The Gracie Diet
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The Gracie Diet
Overview
The Gracie Diet is centered around strategic food combinations designed to prevent blood acidity and fermentation, which can result from harmful chemical reactions within the body.
A Legacy of Martial Arts
The Gracie family, renowned as pioneers in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), perfected their ground-based combat style on the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), founded by Carlos and Helio Gracie in 1925, blends Japanese jiu-jitsu techniques?"taught to Carlos by master Maeda Hatsui?"with Western boxing skills.
Helio Gracie gained fame for defeating numerous martial artists in no-holds-barred competitions across Brazil, and he, along with his sons Royce, Rorion, and Rickson, introduced BJJ to the United States. Rorion went on to co-found the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a premier MMA organization in the US.
The Role of Nutrition
The Gracies attribute their success not only to rigorous training but also to a strict dietary regimen that ensured they remained healthy and prepared for battles, free from stress and anxiety. Inspired by Hippocrates' advice, "Let your food be your medicine," Carlos Gracie researched various dietary methods to eliminate harmful practices.
Principles of the Gracie Diet
The Gracie Diet emphasizes food combinations to maintain balanced blood pH levels, which is crucial for digestion?"the body's most energy-intensive process. Carlos believed improper food combinations could disrupt pH balance, leading to health issues like arterial hardening, osteoporosis, and arthritis.
Food Groups and Guidelines
1. Group A: Animal proteins, fats, oils, and vegetables.
2. Group B: Cereals.
3. Group C: Sweet fruits.
4. Group D: Acidic foods, mainly fruit.
- Foods from Group A can be combined with each other or with Group B.
- Foods from Group C can be combined with each other or with Group B.
- Foods from Group B should not be combined.
- Group D foods must be consumed alone.
- Bananas and milk are exceptions due to their unique chemical properties.
Additional Observations
- Neutral foods like egg yolks, coconut, coffee, brewer's yeast, and various teas are compatible with any food.
- Avoid sweets, canned goods, black pepper, clove, cinnamon, mustard, pickles, and vinegar.
- Never consume pork or its derivatives.
- Bread should be made from pure or natural flour, eaten 24 hours after baking, and served as toast or warmed in the oven.
- Refrain from alcoholic beverages and smoking.
- Drink a glass of water upon waking and before sleeping.
- Keep meals at least four hours apart to avoid chemical conflicts, and avoid snacking between meals.
The Diet's Effectiveness
While the long-term benefits of a proper diet may not be noticeable to those in their twenties, thirties, or forties, Helio Gracie stands as living proof of the diet's effectiveness. His adherence to precise food combinations has enabled him to maintain exceptional physical and mental health, allowing him to continue teaching and training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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