Diet for Freediving | Foods you Should be Eating

What foods are good for freediving? What should you be eating to benefit you as a diver? I will let you know what I eat while I am training for competitions and what foods I try to stay away from. Not all foods are good for diving, some can have a negative impact on your training while some can actually increase your performance.
Supplements for freediving is also covered in this video. I talk about the supplements that I personally take, when I take them and in what quantities. I'm definitely not an expert when it comes to diet. This is simply how I structure my own diet. And if you disagree with my logic or have some of your own ideas please let me know in the comments!
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[@AviusL]

"Time and space for chocolate." I like you Sir. I feel like you understand me on a deep level.

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahahaha we all need our chocolate

[@iamcecilman]

I eat OXYGEN

[@AdamFreediver]

for breakfast?

[@iamcecilman]

Adam Freediver all day every day

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

IAmCecilMan You are breathing pure oxygen all day every day? Don't dive too deep man, that's all I can say.

[@qonitabadegestm9989]

I liked The rhyme @whynottallklikeapirat

[@aeew]

Hey Adam. I'm curious about what you said about fat and oxygen binding. I'm a 5th year medical student, and I've never heard about fat taking oxygen's place in a red blood cell. I am not sure I believe you, and would love to hear where you got this info from. Do you have any sources backing what you say? Or is it more like a word of mouth among freedivers kind of thing? Genuinely curious.

[@stoicfreediver]

Same question here. What about ketogenic freedivers on the other end of the spectrum?

[@enaliospearfishing]

I like your videos man cause you have a good attitude!!! Keep it up. I think dairy and legume is the worst to eat before diving

[@AdamFreediver]

thank you so much :) I agree!

[@Benjamin-od8od]

What about milk with oats?

[@ThePupil]

Why Legume?

[@chacou]

Can you let us know which legumes affect your diving? thanks! :D

[@joycefung2473]

Saturated fat isn't bad.

[@muehahahaha]

I also had my appendix taken out, then bled 2liters internally and needed a second open surgery and a week later developed and infection so i needed to go back to hospital. A week after that my doctor told me to comeback and then told me i had a 2cm neuroendocrine tumor (cancer) in my appendix and now i have had my hopefully last surgery to remove the last bits og cancer. So first i did 7weeks without diving and now i need to wait another 2weeks to go back out :( Iam very happy watching your videos :)

[@asianboy8969]

I believe you are a high performing free diving Adam, you bring a lot of people into the sport of free diving with your information and content. You be the best you can, it doesn’t matter to be the best because once you are on top, the competition spirit just isn’t there anymore. The big thing that keeps you performing the best, is keeping this sport alive and bringing a love for the ocean. Sadly I do not have time to practice free diving or spear fishing, nor do I live by an ocean out here in Arizona. I do practice breathing exercises from your videos from time to time though. But because of you, for the past year you have sparked my interest in trying to get back into it. I only got into free diving a bit when I was in Hawaii for a bit, and then I came back to the desert. Eventually I would love to meet you and free dive together, you are an inspiration for many people.

[@vukce7109]

That feeling, when you're literally sitting in pizzeria, eating chicken-kebab with fries and this video pops up in notifications...

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahaha sorry bro!

[@aguywiththerod4083]

Bummer :)

[@waterbreather9246]

High fat/ketogenic not recommended. I've been on it and have been heavy on olive oil and avocado . No fruit. No grain. No starch. My lungs feel very lubricated though

[@rosem7042]

Love it. You're always so funny and positive, even though your diet sounds like it would put me in a sugar coma! Also... have you tried goats' milk? It's got a different protein profile than the milk that comes from most cows.

[@DanielAnfibius]

Hello Adam, thanks for your videos! It's a very interesting topic and there are already quite a few studies on nutrition and apnea. The basis is in the management of O2 and metabolic acidity by CO2 and lactate, blood displacement, diving reflex... These performance factors are the ones that have to be taken into account. We have to adjust everything a bit to apply it to underwater fishing, because it has a much more pronounced resistance factor than pure apnea (which is mainly anaerobic)... But that's where it's going. As a summary I can tell you that scientific evidence (and the self-taught evidence of many) points to a 14-hour fast (last meal at 9 pm and training at 10 am, for example). And a healthy diet low in processed foods, low in calories, alkaline, low in carbohydrates and dairy, and excellent hydration are the keys to making sure that food really helps improve performance in apnea 👍 I suggest you check out PUBmed, looking for the terms "hydration and apnea", "apnea nutrition", "sodium bicarbonate apnea", "fasting apnea". Greetings from Tenerife!

