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 Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 1 .................................................................................................................................................... 14
The Mental Diet: Your Wish-Fulfilling Power Within ...................................................................................... 14
Subconscious Vs Conscious Mind ................................................................................................. 18
You Are What You Think ................................................................................................................... 22
Imagination is Creation ..................................................................................................................... 22
The Space Around Us ....................................................................................................................... 24
CIA Confirmation ................................................................................................................................ 27
Thoughts Become Things................................................................................................................. 33
Attaining Your Ideal Body ................................................................................................................. 35
What you seek is seeking you ......................................................................................................... 40
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................................... 42
The Hidden Agenda: Healthcare or Wealthcare ............................................................................................. 42
Understanding the Medical System................................................................................................ 43
Who Wrote Our Nutritional Curriculum? ......................................................................................... 56
The Studies are BS ............................................................................................................................ 72
The Cholesterol Myth ......................................................................................................................... 80
Cure These Common Health Conditions with Ease ................................................................... 92
Undo PCOS ......................................................................................................................................... 93
Fix Your Fertility................................................................................................................................. 101
Pregnancy .......................................................................................................................................... 106
Pregnancy Guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 111
Cancer ................................................................................................................................................ 113
Veganism is a Scam, Anti Meat Agenda .................................................................................... 119
CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................................................. 127
Ancient Appetites: Understanding the True Nutritional Needs of Humans ...................................................... 127

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 The Proof Is in The Pudding, Or Bones ...................................................................................... 129
Decline of Our Skeletal Structure .................................................................................................. 140
Gaze Of the Apex ............................................................................................................................. 143
Our biology is the proof ...................................................................................................................... 145
Stomach PH ...................................................................................................................................... 148
Nutrient Profiles Amongst Nations................................................................................................ 154
Herodotus ........................................................................................................................................... 160
The Masai and Agikuyu ................................................................................................................... 162
The Principles of a Real Human Diet ........................................................................................... 165
Carbs ................................................................................................................................................... 166
Where animal based goes wrong ................................................................................................. 172
But I Need Carbs… Right? ............................................................................................................. 175
Fruit is Not your Friend .................................................................................................................... 183
Glycation: Carbs/Sugar are a Toxin ............................................................................................. 204
The Worst Enemy of a Lean Body ................................................................................................ 213
What’s So Bad About a Little Sugar? .......................................................................................... 215
Dangers of Mixing Carbs and Fats: Randle Cycle .................................................................... 217
Evolution of Plants In Our Diet ...................................................................................................... 232
The Unseen Dangers of Plant Pesticides ................................................................................... 234
The So Called Evidence .................................................................................................................. 236
Which Plants to Avoid ..................................................................................................................... 242
Meal Plan ............................................................................................................................................ 268
Detox Symptoms .............................................................................................................................. 286
Grass Fed Vs Grain Fed.................................................................................................................. 289
CHAPTER 4 ................................................................................................................................................. 294
Eat Nothing, Gain Everything: The Life Changing Magic of Fasting ................................................................ 294
Who Should Fast .............................................................................................................................. 299
History of fasting .............................................................................................................................. 301
The Benefits of Fasting ................................................................................................................... 306
Different Fasting Lengths ............................................................................................................... 339
Fasting Hacks When Starting ........................................................................................................ 345
Coffee................................................................................................................................................... 349
Tea........................................................................................................................................................ 350

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 Fasting With Your Cycle .................................................................................................................. 351
Staying Motivated Checklist ........................................................................................................... 355
CHAPTER 5 ................................................................................................................................................. 359
Frequently Asked Questions: Debunking the Myths and Revealing the Reality .............................................. 359
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Won’t I get scurvy from vitamin C deficiency? .............................................................................. 361
But Aren’t Vegetables Good for You? ......................................................................................... 392
Red Meat Causes Cancer ............................................................................................................... 395
How Will I Have Enough Energy Without Carbs? ...................................................................... 397
Won’t My Cholesterol Be Too High? ............................................................................................ 401
Calorie Deficit Vs Carnivore ........................................................................................................... 406
Isn’t Too Much Protein Bad for My Kidneys? ............................................................................. 411
Don’t Athletes Need Carbs? .......................................................................................................... 414
CHAPTER 6 ................................................................................................................................................. 435
All About Building Muscle ........................................................................................................................... 435
How Excessive Exercise Ages You ............................................................................................... 436
Mastering the basics........................................................................................................................ 448
Which split is for you? ..................................................................................................................... 449
Workouts To Spot Reduce Fat ...................................................................................................... 457
CHAPTER 7 ................................................................................................................................................. 460
Endocrine Disrupters: How they Make Us Fat, Sick, And Infertile................................................................... 460
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Understanding Endocrine Disrupters ............................................................................................... 464
Sources of Endocrine Disruptors .................................................................................................. 467
CHAPTER 8 ................................................................................................................................................. 483
The Path to Unrecognizable Beauty: Becoming the Ten You’re Meant to be ................................................. 483
Getting a Lean Face 101 ................................................................................................................ 484
Shrink Your Nose .............................................................................................................................. 498
Thick Lashes and Brows ................................................................................................................. 501
Attaining Crystal Clear Skin Forever ............................................................................................. 504
The Importance of Clear Skin ........................................................................................................ 505
Your Skin is a Reflection of Your Gut Microbiome .................................................................... 507
Keratosis Pilaris ................................................................................................................................ 511
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Skin Care Products That Actually Work ....................................................................................... 514
How to Get the Hair of You Dreams ............................................................................................ 527
Resources and recommendations ............................................................................................... 536

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 INTRODUCTION

Words can hardly capture the sense of betrayal, shock, disgust, and disappointment
I experienced when I devoted countless hours, day after day, during my college
years, to uncovering the true essence of human health. My fitness journey began
much like everyone else's—with a profound dissatisfaction with my body. I was
troubled by the persistent inflammation and puffiness in my face, despite
meticulously adhering to the mainstream healthy diet championed by so-called
experts. This path eventually spiraled into a severe binge eating disorder, a
harrowing experience that felt as if a gluttonous, greedy entity had seized control
of my body, turning my mouth into a garbage bin for junk food.

My relentless quest for genuine health revealed the stark contrast between
conventional dietary advice and the reality of achieving true wellness. The diet I
followed, which was widely promoted as healthy, did nothing to alleviate my
issues. Instead, it exacerbated them, leading me down a path of uncontrollable
cravings and self-destructive eating habits. It was as though my body was crying
out for real nourishment, yet I was trapped in a cycle of misinformation and
unhealthy choices.

This profound struggle was a wake-up call, driving me to seek deeper, more
authentic answers about health and nutrition. It was a journey filled with frustration
and disillusionment, but also one that ultimately led me to discover the

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transformative power of aligning my diet and lifestyle with our biological needs.
Through this painful process, I learned that true health is not about following
popular dietary trends or expert advice blindly. It's about understanding and
honoring the fundamental principles that our bodies were designed to thrive on.

My experience has fueled my passion to share this knowledge with others, to help
them avoid the pitfalls I encountered and to guide them towards a path of genuine
health and well-being. I want to empower you to break free from the chains of
conventional dietary myths and embrace a lifestyle that truly supports your body’s
natural health and vitality. This journey is not just about transforming your
appearance, but about reclaiming your health, your confidence, and your life.

In my desperate quest to escape this torment, I plunged into a profound exploration

of not just healthy eating, but the alarming reality of how major corporations are
contaminating our environment and damaging our hormonal health. These
companies inundate us with endocrine disruptors found in our cosmetics, clothing,
and other chemicals, along with promoting lifestyles that utterly contradict our
biological needs for thriving. As I delved deeper, I discovered the extent to which
these toxic influences were stealing our beauty and vitality.

When I finally implemented my newfound knowledge, derived from trustworthy

doctors committed to humanity rather than the financial incentives of big
corporations, the transformation was astounding. I was in complete disbelief at
how effortlessly I achieved my dream physique. My face remarkably transformed
into its most attractive version, and my skin, once pale, burned, and covered in
bumps, evolved into a tanned, smooth perfection.

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This transformation was not merely physical; it rejuvenated my entire being. I felt
as joyful and carefree as a child, living fully in the present without the burdens of
my previous mental struggles. My mental health, once in shambles, flourished,
leaving me motivated and content. The changes in my appearance and health were
so profound that people began treating me differently, with more kindness and
respect. Remarkably, I started effortlessly achieving all my dreams and aspirations.

It was as if my soul had leapt from the body of a depressed, unattractive, and
unlucky individual into my dream body, radiating luck and effortlessly attaining
everything I desired in life. This metamorphosis was not just a change in
appearance, but a complete revitalization of my spirit and existence, proving that
aligning with our true biological needs can unlock a life of unparalleled beauty,
health, and happiness.

My aim with this book is to provide a comprehensive guide that empowers you to
excel in every facet of your life, particularly in beauty and attractiveness. Having
been fortunate enough to uncover the secrets to optimal health and beauty—which
profoundly transformed my own life—I am now committed to passing on this
knowledge to you. This book is your complete guide to achieving the life of your
dreams, a testament to the peaceful bliss that awaits you.

By adopting a healthy lifestyle aligned with our biological needs, your appearance
will naturally reflect this transformation. Often, our external appearance mirrors
our inner health, vitality, and spirit. When you prioritize physical health, mental
and emotional well-being naturally follow, allowing everything else in your life to
align harmoniously.

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The common belief that life is inherently filled with struggle and suffering is a
misconception. In reality, suffering arises from a lack of understanding. By
choosing a path enlightened by deep intention and armed with the right knowledge,
you can transcend suffering. This book is crafted to guide you to a life of
fulfillment and bliss, where anything your heart desires can be realized and
acquired. Having been fortunate enough to uncover the secrets to optimal health
and beauty—which profoundly transformed my own life—I am now committed to
passing on this knowledge to you. This book is your complete guide to achieving
the life of your dreams, a testament to the peaceful bliss that awaits you.

Like many people around the world, I've grappled with issues that are seemingly
universal dissatisfaction with our physical selves. Society often labels this as body
dysmorphia, urging us to embrace our natural state. However, simply accepting
oneself isn't a foolproof solution to overcoming deep-seated insecurities about our
looks. Our society places immense value on physical appearance, and those who
achieve a look that satisfies them are often criticized as vain. Yet, through my
observations, I've realized something crucial: attractiveness extends beyond
superficial or vain standards. It is, in essence, a vital force in our lives and often a
reflection of the state of our health.

We have to judge based on appearance. Why? Because judging someone’s

appearance is something we inherently do, and all living creatures and animals do.
The reason for this is, attractiveness equals health. Subconsciously, we are drawn
to individuals who appear genetically robust, either for potential mates or simply as
companions.

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Did you know that we instinctively seek the health benefits associated with the
good bacteria and germs of attractive (healthy) individuals, often without even
realizing it? By improving your lifestyle and diet, beauty and attractiveness
naturally follow. This isn’t just about appearance; it’s about the vibrant, positive
energy you’ll start to exude, drawing people to you unconsciously.

