The Golden Ratio of Phi Applied to Nutrition

Phi is the Greek letter used to symbolize “The Golden Section, Ratio or Mean,” also known as “The Divine Proportion.” Mathematically, it’s 1.618, where

a:b = b:c, where b+c=a

This relationship continues on ad infinitum, as in b:c = c:d, where c+d = b.

As GoldenNumber.net explains, Phi (1.618) and phi (0.618, the reciprocal of Phi) show “up in relationships throughout the universe.”

I am very excited, because I’ve just used Phi to work out the divine proportion of nutrients in the diet. If we apply Phi to optimal nutrition,

the whole diet is to the complex carbohydrates (a:b)

100% : 62%

as the complex carbohydrates are to the fats and protein combined (b:c)

62% : 38%

as the fats and protein combined are to the good fats (c:d)

38% : 23.5%

as the good fats are to the protein (d:e).

23.5% : 14.5%

the whole diet comprises complex carbs + good fats + protein

100% = 62% + 23.5% + 14.5%

What more proof is required to justify these proportions in the creation of a balanced diet, dispelling the idea of the high protein diet and the low fat diet?

You want more proof? These proportions are the same that are found in the make up of nutrients in mother’s milk. What more perfect human food is there?

Best of health, naturally,

Nina