Blurry Creatures EP: 367 Healing Leaves & The Tree of Life: Uncovering Biblical Health Secrets with Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin
Oct 21, 2025
Jordan Rubin, founder of Garden of Life and author of The Maker's Diet, teams up with Dr. Josh Axe, a functional medicine expert and bestselling author, to dive into the healing power of biblical nutrition. They explore how ancient diets, like Solomon's, contradict modern ones, and unveil the medicinal properties of the Tree of Life mentioned in Scripture. With insights on avoiding processed foods and embracing natural remedies, they share personal healing journeys that reveal profound connections between spirituality and health.
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Bible As Comprehensive Health Text
- The Bible includes extensive practical health guidance covering food, farming, and mold control.
- Red meat and fermented bread were central to ancient diets and carry different health properties than modern processed versions.
Choose Whole Ancient Foods
- Prioritize whole single-ingredient foods like grass-fed meat and ancient sourdough over ultra-processed products.
- Buy Einkorn or sprouted sourdough and choose grass-fed, pasture-raised animal products when possible.
Fermentation Changes Bread's Biology
- Ancient grain preparation involved sprouting and sourdough fermentation, which reduces gluten and improves digestibility.
- Fermentation created probiotic-rich bread unlike modern white sliced loaves.
