The Primal Podcast

Mary Ruddick, a health expert focused on gut health and the microbiome, joins for an enlightening conversation. She sheds light on the surprising dangers of foods like nightshades, spinach, and oatmeal, challenging established dietary beliefs. Ruddick emphasizes the crucial role of plant toxins such as oxalates and lectins on gut health. Highlighting success stories, she advocates for a holistic approach that includes the importance of light exposure. The discussion uncovers how dietary choices can profoundly impact overall health and well-being.

Ben Azadi, a New York Times bestselling author and metabolic health expert, shares his insights on conquering visceral fat. He discusses its health risks, the role of lifestyle factors like stress and diet, and introduces a 10-step protocol for fat reduction. Discover the benefits of dietary changes, including an egg fast and a carnivore diet, to combat weight loss challenges. Ben also emphasizes the dangers of hidden sugars in perceived healthy foods and the importance of reducing chemical-laden oils for optimal health.

This episode is brought to you by the Primal Tallow Balms. Dr. Jason Fung will discuss the fastest way to lose weight, including visceral fat and stubborn belly fat, without counting calories. Dr Fung is the pioneer of intermittent fasting and uses the Fasting Method to help millions of people lose weight easily. Lisa is one of Dr. Fung's amazing success stories, having lost 130 pounds by doing less, not more.Dr Fung's Book The Obesity Code: https://amzn.to/4m69asl

Dr. Andrew Koutnik, a metabolic scientist and type 1 diabetic, shares insights from his groundbreaking 10-year study on a high-fat ketogenic diet. He reveals surprising results regarding glycemic control and cardiovascular health in high-risk patients. The conversation explores the complex relationship between obesity and diabetes, challenges traditional views on caloric balance, and emphasizes the benefits of ketogenic diets. Koutnik advocates for prioritizing key health metrics over conventional concerns, providing a fresh perspective on diet and metabolic health.

This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Primal Tallow Balm⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠45 million of the currently living Americans are set to die of Alzheimer's, and the signature of Alzheimer's is insulin resistance. Therefore, this is not a disease of old age; it's a disease that can affect anyone. My guest today is Dr Dale Bredesen, a world-renowned brain expert and best-selling author, who knows the cause of Alzheimer's and dementia, and has published studies to show reversal of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's with a high-fat diet.In Dr Bredesen's published trial, they looked at people who were in the third and fourth phase, that is to say, mild cognitive impairment and early dementia. 84% of them improved their cognitive scores. "We're seeing a reversal of decline. We're seeing sustained improvements. We're seeing people with normal cognition enhance their cognitive abilities by doing the right things. This is a very exciting time!"

Nina Teicholz, a New York Times bestselling author and science journalist, challenges long-held dietary beliefs. She argues that saturated fats, including butter and red meat, are essential for heart health and reducing inflammation. Nina debunks myths linking red meat to chronic diseases and critiques low-fat, high-carb dietary guidelines. She highlights the benefits of ketogenic diets for reversing illnesses like type 2 diabetes and discusses the body's management of cholesterol. This thought-provoking conversation encourages listeners to rethink their nutritional choices.

This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Primal Tallow Balm⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stop eating carbohydrates to fix insulin resistance and lose weight fast with Prof Noakes. We are told to eat carbohydrates for energy and for optimal performance. When you stop eating carbohydrates, your insulin levels drop, and you start to burn fat through a high-fat diet. Prof Tim Noakes will discuss what happens in 30 days when you quit eating carbs and the impact on insulin resistance, chronic disease, and weight loss.

Join Dr. Eric Berg, a globally recognized health educator and YouTube influencer, as he dives into groundbreaking weight loss strategies. He emphasizes the importance of reducing insulin levels for effective fat burning, revealing that notable results can be seen in just two weeks. Discover the hidden dangers of industrial starches and seed oils, along with the transformative effects of low-carb diets and intermittent fasting. Learn how to navigate food labels with a new scanning app to make healthier choices and enhance your journey towards optimal health.

In this enlightening discussion, award-winning cardiologist Dr. Pradip Jamnadas dives into the root causes of heart disease. He reveals how inflammation and dietary choices, particularly refined sugars and seed oils, contribute to arterial plaque. Dr. Jamnadas advocates for fasting, specifically a 36-hour fast, as a powerful tool to reduce inflammation and improve heart health. He also critiques calcium supplements and emphasizes the significance of vitamins K2 and D in preventing atherosclerosis, offering essential insights for anyone seeking to enhance their cardiovascular wellness.

Dr. Shawn Baker, an orthopedic surgeon and author of 'The Carnivore Diet', shares his insights on the benefits of a meat-based diet. He discusses how eliminating harmful foods can heal chronic diseases and emphasizes the nutritional value of red meat. Baker debunks common myths surrounding the diet, such as misconceptions about gut health and cholesterol. He also offers strategies for achieving rapid results and highlights the importance of personalized nutrition, especially for children and adolescents.