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Today many of us understand that processed foods, excess carbohydrates, and gluten (for certain individuals) may contribute to ill health.  But what is not as well known is that omnipresent seed oils (cottonseed, corn, soy, canola, etc.) may also be playing an important role in weight gain and disease.  Seed oils are thought to be heart-healthy because they lower cholesterol, but clinical trials have also revealed that replacing saturated fats with seed oils may have deleterious health consequences.  Tune in for all the juicy details and why upgrading your cooking oils may be one of the best dietary changes you can make with expert, Tucker Goodrich! Here are some of the fascinating tidbits we cover: The difference between seed oils and fruit oils  What makes seed oils fragile and dangerous The 2 ways seed oils cause obesity The problem with seed oils for children and nursing moms How to tell if a seed oil has gone rancid The type of cancer you can get from frying seed oils The most fattening foods in the American diet Why Tucker believes seed oil research is deceptive The two mechanisms by which seed oils cause obesity How seed oils give us the munchies Why seed oils may be more dangerous than excess carbs Which is worse in animal trials: trans fat or seed oils? The link between seed oils, fibromyalgia, autoimmune issues  What high oleic oil actually means What the research around seed oils says How Tucker healed his IBS and carb cravings overnight And so much more! Thanks for listening! Please share this information with anyone you think may benefit! Valuable Resources: Paleovalley Supergreens >>> Easily get your nutrients every day with Paleovalley Organic Supergreens + SAVE up to 20% TODAY! Zero Acre Farms >>> Click HERE to Learn More + Shop Cultured Oil Seedy App >>> Click HERE to Get the App that makes seed oil-free shopping easy!

Ty Beal, global nutrition researcher, discusses the prevalence and consequences of nutrient deficiency. He reveals that animal foods, specifically organ meats, are the richest sources of nutrients. He also highlights the dangers of vegan diets for kids and the problems with nutrient density rating systems. The podcast explores the importance of nutrient-dense foods, controversy surrounding vegetable oils, and tips for optimizing nutrient density in meals.

We’ve all read the devastating headlines about climate change and global warming, but many times it’s difficult to know exactly what you can do to help.  Do you have to give up animal products?  Get solar power?  Drive an electric car? Fortunately, you do NOT have to change your entire life or give up meat to reduce your carbon footprint and become part of the solution.  In fact, in this week’s podcast with bestselling author, award-winning activist and co-founder of Project Drawdown, Paul Hawken, we talk all about his new book Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation and the simple steps you can take to help regenerate the planet.  We also talk about common myths about vegan diets, plant-based burgers and the diet we need to reverse climate change. Here’s what you’ll learn… The major contributors to climate changes 3 steps you can take to reverse climate change (even if you’re a beginner!) The true cause of climate change Do we need to be vegan to reverse climate change? The role of ruminant animals in healing our planet The problems with plant-based burgers The 3 types of plant-based burgers Why big food companies are paying attention to regenerative ag How healthy plants change the weather Why conventional agriculture is are problematic  The many benefits of regenerative agriculture  The simplest dietary step you can take to reverse climate change How long will it take to reverse climate change The most dangerous myth about climate change And so much more!  This has been one of my favorite podcasts to date, friends, so please listen in and share this incredibly important conversation with anyone you think it might help!   Valuable Resources: Paul Hawken - Project Regeneration >>> Learn more about Paul’s work HERE! Wild Pastures Grass Fed & Pasture Raised Meat Delivery >>> To lock in 20% OFF + FREE shipping on Every Order for LIFE… Click HERE!  

According to recent research, nearly 40% of older Americans are not getting enough protein. Current protein recommendations also represent a minimum rather than an ideal protein intake and the highest quality sources of protein (animal products) are often demonized. As a result, many of us are under-eating protein which can cause a number of deleterious symptoms such as cravings, overeating, weight gain and a loss of muscle mass. Tune in to this week’s podcast with protein expert, Dr. Peter Ballerstedt, to learn all about the often-ignored nuance in the protein conversation and how you can leverage protein’s superpowers to optimize your health and feel your best. Here are some of my favorite takeaways… Why the “meat is harmful” message is dangerousThe problems with our current protein recommendations How much protein you really need Crude protein vs. true protein (and why it matters for your health!)The health benefits of plant vs. animal proteinsSymptoms of protein deficiencyHow to identify a high-quality proteinThe link between amino acid deficiency and back pain Why tracking protein by percentage of calories is a bad idea Why processed food products contain less protein than the label saysThe surprising world’s #1 source of proteinWhat taking your daily MEDS means to Dr. Ballerstedt Increasing the amount of protein in my diet has been a game changer for me and many of my clients so please listen in and share this information with anyone you think may benefit. Valuable Resources: Peter Ballerstedt - Grass Based Health Blog>>> Learn more about Peter’s work HERE Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks>>> Get a pack for Just $4.99 TODAY!

