The Primal Nutrition Podcast

Primal Pearl - What’s The Best Cooking Oil?

Are you confused by conflicting advice in regards to what the best cooking oil is? I tackle this frequently asked question head on.

Episode 18 - Is It Ethical To Eat Meat?

Creeping into the mainstream narrative is the assertion that it is unethical for humans to eat meat. In this podcast I thoroughly disentangle and dismantle this argument perpetuated by the plant based movement. I explore the roots of morality and examine what constitutes morally acceptable behaviour. Are humans and animals "morally equivalent"? Is higher, human, emotional intelligence advantageous? I explore the natural order and the inexorable interplay between life and death.

Credit to Sam Harris for his ideas on the fabric of morality.

Primal Pearl - Cholesterol Revisited

The continued vilification of cholesterol is the greatest nutritional myth of our time. Statins were predicted to end heart disease, but this hasn't happened. Do patients suddenly have a heart attack if you stop their statin? No. The evidence for statins is actually surprisingly small. One in a hundred patients have a non fatal heart attack or stroke prevented over a five year period. And remember that this very limited evidence, which is best case scenario, comes from the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacologically driving down a nutrient of critical importance, with statins, doesn't seem to be the solution so clearly other factors are at play. So if cholesterol isn't to blame then what is? Join me as I revisit cholesterol through a slightly different lens. Lets look at the fatty acid composition of atherosclerotic plaque, from recent studies, and explore what actually causes cardiovascular disease.  

Primal Pearl - Adios H Pylori

In this Primal Pearl I discuss the highly prevalent bacterium H Pylori and its role in the pathogenesis of gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and cancer. I discuss standard eradication therapy and shine a spotlight on the many issues associated with proton pump inhibitors. Finally, I discuss some alternative methods for tackling this pathogen including application of the bacterium Lactobacillus Reuteri as a novel therapeutic strategy.   

Primal Pearl - Blue Zones & Grey Areas

In this mini podcast I discuss the "Blue Zones", regions of the globe where, supposedly, people exhibit a longer than average life expectancy. Can we believe the claims in regards to the abundance of centenarians in these regions and are there, in fact, any common diet or lifestyle habits that we can learn from? Are there any other flourishing global regions that are not acknowledged as Blue Zones? It is often said that people in these regions consume a largely plant-based diet, and it is this that sparks longevity? Is this actually true? Let's find out... 

Primal Pearl - The Detox Myth

In this podcast I explain why "detox" is a fraudulent money making swindle not rooted in any science. "Detox" is a term that is thrown around very loosely these days, especially within the beauty industry, and this podcast will reveal why, actually, its a term that means next to nothing. Detox does not rid the body of toxins, it simply rids your wallet of hard-earned cash.

Episode 17 - Vitamin K2

In this episode you'll discover the critical importance of this underappreciated nutrient. I discuss:

• Vitamin K1 vs Vitamin K2
• Sources of Vitamin K2
• Molecular subtypes of Vitamin K2
• Biological role of K2
• Importance of K2 for bone health
• Calcium metabolism
• Vitamin D3 and K2 synergy
• Importance of K2 for vascular health
• Vitamin K2 and cancer 
• MK4 vs Mk7
• Recommended dosage

Episode 16 - Skip Your Weetabix

In this episode I discuss why grains are detrimental both to human health and to the environment.

Topics I cover:

• What are grains?
• How did grains become incorporated into the human diet?
• Early agricultural practice
• The ancient Egyptians
• Ancel Keys and the USDA food pyramid
• Monocropping and soil degradation 
• Grains as a carbohydrate source
• Wheat Germ Agglutinin
• Gluten
• Omega 6 in grains
• Aflatoxin
• The trouble with soy
• Fibre and IBS
• Wheat allergy

Episode 15 - Environmental Nasties Part 2

In this podcast, which is the sequel to "Environmental Nasties", I discuss 15 more damaging chemicals that are present in everyday products. I explain why they are harmful and recommend better alternatives. I discuss:

• Ethanolamine
• Polyethylene glycol
• Propylene glycol
• Sodium Laureth Sulphate
• Carrageenan
• Phenoxyethanol
• Oxybenzone
• Homosalate
• Octocrylene
• Octinoxate
• PFASs
• Sodium Ferrocyanide
• Sodium Benzoate
• Fluoride
• Aluminium

Episode 14 - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

In this podcast I revisit metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. I explain why this debilitating modern-day condition is on the rise and almost entirely driven by the typical western diet and lifestyle. I will therefore explain exactly how type 2 diabetes can be put into reverse non-pharmacologically. I also explain the benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).