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Exploring Ancestral Diets with Mike Keen – Episode 2783

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Episode 2783- Vinnie Tortorich speaks to return guest Mike Keen to discuss exploring ancestral diets, his next adventure, and more.

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Exploring Ancestral Diets

  • Mike is a return guest, and you can listen to his previous episode, “Adventure & Experiments with Mike Keen – Episode 2375.”
  • Mike Keen kayaked up the west coast of Greenland to study the Indigenous diet and its effects. (4:00)
    • He also gathered seal poop for testing; incredibly, even in one of the most remote areas of the planet, microplastics were found in the poop. (5:00)
    • His ancestral diet not only helped him lose weight but also boosted his energy despite his long kayaking trek. (7:00)
    • They share the idea that exercise is not the driver of weight loss, but rather a healthy diet. (12:00)
  • Mike’s plan for his next Greenland adventure. (19:45)
  • The modern diet, which includes processed and industrialized foods, has destroyed our microbiome. (24:00)
    • Mike describes more of his upcoming experiment, including eating seal.
  • Mike’s philosophy is to “seize the day” and try new things. (45:00)
  • Vinnie shares a story about a friend who prepped for a trans-Atlantic kayaking trip. (46:00)
    • You can do a lot of prep online and by finding like-minded people who specialize in the event you’d like to host. (48:00)
  • There is a process to trying these things; learn to embrace and enjoy it, too. (52:00)
  • Get off the “comparison” treadmill; just do the challenge to satisfy yourself. (54:00)
  • Vinnie shares his 12-hour walk experience, inspired by Colin O’Brady’s story. (58:00)
  • Time out in nature, “unplugged,” brings a lot of clarity to one’s mind.
  • They discuss the type of kayak Mike used on his trip. (1:00:00)
  • Mike gives more details about the plan for his upcoming dietary experiment. (1:03:00)
  • He’s testing which dietary approach works best and how to incorporate it into addressing today’s global challenges.

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Empowering Yourself with Daniel Trevor – Episode 2519

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Episode 2519 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with author Daniel Trevor and they discuss empowering yourself through health testing, lifestyle changes, and more.

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Empowering Yourself

  • Daniel Trevor is the author of “The Unholy Trinity.” (2:00)
    • He almost died of a heart attack at age 72 and he decided to research heart health. (3:30)
    • He shares what happened to him that day.
    • Being slim doesn’t necessarily mean you are metabolically healthy.
  • He investigated the most important lab tests the average person can do, without needing a doctor’s prescription. (9:30)
    • He recommends the OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) with insulin.
    • He learned what he was doing wrong in his nutrition.
    • Another test is GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase).
    • Empowering yourself is important.
  • The book is not only about how Daniel reversed his co-morbidities, but it’s also an exposé on Big Food and Big Pharma. (25:30)

The Unholy Trinity

  • Carbs, sugars, and oils are what he calls “The Unholy Trinity.” (27:00)
  • Vinnie shares his inspiration and deep dive behind his documentary “Beyond Impossible.”(32:00)
  • Daniel did some research on a study called the Ischemia Trial. (42:00)
    • The trial’s goal was to show the effectiveness of certain invasive procedures for prevention; however, it only showed that lifestyle changes were more effective.
  • Statins for primary prevention haven’t proven to be effective. (50:00)
  • You can find Daniel at his website https://danieltrevor.com
    • You can download sample chapters. The book will also be made available in Vinnie’s Book Club in the near future.
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Ancestral Evolution with Dr. Bill Schindler – Episode 2384

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Episode 2384 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Bill Schindler, Archaeologist, and they discuss ancestral evolution through tools, fire, and more.

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Ancestral Evolution

  • Vinnie and Bill open up the dialogue with a discussion about “Momentum in the Mountains”, co-hosted by Steven Fullerton and Somors Stephenson. (2:00)
    • They’re doing fantastic work trying to bring information about healthy lifestyles to their small mountain community.
  • Bill is the author of the book “Eat Like a Human”, which helped launch the Paleo movement. (8:00)
    • Bill shares his background growing up and how he transitioned into his current lifestyle.
    • He was a heavy kid who got picked on a lot.
    • He later became an athlete but had an unhealthy relationship with food.
    • As he got older he became aware of the link between hunting and his background in archeology.
  • Vinnie shares his relationship with food sources from living in a rural area and fishing and hunting. (12:45)
  • He asks Bill about the current state of Western society’s relationship with where their food comes from. (16:45)
  • Bill emphasizes that he does not enjoy killing an animal; however, he feels a certain responsibility using the animal, nose-to-tail. (19:00)
    • Vinnie shares a similar story about pheasant hunting in the UK.
  • Bill goes through the ancestral origins of tools, hunting, and the evolution of our ancestors. (28:00)
  • Bill shares knowledge about how our ancestors created tools, which may be better understood by viewing the episode video.

FIRE AS A TOOL

  • Vinnie asks about fire and the human diet. (46:00)
  • Vinnie shares input on fire and the varieties of ways we use it, such as engines. (57:00)
  • Bill states how the disconnect in society is real and how it affects several things about human diet and habits. (1:00:00)
    • How standing upright and creating shoes affected the species.
    • The Industrial Revolution also added to the disconnect.
  • To “eat like a human”, what do you do? (1:05:00)
    • You need to know not only what to eat, but how, to get optimal nutrition.
    • Animal fat has been in our diets for 3 million years.
  • Bill is going to return next Friday, to answer more questions.
  • They discuss Sardinia and the longevity of the inhabitants and their lifestyle.
  • You can find Dr. Bill Schindler in these additional connections: modernstonagekitchen.com, eatlikeahuman.com, and on Instagram @drbillschindler.
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