Episode #294: Michael Kummer: From Paleo to Carnivore: Navigating Dietary Evolutions

Is it Time to Embrace the Animal-Based Diet? Are your auto-pilot food choices killing you?

In this episode of the Longevity podcast, I am joined by Michael Kummer, to dive into a fascinating discussion about the journey from traditional diets to paleo, keto, and ultimately carnivore eating. We chat about the significant role animal protein and organ meats play in human health and evolution, and the socio-political challenges around meat consumption today. We explore the undeniable benefits of organ meats, practical steps to regain control of our diets, and the importance of making conscious food choices.

Michael Kummer is a former professional sprinter, a CrossFit athlete, and the founder of MK Supplements, a dietary supplement brand that offers freeze-dried organ meat sourced from 100% pasture-raised cattle.

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What We Discuss:

01:02 The Role of Meat in Human Evolution

04:41 Modern Comforts and Health Implications

06:44 The Importance of Discomfort and Hormetic Stressors

13:51 Personal Diet Journey: From Paleo to Carnivore

29:58 Homesteading and Sustainable Living

32:26 The Problem with Commercial Chicken Farming

33:21 Raising Chickens the Right Way

35:18 Expanding the Homestead

37:09 The Reality of Raising Animals for Food

40:04 The Vegan Debate and Ethical Eating

44:25 The Importance of Organ Meats

54:34 Homeschooling and Life Skills

58:05 Final Thoughts and Advice

Key Takeaways:

• Incorporating organ meats into the diet can significantly enhance nutritional intake, offering benefits that surpass regular muscle meats.
• Growing and raising your own food, especially animal proteins, can be a powerful way to achieve better food security, nutrition quality, and a more ethical food production system.
• Mindfully experimenting and adjusting lifestyle choices based on personal experiences and needs can lead to more optimized health and well-being.