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687: The Nutrition Advice That's Making People Sicker | Sally Fallon Morell

Jan 13, 2026
Sally Fallon Morell, founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and author of Nourishing Traditions, discusses how modern nutrition advice often misleads people. She argues that traditional diets rich in animal foods are essential for health. Sally warns against protein powders and industrial seed oils while advocating for raw dairy and fermented foods. She highlights the importance of proper food preparation to enhance nutrient absorption and emphasizes the necessity of balancing vitamins A, D, and K2. Additionally, she asserts that plant-only diets can be detrimental to long-term health.
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ADVICE

Ditch Protein Powders For Whole Foods

  • Avoid protein powders and concentrated protein drinks because they strain kidneys and disrupt vitamin A balance.
  • Prefer whole foods with fat (eggs, cheese, salami) to match traditional eating patterns and protect liver vitamin A stores.
INSIGHT

Seed Oils Create Harmful Aldehydes

  • Industrial seed oils are highly processed polyunsaturates that oxidize and form aldehydes in the body.
  • These breakdown products act like formaldehyde and gradually 'pickle' tissues, harming health.
ANECDOTE

Argentine One-Pot Whole-Animal Cooking

  • Sally shares an Argentine childhood diet example: meat, bones, organs, and raw milk cooked together in one pot.
  • That pattern delivered organ meats, fats, broth, and longevity in her friend who is healthy at 80.
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