In 2014 Dr. Gary Fettke, an orthopedic surgeon in Tasmania, was reported to the medical board for suggesting his diabetic patients reduce their sugar intake despite sound scientific evidence and clinical experience to support his recommendations.  He was the first doctor ever silenced from talking about nutrition.  After years of litigation, Dr. Fettke was eventually exonerated but confusion regarding the role of carbohydrates and sugar in human health remains.  Tune in to this week’s podcast to hear all about Dr. Fettke’s journey, the role of carbohydrates in pain management and human health, the problems with vegetable oils and the many invisible forces driving our mainstream dietary recommendations.  If you want to make educated decisions regarding your health, you need to hear what Dr. Fettke has learned! Here are some of my favorite takeaways: Why Dr. Fettke got reported to the medical board The true effects of sugar How much sugar our body handles at one time The invisible influences inherent in medical deductions The role of carbohydrates in type 2 diabetes A simple dietary step to reduce pain and inflammation  Where the message that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” originated How vegetable oils were created and why they are problematic The problem with the “Plant-Based” movement Surprising places you’ll find vegetable oils The overlooked truth about the Blue Zones And so much more! Please share this with anyone that may benefit from this information!   Valuable Resources: Wild Pastures Grass Fed & Pasture Raised Meat Delivery >>> Click HERE to lock in 20% OFF every box + free shipping… for life! Paleovalley Beef Sticks >>> Make the switch to grass fed with Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks!

We’ve all heard the misguided message that meat consumption is killing us, but what you might not know is that these beliefs originated from religion, rather than good science or historical evidence. In fact, Dr. John Harvey Kellog originally created cereal as a meat alternative because he believed it would reduce sexual desires in kids. Not to mention there has never been a truly vegan culture. Which is why in this week’s podcast with researcher Belinda Fettke we delve into the surprising origins of our nation’s Dietary Guidelines and the war on meat. Belinda’s husband, Dr. Gary Fettke, an orthopedic surgeon in Australia, was reported to the medical board in 2014 for recommending his diabetic patients reduce the sugar in their diet.  This attack prompted Belinda to dig into WHY the science on the benefits of low carbohydrate diets was being ignored.  What she found was that it wasn’t really about science at all. Tune in now to learn all about the surprising origins of our war on meat and share this podcast with anyone you think needs to hear it! Here are some of the fun facts you’ll learn about… Why the first meat alternative was created Why “plant-based” does not equal healthy The role of religion in our nation’s dietary guidelines Who was behind the attacks on Dr. Fettke The flaws in the Eat Lancet report The relationship between the Coke and religion The vested interests in the “eat less exercise more” message And much more! Valuable Resources: NutriSense - Continuous Glucose Monitoring >>> Learn More About NutriSense + Claim Your Exclusive Discount HERE!Use Discount Code: PALEOVALLEY at Checkout for $30 Off Paleovalley Beef Sticks>>> Make the switch to grass fed with Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks!

It’s often cited that 95% of those who lose weight on a diet will gain it all back within one year.  Why might this happen? Perhaps because most diets only address WHAT you are eating - but not WHY you are eating.  How can you break the vicious dieting cycle? Listen to this week’s podcast with eating psychology expert, author and founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, Marc David! Here are some of the fascinating tidbits we cover… What an eating psychologist eats for breakfast Why binge eating and emotional eating is on the rise Why willpower is not the issue Why we often reach for food when we are stressed  3 simple ways to reduce emotional eating Why food is not the issue Toxic nutritional beliefs and how to overcome them The antidote to binge eating Why how fast you eat matters Marc’s #1 dietary rule Three ways to start improving your relationship with food And so much more!  I completed Marc’s eating psychology training and it is one of the best things I’ve ever done! Please share this podcast with anyone you think might benefit and I hope you love it as much as I did.   Valuable Resources: Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training by Marc David >>> Click HERE to Register for the FREE Live Event Series NOW! Fuel Your Body & Brain with Paleovalley Superfood Bars >>> Try Superfood Bars RISK-FREE + Get up to 18% Off TODAY!