[@only100yrs]

Love your feed! And loved watching you in Roatan! Thanks for the thorough insight into your take on diet. It's always really interesting because each body is different and hearing from multiple athletes what works for them can help you make something better tailor made for you. Thanks again!! Love this! @only100yrs

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks heaps Katie! I'm so stoked that you're enjoying it :)

[@andrewmanko3179]

Adam, I love your videos, started my own breathing exercises thanks to you ( after years aof swimming ), all the best!!!

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks so much :) that's awesome to hear!

[@lqla4837]

Hello from the US. I am currently training for special forces and managing breath underwater is everything especially under pressure and harassment. It would be awesome if you could make a tribute video towards helping the armed forces with their underwater meeter techniques. Your videos are very helpful for Navy Seals, Combat Divers, Airforce PJ'S. Thank you for what you do. This video was great.

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks so much! Could you do me a favour? could you email me at [e-mail] and let me know a few more specifics of your training and then I'll gladly make that video!

[@sofigomezu]

I stopped eating oats for breakfast because I fucking hate them. Instead I'm having chia Pudding (soaked in almond milk from the night before) mixed with banana or another fruit. My life is much happier now 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@curtswanson3671]

Hi Adam, are you aware of any free divers who have adopted a ketogenic diet? Starting at the beginning of 2019, I was a bit over weight, so I went to the "keto diet", and now get most of my "fuel" from ketones rather than glucose. Once I hit my weight goal, I decided to stay with the diet, because it makes me feel so much better. Additionally, I avoid grain-sourced carbs and all refined sugars. I tend to consume the lower glycemic-index fruits and veggies and stick to OMAD, One Meal A Day. Obviously, if I am taxing my system with this type training, I will need to increase my caloric intake on days I am training. As I begin this journey into free diving, I will be keeping a detailed log of diet and how I feel Day2day. Thanks for all the inspiring and informative videos, I really enjoy your style of delivery & adventures! Maybe we'll get to dive together some day, Cheers!

[@silvia-freediving]

Eating? YES, PLEASE! Through the years I just realized I truly hate it if I don't eat before diving, I feel so HANGRY while going to the surface! :) I don't really like oats but 2 things I love for breakfast in general are either eggs (my body loves them) or buckwheat with honey and cheese. Oh, yes! And my latest favourite - skyr with honey, berries and seeds. Just love it. Been reading for sea buckthorn and freediving before but never got to test how it works for me. Have you tried it?

[@qonitabadegestm9989]

Freedivers are The hippies of The diving world

[@pieterduplessis7184]

Thank you Adam , I love your videos and it helpes us a lot. from south Africa. Please get in touch if you are here.

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks Pieter! I will for sure :)

[@antonioangeloviii4748]

i cracked yesterday. two massive choco bars. LoL. then re cracked once again. today. tommorow back to business as usual.Oats for brekkers. no bread. until i crack again.

[@DGMUSICisGOOD]

Thanks for this vid.( Suggestions for your below.)Ive been snorkeling to 8m over the last couple of months and had been tracking diet and performance. It was nice to see you confirm things Ive gone eggs (boiled and omelette) and fish/seafood diet mostly, with 1 day per week for beef, and maybe chicken once every 2 weeks. . Ive also started eating A LOT OF vegetable soups. look up green mango soup its a very neat thing that is just crazy amount of vitamins (soup has mango and pineapple and tomatoes!) Some suggestions- Try buckwheat. Speficially russian style toasted buckwheat. Simply add 1 cup to 2 cups cold water on the stove and simmer until water goes away (10 mins or so) - find a recipe. Here is why I think you should try it - 1. It is much better than oats in terms of protein amounts and vitamins. 2. you can easily add milk to it and honey to make it into a sweet dish, OR you can easily use buckwheat as a side dish to meat or fish or whatever by adding some salt to it. Ive eaten oatmeal for breakfast many times and it just gets boring quick. Ive added it to protein shakes but then side effect is it starts turning in your stomach making you feel bloaty. 2. supplement with zinc. Zinc and lysine are amazing, former for immune health and testosterones, latter for the skin repair and not getting cold sores from too much sun/stress on the immune system. 3. check with people you know, but ive heard MENS body can not process iron - so men shouldnt take it period because it has to come out via blood (menstruation for women). I am curious if what you said about vit c changed this since. 4. eggs - boil a whole pack of eggs. now you have easy meal anytime you want to eat something AND you dont eat a bowl of something unhealthy. Having boiled eggs around is very convenient. Especially before bed.

