The Jesse Chappus Show 678: Ancestral Nutrition Expert: You've Been Sold a Lie About "Healthy" Food! | Nora Gedgaudas
Nov 11, 2025
Nora Gedgaudas, an ancestral nutrition expert and author, dives into the world of primal eating and the myths surrounding modern diets. She discusses how our bodies excel at fat metabolism and offers tips for transitioning to a nutrient-rich diet featuring nose-to-tail animal foods. Nora explains the importance of animal fats and organs for immunity and brain health. She also emphasizes that carbohydrates aren't essential, linking low insulin levels to longevity, while providing budget-friendly strategies for adopting a primal lifestyle.
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Human Fuel: Fat Versus Sugar
- Humans are designed to be either sugar burners or fat burners, and modern society forces most into glucose dependence.
- Relying on ketones and free fatty acids offers steadier energy and cognitive benefits compared to glucose.
DHA From Animals Shapes Our Brain
- Human brain composition relies on DHA from animal fats, not plant ALA conversions.
- Plant-based omega-3 precursors rarely supply sufficient DHA for optimal cognition.
Shift Diet: Cut Carbs, Moderate Protein, Prioritize Fat
- Eliminate sugary and starchy foods and focus on fibrous vegetables you tolerate well.
- Moderate protein to required amounts and derive most calories from animal fats like tallow or duck fat.