Our instinct to seek the company of attractive individuals is deeply rooted in our
biology. On an instinctive level, our bodies desire exposure to the healthy bacteria
and germs of others, which can enhance our own microbial diversity and health.
Conversely, we tend to avoid those who appear unattractive, not out of cruelty, but
because, instinctively, we associate unattractiveness with poor health, sickness, and
inferior genetics. Our bodies naturally steer us away from the potentially harmful
bacteria and germs that might accompany them.

This behavior mirrors the animal kingdom. Just as a healthy dog avoids playing or
mating with a sickly dog showing signs of poor health, like bald patches and dull
fur, animals instinctively avoid those who may carry signs of illness or weak
genetics. They shun the 'ugly duckling' not out of meanness, but because they
instinctively link unattractiveness with ill health and undesirable genetic traits,
steering clear to protect their own gene pool. Similarly, by enhancing your health,
you naturally become more attractive, aligning with these deep-seated biological
instincts and fostering a more vibrant, appealing presence.

I’m sharing this because it’s crucial to understand just how significant looks are in
this world. When you enhance your appearance, life transforms for the better.
People are naturally drawn to you; they want to offer their help, be in your
presence, and learn from you. My mission is to inspire you to live life to its fullest,

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to feel the immense joy and satisfaction of loving your reflection in the mirror,
knowing you are treating your body—the temple of your soul—with the utmost
care and respect. This feeling is unparalleled, and we all know the profound
difference between leading a life as someone unhealthy and unattractive versus
someone who is vibrant and appealing.

When you are healthy and attractive, you not only become more appealing to
others but also attract your deepest desires, effortlessly bringing your dreams and
goals to life. Your newfound attractiveness becomes a magnet for opportunities,
positivity, and success. I am thrilled that you have chosen to embark on this
transformative journey. The dream-like life that awaits you on the other side of
your transformation is filled with boundless possibilities and unparalleled joy. Your
commitment to this change is the first step towards a future where you are not only
admired by others but also by yourself, achieving a harmony between your inner
and outer worlds that is truly life-changing. I am excited to see you flourish and
embrace the extraordinary life that lies ahead!

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 CHAPTER 1

The Mental Diet: Your Wish-Fulfilling Power Within

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In the same way that you dedicate time to learning about fitness, nutrition, and
human physiology to enhance your physical well-being, there's an even more
crucial skill to master: the art of learning how to think. This foundational skill is
the key to unlocking all other achievements in life. To reach your goals, you must
first refine your ability to think effectively. Everything in your current reality has
been shaped by thoughts, be they deliberate or subconscious. I’m going to make
sure that the new reality you create from here on out will be completely intentional,
never again feeling like everything around you happens uncontrollably on auto
pilot. I'll guide you through a precise formula, imparting every crucial lesson and
trick to guarantee that you are the architect of the reality you wish to see around
you. With this knowledge, you'll never need to attribute blame to anyone or
anything for undesired outcomes in life. You are not the victim of life, you are the
creator.

Consider how some individuals possess natural talents in art or dance. Similarly,
the most accomplished individuals have a natural proficiency in thinking, which
allows them to effortlessly realize their goals without counteracting thoughts
getting in the way of its accomplishment. To emulate their success, you must delve
into the workings of your own mind and thoughts. Understanding these mechanics
is essential to making sense of your life's experiences, and eventually being the
master of them.

I too, was initially skeptical about the notion that thoughts alone can shape our
reality. However, time and again, it has been demonstrated that there is no
alternative. You are continuously shaping the reality around you, much like gravity
consistently keeps you grounded. The key to success lies in becoming aware of
your thoughts throughout the day and ensuring they align with your desired

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outcomes. A handful of positive thoughts about having a certain goal, such as a
good body, overshadowed by 25,000 unconscious negative perceptions of being
out of shape, is why many fail to achieve their goals, despite their hard work. To
truly succeed, you must first master your thoughts and subconscious beliefs.
Cultivate a mindset that supports your aspirations and watch as your reality
transforms to match your vision. The power of thought is undeniable, and
mastering the art of learning to think is the first step toward creating the life you
desire.

You're continually shaping your reality with every passing moment. Your mind,
soul, spirit, and consciousness operate on a fourth-dimensional plane, while your
physical body resides in a three-dimensional realm. Given this, when you conceive
a thought or idea, you can instantly visualize or imagine it within your mind's eye.
Although your physical reality operates on a lower plane, it catches up over time as
long as you maintain that idea, goal, or vision in your mind.

If you harbor a desire to transform your appearance or achieve a specific goal,

merely entertaining one or two fleeting thoughts won't suffice. It's imperative to
consistently hold that idea in your mind's eye until it materializes into the physical
realm. This may involve vivid daydreaming, prayer, meditation, or even
obsession—anything that compels you to maintain unwavering focus on your
desired outcome.

Ultimately, by nurturing a persistent focus on your goal, you'll gradually bring it

into fruition. Whether through immersive daydreaming, devoted prayer, meditative
practices, or steadfast determination, maintaining a constant mental alignment with
your objective will eventually manifest it into your reality.

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Everyone’s reality is created by their own thoughts. Thoughts produce feeling and
those feelings emit a unique vibration and frequency. Someone with bad luck
might say, I never thought about getting in this certain accident but it still
happened. The majority of people spend the entirety of their day on autopilot pilot
completely unaware of the thoughts that are passing through their mind every
second. Most of the time, if you don’t control these thoughts, you tend to think
negative fearful thoughts since biologically humans have always lived in a fearful
state of hunger, famine, natural disasters, diseases, deaths, animal attacks, ect, so if
you allow the animalistic part of your brain to rule you, you’ll be thinking from a
place of scarcity and lack. This puts your body in a lower frequency and similar
frequencies attract each other so you end up pulling undesirable experiences that
vibrate at that lower fearful frequency from your unconscious previous thoughts. In
this case, you are not manifesting your life consciously in the fourth dimension
with your true higher self, you are only living in the 3D.

Each individual's reality is intricately woven by the fabric of their own thoughts.
Every thought we entertain gives rise to a corresponding feeling, emitting a unique
vibration and frequency into the universe. Consider someone who experiences an
unfortunate event and remarks, "I never even entertained the thought of such an
accident, yet it still occurred."

Regrettably, many individuals traverse through life on autopilot, oblivious to the

constant stream of thoughts cascading through their minds. Left unchecked, these
thoughts often veer towards negativity and fear, a residual effect of humanity's
evolutionary past marred by hunger, famine, natural disasters, diseases, and animal

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attacks. Succumbing to the primal instincts of our brain can perpetuate a mindset
of scarcity and lack, ultimately lowering our vibrational frequency.

In the grand tapestry of existence, similar frequencies attract one another, aligning
like with like. Consequently, dwelling in a state of fear and scarcity can
unwittingly attract undesirable experiences that resonate with these lower
frequencies. In such instances, individuals find themselves unwittingly manifesting
their reality from the depths of their unconscious mind, rather than consciously co-
creating with their true higher self in the fourth dimension. Thus, they remain
confined to the limited confines of three-dimensional existence, unaware of the
vast potential and possibilities that await beyond.

One way to truly grasp this powerful concept is to imagine your consciousness as a
genie in a lamp, tirelessly working to grant your wishes. Here, your wishes are
represented by your thoughts, and your consciousness acts as an ever-watchful
observer. It grants these wishes—these thoughts—whether you consciously want
them to manifest or not. When you think a thought, it lingers and takes root; as
time passes, these thoughts begin to manifest themselves in the physical world, or
you might find yourself experiencing events that echo the emotions and ideas of
your original thoughts. Essentially, what you think about persistently, you bring
about in your life.

Subconscious Vs Conscious Mind

So you're on a journey to transform your physique, aiming for that lean, toned look
you've always desired. You might start by setting goals with your conscious mind,
determined to shed those stubborn 20 pounds by eating healthily and exercising.

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But, despite your best efforts, you find yourself hitting a wall. Why? It's because
deep within your subconscious mind, there are hidden beliefs that hold you back.
You might secretly believe it's impossible to get lean, or that achieving your goal is
too difficult and unsustainable. You might even think that you're just meant to be
bigger, or that your love for food outweighs your desire for change.

Your subconscious beliefs are powerful, but they are not your destiny. They are
simply the programming you've received and accepted over the years. The truth is,
you have the power to rewrite this script. By aligning your subconscious beliefs
with your conscious goals, you can remove these barriers. Start affirming that you
can achieve your ideal physique, that it is not only possible but also enjoyable to
maintain it. Visualize yourself as you want to be, feeling the success and
satisfaction of reaching your goals. This alignment between your conscious desires
and subconscious beliefs is the key to unlocking a transformation that is not only
achievable but also sustainable. Turn those dreams into your reality by believing in
your capability to change, one thought at a time.

Let's face it: you're sabotaging yourself with those negative thoughts that run on
autopilot in your head. Every time you see someone with the physique you want,
you default to envy and excuses, wondering about the grueling workouts they must
endure. It's time to cut that out.

I'm here to teach you how to flip that script. It's not just about positive thinking—
it's about reprogramming your subconscious mind to work for you, not against you.

There are two ways a belief can become programmed into your subconscious.
Either the belief created a very strong feeling within you leaving a burn mark in

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your belief system, or it’s been repeated to you constantly and affirmed by your
surroundings.

Your subconscious beliefs play a crucial role in shaping the reality you want to
create. They act as the parameters that define your limits based on what you
believe is possible and what you believe is impossible. If you want to change your
reality, it's essential to rewrite your subconscious beliefs. One of the most effective
ways to do this is by listening to affirmations.

Affirmations often get dismissed as mumbo-jumbo, but they are, in fact, a

powerful tool for reshaping your mindset. The process of brainwashing, in which
people can be influenced to change their opinions and views, demonstrates that
repeated exposure to certain messages can profoundly impact one's thoughts and
beliefs. Similarly, you can change your own subconscious beliefs through the
exposure and repetition of affirmations tailored to the changes you want to see in
yourself.

To effectively reprogram your subconscious mind, you need to surround yourself

with constant positive messages that reinforce the beliefs you want to adopt. This
means being deliberate about the media you consume, the people you interact with,
and the environment you create for yourself. For instance, you should avoid
listening to depressing songs, watching self-deprecating media, or engaging with
people who belittle you or reaffirm unwanted beliefs.

Instead, immerse yourself in content that supports your desired beliefs. This might
include motivational speeches, positive affirmations, uplifting music, and spending
time with people who encourage and support your growth. The key is to

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consistently expose your mind to the messages that align with the reality you want
to create, ensuring that these positive affirmations become ingrained in your
subconscious.

In summary, to transform your subconscious beliefs and ultimately your reality,

you must be intentional about the messages you allow into your mind. Use
affirmations as a tool to rewrite old beliefs and establish new, empowering ones.
By consistently surrounding yourself with positive influences and cutting out
negative ones, you can reshape your subconscious and achieve the reality you
desire.