[@jakethedog2934]

Thanks for the information. Subscribed

[@BaybarsSaglamtimur]

Great to hear that you had a successful surgery! :) Keep up the great videos! Our community needs these information!

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks buddy :) I'll keep them coming!

[@tratube1]

a need for supplement shows bad eating habids. Please avoid supplements .

[@AdamFreediver]

Under usual circumstances I would agree but freediving training can take a very specific toll on the body

[@thrivingproject1920]

Low blood sugar will positively or negatively affect your body's ability to hold its breath?

[@lucianocaldas69]

yes we do spearfishing! BANG! Thanks for your tips! I watch lots of your videos and they are f** awesome :) Best from brazil!!

[@AdamFreediver]

Thank you so much Luciano!!!

[@1mjh]

Tips for iron and oats. Oats are naturally rich in iron, but the iron is bound and not easy for the body to access. But if you soak the oats overnight in the fridge (in orange, apple juice or water ect....) enzymes get activated, resulting in easier access to the nutrients of the oats, giving you more of the iron that's in there.

[@AdamFreediver]

awesome tip! I have friends that do that but i'll definitely start as well

[@DGMUSICisGOOD]

how far do you go with the sweets? cakes sometimes? brownies? or just stick to plain chocolate bars?

[@andersonboy620]

Thank you man, this video tells about diet, topic wich is not that easy to find about for freedivers!

[@AdamFreediver]

Very welcome :)

[@mtrichie111]

So I'm not sure if we're supposed to banana or streamline.. (slaps knee)

[@boobear5272]

i heard eating durian helps with freediving

[@jameststone8649]

Love durian!

[@ctrlaltdelete200390]

Vom

[@ScrimHyphen]

That was quite informative. Thanks

[@edward8972]

So I got a problem on my hands I have a severe addiction to chocolate milk what do I do?

[@trykozmaksym]

Can't focus on what you are saying until you level all that pictures in background :D

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahaha crooked frames hurt so many heads!

[@AdamFreediver]

hahaha temped to leave it like that forever haha

[@maresesecades]

Very informative video Adam, i don't usually follow a diet and just have bacon, coffee and junk food all the time but i made a list from this vid and will be on my way to the market soon. :)

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahahahha bacon is always the most tempting!!!

[@ryszardgielecki9172]

ACtually animal fat is the best source of energy, as it is not instantly burned, and the energy is released over time, comparing to carbs that are basically the fruit and burn like Christmas Tree (fast). So bacon is good, some side carbs as well, but animal fat as a junk food (with tons of salt and processed sugar) is a big no no.

[@scottkelly6088]

Ive been watching your videos for a while now and they are so helpful. The positive attitude always makes them so much better.

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks so much Scott! I really appreciate that :)

[@achoakinachowji9475]

Hello Mr Adam Stern ...Im Your Fans In FB And IG you Remember Me ??? Acho Akina Chowji 😀😂😁😀 I Like All Your Video And You Picture

[@AdamFreediver]

Acho!!! Of course I do, thanks for all the support brother!

[@achoakinachowji9475]

@@AdamFreediver 😀😂😊😁😁 Thank you

[@scottkoetje1937]

Don't u dare bring bananas on the boat. Caotsin will not allow that....lol

[@TomasBennar]

Perfect. Oats made with milk made me feel heavy and bloated. I have tried it exactly once. It could be the milk or me eating it too early before diving. So I am avoiding it now. In a big swell I got sick. Thumbs up for chocolate. One with hazelnuts is the best. My plan is to take some fruit or/and chocolate when spearing but need to come up with a good way of keeping it dry. A boat would help. I think I need a new job.

