Reconnecting with Your Food with Dr. Bill Schindler – Episode 2387

Episode 2387 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Bill Schindler to continue their discussion about raw milk, Blue Zone lifestyles, reconnecting with your food, and more.

Listen · Episode 2387Reconnecting with Your Food with Dr. Bill SchindlerSep 22, 2023 · 81 min

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Reconnecting With Your Food

• Vinnie welcomes Bill back for another episode since they were just scratching the surface in the previous episode.
  • Vinnie asks Bill about raw vs. homogenized milk. (4:00)
  • Bill says most milk in any grocery store has been adulterated.
  • He explains the human digestion of milk, to help clarify why he advocates for raw milk.
  • But he also explains why it can be dangerous under certain conditions.
• They explain the various fermentation processes of dairy. (11:45)
• The problem with dairy isn’t the milk itself, but the system of handling it. (21:00)
  • Pasteurizing doesn’t make bad milk good; it makes bad milk not lethal.
• Bill shares where to legally buy raw milk. (29:00)
  • However, this comes with the responsibility of doing your research and visiting the farms you are considering buying from.
• Bill describes homogenization, what it’s used for, and why it’s not superior. (31:00)
• They discuss various cheeses and Bill shares how a quality mozzarella is made. (36:00)
  • He also explains what to look for in a real mozzarella, which can be very different than what is available in most grocery stores.

Sardinians Have It Right

• Vinnie asks Bill to elaborate on his studies on the “Blue Zones”, particularly Sardinia. (44:00)
  • He gives great detail about his experiences in Sardinia, the food, the preparation, the activity levels, and the culture.
• He emphasizes the importance of the connection and respect they have for all of their food.
  • The immediate Sardinian community is the source of their own food, not factories.
• Vinnie compares how many people in the U.S. handle exercise. (55:00)
  • Many in the U.S. are “Fake Living”; he explains.
• It would be beneficial for our health to try to reconnect with food, and respect where it comes from.
• They chat about a couple of episodes of “The Great Human Race” involving lions, hyenas, and more. (1:08:00)
• You can find Bill’s book “Eat Like A Human” here.
• You can find Dr. Bill Schindler in these additional connections: modernstonagekitchen.com, eatlikeahuman.com, and on Instagram @drbillschindler.

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