To achieve the results you desire, a consistent routine of listening to affirmations is

essential. Begin by incorporating them into your morning and bedtime routines.
Ideally, listen to these affirmations throughout the day, whenever possible. The
rationale behind constant exposure to affirmations is simple: the aspects of your
life you are unhappy with stem from the existing beliefs and affirmations
embedded in your subconscious. These internal dialogues have shaped your current
reality.

Affirmations are always playing in your head, whether you realize it or not. If you
are dissatisfied with the current outcomes, it's crucial to replace the negative or
limiting affirmations with positive, goal-aligned ones. Pre-made affirmations can
be incredibly effective, but creating your own personalized affirmations can be
even more powerful. When crafting your own, make them as detailed and specific
as possible, incorporating visual elements and strong emotional language to ensure
a deep emotional connection.

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The goal is to let these new affirmations take over your thought processes. You
cannot afford to let your mind operate on autopilot, as this mode often reverts to
familiar, unproductive thought patterns that do not align with your goals. By
immersing yourself in affirmations, you consciously replace these old thought
patterns with new, positive ones.

This practice will gradually rewire your subconscious mind. Over time, these
affirmations will become your new default thoughts. As this shift happens, you'll
start to notice changes in your reality. The power of affirmations lies in their ability
to transform your internal dialogue, leading to tangible changes in your external
world. With persistence and consistency, you will find yourself living the reality
you've envisioned.

In summary, for guaranteed results, immerse yourself in affirmations at every

opportunity. Replace your old, limiting beliefs with new, empowering ones.
Whether using pre-made affirmations or creating your own, ensure they are a
constant presence in your life. By doing so, you actively reprogram your
subconscious, aligning your thoughts with your goals, and ultimately, manifesting
the reality you desire.

You Are What You Think

Imagination is Creation
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited,
whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth
to evolution."
- Albert Einstein

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You need to get good at visualizing and imagining. The more vivid and realistic the
better because when it seems more real, it produces a strong emotion and vibration
of off of you since your body can’t distinguish between reality and imagination.
Make it a nightly routine to visualize yourself already having achieved those
specific goals you have at the forefront of your mind. Picture them with excitement
because when you’re seeing in your minds eye is a future you’re getting closer and
closer to by the day.

If you weren't aware, some people possess an exceptional ability to visualize,

creating mental images as vividly as if they were seeing them in reality. This skill
allows them to bring those visualizations into existence with remarkable ease.
Individuals with this talent often find it easier to manifest their goals and dreams.
Others, however, may struggle with visualization and need to work on developing
this skill.

Improving your visualization skills can be transformative. One effective method is

to practice telling yourself a detailed script that involves deep visualizations. By
regularly engaging in this practice, you can enhance your ability to picture your
goals clearly and vividly in your mind.

A highly recommended resource for understanding the power of visualization is

Arnold Schwarzenegger's documentary on Netflix. Schwarzenegger credits a
significant portion of his success to his talent for visualizing his goals. He
describes how, as a young boy in Austria with limited financial resources and no
access to modern technology, he would look at images of American bodybuilders
in magazines and mentally place his face on their bodies. He would imagine

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crowds cheering for him at bodybuilding shows. This powerful visualization
technique helped him win seven Mr. Olympia titles.

But Schwarzenegger's success didn't stop there. He later decided he wanted to

become a movie star, even though bodybuilders and muscular individuals were
often ridiculed for aspiring to serious acting roles at that time. Despite the
skepticism, he went on to become one of the most successful actors in Hollywood,
known worldwide for his roles in blockbuster films.

Schwarzenegger's story is incredibly inspirational and highlights the immense

potential of visualization. His journey demonstrates that with clear, persistent
visualizations and unwavering belief, one can overcome significant obstacles and
achieve extraordinary success. Watching his documentary can provide valuable
insights and motivation for anyone looking to harness the power of visualization in
their own life.

So, whether you naturally excel at visualization or need to develop this skill,
remember that it's a powerful tool for achieving your goals. Practice regularly,
immerse yourself in detailed visualizations, and draw inspiration from successful
individuals like Arnold Schwarzenegger to realize your full potential.

The Space Around Us

Expanding on the idea that our perceptions of reality are more malleable than we
often consider, let's delve deeper into the nature of matter and its implications for

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how we interact with the world. At the atomic level, the concept that matter is
mostly empty space becomes starkly apparent. For instance, if we were to magnify
an atom to the size where its nucleus is as big as the point of a needle, its electrons
would be orbiting about 10 miles away. What this illustrates is that atoms, the
fundamental building blocks of all physical substances, consist overwhelmingly of
empty space.

This vast emptiness between the core components of an atom leads to an intriguing
realization about our physical experiences: the sensation of touching something
solid is, to some extent, an illusion created by electromagnetic forces between
atoms. These forces prevent the electrons of one atom from passing through the
electrons of another, giving rise to what we perceive as solid objects.

From this perspective, the entire physical world can be seen as a kind of hologram,
a projection crafted by the interactions of forces on a canvas of empty space. This
understanding opens a fascinating door to considering how our thoughts and
perceptions might interact with and even influence this "holographic" reality. If
what we perceive as solid and immutable is actually a play of forces and empty
space, it suggests that by changing our perceptions and thoughts, we might be able
to influence the physical world in more direct ways than previously imagined.

In essence, the notion that we can mentally alter our reality isn't just about wishful
thinking or metaphysical speculation; it has grounding in the physical sciences.
The space between the atoms and the forces that define their interactions provide a
framework through which our consciousness might interface with the material
world. This is not to say we can alter the laws of physics with our minds, but rather
that our understanding and interaction with the world are more dynamic and

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interconnected than we might have thought. The power of the mind in shaping our
experiences and perceptions of reality is profound, suggesting that our mental
states could indeed resemble the commands given to a genie, capable of reshaping
our perceived universe in subtle yet significant ways.

The concept of atoms being mostly empty space was significantly developed by
Ernest Rutherford. In his famous gold foil experiment, Rutherford demonstrated
that atoms consist largely of empty space, with a tiny, dense nucleus. This
discovery was groundbreaking and fundamentally changed our understanding of
atomic structure, illustrating that the vast majority of an atom’s volume is empty
space, with electrons orbiting a small central nucleus.

There was a molecular atom scientist who went mad after discovering the space
between atoms. He said that if atoms were as big as a needle point, they would be
10 miles apart from each other. This discovery was show shocking to him that he
started walking around in tennis rackets because he thought that he would fall
through the floor. This is just more evidence that reality is extremely bendable and
you have the power to change it to your well

There was a molecular atom scientist who went mad after discovering the space
between atoms. He explained that if atoms were as large as the point of a needle,
they would be 10 miles apart from each other. This discovery was so shocking to
him that he started walking around in tennis rackets because he believed he might
fall through the floor.

This story underscores the astonishing nature of our reality at the atomic level.
Atoms, which make up everything we see and touch, are mostly empty space. The

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nucleus of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons, is minuscule compared to
the overall size of the atom, with electrons orbiting at relatively vast distances.
This means that the solidity we perceive is largely an illusion created by the
electromagnetic forces holding these particles together.

The scientist's reaction highlights how profoundly our understanding of reality can
be altered by such discoveries. His fear of falling through the floor, though
extreme, illustrates a broader truth: our perception of reality is not as fixed and
solid as we might believe. This revelation has profound implications, suggesting
that reality is much more flexible and malleable than we typically assume.

Just as this scientist's understanding of the atomic world led him to question the
nature of physical reality, we too can use our knowledge and perception to shape
our experiences. The vast empty spaces within atoms show us that the universe is
not as rigid and unchangeable as it seems. Instead, it is dynamic and responsive,
allowing us the potential to influence and alter our reality through our thoughts,
beliefs, and actions.

In essence, this story serves as a powerful reminder that reality is not as immutable
as it appears. With the right mindset and approach, we have the power to reshape
our world and manifest the changes we desire. By understanding the flexible nature
of reality at its most fundamental level, we can harness this knowledge to create a
life that aligns with our deepest aspirations and intentions.

CIA Confirmation

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The CIA has released a document confirming the principles of the Law of
Attraction and the Law of Vibration, essentially validating the concept that we are
creators of our own reality. This document unveils a revolutionary understanding
that everything in the universe is composed of energy that is constantly vibrating. It
challenges the traditional notion of physical matter's existence, asserting that what
we perceive as solid matter does not actually exist in the way we think it does.

According to the document, both electrons and the nuclei they orbit are not
material entities but are instead composed of dynamic energy grids. These
electrons spin within an energy field around the nucleus, which itself is merely an
aggregation of these vibrating energy grids. The document states, “Science now
understands that the electrons which spin in the energy field located around the
nucleus itself are made up of nothing more than oscillating energy grids. Solid
matter, in the strict construction of the term, simply does not exist.”

This perspective implies that what is commonly considered solid matter is, in fact,
a network of oscillating energy grids interacting with each other. This scientific

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insight underscores the idea that the perceived solidity of objects is an illusion
produced by the interactions of these energy fields. Therefore, the document
suggests that through understanding and harnessing these vibrations, we might be
able to influence our own realities more directly and profoundly than previously
imagined.

The document describes both the human mind and the universe as holograms,
composed of interacting energy fields that are sometimes in motion and sometimes
at rest. This configuration collectively forms a gigantic hologram of immense
complexity. It states, "The universe is, in and of itself, one gigantic hologram of
unbelievable complexity." Similarly, the human mind functions as a hologram,
tuning itself to the universal hologram through the exchange of energy. This
process allows the mind to interpret meaning and achieve the state known as
consciousness.

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The concept of reversibility is highlighted: "You are experiencing the universe
experiencing itself." This reflects the idea that energy within the universe not only
creates and stores meaning but also retrieves it through a process of projection or
interaction with other energy systems. This dynamic interplay between the human
mind and the universal energy fields underscores the profound connection and
continuous feedback loop through which consciousness and reality are co-created.

The document outlines that energy fields, expanding at specific frequencies in a

three-dimensional pattern, create what is known as a hologram—a living pattern.
This understanding implies that since everything is constantly vibrating, we have
the capability to shape our own environments. The Law of Vibration, and by
extension, the Law of Attraction, are perpetually active, influencing the fabric of
our experiences.

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To consciously craft the life you desire, maintaining a calm and relaxed state is
essential. When you are not in such a state, you are likely experiencing hurry, lack,
or fear. These emotional states can negatively impact your vibrational frequency,
attracting circumstances and outcomes that resonate with those lower vibrations.
Essentially, your personal hologram—your perceived reality—is continuously
influenced by the frequency of your emotions and thoughts. Thus, by managing
your emotional state, you can align more closely with the vibrations that attract the
life you want.

A mindset focused on scarcity will create a reality reflective of poverty, whereas a

mindset steeped in a sense of abundance will manifest a wealthier reality. It
emphasizes, “Energy in motion must interact with energy at rest to create any
hologram.” This interaction between dynamic and static energies forms the basis of
the complex holographic universe we experience.