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahaha a boat is always preferable! you can always zip lock chocolate and fruit

[@ryszardgielecki9172]

Exactly, that is why it is b-shit the video. Milk is one of the worst things you can eat. You lose ability to digest cow's milk as you stop being a baby. Milk just rots in your intestines, making you bloated, heavy and feeling bad, also giving cramps. You cannot digest lactose, and in the form of milk it's really bad for you. Unless someone never stopped drinking milk throughout the life (and still has lactase produced in body). So yeah, take advice from amateurs and hippies ;). Milk is bad to us and has low nutritional value.

[@Tracuer221]

@@ryszardgielecki9172 Guaranteed you're very overweight or underweight

[@danpiloton6760]

Hello, Aaron. May i know what is the title of the music and the artist that you play for this video?

[@greathor]

Thank you Adam for these useful information and also thank you for your sincerity :)

[@AdamFreediver]

You're so welcome :) So happy the video is helpful :)

[@belilley82]

I actually have a question about caloric output during freediving, especially during a static session. I always feel exhausted after a long-ish table (40min+), but I know I'm not moving much (other than contractions). Has anybody done any work around how many calories you would burn in a static session?

[@AdamFreediver]

I'm not certain that anyone has but i would be super interested to find out!

[@MermaidDraca]

When you say oats, is like oatmeals OK? I could see myself eating those regularly instead of pop tarts.... Also I love your vids as an up and coming professional mermaid! You would be an amazing, phenomenal merman!

[@AdamFreediver]

yes Oatmeal :) haha I have been offered gigs to be a merman but I didn't take them up

[@robertopaulylaspiur8405]

Chocolate!

[@AdamFreediver]

breakfast, lunch and dinner ;)

[@guillesh]

Sorry but the pictures on the wall are not straight positioned. PLEASE FIX THIS.

[@AdamFreediver]

hahaha sorry I know this hurts people's brains haha

[@evanparcon]

Lol... I like your videos.. Fun and informative.. ❤

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks so much :)

[@ahmadsul9835]

You are very helpful, I discovered your channel couple of days ago and I can’t stop watching your videos, thanks man, your fan from Saudi Jeddah

[@dioseb]

Could you tell me/us what is your daily diet routine, morning, snack, lunch, snack and dinner ? It would be very apreciate :) Thanks you for you video and your attitude, i like that ;)

[@AdamFreediver]

Thank you! You're so welcome :) I actually go through exactly this in the video :) There is a section on my own diet

[@skyricharde6629]

So... Maybe you can help with this problem. I get hiccups any time I go down to about 10meters. I'm prone to hiccups in the best of times, and they are quite violent, causing my body to force air into my stomach, which causes me to...uh... Get sick when diving. Eating before a dive is a no go because of this. Any tips on preventing hiccups when free diving? I'm not finding anything about it online.

[@mat86100]

Sorry to hear that bud! I hope in the past year you've found a solution. In case you haven't, here's what I know. Hiccups and contractions can happen on the way down or at a certain depth. It's usually simply a sign of discomfort. For a long time I got contractions at 25m and I still get them when I dive in very dark water. If you can hold your breath without getting hiccups, you should be able to dive without getting hiccups. There is no physiological reason pressure should give you hiccups, and I think it's the same for should breath holds. In fact holding my breath until I get contractions is the most sure-fire way I have to get rid of hiccups. My advice is to dive to 7 or 8m and hang (with a buddy watching you closely) until you're acclimatised. Try inching your way deeper and see if hiccups still happen. I'll bet if you're having the most awesome dive and you don't notice depth, they won't. The other thing is, if you're diving until you get the kind of hiccups that make you throw up, maybe you're pushing through too much discomfort? Diving should be fun! Try to focus on easy, no-contraction, no hiccup training and diving. You should still be able to get 1min30 underwater, which is all you really need.

[@jessbubb6339]

i notice when i eat fish and bait i swim better...

