Health From The Source

Are Humans Hyper-Carnivores with Dr. Miki Ben-Dor

Today we speak with Dr. Miki Ben-Dor, a paleoanthropologist who researches and publishes on the association between diet and human evolution. His research has been an integral part of reshaping the narrative around nutrition from an evolutionary perspective. He has put together various papers with a range and depth of evidence in support of the idea that humans likely evolved as hyper-carnivores. This is of course extremely important in the discussion about nutrition given the mainstream is trying to persuade people to reduce their meat intake. If we evolved to eat these foods and we then remove them from our diet, what effect does this have? Since the dawn of the USDA food guidelines it’s pretty apparent that the shift away from animal fats and towards carbohydrates and industrial seed oils has been a complete nightmare and failure of dietary policy bringing rise to the worst obesity and chronic disease epidemic we’ve ever seen in Westernised developed countries. We cover a few key topics that Miki has researched, but for a more comprehensive and detailed review of all the research in support of Miki’s position, we highly recommend you read his papers or watch some of his other talks on available on YouTube. Follow Miki on Twitter @bendormikiBe sure to check out Miki’s book, Live Paleo Style on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Living-Paleo-Style-Ancestral-Modern-Wellbeing/dp/B0BVCT3FQD/References: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajpa.24247https://www.mdpi.com/2571-550X/6/3/46https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2110764118https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0028689http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0277379124001616Ancestry Foundation Talks: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ancestry+foundation+miki+ben-dor#ancestralhealth #animalbased #carnivore #carnivorediet #anthropology #paleoanthropology_____________________🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/Learn more about us: https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/Follow UsInstagram: @vital.originTikTok: @vital.originSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-originApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin_____________________Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:47 - Miki’s Background06:45 - What is Paleoanthropology 13:00 - Understanding Trophic Levels24:00 - Tyranny of Ethnography 26:45 - Evidence of Carnivory 38:30 - Optimal Foraging Theory48:00 - Man the Fat Hunter & Megafauna54:00 - How Humans Evolved for Hunting1:08:00 - What is the Human Diet 1:17:00 - Miki’s Book and Where to Follow_____________________Medical DisclaimerThis content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Healthy Meat, Healthy Animals and Regenerative Agriculture with Jake Wolki

Today we talk with Jake Wolki, owner of Wolki Farms and Butchery, who is pushing the envelope on high quality regenerative meat in Australia. Jake brings a unique business perspective to growing a successful regenerative agriculture farm and butchery that also has a strong underlying mission that was started with an initial decision to improve his own health. We discuss The Five Pillars of Wolki Farm that guide Wolki Farm - Animal Welfare, Environmental Backbone, Healing Food, Building Community and Profit.  This is a great episode particularly for those looking to learn more about how to transition to a successful regenerative farming practice and business. Jake shares detailed information on specific breeds of animals and how animal selection is a major contributor to good animal welfare and successful farming in your particular climate. He particularly talks about the Nguni cattle which is an African breed and very resilient to the Australian climate. He also shares his particular take on running a successful business and how to give back to the community at the same time.  Follow Jake and Wolki Farms https://wolkifarm.com.au/ [https://wolkifarm.com.au/] Jacob Wolki (@wolkifarm) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/wolkifarm/] Jacob Wolki (@JakeWolki) / X [https://x.com/JakeWolki] You can also connect with Jake and many other guest speakers at the upcoming Regenerate conference > REGENERATE Health Summit [https://www.regenerateaus.com/] Mentions Joel Salatin Savoury Institute - https://savory.global/ #ancestralhealth #animalbased #carnivore #carnivorediet #regenerativeagriculture #carbonfarming #sustainability  — 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: Beef Tallow & Beef Organ Supplements Australia | Vital Origin [https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/] Learn more about us: About | Vital Origin [https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/] Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-origin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin — Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Ancestral Foundations to Optimal Health with Dr. Ravi Gornall

Today we talk with Dr. Ravi Gornall, a functional & integrative medicine GP, who applies ancestral principles in the treatment of her patients. Ravi became interested in functional and integrative medicine after her own health journey and the birth of her three children. She completed the ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner Training Program with the Kresser Institute and is currently working towards a Master of Integrative Medicine at Southern Cross University and a fellowship with the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association. We talk about the ancestral foundations to optimal health and preventive medicine in line with her new 6 week foundation program. This includes ancestral approaches to nutrition, the role of sleep and circadian biology, stress management, nature and the environment, and the importance of community and connection. If you’re interested in joining Dr. Gornall’s 6 week program, you can contact her team below. https://www.drravigornall.com.au/ [https://www.drravigornall.com.au/] https://www.drravigornall.com.au/about-1 [https://www.drravigornall.com.au/about-1] Follow Dr. Gornall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drravigornall/ [https://www.instagram.com/drravigornall/] References: Ancestral Health and Circadian Biology with Dr. Max Gulhane [https://youtu.be/UD09IdQq8So] Jonathan Haidt Book, The Anxious Generation: https://amzn.to/3Wafjti [https://amzn.to/3Wafjti] Social Isolation and Health: Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions [https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html] _____________________ 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/ Learn more about us: https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/ [https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/] Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-origin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin _____________________ Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Nutrition, Gut Health and Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Grace Kim

Today we speak with Grace Kim, a registered dietician helping people improve their health holistically. She has worked in the health and nutrition industry for over 10 years. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Dietetics Studies and currently works as the exclusive Dietitian for TotalFusion. Having struggled with both weight and gut issues herself, she understands how difficult yet powerful a change of diet can be. Grace works with a wide range of clients and has shown great success in treating gut, hormonal and weight issues with her holistic approach. We talk about diet and how diet influences overall health including the debate about calories in calories out. We get into the role and importance of animal based foods in the diet as well as some common misconceptions around fat and cholesterol. Then we talk about gut health and cover topics like IBS and SIBO which Grace spends much of her clinical practice treating. Lastly we talk about Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) as Grace runs a metabolic health program which includes a CGM at TotalFusion. If you’re interested in optimising your gut health and joining TotalFusion’s wait list for the CGM metabolic health program, you can connect below. https://totalfusion.com.au/wellness/services/dietitian/ https://www.instagram.com/beet_it_nutrition/?hl=en#diet _____________________ 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/ Learn more about us: https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/ Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-origin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin _____________________ Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Anxiety, Stress and Gut Health with Dr. Shami Barathan

Today we speak with Dr. Shami Barathan, integrative GP and founder of Mint Clinic in Melbourne. She has over 22 years experience and specialises in nutritional and environmental medicine. She’s also the host of her own podcast, the 6 hats podcast where she discusses the impacts of stress on health. In this episode we dive into stress and burnout and the effects on health, how medical anxiety affects access to care and peoples health overall, how we can improve how medicine is done and how stress affects the gut.  We also cover key signs and symptoms to look out for and give simple and actionable tips to help you manage stress, avoid burnout and improve your gut health.  If you want to work with Dr. Shami and her team or simply want to learn more, you can visit their website for the Mint Clinic and the Six Hats Podcast below. https://mintclinic.com.au/ [https://mintclinic.com.au/] https://mintclinic.com.au/podcasts/ [https://mintclinic.com.au/podcasts/] References/Resources Nerve IBS Hypnotherapy App [https://try.nervaibs.com/hypnotherapy-nerva/⁠] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apt.13706 [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apt.13706] https://www.monashfodmap.com/ [https://www.monashfodmap.com/] _________________ 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’ [https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/] Learn more about us [https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/⁠] Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-origin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin _________________ Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.