This concept aligns seamlessly with Hermetic principles, particularly the notion
that “All is mind; the universe is mental.” Our emotions, representing energy in
motion, power our thoughts. By infusing our thoughts with emotional energy, we
actively shape our reality. This continual interplay between our mental and
emotional states not only influences our immediate environment but also aligns
with the broader, universal energies to create the circumstances of our lives.

The document highlights the significant role of emotions in determining the impact
of thoughts on our subconscious mind. Thoughts charged with emotion are more
likely to penetrate the subconscious, influencing our overall vibrational frequency.
This process underscores the brain's similarity to a computer, with our minds
capable of being programmed. If we don't take conscious control of this

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programming, it is likely that external influences will shape our subconscious
programming instead.

The document further states that the subconscious mind accepts impressions
without questioning their validity. It also elaborates on the function of the brain's
left hemisphere, describing it as the part responsible for cognitive functions, verbal
processing, and linear reasoning. This hemisphere plays a crucial role in screening
incoming stimuli by categorizing, assessing, and assigning meaning to them before
they are fully processed. This selective screening emphasizes the importance of
consciously directing our thoughts and emotions to shape our perceptions and,
consequently, our reality.

The right hemisphere of the brain, which is responsible for holistic, nonverbal, and
pattern-oriented processing, accepts information passed from the left hemisphere
without questioning. This interplay between the hemispheres underlines the power
of visualization combined with emotion. By envisioning a desired outcome and
engaging the emotions associated with that outcome, the conscious mind can
program the subconscious to establish pathways that transform these visions into
reality.

It highlights the significant influence of the subconscious mind, which controls

approximately 90% of our lives, including our actions, habits, and feelings. This
vast impact underscores the importance of actively guiding our subconscious
programming to ensure it aligns with our goals and desires. By consciously
influencing what we impress upon our subconscious, we can effectively steer our
lives in directions that reflect our deepest aspirations and values.

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The document elaborates on the process of conscious and subconscious mind
interaction, stating that by strengthening and emphasizing certain mental pathways,
the left-brain consciousness can effectively access relevant areas in the right brain
through a "conscious demand mode." This means if you can conceive a desire, it is
considered to already exist in another dimension. The mind has the innate
capability to tune into the frequency of this desire, and by aligning your personal
vibration with the frequency of what you desire, you can make a quantum leap into
that desired reality.

The document discusses the incredibly complex hologram that results from the
intersection of energy patterns generated by the totality of all individual
consciousnesses. This comprehensive network of energy patterns underscores the
profound impact of collective human consciousness in shaping the reality
experienced by each individual. By understanding and manipulating these energy
patterns, individuals have the power to alter their own slice of reality, effectively
bringing their desires from abstract dimensions into tangible existence.

Thoughts Become Things

At any given moment, there’s an infinite number of possibilities and realities all
happening simultaneously. Wrap your mind around that: every thought you have is
like a viewing portal into those different realities. You’re not just thinking random
thoughts; you’re peeking into different planes of existence. It's as if your mind is a
cosmic remote control, capable of tuning into any channel of reality you desire.

Each thought is a window, a sneak peek into an alternate universe where different
versions of you exist. There’s a reality where you’re a celebrated artist, another

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where you’re a thriving entrepreneur, and yet another where you’ve already
achieved every dream you’ve ever had. These aren’t just fantasies; they are real
possibilities, existing simultaneously with your current reality.

Now, here's where it gets truly mind-blowing. Your thoughts are not passive. They
are active participants in the cosmic dance of creation. When you consistently
focus on a particular thought or vision, you’re not just daydreaming; you’re tuning
into that reality more and more. Over time, the reality you focus on most becomes
the most prevalent one in your mind’s eye. It’s like choosing a favorite show and
watching it over and over until it becomes your reality.

Eventually, with enough focus and emotional investment, you begin to shift into
that chosen reality. You start to see signs, opportunities, and people that align with
this vision. Your actions, influenced by your thoughts, begin to shape the world
around you to match this new reality. It’s not magic; it’s the power of your
consciousness aligning with the universe’s infinite possibilities.

The universe is a vast, interconnected web of potential, and your mind is the key to
navigating it. By holding a specific vision in your mind, you are essentially
sending out a signal, attracting that particular version of reality towards you. It’s
like being a radio tower, broadcasting your chosen frequency and drawing in the
experiences that match it.

This process is known as manifestation. It’s the art of bringing the intangible into
the tangible, the unseen into the seen. By continuously viewing and believing in a
particular reality, you shift your energy and perception, ultimately stepping into

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that existence. Your thoughts are the seeds, and your focused attention is the water
that nurtures them into fruition.

So, next time you catch yourself daydreaming or thinking about what could be,
remember: you are peering into a potential reality. Choose your thoughts wisely,
focus on the ones that bring you joy and fulfillment, and watch as your life begins
to transform. You are the creator of your reality, with the power to shift into any
existence you desire. Embrace this power and start manifesting the life of your
dreams.

Attaining Your Ideal Body

The basics of gaining control of your mind are crucial to understand before
attempting to take control of your life. You want that amazing physique, you want
clear skin, you want health, and I’m here to be your roadmap to achieving all of it
with ease. People might like to tell you that the process of attaining these things is
difficult, but the reality is that it’s far from it. If you find it difficult, you’re using
the wrong lens to view reality through. Since this book is geared mostly towards
weight loss, I’ll explain to you exactly how your mind should be functioning to
achieve this. It’s foolproof.

The first thing you need to maintain at all times is total awareness. You were born
in a constant state of awareness because it’s our natural state to be in. Over time,
distractions and habits have pulled us away from this natural state, but it’s entirely
within your power to reclaim it. Set a few reminders around you—on your phone,
sticky notes on your mirror, wherever you’ll see them—that tell you to constantly
maintain awareness of the present moment.

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Maintaining awareness means being fully present in whatever you’re doing.
Whether you’re eating, working out, or simply going about your day, stay
conscious of your actions and thoughts. This awareness is the foundation of
controlling your mind and, by extension, your reality. When you’re aware, you can
catch negative thoughts before they spiral out of control, make better decisions
about your health, and stay motivated towards your goals.

Think of awareness as your mental GPS. It keeps you on track, helps you avoid
detours, and ensures you’re heading in the right direction. Without it, you’re more
likely to get lost or stuck in unhealthy patterns. With it, you have the clarity and
focus needed to make consistent progress.

Awareness
Awareness is the key to unlocking your potential. It empowers you to break free
from automatic behaviors and make deliberate choices that support your health and
well-being. Embrace this practice, and you’ll be well on your way to achieving the
amazing physique, clear skin, and overall health you desire.

Kids are creative and have a heightened sense of intuition because they are in a
constant state of awareness. They haven’t been corrupted by the useless
programming jammed into their minds from overexposure to trivial things. Adults
who can maintain this level of awareness often become successful in life. This is
because when you’re aware, your mind isn’t cluttered with junk thoughts that
prevent you from being receptive to the ideas that your higher self and the universe
are trying to send your way.

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The most brilliant inventors in history often describe how their ideas come to them
as if they were downloaded during a meditative state. They tap into a flow of
inspiration and creativity that feels almost otherworldly. This state of heightened
awareness allows them to access innovative thoughts and solutions that others
might miss.
Today, many billionaires and successful entrepreneurs attribute their achievements
to this flow state. They are in tune with the universe’s ideas and can easily pick up
these "idea downloads" and bring them into existence, leading to their abundance.
In your case, you want to manifest a new, good-looking body. To do this, your
mind must first be free of all the clutter and junk thoughts.

When you maintain awareness, the junk is absent. If it does pop up, you don’t get
tangled in it. Instead of believing and engaging with these negative thoughts, you
simply observe them from an outside perspective, like watching clouds pass by in
the sky. You acknowledge them, but you don’t let them control you.

This state of awareness is crucial for transformation. It keeps you open to new
ideas, motivated, and focused on your goals. It helps you discern which thoughts
are helpful and which are just distractions. By practicing mindfulness and staying
present, you create a mental environment that is conducive to receiving the right
guidance and inspiration.

By returning back to your natural state, you can align yourself with the flow of
inspiration and creativity that has guided the most successful people in history.
Your goals, whether they involve improving your body, starting a business, or
creating something new, will become more attainable as you tap into this powerful
state of awareness.

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Protect your mind

You should be extremely selective and picky about what you allow your eyes to
see and your ears to hear. Your mind is constantly being programmed by the things
it’s exposed to, embedding beliefs and emotions in your subconscious mind
without your realization. Most people mindlessly scroll through social media,
filling their heads with superficial nonsense. They mindlessly watch the news,
absorbing information about the worst things happening. They mindlessly listen to
depressing, negative music that reinforces harmful affirmations.

Surrounding yourself with toxic friends who hold you back and want to keep you
at their level with negative talk and bad habits is another trap. The list goes on. If
you don’t protect your mind like the temple it is and allow just anyone and
everything access to it, it’s no wonder you have no control over the reality you’re
manifesting.

Wake up and take control. Your mind is the most powerful tool you have, and if
you let it be polluted by garbage, that’s exactly what you’ll get in your life—
garbage. If you’re serious about achieving your goals, whether it’s getting that
amazing physique, clear skin, or a successful career, you need to clean up what you
expose yourself to.

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Start by curating your environment. Only follow social media accounts that inspire
and uplift you. Limit your exposure to news that drags you down; stay informed,
but don’t let it consume you. Choose music that motivates and empowers you. Be
ruthless with your social circle—cut out the negativity and surround yourself with
people who support your growth and well-being.

Your mind is a garden, and if you let weeds grow, they will choke out the flowers.
Tend to it carefully. Feed it with positive, empowering content. Engage in activities
that foster growth and positivity. Read books, listen to podcasts, and watch videos
that help you become the best version of yourself.

By being selective about what you allow into your mind, you’re taking a crucial
step in taking control of your reality. You’re setting yourself up for success by
aligning your subconscious with your goals and desires. Protect your mind fiercely.
It’s the first step in manifesting the life you truly want. Don’t let just anyone or
anything have access to your precious mental space. Be vigilant, be discerning, and
watch as your reality starts to shift in the direction you desire.

I don’t care how entertaining it is—if a piece of media or a person brings up

negative emotions of any kind, ignore it. Keep your mind focused and aware,
allowing in only positive thoughts that support the reality you want to create. Your
mental diet is just as important as your physical one, and you wouldn’t willingly
consume junk food if you were trying to get healthy, would you? The same
principle applies here.

Whether you believe it or not, this is how the process of manifesting your reality
works. It’s not a matter of opinion; it’s a fundamental law of the universe, like

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gravity. You can choose to acknowledge it or dismiss it, but it’s at work regardless.
The thoughts and emotions you allow to dominate your mind shape your
experiences and the world around you.

What you seek is seeking you

Whatever life you desire for yourself is within your reach because you have the
ability to make it a reality. All of your dreams are not just idle fantasies; they are
the universe's way of guiding you toward what you are meant to manifest in this
lifetime. You wouldn’t have a desire or a dream unless it were within your power
to make it real. You are the dreamer you’ve been looking for.

