Iron Info - September 21, 2018 - Charts that explain our mainstream dietary problems,Bodybuilders and CrossFit,Don't Tear a Pec,Alan Aragon is a Creep.

Another round up of recent stories that caught my interest.

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Here is an extensive explanation in chart form of how the flood of industrially produced processed foods have screwed our health.
The short version is whole foods have been increasingly replaced with flour,sugar,and vegetable oil.The burden of cheap, junk food in the form of carbs/sugars,and fats have broken people's backs.
This is a good way to see the problem displayed in visual form.
From Optimising Nutrition by Marty Kendall.

Why our food system is screwed (in charts)

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Darren Mehling from Muscle Insider on the question of bodybuilders doing CrossFit.He would say no.I can see his point.It may be a fun challenge to a very fit person.But if you're dedicated to optimizing your physique for it's own sake,you may have to be cautious about performance fitness practises.But if you're not a competitor,you could enjoy some elements of it. ( just my opinion )

Should Bodybuilders do CrossFit?

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From Starting Strength by Mark Barroso.Not a common occurrence in weightlifting,but it's a nasty problem when it strikes.

How Not to Tear a Pec While Bench Pressing

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And this....Alan Aragon made a bad impression on me.Always seemed smug,and overly self assured.I noticed the way he engaged with people he disagreed with.He smirked,and shook his head.I thought of him as Alan Arrogant.
Turns out he's a vulgar lout.He's been repeatedly sexually harassing women.He'll blame the booze...of course.I'd blame the fact he's a jerk.
Yech!
Good riddance to smuggy pants.


How Celebrity Nutritionist Alan Aragon Used His Status To Prey On Young Women


I'll wrap it up with this.Yes even in the physical fitness world where the body may be very focused on;
You don't get a free ticket to attempt to use,and dehumanize someone because they look hot.
Character still counts.
Take care.