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Peak Human - Unbiased Nutrition Info for Optimum Health, Fitness & Living

Part 219 - Dr. Cate Shanahan on A Root Cause For All Disease?

Aug 14, 2024
Dr. Cate Shanahan, a board-certified family physician and nutrition expert, discusses the fallout of modern processed foods on health. She challenges long-held dietary myths, particularly those regarding seed oils and fats, revealing how financial interests shaped our current guidelines. Dr. Shanahan emphasizes the importance of ancestral diets, nutrient-dense foods, and critiques the myth of fiber's superiority. The conversation highlights the links between oxidative stress and metabolic diseases, advocating for a return to whole foods for better health outcomes.
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  • Nutrient-dense whole foods, particularly organ meats and seafood, are vital for enhancing hormonal health and bodily functions.
  • The detrimental effects of seed oils, linked to oxidative stress, reveal the complexities of understanding dietary fats and chronic disease.

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The Rise of Nutrient-Dense Whole Foods

Nutrient-dense whole foods are essential for optimal health, providing necessary vitamins and minerals that are often lacking in the modern diet. A new product featuring a concentrated source of nutrients from oysters has been introduced, highlighting the importance of getting nutrients like selenium, zinc, and vitamin B12 from whole food sources. This approach underscores the benefits of utilizing organ meats and seafood, which are rich in hard-to-find nutrients. The speaker emphasizes that these nutrient sources can notably enhance hormonal health and overall bodily functions.

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