Too often, people live vicariously through others who are living dreams similar to
their own, settling for an indirect experience instead of pursuing the real thing. But
there’s no need to do this. Your dreams are unique instructions from the universe, a
blueprint for what you are meant to achieve and experience. These dreams are not
random; they are deeply rooted in your capabilities and potential.

When you embrace your dreams and recognize them as achievable, you unlock a
powerful motivation to take action. Each step you take toward your dream is a step
closer to turning it into your reality. It’s important to understand that your dreams
are not distant, unattainable goals. They are reflections of your inner potential and
the life you are capable of creating.

Think about it: every dream you have is a signpost pointing you toward your true
path. By acknowledging this and taking deliberate action, you move from a state of

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passive wishing to active creation. Don’t settle for watching others live the life you
desire. Instead, take charge of your destiny and pursue your dreams with passion
and determination.

You have everything you need within you to achieve your dreams. The universe
has equipped you with the talents, resources, and opportunities necessary to make
them a reality. All you need to do is believe in yourself and take the first step.
Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So, take that
step today and start turning your dreams into your reality.

In the end, you are the architect of your life. The power to shape your destiny lies
in your hands. Embrace your dreams, believe in your potential, and take action.
The life you’ve always wanted is waiting for you to claim it. So go for it, and make
your dreams come true.

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The Hidden Agenda: Healthcare or Wealthcare

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Understanding the Medical System

The purpose of this chapter is to highlight how, in today's society, many people
tend to follow the crowd without critically examining the information presented to
them. This tendency to accept repeated statements from mass media and even from
friends and family without questioning their validity has led to widespread
misconceptions about health, nutrition, and the treatment of illnesses.

In our modern world, information is abundant, but discernment is often lacking.

People are inundated with messages about what they should eat, how they should
live, and how they should treat various health conditions. Unfortunately, much of
this information is driven by commercial interests, outdated science, or popular
myths that have been perpetuated over time. The result is a population that is
misled about the very fundamentals of maintaining good health.

For example, many dietary guidelines and health recommendations are based on
flawed or incomplete studies that have been accepted without sufficient scrutiny.
The food industry plays a significant role in shaping public perception, often
prioritizing profit over public health. As a consequence, many of us are making
choices that we believe are healthy, but which are actually contributing to poor
health outcomes.

The aim of this chapter is to encourage you to question the information you
receive, to look beyond the surface, and to seek out the truth. This involves a

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critical examination of the sources of your information, understanding the
motivations behind them, and being open to new and sometimes challenging ideas.

By emptying your mind of the prevailing myths and misinformation, you create
space for a new understanding. The truth about nutrition and health is often simpler
and more profound than the complex web of falsehoods we have been led to
believe. In the next chapter, I will reveal evidence-based insights and practical
advice that can help you make informed decisions about your health and well-
being. This journey requires an open mind and a willingness to challenge long-held
beliefs, but the reward is a clearer path to true health and vitality.

It is imperative to include this chapter before moving on to the next, which will
offer a clear and unequivocal portrayal of what a genuine human diet entails,
grounded in reality. The necessity for this arises from the pervasive brainwashing
you've been subjected to, replete with misinformation and fear-mongering, all
designed to steer you away from inadvertently discovering the true essence of
proper nutrition. The landscape of dietary guidance is fraught with confusion and
fear, and this is no accident. It is my duty to illuminate the reasons behind this
orchestrated uncertainty, to dispel the fear and equip you with the clarity needed to
fully comprehend and embrace the accurate nutritional insights I will present in the
subsequent chapter.

To better understand why I believe the current medical advice taught in universities
and colleges for human health -related certificates or degrees is extremely flawed, I
will explain the origins of the curriculum, who established it, and the reasons
behind its creation which almost everyone is completely unaware of.

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Doctors in the Western world aren't paid based on the number of patients they heal.
Instead, their income is tied to the volume of prescription pills they sell and the
surgeries they perform. The real paymasters are the giant pharmaceutical
companies, rewarding doctors for pushing pills onto unsuspecting patients. How
can doctors make a living if they address the root problem, which, in 99% of cases,
can be resolved simply by adjusting the diet? Even if they had the best intentions
and genuinely wanted to heal you, their training in allopathic medication, not
human physiology, leaves them ill-equipped. Astonishingly, most doctors undergo
just one Nutrition Course during their entire 10-year education. What they're
actually learning in medical school is which pills to prescribe for various ailments.
They're being trained as pharmaceutical salesmen, with a curriculum crafted by the
pharmaceutical industry itself. It's a vicious cycle, and I'm here to jolt you awake
from it, so you don't become its next victim.

There's no profit in healthy individuals, and there's no profit in deceased ones. The
real goldmine lies in keeping people sick, prolonging their illness to ensure they
remain dependent on medications that generate trillions of dollars for these
corporations.

When you dig into what doctors are actually taught in medical school, who designs
their curriculum, and who pays money to be able to influences their education, it's
enough to make your head spin. It becomes painfully clear that trusting your own
common sense and understanding the biological facts is a safer bet for maintaining
your health. Why? Because the very same people dishing out health advice are also
profiting from selling us medications. The truly disheartening aspect of this
situation is that many healthcare professionals are unaware of the flawed nature of
the advice they're being taught. They genuinely believe they are helping people by

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dispensing this misguided advice, only to end up prescribing medications and
recommending surgeries that could have easily been avoided with a change in diet.
This cycle perpetuates a system where the focus shifts from prevention and holistic
health to treatment and intervention, often driven by profit rather than patient well-
being. It sounds like something out of a conspiracy theory, but the evidence is
overwhelming. This isn't just a one-time event; it's a pattern that's repeated in the
past, happening right now, and will likely continue as long as money is in the mix.
Doctors should be required to display the logos of the pharmaceutical companies
that sponsor them on their clothing, similar to how race car drivers showcase their
sponsors on their attire and vehicles.

Money controls human nutritional science. Mindless repetition of a lie makes

people believe it. Another name for this is called the "illusory truth effect” which is

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a psychological phenomenon. It suggests that repeated exposure to a statement
increases the likelihood that people will perceive it as true, even if it is false. This
is the reason why people defend their disgustingly incorrect ideologies on nutrition
with absolutely zero evidence behind them. After listing, some of these common
misconceptions about nutrition, I will completely dissect and debunk them later on
in the chapter after explaining why the “qualified experts” are useless for seeking
the truth on the matter. In this chapter, im going to explain in great detail why the
American medical system is corrupt and why our so-called medical professionals
and experts are being taught useless information in regards to our health. The truth
behind the medical industry is truly sinister and will throw you in for quite a spin.
First thing I need you to keep in mind is that the pharmaceutical industry is a huge
business.

Let’s get into the numbers. The pharmaceutical industry is responsible for the
research, development, production, and distribution of medications. The market
has experienced significant growth during the past two decades, and pharma
revenues worldwide totaled 1.48 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022. When you own a
business that generates that level of income, you’ll do everything in your power to
make sure it stays that way, regardless of how many people are affected in
detrimental ways.

A whopping $1.48 trillion is at stake, and it's no wonder that some are willing to do
whatever it takes to protect their profits. They're not just bending the truth; they're
shattering it. These profit-driven players are willing to pay off "scientists" and
other so-called experts to cook up results that serve their agenda. Then, these
bought-and-paid-for researchers dress up their findings as solid science, pulling the

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wool over the eyes of the unsuspecting public. It's a well-oiled machine fueled by
greed, and it keeps churning as long as the money keeps flowing.

But when we cut through the bs pseudoscience and look at the facts with clear eyes
and real science, the best diet for humans becomes glaringly obvious. We don't
need to be duped by the profit-driven propaganda.

Here are some jaw-dropping examples of when the unthinkable happened: trusted
scientists were caught red-handed, shamelessly fabricating studies and results, all
for a handful of extra dollars. It's a shocking betrayal of trust that leaves us
questioning everything we thought we knew.

One might assume that Harvard, a prestigious institution, upholds the highest
standards of credibility. However, it's startling to learn that in the 1950s, the
university was embroiled in a scandal
involving the manipulation of health
studies. Reports suggest that
researchers were financially
incentivized to skew their findings,
particularly in studies related to sugar
and its impact on health. This
revelation challenges the trust we
place in academic research and
underscores the importance of
transparency and integrity in
scientific studies.

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As heart disease rates began to climb, people started to connect the dots between
the rise in sugar consumption and the increase in heart disease. Well, would you
believe it? Just when folks started to suspect that sugar might be linked to heart
disease, the sugar industry got jittery about their profits taking a hit. So, what did
they do? They allegedly tossed a cool $50,000 (in today's cash) to some Harvard
"scientists" to whip up studies that pointed fingers at animal fat (one of the oldest
food consumed by humans) instead of sugar. Talk about a sweet deal for them,
right? But not so sweet for the rest of us trying to figure out what's really going on
with our health! With the spotlight shifted to fat, the sugar industry had found its
scapegoat. Innocent, healthy fats were wrongfully accused of causing heart disease,
despite the lack of solid evidence linking them to the illness. As a result, people
began to cut these essential fats from their diets, replacing them with what can only
be described as pure poison – sugar-laden foods. This misguided switch had far-
reaching consequences for public health, leading to an era of confusion and
misinformation about what truly constitutes a heart-healthy diet that is disgustingly
inaccurate.

Because of the sugar industry's manipulation, many people still believe that certain
carbs in fruits, which are loaded with sugar or convert to sugar, are healthy for us.
Meanwhile, fats, which our bodies desperately need, are considered bad.
Unfortunately, the truth about this scandal and the real impact of sugar and fat on
our health remains unknown to many. The widespread lie that sugar is benign, and
fat is harmful continues to shape dietary choices, leaving the real story in the
shadows.

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"It was a very smart thing the sugar industry did, because review papers, especially
if you get them published in a very prominent journal, tend to shape the overall
scientific discussion," co-author Stanton Glantz told The New York Times.

The resulting article published in 1967 concluded there was "no doubt" that
reducing cholesterol and saturated fat was the only dietary intervention needed to
prevent heart disease. The researchers overstated the consistency of the literature
on fat and cholesterol, while downplaying studies on sugar, according to the
analysis.

"Let me assure you this is quite what we had in mind, and we look forward to its
appearance in print," wrote an employee of the sugar industry group to one of the
authors.

The documents in question are five decades old, but the larger issue is of the
moment, as Marion Nestle notes in a commentary in the same issue of JAMA
Internal Medicine:

"Is it really true that food companies deliberately set out to manipulate research in
their favor? Yes, it is, and the practice continues. In 2015, the New York Times
obtained emails revealing Coca-Cola's cozy relationships with sponsored
researchers who were conducting studies aimed at minimizing the effects of sugary
drinks on obesity. Even more recently, the Associated Press obtained emails
showing how a candy trade association funded and influenced studies to show that
children who eat sweets have healthier body weights than those who do not."

