Modern Wisdom #320 - Robb Wolf - Eat, Sleep & Train Like Your Ancestors
May 13, 2021
Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist and expert in Paleolithic Nutrition, offers fascinating insights into how our modern lifestyles clash with our ancestral genetics. He discusses the critical impact of sleep on relationships and health, revealing why unbroken sleep challenges are now banned. Robb shares practical tips for increasing protein intake, emphasizing its importance for health. The conversation also covers the vital role of strength training to combat aging and the benefits of social interaction through fitness, all framed through an evolutionary lens.
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Ancestral Health Fundamentals
- Ancestral health emphasizes adapting to environmental changes, as chronic diseases now surpass infectious diseases as primary killers.
- It questions how to approach health issues by considering evolutionary wiring and past lifestyles, not just current practices.
Key Health Areas
- Focus on food, movement, sleep, and community for overall well-being.
- Consider the gut microbiome as part of your community, acknowledging its collaborative role.
Shift Work and Sleep Disruption
- Chris Willx's stable sleep during COVID lockdowns profoundly improved his mood, calorie consumption, and habit consistency.
- Shift work disrupts sleep, making healthy habits harder to maintain and increasing cravings for unhealthy foods.
