Most of what we’ve been told is wrong. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid for optimal health:
Eat
- Grass fed Beef, Wild Fish (Salmon, Black Cod, Tuna), Eggs (with yolks!)
- Full-fat dairy – butter, raw cheese, raw milk, raw kefir
- Beef Tallow, Bone broth
- Fruits
- Healthy oils – Single-origin Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), Coconut Oil, Avocado oil (known good brand: Chosen)
- Honey, Maple Syrup
- Some vegetables – don’t overdo it, they have natural defense chemicals in them
Don’t worry about fat. It’s an important and healthy macronutrient. Yes that includes Saturated fat – it’s good for you. What you’ve been told is wrong 😊.
You don’t need grains, but if you enjoy them lean towards glyphosate-free sprouted grain bread (silver hills or ezekiel) or pasta/bread/pizza made from imported Italian or French flour – in moderation. The wheat plant in Europe is different from what we have in the US. It’s much healthier for us. The wheat plant we have in the US has been selected/modified for high-yield.
Fun fact: People who have gluten intolerance can usually eat european flour without issue. That’s why. It’s a different plant.
Another fun fact: People who have lactose intolerance can usually consume raw milk without issue. That’s because it’s not cooked (aka “pasteurized”), so it includes the living enzymes that help you digest lactose. Best to avoid Homogenization as well – as it changes the molecular structure of milk so the cream doesn’t separate out. It’s a high impact on health for the silly convenience of not having to shake it.
Avoid
Avoid seed oils! They’re very unhealthy. These include:
- Canola (rapeseed) Oil
- Soybean Oil
- Corn Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Safflower Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Cottonseed Oil
- Ricebran Oil
… and any oil extracted with chemicals or heat: including Olive Oil that isn’t Extra Virgin, and fake avocado oils.
You might notice some of these are not made from seeds. They’re still lumped into the group since they’re heat and chemical treated, typically processed with hexane (a toxic solvent not safe for human consumption), the oil is often rancid (oxidized), and the scent is removed so you can’t tell. Plus, how often do you eat rape seeds, cotton seeds, or a big bucket full of corn or soybeans (what it takes to extract a small amount)? That alone should tell us it’s not something we’re naturally adapted to.
Avoid margarine – this includes earth balance and anything labeled “plant butter”. Plants don’t make butter. They’re trying to trick you into eating margarine by making it sound natural and healthy. Margarine is primarily seed oils, and hydrogenated oil (trans fat). Very toxic and inflammatory.
Moderation and Sustainability
Aim for 80% healthy and 20% or less everything else. This gives you some flexibility to eat what you like without stressing.
Daily routine – example diet and meal ideas to maintain health:
Fermented foods every day. ACV (Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar), kimchi, Sauer kraut – real fermented
Vitamin regimen
Green tea or matcha
Evoo
Grass fed Beef and wild fish
Full fat dairy – grass fed butter – Pasteured cultured organic is best if you can find it. Otherwise kerrygold, cheese
Raw milk – matcha latte
Fruits and vegetables
Ease into the day. Low stress.
Swish with coconut oil (aka oil pulling). Brush with nano Hydroxyapatite toothpaste
Organic Sprouted bread – Silver Hills or Ezekiel. Or bread made from European wheat.
Egg and raw cheddar sandwich on sprouted grain bread is a good choice.
Organic Heirloom popcorn – popped stovetop in coconut oil, finish with garlic powder and sea salt.
French toast: Use silver hills organic sprouted bread, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon. Cook in stainless steel pan with pastured butter, top with butter and maple syrup. Dust with Simply Organic Pumpkin Spice.
Chomps or Country Archer Grass-Fed Beef Jerky makes a great snack
L. Reuteri Yogurt (half a cup) with a splash of maple syrup
Chosen or Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo – great for making egg salad, deviled eggs, and steak sandwiches.
Safe Catch or Wild Planet Tuna – mix with Fairchild’s Apple Cider Vinegar and high quality Extra Virgin Olive oil. Sprinkle some “everything but the bagel” seasoning on it.
Salad – tossed with some high quality (single origin) Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fairchild’s Apple Cider Vinegar.
See: Sourcing quality oils