[@user-gj7yf1vw6s]

Thank you Adam for this (among many :-)) interesting video. If you can develop the theme of the mucus and sinus congestion that would probably help me a lot. Mainly diet but also cleaning (lota / nety pot) and more. Wishing you all the best and thank you for sharing. Regards, V

[@AdamFreediver]

thank you :) I have a video about solving equalisation problems that touches on the topic but I definitely need a whole video to go through it all properly :) I'll make that soon

[@albertoristevich3430]

Great video. Thanks. What about using the oat as "milk" in order to add other grains or cereal?. For example... I process 1/2 glass of oat with 1 glass of water (and honey) making a... milk (if the name suit) Then, i put that milk in a bowl and add nuts, bran, raisins... etc. The only problem is that i feel heavy after breakfast, and i have to take it at least 2 hours before dive. You say that the spearfishers expend a lot of time in the water. Im not a fisher, but i dive a lot with fishers... so i expend a lot of time too in water (3 hours is common)... what can i carry on my orange buoy - in addition to fresh water - in order to replenish or refuel my body without cramps? Sorry for my tarzan-mode english. Greets from argentina.

[@AdamFreediver]

Che baludo! haha I dive with a lot of Argentinians. Yes your 'milk' idea is fantastic! definitely keep that up and the best thing to have on the bouy with you would be Amino Acids or a fruit juice :)

[@aguywiththerod4083]

Now , i got few kilos extra on waist due to my occupation (securiti guard in museum), by your opinion will i lose some kilos if i do not eat a lot before and after dive?

[@AdamFreediver]

haha not that I recommend it but you will lose weight seriously fast if you don't eat before and after diving

[@denis_d]

Ah, that’s why I lost about 7 kilos for 3 weeks... ok, will drop other 3 and start getting breakfast before dives & trainings :) Thanks Adam, another great video!

[@AdamFreediver]

hahah you're so welcome! Soon freediving weight loss will take hollywood by storm!

[@febadayos4514]

Hi Adam I'm from Bohol wish I had a chance to see you and Erin, I'm very interested to know how to dive a little, that would be an achievement for me.

[@AdamFreediver]

Hey Fe :) We will be coming back soon! I hope you're safe and healthy and enjoying quarantine :)

[@funsizechad]

Nice! Been waiting on this video. Thanks!

[@AdamFreediver]

ah awesome :) hope it was what you were after :)

[@tina_macau_diver]

a very good video~ thanks Adam~!!

[@AdamFreediver]

thank you! :)

[@kaitoikari4787]

wanna proposal? be my spirit animal

[@aleksandrkovalevich7107]

Cool ! I'm going to do , this for my self!

[@Catwoman8890]

I love watching your videos. You are such a great teacher! I am terrible at holding my breath any longer. I've always wanted to go underwater without pinching my nose. Besides, I am a terrible swimmer lol.

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks so much Christy :) looks like you've got to improve your swimming ;)

[@tomdobbo66]

Watching this video on diet and the add in the middle pops up advertising KFC and now I'm hungry 😂 Love the video's mate, keep up the good work 👌🏻

[@AdamFreediver]

hahaha that's brilliant! thanks bro :) i'll keep them coming

[@erinleach1735]

Just saying, that guacamole pic is pretty brilliant

[@yveseleazar8145]

Very informative! Love it!

[@emailacct3657]

lentils lentil lentils with sweet potatoes or butternut squash and veggies. power food. Agree, pea powder protein is so much easier for your body to handle. There are many great types, tried this one recently, "nu3 Bio Vegan Protein Shake", wild. And mix with raw berries, coconut milk or almond milk. Spinach green drink with raw apple juice or coconut water as a base. beets and carrots yum.

[@victorwickel]

Awesome video! (As always, you know i love them).When Will you giveaway a freediving course again?

[@AdamFreediver]

Thank you :) early January i'll be giving away one free spot for Deep Week. I'll be announcing it on social media soon

[@thegirlfortomorrow4242]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos! So funny, I do the same thing in the mornings; oats, berries, honey, and cinnamon haha

[@AdamFreediver]

hahaha you're already on the path to greatness! thank you :)

[@martincvikl5321]

Adam, do you maybe have some source for fat binding to erythrocites, because I am on a high fat, keto diet and im very interested if thats true :) And great video btw

[@AdamFreediver]

Hey Martin :) the reality of the situation is much more complex that stated in the video but all freedivers I know of that have tried keto diets have performed badly on it. This piece of knowledge I actually got from working with a highly regarded exercise physiologist and i'm not sure of the specific source

