Overview: Discussion on the history and benefits of an animal-based diet. Talks about protein, carbohydrates, fat sources, raw dairy, fruits, and honey.
Definition: An animal-based diet is evolutionarily consistent for humans, based on the dietary habits of hunter-gatherer groups.
Examples: Hadza, Kison in Botswana, Namibia. These groups prioritize meat, organs, fruit (when ripe), and honey.
Key Concepts
Nutrient-Dense Foods
Meat and organs: Most nutrient-dense and low in toxins.
Toxins in plants: Plant defense chemicals in leaves, seeds, unripe fruit.
Nonprotein Amino Acids: Present in unripe fruit and seeds, harmful as they mimic essential amino acids but are not usable by the human body.
Components of an Animal-Based Diet
**Meat and Protein
Recommendation: ~1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. Example: 165 lbs = 165 grams of protein/day.
Sources: Grass-fed ground beef, steak, raw milk.
Micronutrients: Unique to meat, hard to find in plants.
**Bone Broth
Importance: Contains glycine, proline, hydroxyproline—important for balanced amino acids.
Preparation: Homemade bone broth using beef bones or knuckle bones.
**Organs
Types: Liver, heart, spleen, kidney.
Frequency: Liver (½ to 1 ounce/day), heart (few ounces/day).
Micronutrients: Copper, folate, riboflavin.
Alternative: Desiccated organs from Heart and Soil for those who cannot handle fresh organs.
Intake: Minimum 150 grams/day, can go up to 300 grams/day based on activity level.
Starches: Not recommended, but gray area. Potentially problematic (e.g., white potatoes, yucca).
**Dairy
Type: Raw dairy only (e.g., raw goat milk, raw cheese).
Benefits: Contains unique nutrients like calcium, whey protein.
Suitable for: Even those who are lactose intolerant can gradually adapt.**
Dietary Considerations
Chicken, Pork, Fish: Not recommended as primary sources due to contamination concerns (e.g., linoleic acid from corn and soy feed, heavy metals in fish).
Eggs: Good source if not fed corn and soy. Opt for organic, pasture-raised, corn, and soy-free eggs.
Fat Intake: Should be around 30-40% of daily calories. Can be naturally obtained from meat, or supplemented with grass-fed butter or beef tallow if needed.
Additional Resources
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Final Thoughts
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Summary: Importance of an animal-based diet for optimal health, hormones, sleep, and overall well-being. Raw dairy adds unique benefits to this diet.