless than smoking. I can have a beer with a friend at some time but I usually don't feel like drinking at all.
It's kind of similar to the way I view coffee, candy, coca cola etc.

I would like to ask here, how bad do you guys think coca cola is? I think it can taste damn good but I also understand it's not healthy. Must everything be super healthy though all the time? I know many people who are NS also are into being "straight edge" with everything I mentioned here (no drinking, smoking, no coke, candy etc.). I can find this to be a bit over exaggerated sometimes though.

 

[Aquarius]

I avoid things that are very processed, or that have added sugars in it. Sometimes I may aswell eat some desserts, but it's not something I do everyday. That's how it is because my stomach is sensitive and if I indulge I get pimples on my face, if I don't indulge in added sugars my face remains free of any pimple.

I see so many people struggle with acne, some even tell me how their diet is good and whatever, but I'm pretty sure they are not conscious about how shitty the food they eat is. A person eats shitty breakfast consisting in extremely processed stuff for years, can't even comprehend how that stuff is full of shit.

 

[Wotanwarrior]

unhealthy artificial fat

What are these fats?

Hydrogenated oils that are present in processed foods such as industrial bakery products and macdonalds-type junk food.

 

[Henu the Great]

unhealthy artificial fat

What are these fats?

So called trans fats.

I would like to ask here, how bad do you guys think coca cola is? I think it can taste damn good but I also understand it's not healthy. Must everything be super healthy though all the time? I know many people who are NS also are into being "straight edge" with everything I mentioned here (no drinking, smoking, no coke, candy etc.). I can find this to be a bit over exaggerated sometimes though.

Overly processed product than when consumed even slightly in excess, that is, like a can a day, is harmful. Even if a person would use up the sugar right away during exercise it would be better to have that energy from more healthy form of carbohydrate. Not to mention the acidity of the drink which hurts gum/teeth, a lot. That being said, I have no problem having a coke on a very random occasion, but that is very random and rare occurence indeed. I drink reverse osmosis water, or bottled water most of the time.

 

[Aquarius]

What are these fats?
So called trans fats.

Interesting thank you.

 

[Sunny]

unhealthy artificial fat

What are these fats?

I have explained everything above. Henu the Great probably refers to this.

Not all fats are the same.

Saturated fats of animal origin - butter, lard, fatty parts of meat - are found in a solid state and should be taken in moderation (no more than 10% of total daily intake).

Unsaturated fats, on the other hand, are generally found in liquid form, mostly in vegetables and fish. This type of fat counteracts cellular ageing. The famous omega 3 (found in oily fish) and omega 6 (vegetable oils, dried fruit), which among their many beneficial effects protect the cardiovascular system and the cells of the central nervous system, are unsaturated fats: to benefit from their positive effects, however, their intake should not be excessive.

Finally, hydrogenated fats are fats solidified through a chemical process (e.g. margarine) and are contained in many industrial food products, snacks and fast-food products. They should not be consumed because they promote cardiovascular diseases.

A key point is to understand that all fats are not the same: 'good' fats include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats while 'bad' fats include, primarily, trans fats from industrial processing and saturated fats. Trans fats should be less than 2% of the total energy derived from food to reduce the risks to our health, especially cardiovascular.

If we were to analyse lipids only from a chemical point of view, we would see that they are all quite similar. They have a chain of carbon atoms linked to hydrogen atoms. What changes is the length and shape of the molecule and the number of hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atoms. Although small, these chemical differences lead to major changes in biological form and function.

Saturated and unsaturated fats

Saturated fats are generally solid at room temperature and come from animal sources. Conversely, unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and of plant origin. An exception is palm oil, a vegetable oil that contains a high percentage of saturated fatty acids. In addition, through an industrial process called hydrogenation, we are able to obtain solid textures from vegetable oils, such as margarine. In this way, unsaturated fatty acids become saturated with the possible formation of trans fatty acids. Recent scientific discussions have led to the decision to reduce these for food safety reasons.

 

[xlnt]

unhealthy artificial fat

What are these fats?