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Did you know that Coca Cola alone spends eleven times the amount of money on
nutritional research every year than the National Institute of Health which is the
primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research in the
United States? That’s only Coca Cola. There’s Nestle, Kellogg’s, Sanitarium, and
other processed big food companies that are all pumping out research and paying
universities to conduct studies that favor the sales increase of their products,
making the majority of these studies biased. It's shocking how many studies claim
health improvements on a plant-based diet without fully disclosing what they're
comparing it to. Are we to believe that meat, the oldest food consumed by the
healthiest most robust humans, is the sole culprit? The truth is, these studies often
pit a plant-based diet against a processed food disaster, where the only meat
present is a token amount in a greasy hamburger or a sodium-laden hotdog, both
accompanied by trans fats and sugar-laden drinks. In this scenario, meat is barely a
factor.

When individuals switch from this nutritional train-wreck to a whole food, plant-
based diet, it's no surprise that their health takes a turn for the better. But let's not
jump to conclusions – this improvement has nothing to do with the fact that they've
ditched meat. The real hero of the story is the elimination of processed plant-based
foods, which are the real culprits detrimental to health. In the next chapter, I'll dive
into the stark contrasts between a whole food, plant-based diet and a whole food,
meat-based diet. Prepare to have your mind blown by the differences between the
two groups.

Are you really going to gamble your health by taking the advice of individuals who
have been wrong in the past, wrong in the present, and will continue to be wrong in
the future? These people have so much trust put into them, yet not that long ago,

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they were advising their poor patients to do one of the worst possible things for
their health, again, for money.

From the 1930’s to the 1970’s, patients were prescribed cigarettes by the doctor.
The cause of this was because tobacco brands hired throat doctors to explain that
dust, germs and lack of menthol were to blame when it came to illnesses, not
cigarettes. In fact, they believed cigarettes weren’t harmful at all and once people
started, they became addicted!

Shortly after in 1948 the links between smoking and lung cancer were becoming
apparent. Cigarette manufacturers disputed this evidence, as part of an orchestrated
conspiracy to salvage cigarette sales. An anti-nicotine diet was started by tobacco
companies and low nicotine cigarettes were introduced. The aim was to reduce
nicotine intake and their slogan was ‘without giving up a single cigarette’.
Companies had a doubt that there was relationship between lung cancer and
tobacco, so instead of admitting to the health problem they found a solution to
cover it, so they didn’t lose their profits!

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The Philip Morris company took that one step forward with a Saturday Evening
Post ad claiming doctors had conducted a study showing “when smokers changed
to Philip Morris, every case of irritation cleared completely and definitely
improved.” What it didn’t mention was that Philip Morris had sponsored those
doctors. Philip Morris continued to advertise “studies” it sponsored through the
1940s, the decade that saw the introduction of penicillin. “The American public is
thinking about medicine in such a positive way and science in a positive way,” says
Gardner, who co-authored an American Journal of Public Health article about
doctors in cigarette ads. To this end, the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company created a
Medical Relations Division and advertised it in medical journals. Reynolds began
paying for research and then citing it in its ads like Philip Morris. In 1946,
Reynolds launched an ad campaign with the slogan, “More doctors smoke Camels

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than any other cigarette.” They’d solicited this “finding” by giving doctors a free
carton of Camel cigarettes, and then asking what brand they smoked.

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Who Wrote Our Nutritional Curriculum?

Meet the child abuser who invented your

breakfast and influenced the medical
curriculum that is still being taught to this
day. John H. Kellogg’s is the founder of the
most popular breakfast food, and that’s
corn flake cereal. To get an idea of his
interests, Kellogg’s work was his advocacy
for circumcision as a means to prevent
masturbation in boys. He believed that
circumcision, performed without
anesthesia, would create an association
between genital pain and sexual arousal, thereby discouraging the practice of
masturbation. In his best-selling Plain Facts for Old and Young he advised parents
to perform circumcision in “small boys” without administering anesthetic as a
solution to stop them from masturbating.

“The brief pain attending the operation will have a salutary effect upon the mind¸
especially if it be connected with the idea of punishment...”

For parents who balked at this extreme suggestion he had a simpler alternative:
sew their kid’s penis into its foreskin (Ouch!). “...The prepuce or foreskin is drawn
forward over the glans and the needle to which wire is attached is passed through
from one side to the other. After drawing the wire through, the ends are twisted

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together and cut off close. It is now impossible for an erection to occur,” writes
Kellogg with sadistic delight in his book.

Kellogg also proposed similarly harsh measures for girls. His book features soberly
advice on how to stop little girls from touching themselves. His recommendation:
apply carbolic acid to their clitorises. (This man is responsible for the current
curriculum on nutrition still being taught in universities today and most people
don’t know that his plant-based encouragement is rooted in religious ideology not
science, but we’ll get into that later).

The creation of Kellogg’s Corn

Flakes was motivated by his belief
in the importance of a bland diet for
both physical health and moral
purity. He thought that a simple,
bland diet would help suppress
sexual urges, leading to a more
virtuous life.

Kellogg’s religious ideology,

deeply rooted in Seventh-day
Adventism, heavily influenced his
approach to medicine and nutrition.

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Can you believe that the school curriculum and education regarding nutrition,
which often paints meat in a negative light while promoting plant-based diets, is
actually grounded in a religious ideology! What's even more surprising is that this
ideological basis is not openly disclosed and is instead passed off as factual
information. It's a revelation that calls into question the objectivity of our
educational content in the realm of nutrition. Let’s start with how the corruption
began with the help of Doctor Anthony Chaffee who is a remarkable figure in the
medical and nutritional fields. With a strong academic background in Molecular &
Cellular Biology and Chemistry, Dr. Chaffee has made significant contributions to
challenging conventional dietary guidelines, particularly through his advocacy of
the carnivore diet. His work in treating chronic diseases through dietary and
lifestyle changes has transformed the lives of many. In one of his presentations, he
outlines the pervasive influences behind the nutritional and medical guidelines
from the Seventh Day Adventist church, big food corporations and pharmaceutical
industries.

So how did we end up with plants being widely considered as a part of a healthy
diet? Dietetic associations that argue for plant-based diets. These associations
recommend vegetarian diets claiming it’s the healthiest route, while also
recognizing the nutritional deficiencies, warning about the importance of
supplementing those essential nutrients which range from B-12, D-3, K-2, vitamin
A, iron, and others. So their logic is, “ this is the best diet for optimal health, as
long as you’re taking tons of supplements from lack of it in your diet”. Pretty
ridiculous for a group of nutritional experts to suggest that. These associations also
refer to low carb diets as “fad diets” and publish research papers that are funded by
Sanitarium, Kellogg’s, or Seventh Day Adventist church. Claiming that ketogenic

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diets are fad diets despite there being thousands of studies in humans showing the
medical benefits. Eventually, they had to change those guidelines since a ketogenic
diet is now in the national schedule for diabetes treatments.

When they were advocating for a plant-based diet, they listed reasons for its
benefits based on 4 studies. Every single one of those studies was funded and
written by individuals from the sanitarium/sda (seven-day Adventist) company.
These studies come from compromised sources.

The best money is made when you tell people to stop eating meat and feed them
plant-based foods along with medication. If you tell patients how to get off drugs,
you’re doing damage to these medication selling companies. Doctors are not
qualified in human nutrition; they are qualified and allopathic medicine.

It's quite astonishing, but the roots of this dietary philosophy actually trace back to
around 150 years ago, with the Seventh Day Adventist Church playing a pivotal
role, which is quite unexpected. Much of the information we have on this topic is
thanks to the research of Belinda Fettke, who is married to Dr. Gary Fettke, an
orthopedic surgeon from Tasmania. She has shed light on the perplexing question
of why this dietary approach has been so persistently promoted.

The story revolves around Ellen G. White, a prophetess within the church, who
claimed to have received a divine vision stating that meat was inherently evil.
According to her, consuming meat led to increased sexual desires, which were
considered sinful. As a result, she preached that meat consumption was as sinful as
indulging in smoking or drinking alcohol. Her views were influenced by Sylvester
Graham, known for Graham crackers, who also believed in a bland diet to curb

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sexual impulses. This specific dietary guidance was clearly outlined in their
writings.

The dietary guidelines were explicitly designed to curb sexual desires, as sexual
activity was deemed sinful. This belief was also intertwined with the temperance
movement, which advocated for moderation and self-control, particularly in
relation to sexual behavior. Masturbation, for example, was considered a grave sin,
and Ellen G. White even wrote a book titled "An Appeal to Mothers," where she
likened a child's act of masturbation to self-inflicted mortal harm.

One of the individuals influenced by White's teachings was John Harvey Kellogg.
He started working with her as a typesetter at the age of 12 and was deeply
exposed to her ideas. Kellogg later became a well-known figure in his own right,
co-founding Kellogg's cereals with his brother. As the director of the Battle Creek
Sanitarium in Michigan, he created Kellogg's cereals with the intention of
providing food that would help suppress sexual urges, in line with the teachings he
had absorbed from White.

The plant-based food industry, which includes companies like Kellogg's, can be
traced back to the origins of the processed food movement. Kellogg and his brother
created Corn Flakes and various other cereals, leading to the emergence of around
36 cereal companies in the Battle Creek, Michigan area, all influenced by
Kellogg's ideas.

Kellogg was a highly influential figure in America, regarded as a doctor and

scientist of great renown during the late 1800s and early 1900s. He was sought
after by presidents, movie stars, and politicians who visited his sanitarium in Battle

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Creek for his expertise. His influence was significant, and he was known for
promoting some unusual health practices. For example, he was a strong advocate
for enemas and reportedly administered two to himself daily. He even had a high-
powered machine capable of pumping 60 liters of water in and out of the rectum in
less than a minute.

Kellogg believed that regular enemas were a key component of maintaining good
health, along with adhering to a vegan diet. His unique and peculiar ideas,
however, did not diminish his influence. As a result of his popularity, numerous
other cereal companies emerged, inspired by his approach.

In Australia, one notable company that emerged is Sanitarium Health Food

Company, which is among the largest producers of processed foods in the country.
It remains owned by the Seventh Day Adventist Church and enjoys tax-exempt
status due to its affiliation with the religious organization. Although their mission
statement promotes a plant-based agenda for health reasons, it is essentially rooted
in the religious ideology of curbing sexual desires, a detail that is not openly
disclosed.

Essentially, the impact of the Seventh Day Adventist Church on our diet is
profound. They laid the foundation for the processed food industry, but their
influence extends far beyond that. They have played a significant role in shaping
many of the major dietary guidelines and decision-making processes over the last
century. In fact, the situation is even more concerning when you consider that the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in America was founded by members of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church. As a result, the entire field of nutritional sciences

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and dietetics has been shaped by individuals who hold a religious bias against meat
consumption.

This focus on plant-based diets is evident in the education provided by top

nutritional colleges. For example, Dr. Anthony Chaffee grew up near a renowned
nutritional college called Loma Linda University, where almost everyone who
graduated advocated for a Whole Food vegan diet. This approach always struck
him as extreme, especially considering the diverse dietary needs of people.

