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High Performance Health

WildFit: The Diet That Upgrades Your Health, Enhances Human Performance and Protects Against Diabetes with Eric Edmeades

May 27, 2024
In this enlightening conversation, Eric Edmeades, an award-winning speaker and expert in nutritional anthropology, shares insights from the transformative WildFit program. He explores how the food industry shapes our eating habits and emphasizes the importance of consumer behavior change. Eric discusses seasonal eating and metabolic flexibility, advocating for a diet informed by our evolutionary history. He also addresses the challenges of diabetes and the critical role of proper nutrition over exercise, ultimately guiding listeners towards lasting health breakthroughs.
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  • The WildFit program demonstrates significant health improvements, including weight loss and diabetes reversal, through optimal nutrition practices.
  • Adopting an ancestral eating approach, akin to the Hadza tribe, enhances metabolic flexibility and promotes a sustainable lifestyle.

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Enhancing Metabolic Function

Understanding how metabolism works is essential for improving cognitive function and overall well-being. Individuals who establish healthy metabolic practices often report enhanced mental clarity and performance. By learning to interpret their body's responses to food, people can make better dietary choices that align with their health goals. Programs like WildFit focus on developing these intuitive eating habits to foster optimal health and cognitive function.

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