Peat Nutrition Philosophy
”Keeping the metabolic rate up is the main thing, and there are lots of ways to do it.”
- Ray Peat (2015)
Ray Peat’s main philosophy was that impaired energy metabolism is the source of disease and degeneration. To that effect, Peat believed that simple sugars were superior to carbohydrates and fats, as they produce ATP more rapidly.
Peat believed you should only do things that increase energy rate or metabolism.
Temperature should open around 97.5 upon waking and raise upon 98.6. If temperature and pulse fall after eating breakfast, that’s a sign you’re running on stress hormones.
1g/lb body weight protein from quality sources:
- Grass fed red meat
- Shellfish
- Eggs
- Dairy
Pure muscle meat is rich in inflammatory amino acids (tryptophan, methionine, cysteine)
Balance lean mean with gelatinous cuts of meat or gelatin powder should comprise 30% of protein intake
250-500g carbohydrates, preferring simple sugars
- Ripe fruits
- Fruit juice
- Raw honey
- Cane sugar, table sugar
White rice or potatoes with saturated fat
Protein to carbohydrate ratio 1:2
Saturated fat should be the preferred fat because
- Structure cells
- Anti-stress
- Offsets PUFAs
60-120g
- Butter
- Coconut oil
- EVOO
- Ghee
Grains, beans, nuts, seeds should be avoided
Chicken, pork, salmon, tuna, other high PUFA foods should be avoided
Modern diets are high in phosphate (inflammatory), should be balanced with calcium
- 2:1 calcium to phosphate
- Calcium inhibits excess ion absorption
- Eat milk, cheese, ice cream
Coffee is good! It raises metabolism
- Add it with a meal, milk, heavy cream, or sugar good
Insoluble fiber
- Carrot grated lengthwise
- 1tbsp EVOO
- 1tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt
- Good for antibiotic antiseptic quality
Supplemental foods like liver and oyster once/twice a week
Occasional well-cooked greens good
Supplemental magnesium, fat soluble vitamins (A D E K), salt intake & micronutrients good
If from diet/lifestyle alone temperature can’t increase, you should consider supplemental thyroid hormone