So called trans fats.

I would like to ask here, how bad do you guys think coca cola is? I think it can taste damn good but I also understand it's not healthy. Must everything be super healthy though all the time? I know many people who are NS also are into being "straight edge" with everything I mentioned here (no drinking, smoking, no coke, candy etc.). I can find this to be a bit over exaggerated sometimes though.

Overly processed product than when consumed even slightly in excess, that is, like a can a day, is harmful. Even if a person would use up the sugar right away during exercise it would be better to have that energy from more healthy form of carbohydrate. Not to mention the acidity of the drink which hurts gum/teeth, a lot. That being said, I have no problem having a coke on a very random occasion, but that is very random and rare occurence indeed. I drink reverse osmosis water, or bottled water most of the time.

Yea I also drink it on rare occasions, only the smallest can. Tastes better that way also I think. I work in a store and see a lot of people buying 1,5 liter Cola Zero's which contains aspartam and may be even worse. Tastes worse also, and ruins the whole idea of it.

 

[Pan_Shaman]

I don't understand why people still want to smoke cigarettes despite all the evidence for how bad it is.
Alcohol is something my instinct tells me is bad just by the smell of it. But if used in moderation I guess it's a bit more harmless than smoking. I can have a beer with a friend at some time but I usually don't feel like drinking at all.
It's kind of similar to the way I view coffee, candy, coca cola etc.

I would like to ask here, how bad do you guys think coca cola is? I think it can taste damn good but I also understand it's not healthy. Must everything be super healthy though all the time? I know many people who are NS also are into being "straight edge" with everything I mentioned here (no drinking, smoking, no coke, candy etc.). I can find this to be a bit over exaggerated sometimes though.

Because it's a cultural sublimilan blinded with adulthood for males and social liberation for women. The jews are behind it. It used to be a high society thing apparently cause the high society had to distance themselves from the poor.

But in the end, use of substances it's inherent to humen species because of the highness.

There is an upside to everything of course, like I said about wine. Also tribes etc. Used to have feasts on tabacco, but that tabacco didn't have gas for rocket missiles. And they didn't smoke it the way we smoke it.

Drugs if used properly can be beneficial, that's where a lot of pharmaceutical products are used (gl having a surgery without morphine). Mushrooms of a certain kind have been linked to be beneficial with depression.

I am not pro drugs, I am only pointing that there can be a use for them. There is a lot of info and disinfo.

It's best to have all theninfo though and not just quite or not do something out of distain or guilt. Freedom and personal choices, like it's said, is valued

 

[Henu the Great]

Mushrooms of a certain kind have been linked to be beneficial with depression.

So called magic mushrooms containing psilocybin and such can alter the state of mind and psyce in such a way that person sees things differently and gets a way out of depression. However, all that and more can be had without any cost (except time and effort) and also without potentially hazardous side effects. When someone takes such substances you never know how they will react until the effect has taken place. Also set and setting has an effect for the reaction - for better or worse.

So in conclusion. Mind altering substances are risky and hazardous way of going about things while Astartes 8 fold path is safe when proper care has been taken about doing the practices. Namely, not overdoing at first steps.

 

[Pan_Shaman]

Mushrooms of a certain kind have been linked to be beneficial with depression.

So called magic mushrooms containing psilocybin and such can alter the state of mind and psyce in such a way that person sees things differently and gets a way out of depression. However, all that and more can be had without any cost (except time and effort) and also without potentially hazardous side effects. When someone takes such substances you never know how they will react until the effect has taken place. Also set and setting has an effect for the reaction - for better or worse.

So in conclusion. Mind altering substances are risky and hazardous way of going about things while Astartes 8 fold path is safe when proper care has been taken about doing the practices. Namely, not overdoing at first steps.

I agree most def. Probably in the future when we know what's what we'll have all the info necessary. And it's undeniable that the only real way forward is through meditation and physical perfection through yoga.

(Merely posted some benefits that could be used for medicinal purposes, for which, ofc, there is a lot of data needed, and more light shed)