Doctor Chaffee stated that “Apex predators, by definition, consume animals, so the
notion that we should only eat plants, despite their nutrient deficiencies and our
clear reliance on meat, seemed illogical to me. However, I now understand the
reason behind this: the influence of the Seventh Day Adventist Church on the field
of nutrition. The Adventist Health Study and other related associations have had a
significant impact worldwide.

Loma Linda University, a Seventh Day Adventist institution, is a prime example.

When I was applying to medical schools in 2008, I was living in California and
considering various schools in the state. I came across Loma Linda University, but
I quickly realized that I couldn't even apply there. The application requirements
stated that one must be a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and a
letter from your church deacon was necessary just to apply. This exclusivity
underscored the deep-rooted influence of the church's beliefs in the institution.

I was surprised to find that I couldn't even apply to Loma Linda University unless I
was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The application process

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required a letter from a church deacon, which highlighted the strong influence of
the church's beliefs on the institution.”

The influence of the Seventh Day Adventist Church extends into governmental
dietary recommendations as well. The McGovern Report, which was the first
government-sanctioned advice to the public, advocated for reducing fat and meat
consumption and increasing intake of grains, vegetables, and fruits. It's noteworthy
that the main author of this report was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist
Church.

Furthermore, the Pritikin Diet, once considered the gold standard for heart disease
prevention, was developed by Nathan Pritikin, who was a professor at Loma Linda
University. While it's unclear if he was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, his diet was certainly influenced by their principles.”

“I discovered that to apply to Loma Linda University, one must be a member of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church, as the application process requires a letter from a
church deacon. This requirement emphasizes the strong influence of the church's
beliefs on the institution.

Additionally, the church's influence extends to governmental dietary guidelines.

The McGovern Report, which was the first to advise the public to reduce fat and
meat intake in favor of grains, vegetables, and fruits, had a main author who was a
member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Moreover, the Pritikin Diet, once heralded as the gold standard for preventing heart
disease, was developed by Nathan Pritikin, a professor at Loma Linda University.

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While it's uncertain whether he was a church member, his diet was undoubtedly
shaped by their dietary principles.”

The influence of the Seventh Day Adventist Church on nutrition education is

profound. They authored the curriculum that has been perpetuating their dietary
beliefs for over a century. This curriculum is still in use today, with its most recent
edition still being taught in schools. They write the curriculum, they write the tests,
they’re behind it all.

Sally Norton, known for her book "Toxic Superfoods," is a case in point. As a
nutritionist who studied at Cornell University, an Ivy League institution, she was
taught to focus on a plant-based diet. However, this led to her becoming
increasingly ill, nearly resulting in her death in her 30s due to the toxins present in
the plants she was consuming. These plants were considered the healthiest options
according to her textbook, which was the most recent edition of the curriculum
influenced by the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

This example highlights how the church has been at the forefront of shaping
nutritional thought for over a century. Their influence extends beyond just
education, as they continue to impact various aspects of nutrition and health.

The influence of the Seventh Day Adventist Church is not limited to nutrition
education; it has also infiltrated the medical sciences. Most doctors have been
exposed to the notion that we should eat less meat and saturated fat. This advice is
widely accepted and promoted by many medical professionals.

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However, the situation has escalated with the founding of lifestyle medicine by the
Seventh Day Adventist Church in 2003. The primary goal of this movement is to
push a plant-based agenda in medicine. While the concept of changing your diet,
eating right, and exercising is beneficial, the specific dietary recommendations of
lifestyle medicine emphasize consuming more grains, fruits, and vegetables, and
reducing meat intake, often advocating for a vegan diet.

This approach, founded and promoted by the Seventh Day Adventist Church,
shapes the curriculum and exams for this specialty, further spreading their
influence in the medical field.

The Seventh Day Adventist Church continues to dominate the field of lifestyle
medicine, which has now become a recognized specialty in many Western
countries, including Australia, America, and Europe. This specialty involves
examinations and a curriculum that promotes a plant-based agenda.

Moreover, the processed food industry is closely linked with the concept of
"Exercise is Medicine," a movement founded by Coca-Cola. This initiative shifts
the focus away from dietary habits, suggesting that as long as you exercise, you
can consume anything, including sugary drinks and fast food. This notion implies
that calories in, calories out is all that matters, which is a misleading
oversimplification.

The reality is that certain substances, regardless of physical activity, can be harmful
to the body. The idea that exercise can counteract the negative effects of unhealthy
food choices is flawed. Unfortunately, even reputable organizations like the

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Dietitians Association of Australia are influenced by this perspective, which is not
conducive to promoting genuine health and wellness.

The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) appears to be significantly

influenced by its corporate partnerships with companies like Nestlé, Kellogg,
Sanitarium, and Freedom Foods. These partnerships seem to drive an agenda that
promotes carbohydrates, grains, and even sugar as healthy options, aligning with
the products these companies sell.

Dr. Gary Fettke, an orthopedic surgeon from Tasmania, faced personal targeting by
the CEO of the DAA. His 'crime' was effectively treating his patients with diabetes,
reducing their need for leg amputations. As a surgeon who frequently performed
amputations, Dr. Fettke was often the only medical professional willing to treat
these challenging cases. He discovered the benefits of low-carb diets in managing
diabetes and began recommending this approach to his patients. Remarkably, this
led to a significant reduction in the need for amputations, as his patients' health
improved dramatically under his care.

Dr. Fettke was making a significant impact by saving patients from amputations
and reducing healthcare costs through his low-carb dietary recommendations.
Despite his success, he faced relentless attacks and abuse from the Australian
Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the CEO of the Dietitians
Association of Australia (DAA), who even contacted his medical director to
demand his dismissal, labeling him as a problem.

The extent of the campaign against Dr. Fettke was revealed when the Low Carb
Down Under organization uncovered minutes from meetings of processed food

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companies and some nutritionists. These documents showed that they had
specifically targeted Dr. Fettke by name, stating that they needed to silence him
because his low-carb advocacy was negatively affecting their cereal sales.

This situation highlights a concerning level of militancy from these groups, who
seem more focused on their financial interests or religious ideologies than on
public health and nutrition. Unfortunately, companies like Kellogg's and other
processed food manufacturers are implicated in these actions.

Companies like Kellogg's and other processed food manufacturers face significant
conflicts of interest, as they are also invested in the pharmaceutical industry. This
situation raises concerns about their motives, as it appears they may profit from the
health issues caused by their products. This connection between processed food
companies and pharmaceutical investments suggests a troubling relationship where
these companies might benefit from the health problems resulting from the dietary
habits they promote.

The involvement of the Seventh Day Adventist Church adds another layer to this
issue. While they may believe they are helping people by promoting a plant-based
diet and discouraging behaviors like masturbation, the reality is that the dietary
guidelines they advocate could be contributing to health problems. This is
particularly concerning given their investments in pharmaceuticals, which could
profit from the treatment of conditions like diabetes, exacerbated by the diets they
endorse.

The Sugar Association notably impacted the McGovern report by financially

influencing three Harvard professors. These professors manipulated data and

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published deceptive studies that falsely implicated cholesterol as the primary cause
of heart disease, while absolving sugar of any harm. They advocated for replacing
dietary fat with sugar, dubbing it a "safe" and "empty calorie."

One of these professors later became the head of the USDA and was responsible
for the 1977 declaration that wrongly blamed cholesterol for heart disease, a notion
that was later debunked. This revelation came to light in a 2016 publication in the
Journal of the American Medical Association, based on internal memos from the
sugar industry that detailed their payments to the professors, amounting to $6,500
at the time. This historical fact underscores the problematic influence of the sugar
industry on dietary guidelines and public health.

The majority of funding for nutritional research is provided by industries that stand
to benefit from misleading the public, creating a significant conflict of interest. It's
crucial to recognize that independent studies often show a stark contrast to
industry-funded research. For example, the 1931 study of the Maasai people
provides valuable insights into the effects of whole food, plant-based versus meat-
based diets. However, comprehensive studies comparing the health outcomes of
different dietary patterns are rare, as they may not align with the interests of the
food industry.

This situation is reminiscent of a report by Goldman Sachs, which questioned

whether curing patients is a sustainable business model. How evil. In the report,
they implied that treatments that offer ongoing revenue are more desirable from a
business perspective than cures that provide a one-time solution. This mindset
reflects a troubling prioritization of profit over patient well-being and underscores
the need for a critical examination of the motives behind medical and nutritional

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research, yet most people think that these so-called health experts have patients'
best interests at heart.

It's puzzling to think about the idea that we have the capability, like with gene
therapy, to potentially cure diseases outright, which is amazing. But then, there's
this odd twist: curing diseases doesn't bring back repeat customers. So, is it really a
sensible business model? Should we be investing in genuine cures, or are we better
off just developing treatments that manage symptoms indefinitely for chronic
conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure?

It gets even more bewildering when you consider that statins are being
recommended for everyone, even children with high LDL levels. It almost seems
like there's a strategy to hook patients early and keep them dependent for life,
much like a drug dealer's tactic. It's as if the focus isn't on curing diseases at all, but
rather on maintaining profitability. So, while individual doctors might genuinely
want to help, it feels like they're being steered by these profit-driven motives.

Doctors may not even be aware of the influences shaping their practices. They
might not realize that their recommendations are swayed by industry interests,
religious agendas, or financial motives. Instead, they see the available drugs and
treatments as valuable tools in their arsenal to combat diseases, unaware that these
solutions are designed not to provide a permanent fix.

Despite the advancements in medicine and surgery, and the increasing number of
professionals working on health issues, the general populace is becoming
unhealthier, with obesity rates rising and life expectancy beginning to decline. This
indicates that the current approach is not effective.

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Therefore, it's crucial for individuals to take charge of their own health, to
understand the forces at play, and to recognize that the responsibility for their well-
being ultimately lies with themselves, not with external entities.

What steps can you take to ensure a healthy diet? It's crucial to seek guidance from
knowledgeable sources, such as Max and other experts, to grasp the essence of true
health for a human being from a biological standpoint. The focus should be on
consuming foods that align with our evolutionary design.

Consider the koala, which exclusively eats eucalyptus leaves, as other foods could
be harmful to it. Similarly, humans should question why we consume a wide array
of plants, some of which are recent additions to our diet. Broccoli, for example, is a
product of human hybridization, as is corn. These plants did not exist in their
current forms until relatively recently.

The advent of seed oils and the creation of processed foods like impossible burgers
through chemical processes further complicate our diet. When examining the
ingredients of these products, it's evident that they are recent inventions. It's
illogical to assume that our bodies, which have evolved over millennia, are
designed to consume foods that have only existed for a short time.

This perspective suggests that humans are primarily designed to consume meat, a
food source that has been a staple in our diet for thousands of years, unlike the
modern processed foods that have only recently emerged.