[@jmart.z2075]

What’s the names of the songs you played in the background?(:

[@AdamFreediver]

You'll have to ask my wife Joe, she gets all our music from www.artlist.com and edits the videos

[@tratube1]

no cooking video, kind of dissapointed ;(

[@AdamFreediver]

hahaha Next time I'll do cooking with Adam

[@quake2u]

Another great Adam video "aussie nut" Glad to see you're keeping that good attitude up in your down time. : )

[@AdamFreediver]

hahah thank you! yeah i'm going a little crazy but still feeling good :)

[@walaasami7811]

LOL! what kind of a diet plan includes chocolate! That one all women would certainly stick to forever.

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahahh Chololate is essential!

[@swedendive]

VEGO is the winning food in future...and future starts now...

[@AdamFreediver]

You're definitely right. the meat industry is not at all sustainable

[@LITG7000]

man i finally got into freediving seriously and i went to med school, i def need to read dive psio or something because non of this was taught in school :D but im gnna keep watching your videos

[@stanzies3668]

Ah! Awesome...eggs, nuts and chocolate...I'm well on track!

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahah boom! fist bump for you :)

[@stanzies3668]

Adam Freediver 👊

[@sparcousa]

No bananas on boat or in stomach when fishing / spearing. Bad luck lols

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahaha Time to break the rules brother!

[@damzonrejasjr1441]

Thanks for this video sir for educating poor people that can't afford freediving lesson.

[@AdamFreediver]

You are very welcome my friend

[@thesuperiorbench6307]

Well turns out that no freediver fasts to get a lower metabolism so that means 3 Big Macs before a session :) Also are nuts alright to eat or do they have too much fat in them because I found them useful for snacking on but I know that fats get broken down into fatty acids and freedivers like their alkaline stuff :/

[@AdamFreediver]

Ah don't worry too much about alkaline foods. your body readjusts your PH levels within minutes I love nuts for snacks

[@andyapneatic5452]

What would you say about energy drinks and other things like that such as 5 hour energy?

[@AdamFreediver]

they're probably not the best for general health and definitely not the best for freediving :)

[@thesuperiorbench6307]

Also another quick question, as freediving is becoming a more widely known sport as time goes on; do u think much will be done to look into or regulate the supplements that athletes take. For example, like Armstrong u could take additional erythropoietin to significantly help boost ur red blood cell production and thus increasing ur maximum 02 capacity or will that not make that much of a difference to an actual dive. Sorry for making ur brain hurt but I feel like u need that no and then to keep u on ur toes 😉

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahaha yeah I think it's only inevitable that people will start to dope. We do have WADA testing in freediving now but only at large competitions

[@keanuclarke_]

hey man i love your videos and I was wondering if there is anything that you do before diving because I went for some deeper dives and I noticed that my stomach felt a bit sick and my lungs felt very used and I wouldn't of been diving for any longer than 1 hour

[@brtzych]

My friend, a pro basketball player, couldn't have kids, doctor told him that creatine was killing sperm, once he cut it, all went back to order. As well I got impression that it raise your heartbeat.

[@erinleach1735]

Good to know!! Thanks!

[@AdamFreediver]

Good to know! I'll look more into that :)

[@imahinasiyon]

I'm a newbie on freediving and I must say your videos are awesome!! For some reason, the way you talk and explain things radiates good vibes. Keep up the good work man, you're awesome.

[@AdamFreediver]

thanks so much Martin! I really appreciate that! :)

[@60ninjas]

Shave your head bald.

[@BillyNectar1]

Thank you for the video! :D

[@AdamFreediver]

you're so so welcome :)

[@freediveflorida1446]

Adam, just wondering what your take is on ketosis in freediving, and supplementing with exogenous ketones? I've heard good things and felt a difference in my dives, but it seems like, in essence, you try to carb-load before a dive. Which is antagonistic to a ketogenic diet.... Just curious. Thanks for the content you put out! Keep killin it!

[@AdamFreediver]

super interesting that you bring that up! I'm actually looking into that myself. In general the keto diet isn't thought to be good for freediving and any freediver that has tried it at a competitive level has only had bad results but I'm extremely interested in maintaining my normal diet but simply having exogenous ketones before my dives and seeing the result

[@sethcornell1273]

Ben Greenfield (iron man triathlete) said he did this before a race one time, he was hyper-ketotic and hyper-glycemic, he said he felt like he was on jet fuel physically, and got the mental clarity benefits of the ketotic state. I'd be really interested to hear the experience of someone who dives as deep as you do.