We’ve all heard about the controversy surrounding glyphosate, Roundup’s main ingredient.  In 2015 The International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded glyphosate may possibly cause cancer in humans.  Thousands of lawsuits have also been filed against Bayer, the maker of Roundup, and in 2018 a groundskeeper, diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, was awarded $289 million.  Yet, the EPA and FDA deem glyphosate safe, which is why it can still be found in our food and many paleo staples.  Thankfully, Dr. Stephanie Seneff Ph.D., a senior research scientist at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, author, and glyphosate expert is on this week’s podcast to cut through the controversy. We discuss the research regarding glyphosate’s safety, how glyphosate exerts its toxic effects,  foods most often contaminated with glyphosate (I think this will surprise you!), and what we can do to help our body detoxify.  You do NOT want to miss this episode! Here are some of the other interesting tidbits we’ll cover… Simples ways to detox glyphosate The most common foods contaminated with glyphosate The link between glyphosate, autism and neurodegenerative disease How glyphosate affects gut microbes and immune health How glyphosate affects mental health How glyphosate affects sleep  The link between reproductive issues and glyphosate The link between vitamin D deficiency and glyphosate Why collagen is particularly vulnerable to glyphosate’s destruction The animal products most often tainted with glyphosate The difference between non-GMO and organic Simple ways to improve immune health 3 ways you to reduce glyphosate in food and community And so much more! Please share with friends who might benefit from this important information!   Valuable Resources: Toxic Legacy by Stephanie Seneff >>> Click HERE to Learn more about the book + Get 35% OFF with discount code: POD35 Paleovalley Apple Cider Vinegar Complex >>> Click HERE to Support gut health with Paleovalley Apple Cider Vinegar Complex!

A recent human trial demonstrated that eating wild meat (kangaroo) caused lower levels of post-meal inflammation than eating conventionally-raised beef.  In other words, how the animal was raised may have affected the level of inflammation in the body after eating it.  When people ate wild meat they had lower levels of inflammation and when they ate meat raised in confinement, they had higher levels of inflammation.  And while we don’t yet know exactly why this happened, Dr. Fred Provenza, acclaimed author, professor and researcher believes it may have a lot to do with underrated, yet powerful nutrients called secondary compounds.  In fact, though you don’t hear much about them, secondary compounds have been shown to… Reduce inflammation Provide antioxidant protection Protect against cancer Improve mood Reduce the risk of diabetes Help control appetite And so much more! Most importantly, the levels of secondary compounds change dramatically in meat depending upon what the animal ate and how it was raised.  Tune in to this week’s fascinating podcast with Dr. Provenza to learn about the little-known, yet important, differences in grass-fed and conventionally raised meats and what it means for your health. Here are some of my favorite takeaways… The benefits of secondary compounds for human health The nutritional difference between pastured meats and CAFO meat The demonstrated changes in human health when you eat CAFO vs. pastured meat The difference between plant-based burgers and grass-fed beef The environmental issues with plant-based burgers Why (and how) animals benefit environmental health Simple ways to get more secondary compounds in our diet And much more! Dr. Provenza is one of my favorite people I’ve ever interviewed!  He’s passionate, educated, humble, kind and way ahead of his time!  Please share this podcast with anyone you think it may benefit.    Valuable Resources: Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom  >>> Learn more about Fred Provenza’s book HERE! Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks >>> Reduce post-meal inflammation with Paleovalley Grass Fed Beef Sticks HERE!

Over 99% of chicken in America is produced by two companies and raised in ways that can negatively impact human and environmental health.  The worst part is, even labels like “cage free” and ‘free range” don’t actually mean what you think they do.  Which is why in this week’s podcast, with CEO of Cooks Venture and pioneering pastured chicken farmer, Matt Wadiak, we break down the major problems with the chicken industry and where you can find truly high-quality chicken. Here are the topics we cover… The main problems with the conventional chicken industry Free range vs. cage free vs. pasture-raised The #1 cause of death worldwide (and how conventional chickens contribute!) The 3 additives in the chicken industry you need to know about The problem with organic chicken The inhumane practices used in big chicken Why conventional chicken farmers suffer The company that helps verify chicken quality What chickens should actually be eating The uncommon chicken feed that regenerates the soil  The nutrients that are higher in pasture-raised chicken Why and how chickens can improve environmental health Where to find truly pastured and regeneratively raised chicken And so much more! Farmers are heroes and when we learn about our food system and buy animal products that align with our values, we become heroes, too! Please share this with someone who you know would love this conversation.