Burn with Kearns: What is a rotating taxonomy diet – Kevin Kearns

by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness, exercise and self defense

I’m stepping outside the strength and conditioning box to talk about something equally crucial: nutrition. My diet has always been an essential part of my health and fitness journey. For over 20 years, I maintained a balanced diet that was pretty consistent: oatmeal, fruit, egg whites, and protein powder for breakfast; pasta, broccoli, and chicken for lunch; grilled chicken, fish, or beef with spinach for dinner. I also snacked on apples or bananas and had a protein bar in the afternoon. It kept me healthy for years.

But maintaining weight and health after 40 requires continuous adaptation. Here’s what I’ve learned and implemented in recent years.

Embracing Nutritional Evolution

In 2010, my close friend and mentor, Chris Rappold, introduced me to Dr. Mark Mincolla. His approach, blending kinesiology muscle testing and Chinese nutrition therapy, opened my eyes to the importance of rotating foods and personalized nutrition. The reason I went to him is I suffered with 6 sinus infections in 1 year! No western medicine helped, unfortunately, as well as I was traveling a lot and flying is not fun with a sinus infection. I literally wanted to rip my teeth out with a wrench!

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For example, I discovered that my gall bladder and kidneys were not functioning optimally due to a lack of dietary variety and other issues. Dr. Mincola emphasized the importance of rotating foods, similar to the varied diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. He explained that our bodies need diversity in nutrition to function correctly.

The 2024 Nutritional Shift

Following this guidance, I adapted my diet further. The modern diet still includes staples like oatmeal and egg whites for breakfast, but I’ve incorporated more variety. For instance, in addition to the usual foods, I rotate in turkey burgers, brown rice, and different vegetables throughout the week. The key is not to eat the same thing every day.

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Kevin Kearns’ Six-Weeks-to-Shredded Diet Tips (Updated for 2024)

1. Rotate Your Foods Daily: If you have oatmeal and egg whites for breakfast, switch it up the next day with a turkey burger, brown rice, and veggies.
2. Identify and Eliminate Food Allergies: Many people have undiagnosed food allergies. Or some have food intolerances. I cut out dairy, gluten, and high-acid foods like orange juice. I also avoid hidden sugars and processed foods. Eliminate yeast in your diet! More then 60% of men and 65% of women have a yeast intolerance which causes bloating and inflammation.
3. Embrace Unconventional Foods: I regularly eat bison , sweet potatoes, and a variety of veggies. Eating a diverse range of foods keeps my diet interesting and my body responsive.
4. Listen to Your Body: If a food doesn’t feel right, avoid it. Pay attention to how different foods make you feel.
5. Exercise Regularly and Innovatively: Engage in activities you’ve never tried before. New exercises can challenge your body in different ways and boost your metabolism.

Recipes of mine:

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The Transformation

By adhering to these updated nutritional strategies and maintaining a consistent workout routine, I managed to drop from 182 pounds with a 32-inch waist and about 15% body fat to 172 pounds with a 30-31-inch waist and 10% body fat in just six weeks. Now, at over 40, I feel stronger and fitter than I did a decade ago. The later was in 2010! I have maintained this process of rotating my foods and avoiding what I discussed for me. The good part is now at 58, my weight has stayed between 172-178 and my body fat is still in the 10 percent range. As well clothes that fit 15 years ago still do!

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Final Thoughts

For those over 40, 50 and 60 staying in shape is about consistency, variety, and listening to your body. By rotating foods, identifying and eliminating allergens, embracing diverse foods, paying attention to your body’s signals, and regularly exercising in new ways, you can achieve and maintain optimal Health and fitness.

There’s no magic pill—just a commitment to making informed, healthy choices every day. Stay active, stay informed, and most importantly, enjoy the journey to better health.

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Both of Coach Kearns’ books may be purchased on www.Amazon.com. For more information about Coach Kevin Kearns, including scheduling speaking engagements and classes (both online and in person), please contact him at 508-404-8503 or [email protected].Author of “There’s Light In The Tunnel” How to Survive and Thrive with Depression  – “Always Picked Last“ A guide to navigating bullies on Amazon and Audible youtube.com/user/burnwithkearns https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/burnwithkearns

Coach Kevin Kearns has been coaching in the world of fitness, nutrition, and tactical self defense for over 3 decades. As the former conditioning coach to 15 UFC Pro Fighters, and ranked in the Top 5 in the UFC , he is no stranger to the the importance of proper nutrition and proper mindset programming. He has long advocated to all his clients – athletes or the general population – about the importance of programming mind, body and spirit. Coach Kevin Kearns BS FMS CPT – Former conditioning coach to 15 UFC Pros Ranked in Top 5 by the UFC Personal Fitness Coach, Author, Columnist, Motivational Speaker, Corporate Wellness Consultant, Youth Wellness Program Provider, Certification Specialist, Personal Self Defense, and Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Specialist.