[@pioneercynthia1]

This information is so valuable, and your enthusiasm is contagious! I'm going to go make some oatmeal Right This Minute! I am *not* a freediver, but I want to have something closer to the kind of nimble fitness I enjoyed as a younger woman. I won't be able to "power eat" like you lovely young people, because I won't be using nearly that level of calories, but the anti-inflammatory and low mucous level of this kind of diet will be very, very helpful in managing my health and well-being. (I'm almost 60 and have health issues that preclude any kind of diving, but I was a *huge* recreational swimmer my entire youth, *decades* before the mermaid craze.)

[@arjay9025]

Thanks for the tips sir.. Your so nice

[@AdamFreediver]

you're so welcome! thank you :)

[@wiggidymig1335]

69.000 views... noice

[@Daniel-qj3tp]

Oats cereal blend is my go to 🤫

[@AntonSergeev-wj6dc]

Dear Adam, thank you for this usefull manual. One moment what i dont understend. You eat a lot of eggs, and you eat whey protein, and it is a products of animals, so, it produces mucus(as you said). Well, whan you said: do not eat animal products, you mean milk produts only or all food contains animal protein?

[@AdamFreediver]

Ah sorry for the confusion! I don't drink milk :) that's basically it but I also don't have much of a problem with mucus so eating animal products have never been an issue but it's different from person to person

[@gisellesuarez6893]

Dear Adam, until now I feel that is a mistery...vegan and vegetarian diet helped me but my teeth started to pain, so I red the book of Ramiel NAgel "How to cure your teeth naturally" and included raw milk, liver, sea food, I returned to raw milk and liver, the pain stopped, but now a friend told me that cow milk is not good...Anyway, I don't see vegan books or testimonies about teeth, one thing is for sure: When a dentist introduces the drill in your mouth, you loose that bone forever.... With or withouth milk my capacity of breathing and swimming in winter is the same..:B

[@TheCyber91]

thank you ! amazing video adam !

[@AdamFreediver]

very welcome! thanks so much :)

[@touhamihadef6894]

Dates and bananas best food before diving

[@AdamFreediver]

absolutely they are!

[@touhamihadef6894]

I want you to try this lunch it is very useful too before diving for a glass of warm water with a pure honey bee spoon Drinking in the morning before exercise will give you great energy. Try it and you will not lose anything and then answer me.

[@AdamFreediver]

sounds like a great idea!

[@yasminelewa2263]

Lost me at” vegan”

[@moereda9906]

If you ever come to Egypt, Sinai, Dahab for the Blue hole, would be great to attend a session with you :)

[@miguelsardinha8818]

bad thing i am allergic to most fruit and vegetables :(

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahaha All fruits and vegetables?

[@xMadSkillzx]

Yo Adam, I am enjoying your videos. Just a piece of constructive criticism if I may, to my knowledge fat doesn't compete with oxygen binding site of haemoglobin. You are totally right that if you eat too much fat it ends up being carried around in the bloodstream though. All the best man and thanks for divulging your knowledge. Edit: I should say if you have a reference for that though I'd like to know. Cheers.

[@adamtumanowicz3831]

Adam, your channel is great! I find a lot of very important things here. I'm on the beginning of my adventure with freediving, but I'm stoked about that sport. I love underwater world it makes me feel free and happy so much. Awesome videos! Keep up great work!! 😁✌

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks Adam :) that's awesome. Welcome to the wonderful and wacky world of freediving :) Hope we can get a dive in together one day

[@adamtumanowicz3831]

That can happen one day 😊 it would be great ! I have a lot to practice but I know everyone had their start too 😅 I will follow your channel and try tips you talk about, you have great knowledge I see. 😊✌

[@ZeusFaber91]

Adam, vey good video!, very good point with the milk before diving! ;)

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks so much bro! :)

[@elmview72]

Avocado rules

[@972Ren]

Thx Adam to give us your knowledges.

[@AdamFreediver]

You're very very welcome :)