Yes, most definitely. I cut all bread and pasta from my diet long ago and try to eat mostly meats, beans and greens. Mood changes are noticeable. Vitamin D supplements, however, are still quite important. I don't mean to sound like a self-medicating quack here, but there is a chance that many severe cases of covid are somehow linked to vtm D deficiency. My dad has been taking it for years, prescribed by his doctor, and my mom started taking it recently prescribed by her (different) doctor, precisely because it might prevent covid complications. The latter said there is absolutely no harm in me taking it as well, even though I'm not in any risk group.
And I double down on the cold showers. It's good stuff.
That's great to hear. I would be cutting down on most carbs, as well, but for some reason my body isn't quite made for an exclusively low-carb, high-protein, high-fiber diet—I never really managed to feel sated without at least 20-30% of carb calories in the diet. Perhaps I need the energy boost.
When someone says a particular food is good for you, it's my belief that one cannot simply look at the effects that food may have in isolation, but rather one would have to look at
all the foods that person is regularly consuming to be sure what the effects are, because they all interact with each other long-term.
I agree that cold showers are great for the metabolism and circulation, but I guess exercise should have a similar effect (among others) if that's what you prefer.
I also read vitamin D3 is the vitamin most commonly missing during winter among people living north of the 40th (or 35th) parallel. IIRC, at least 50% of all people are said to have a deficiency during winter at least. But I'm pretty sure Mike knows this fact and has taken it all along.
