Realfoodology

313: We’ve been taught to fear meat, but what if the quality, source, and way it’s raised matter more than we think? In this episode with Autumn Smith from Paleo Valley, I talk about grass-fed vs. grain-fed meat, regenerative farming, the truth about processed meats and nitrates, misleading food labels, glycine, nose-to-tail eating, and why food quality and diversity matter for our health.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Meat

→ Processed Meat & Nitrates

→ Glycine & Bone Broth

→ Food Labels to Trust

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:05:40 - How Paleo Valley got started

→ 00:09:00 - The Benefits of Fermented Meat

→ 00:15:00 - Meat, Nutrition and Regenerative Farming

→ 00:18:34 - Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef

→ 00:24:24 - Animal Diet and Food Diversity

→ 00:29:04 - Grass-Fed vs. Organic vs. Regenerative Meat

→ 00:34:40 - Finding High-Quality Meat

→ 00:36:08 - Deli Meat, Nitrates and Nitrites

→ 00:41:08 - Vital Farms Eggs and PUFAs

→ 00:45:12 - Which Food Labels Can You Trust?

→ 00:49:06 - Country-of-Origin Labels and Imported Meat

→ 00:53:38 - Glycine: Benefits and Why It Matters

→ 00:58:00 - Glycine, Inflammation and Immune Health

→ 01:03:26 - Nose-to-Tail Eating and Organ Meats

→ 01:06:08 - Food vs. Supplements

→ 01:12:26 - Phyto-Melatonin and Sleep

→ 01:14:06 - Getting More Protein

→ 01:16:16 - Fermented Foods and Gut Health

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→ Paleo Valley Website

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312: Our brains are constantly being shaped by our environment, stress, sleep, and daily habits. In this episode, we’re breaking down how neurofeedback can support brain health, the connection between dopamine and social media, ways to regulate the nervous system, and how sleep, hormones, gut health, and inflammation can all impact the brain.

Topics Discussed:

→ Does social media affect dopamine?

→ How do you regulate your nervous system?

→ How does sleep affect the brain?

→ Does gut health affect the brain?

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:04:12 - How Trauma Changes The Brain

→ 00:09:18 - Understanding Neurofeedback

→ 00:14:27 - Brain Mapping and Mental Health

→ 00:19:36 - Anxiety, Depression and Medication

→ 00:24:14 - Neurofeedback and Healing

→ 00:29:18 - Dopamine and Social Media

→ 00:34:06 - Sleep + Screen Time

→ 00:39:22 - Technology and The Developing Brain

→ 00:44:35 - Gut Health and The Brain

→ 00:49:42 - Hormones, Inflammation and Brain Health

→ 00:55:14 - Nervous System Regulation

→ 00:59:04 - Brain Health Hacks

→ 01:02:00 - Neuroplasticity and Changing Your Brain

Further Listening:

→ How Nutrition Affects Brain Health | Dr. Patrick Porter of BrainTap

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→ Air Dr Air Purifier

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→ EWG Tap Water Database

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311: Navigating the grocery store can feel overwhelming, especially when so many products are marketed as “healthy” without actually having the ingredients to back it up. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to shop smarter, read ingredient labels, spot misleading claims, and find better options without feeling like you have to overhaul your entire life overnight.

Topics Discussed:

→ How do you read food labels?

→ What ingredients should you avoid?

→ Are seed oils unhealthy?

→ How can you spot greenwashing?

→ What are the healthiest grocery swaps?

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:04 - Health With Hunter:Eating Healthy Is Not Boring

→ 00:02:14 - Start At The Perimeter

→ 00:04:19 - Shop The Sales

→ 00:05:14 - Keep It Simple

→ 00:09:13 - Common Health Concerns

→ 00:13:48 - Secretly Unhealthy Food

→ 00:15:45 - Baked Goods

→ 00:20:33 - Best + Worst Creamers

→ 00:22:52 - Coffee Recommendations

→ 00:25:13 - Underrated Clean Brand

→ 00:28:34 - Kylie Fitzgerald: Navigating The Grocery Store

→ 00:30:46 - Seed Oils

→ 00:37:29 - Added Sugar

→ 00:41:21 - Erythritol + Allulose

→ 00:44:46 - Artificial vs Natural Flavoring

→ 00:51:50 - Greenwashing

→ 00:55:12 - How To Read A Label

→ 00:58:11 - Produce Recomendations

→ 01:04:46 - Egg Recommendations

→ 01:10:18 - Raw Milk + Dairy

→ 01:14:07 - A1 vs A2 Cows

→ 01:16:37 - Accessibility

Show Links:→ https://www.realfoodology.com/

Further Listening:

→ How to Navigate The Grocery Store | Kyle Fitzgerald

→ Weight Loss Myths, Healthy Swaps & Grocery Store Hacks | Health With Hunter

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Check Out Courtney:

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→ Air Dr Air Purifier

→ AquaTru Water Filter

→ EWG Tap Water Database

Produced By: Drake Peterson
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310: There’s so much noise in the health and wellness space that it can be hard to know what’s actually worth your time. This conversation is all about cutting through that overwhelm and focusing on the habits that can have the biggest impact on your health. Dave Asprey and I talk about metabolism, weight loss, stress, recovery, sleep, protein, regenerative agriculture, and why doing more isn't always the answer. We also get into the role of cortisol, the biggest misconceptions around nutrition, and what it really means to build a healthier, more resilient body without overcomplicating the process.

Topics Discussed:

→ Weight Loss & Metabolism

→ Cortisol, Stress & Recovery

→ Protein, Nutrition & Muscle Building

→ Seed Oils, Regenerative Farming & Food Quality

→ Biohacking, Longevity & Healthy Aging

Sponsored By:

→ Our Place | Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit https://fromourplace.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk.

→ Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at https://cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology

→ PaleoValley | Head to https://paleovalley.com/realfoodology

for 15% off your first purchase.

→ Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/REALFOODOLOGY to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!

→ Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGY

Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:00:56 - Meet Dave Asprey

→ 00:02:56 - Rethinking Health and Public Health Advice

→ 00:07:04 - The Vegan and Keto Traps

→ 00:09:50 - Finding Your Health Goals

→ 00:13:22 - Exercising Less, Getting Better Results

→ 00:18:38 - Dave’s 300-Pound Weight Loss

→ 00:23:14 - How Calories Affect the Body

→ 00:26:14 - Biohacking for Better Results

→ 00:29:54 - Stress, Exercise and Recovery

→ 00:31:12 - Why Regenerative Agriculture Matters

→ 00:35:40 - Lectins, Oxalates and Phytic Acid

→ 00:39:58 - Rethinking High-Intensity Workouts

→ 00:43:06 - Plant Foods and Mineral Absorption

→ 00:46:44 - Why Supplementation Matters

→ 00:50:26 - Dave’s Top Health Priorities

→ 00:53:30 - Undereating, Cortisol and Weight Loss

→ 00:55:46 - Alcohol and Health

→ 00:57:54 - Dave’s Health Non-Negotiables

→ 01:00:14 - Recovery and Minerals

→ 01:00:48 - Final Health Advice

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309: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace, to explore why light may be one of the most overlooked factors in our health. We discuss the differences between sunlight, red light therapy, infrared saunas, and modern LED lighting, and how each one impacts energy, sleep, detoxification, and overall wellness. Brian explains how light affects your energy, sleep, detoxification, mitochondrial health, and longevity, while sharing easy tips to create a healthier light environment at home.

→ SaunaSpace | For the next week, Realfoodology loyal listeners can get an exclusive 15% off when you go to https://sauna.space/

and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. This exclusive offer ends August 11 — after that, the discount returns to the standard 10% off.

Topics Discussed:

→ Health Benefits of Natural Light

→ The Hidden Risks of LED Lighting

→ Red Light Therapy and Infrared Saunas

→ Improving Sleep & Energy Naturally

→ Detox, Mold & Environmental Toxins

Sponsored By:

→ SaunaSpace | For the next week, Realfoodology loyal listeners can get an exclusive 15% off when you go to https://sauna.space/

and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. This exclusive offer ends August 11 — after that, the discount returns to the standard 10% off.

Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:00:43 - Meet Brian Richards of SaunaSpace

→ 00:03:56 - How SaunaSpace Was Created

→ 00:04:42 - What Makes SaunaSpace Different?

→ 00:08:26 - Why We Need More Sunlight

→ 00:12:14 - Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer Myths

→ 00:17:15 - The Best App for Safe Sun Exposure

→ 00:18:34 - Morning Sun and Detoxification

→ 00:23:11 - LED vs. Incandescent Red Light Therapy

→ 00:26:58 - Why LED Lights Are Harmful

→ 00:33:18 - Creating a Healthier Home Environment

→ 00:39:45 - EMFs, Wi-Fi and Modern Living

→ 00:46:10 - How to Build a Better Light Environment

→ 00:53:08 - Sauna Benefits for Detox and Recovery

→ 00:58:42 - Who Can Benefit from Light Therapy?

→ 01:03:18 - Practical Tips for Better Light Exposure

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→ Website

→ Brian’s Instagram

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→ Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide!

→ @realfoodology

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→ Air Dr Air Purifier

→ AquaTru Water Filter

→ EWG Tap Water Database
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