The Joe Rogan Experience #842 - Chris Kresser
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Sep 5, 2016 
Exploring paleo diets, holistic health, and the influence of pharmaceutical and food industries. Discussing gut-brain connection, ancient wisdom, biases in research, and vegetarian/vegan diets. Personal health journey, ethical considerations in food choices, and navigating dietary fats and cholesterol
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The Paleo Term's True Meaning
- The term "paleo" carries serious baggage and misconceptions about the diet and lifestyle it represents.
- It's important to focus on the core ideas of nutrient density and ancestral nutrition beyond dogmatic labels.
Ancient Diet vs Modern Junk
- Our paleolithic ancestors didn't consume processed, refined foods like grain-based desserts, sugary drinks, or fried chicken nuggets.
- Their diet focused on meat, fish, wild fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and some starchy plants, contrasting sharply with the modern industrial diet.
Organ Meats Are Nutrient Powerhouses
- Traditional hunter-gatherers prioritized eating organ meats because they are far more nutrient dense than muscle meat.
- This pattern mirrors wild animals who consume the nutrient-rich organs first for survival advantages.