There are very strong effects on my facial features when eating certain foods. Today I ate a diet of eggs, cheese, full cream milk, dark chocolate and a small amount of orange juice. Overall, high saturated fat, some fructose and lactose from the milk, and lots of sugar in my coffees. In total, high fat, fairly low carb. These foods are all very very easy to digest for me, with minimal sensation of fullness. I also have a very high energy that almost feels manic.
My mood/ mental clarity was waning towards the evening, as is always the case without adequate carbs, so I decided to cook some white rice and eat a couple of bananas.
Now, up until this point, my cheekbones, jawline and overall facial structure was very tight and defined. Visible gonial angles on both sides, hollow cheeks etc. The side profile of my jaw becomes almost 90 degrees when in this state. Within around 20 minutes of eating these foods, my face predictably started to swell around my neck, cheeks and eyes. It transforms my appearance from defined, angular and youthful to round and aged. As if it is one mass of round continuity from my eye lids down to my neck. I instantly look about 4-5 years older, it's really quite astounding. I look like two different people. Before discovering Peat, this is how I looked all the time. The effect occurs noticeably from grains and starches in general, but also from low fat milk (though not necessarily all the time).
My question is; why is it that I can drink a lot of OJ, as well as eating whole oranges, consume sugar in whole milk and eat plenty of honey, add copious amounts of sugar to my coffee and yet my skin and face remains lean and defined; however pretty much all starchy foods and low fat dairy produces a rapid, bloated look that lasts for a long time. Is it insulin? The only reason I still eat some starch is because it makes me calm and allows me restful sleep. However, judging by how it affects my appearance, it is not good for me. Sugar and saturated fat, whilst allowing for a far more attractive appearance, produce a manic kind of energy that doesn't allow me to relax or sleep properly, and doesn't leave me feeling satiated or full. Almost like it's metabolised too quickly!
Any input would be gratefully appreciated.
My mood/ mental clarity was waning towards the evening, as is always the case without adequate carbs, so I decided to cook some white rice and eat a couple of bananas.
Now, up until this point, my cheekbones, jawline and overall facial structure was very tight and defined. Visible gonial angles on both sides, hollow cheeks etc. The side profile of my jaw becomes almost 90 degrees when in this state. Within around 20 minutes of eating these foods, my face predictably started to swell around my neck, cheeks and eyes. It transforms my appearance from defined, angular and youthful to round and aged. As if it is one mass of round continuity from my eye lids down to my neck. I instantly look about 4-5 years older, it's really quite astounding. I look like two different people. Before discovering Peat, this is how I looked all the time. The effect occurs noticeably from grains and starches in general, but also from low fat milk (though not necessarily all the time).
My question is; why is it that I can drink a lot of OJ, as well as eating whole oranges, consume sugar in whole milk and eat plenty of honey, add copious amounts of sugar to my coffee and yet my skin and face remains lean and defined; however pretty much all starchy foods and low fat dairy produces a rapid, bloated look that lasts for a long time. Is it insulin? The only reason I still eat some starch is because it makes me calm and allows me restful sleep. However, judging by how it affects my appearance, it is not good for me. Sugar and saturated fat, whilst allowing for a far more attractive appearance, produce a manic kind of energy that doesn't allow me to relax or sleep properly, and doesn't leave me feeling satiated or full. Almost like it's metabolised too quickly!
Any input would be gratefully appreciated.
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