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The Studies are BS
In today's health circles, there's this hilarious trend of worshipping studies as if
they are the gospel truth about what constitutes real health. People just gobble up
these so-called findings without a second thought. It's as if they don't realize that
studies are almost always skewed by whoever's footing the bill. Genuine, unbiased
studies? Good luck finding those in this era! They're as rare as a unicorn in a fast-
food joint.

You've probably encountered those well-meaning but clueless folks who demand a
study to back up every claim they come across. Bless their hearts. They don't seem
to grasp that these studies often serve the interests of those who fund them. The
real answers to our health questions lie in our biology and the wisdom of our
ancestors, which has been evolving over millions of years. But no, they'd rather put
their faith in some new, poorly controlled study.

It's almost comical how often the conclusions of these studies don't even match
their findings. Take the anti-meat studies, for instance. They blame meat,
humanity's oldest and most natural food source, for all these modern ailments like
heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Seriously? Meat has been a staple of our diet
for eons, and suddenly it's the villain in our health drama? It just doesn't add up,
does it?

So, next time you see someone waving a study around like it's the ultimate truth,
remember this: true health wisdom isn't found in the latest trendy research but in
the tried-and-true practices that have sustained humanity for millennia.

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You don't need a study to understand that our biology is inherently designed for
consuming meat, regardless of how much they try to distort reality. Let's be clear:
our evolutionary history is a testament to this fact. Our ancestors thrived on diets
rich in animal protein, and our bodies have evolved to process and benefit from
these nutrients efficiently.

Despite the barrage of modern studies attempting to demonize meat consumption,

the truth is in our anatomy and physiology. Consider the argument often posed by
those who swear by the latest anti-meat research. They latch onto these studies,
many of which are funded by parties with vested interests, and they conveniently
overlook the biases and methodological flaws. The reality is that many of these
studies are designed to produce a desired outcome rather than to seek the truth. It's
almost laughable how the conclusions often don't align with the actual findings.

For example, studies blaming meat for modern diseases like heart disease,
diabetes, and cancer are fundamentally flawed. They ignore the fact that these
health issues have skyrocketed in tandem with the rise of processed foods, sugar,
and sedentary lifestyles—not with the consumption of unprocessed, natural meats.
Our ancestors, who ate diets rich in meat, didn't suffer from these conditions at
anywhere near the rates we do today.

It's time to wake up to the reality that our biology hasn't changed significantly in
the last few thousand years. What has changed is our food environment and
lifestyle. Instead of relying on cherry-picked studies with questionable motives, we
should look at the broader picture of human history and biology. Our bodies are
designed for meat consumption, and no amount of skewed research can change that
fundamental truth.

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So, the next time someone throws a study at you as if it's the final word on
nutrition, remember this: our biological heritage speaks louder and more truthfully
than any modern research possibly could. The wisdom of our ancestors and the
natural design of our bodies are the ultimate evidence that meat is, and always has
been, a crucial component of a healthy human diet.

Bart Kay is a respected figure in the field of nutritional science, renowned for his
profound understanding and insightful critiques of contemporary dietary
guidelines. With a background rooted in academic research and a passion for
evidence-based nutrition, he has made significant contributions to the discourse on
human health and diet. His work extends beyond mere critique, as he actively
proposes alternative frameworks for understanding nutrition, emphasizing the
importance of bioavailability, metabolic health, and evolutionary considerations in
dietary choices. He has become a beacon of clarity in an often confusing and
contradictory health landscape. Bart Kay's brilliance lies in his unwavering
commitment to truth and scientific integrity, making him a vital voice in the
ongoing conversation about optimal human nutrition and the shortcomings of
current health paradigms.

In a nutshell, the crux of the matter is that a good chunk of the "health studies" we
see today are nothing more than glorified advertisements funded by food and
pharmaceutical companies. These companies are more than happy to shell out
some serious cash to ensure the results paint them in a favorable light. It's
downright frightening how money has not only tainted the literature but also
shaped the curriculum to the point where blatant falsehoods are peddled as gospel
truth. Dare to question this status quo, and you're instantly branded as a conspiracy

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theorist or an extremist. It's a classic case of the blind leading the blind, courtesy of
these dubious studies. And when the truth does come out exposing these studies as
frauds, it's conveniently swept under the rug, leaving the masses to feast on a
steady diet of fake news.
In the field of nutrition, where experts claim to base their teachings on evidence-
informed science, a stark reality emerges. Despite years of study and numerous
qualifications, the truth is that this claim is far from accurate. The industry is
severely deficient in scientific rigor, heavily relying on non-experimental methods
to make inferences about what is beneficial or detrimental to our health. For
instance, epidemiology, while useful in building knowledge, falls short in
establishing cause-and-effect relationships.

Additionally, the infiltration of industry funding into research further skews our
understanding of nutrition. As a result, our entire perspective on what constitutes a
healthy diet has been distorted and twisted beyond recognition.

Why is it that we don't see more studies delving into causation and correlation in
epidemiology? It's a shocking revelation, but it all boils down to research ethics.
Imagine trying to determine the best diet for humans over their lifespan. You'd
need to take a group of genetically identical twins, split them into two groups at or
even before birth—a feat that's nearly impossible if they're sharing the same
womb. Then, you'd have to subject each twin to a different dietary protocol for
their entire lives and compare the outcomes. It's a scenario straight out of a science
fiction novel!

Ethical considerations make such studies unthinkable. We can't just play with
people's lives like that, not now, not ever. And this is where nutritional science hits

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a wall. It's forced to become a sort of associative, inferential guessing game,
teetering on the edge of pseudoscience. This precarious position leaves it wide
open to abuse, manipulation by industry funding, a lack of scientific rigor, and an
over-reliance on epidemiology. It's a situation that should leave us all astonished
and concerned about the state of nutritional research.

Certainly, the influence of money can be seen in various settings, including

conferences and events. This financial influence also plays a role in perpetuating
certain myths within the scientific community. One such myth is related to the role
of saturated fat in health, specifically the belief that low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol is a direct cause of atherosclerosis.

A notable challenge to this belief came in the form of a 2018 paper by independent
scientists who were not influenced by external interests. They critically examined
the position statement of the European Consensus Panel on atherosclerosis, which
emphatically stated that LDL cholesterol is the definitive cause of heart disease.
This analysis aimed to shed light on the complexities surrounding this issue.

Interestingly, many scientists themselves are not well-versed in statistics.

Academic departments often have a designated statistician whom researchers can
consult for advice on data analysis. This includes guidance on how to manipulate
data or achieve desired conclusions that align with the interests of their study's
funders.

Various techniques can be employed to skew results, such as using relative risk
ratios instead of absolute risk ratios, cherry-picking data, or employing multiple
regression techniques. The latter, in my opinion, is akin to fabricating results. It's

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often euphemistically referred to as "adjusting" the data, a term that should
immediately raise red flags about the integrity of the research. When discussing
outcome statistics, it's essential to scrutinize these adjustments to ensure the
validity of the findings.

And don't even get me started on these so-called "controlled variables" in multiple
regression! They claim they're adjusting for the age of participants, but that's just a
sneaky way to manipulate the results. It's downright deceptive!

They use all this fancy jargon and complex math to confuse everyone. People end
up throwing their hands in the air, thinking, "Well, these folks are scientists, so
they must be right." But let's be real—they're not true scientists; they're just shills
who've been bought and paid for!

And it's infuriating, really. Whether you're a layperson or a professional, trying to

make sense of these papers is like navigating a minefield of misinformation. How
on earth are we supposed to read these papers properly when they're riddled with
these underhanded tactics?

Trying to decipher these research papers is an absolute nightmare! It's like you
need a PhD or a trained statistician just to get through a peer-reviewed paper that's
been published. They're so full of cherry-picked data, missing crucial information,
and erroneous associations. It's outrageous!

Majority of people reading these studies only read the abstracts and take them as
gospel. More often than not, if you actually bother to read the whole paper, you'll
find the abstract is completely misleading.

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The worst part? A lot of times, the abstract doesn't even reflect what's actually in
the paper. They outright deceive and misdirect you. I'm hesitant to say it, but it's
the truth—they lie about what the paper says. Why? Because they've got money
coming from somewhere, and that money is telling them, "Yes, Mr. or Ms.
Scientist, just twist the facts to suit our agenda." It’s like they’re saying, “Here’s
your money for your ‘research.’ Now, you’re going to find exactly what we want
you to find, right?” It’s a total sham! They’re not conducting genuine scientific
inquiry; they’re just producing results that serve their funders’ interests. It’s a
disgrace to the entire scientific community!

When Bart Kay attempted to publish his own study, he encountered the following
harsh realities of the scientific publishing world.

“In a study I was involved in years ago, we examined the reliability of measuring
blood lactate concentrations in recreationally active cyclists as a performance
indicator. Our statistical analysis revealed that it was completely ineffective. The
outcome variable was too inconsistent, meaning that any significant difference
between two scenarios would require a training response beyond human
physiological capability. In other words, using blood lactates as a performance
predictor was a waste of time. We documented our findings and submitted the
study to various journals for publication.

The response from the journal editor initially seemed promising, as they
complimented the clarity and unambiguity of our statistical analysis. However, the
conversation took a turn when they disclosed their financial ties with lactate
machine manufacturers, suggesting that this conflict of interest would prevent them

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from publishing our study. They recommended submitting our paper to a different
journal instead.

Finding a journal willing to publish our work proved to be a daunting task, taking a
staggering seven years. Eventually, we found a journal led by an editor who was
fed up with such biases. This journal had implemented a peer-review/fair-review
process to eliminate financial influence or sponsorship. They assured us of purely
independent reviewers, guaranteeing a fair assessment of our study.

This experience is a prime example of the issues we’re discussing. We often view
science as an untouchable, incorruptible discipline, a sort of ivory tower free from
human flaws like corruption and the influence of money. We like to believe that
science is inherently trustworthy, almost like a deity. But unfortunately, that’s just
not the case. It’s important to acknowledge that while we might sound critical of

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science and research, our intention is not to bash these fields but to highlight the
need for greater transparency and integrity.”

The Cholesterol Myth

Carnivore Aurelius, a well-known blogger in the health and fitness community,

wrote an insightful piece about the truth on cholesterol that challenges the
mainstream narrative.

On September 26th, 1955, America's President Eisenhower suffered a heart attack.

The same day, stock markets plummeted over 6%, losing $14 billion in the worst
day for markets since World War II. Despite being a war hero and having access
to the world’s best doctors, President Eisenhower was still vulnerable to the
vicissitudes of heart disease. This event epitomized the growing crisis of coronary
heart disease, which had skyrocketed in the US from 1900 to the 1950s, instilling
fear throughout America.

Enter Ancel Keys. Biochemist Ancel Keys wrote, “Middle-aged men, seemingly
healthy, were dropping dead.” America needed a solution, and Keys seemed to be
the knight in shining armor. In 1952, Keys presented the diet-heart hypothesis,
which linked heart disease to fat intake. His hypothesis has instilled a fear of
eating fat that persists to this day. Since his initial “findings,” avoiding fat has
become synonymous with a healthy diet.

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But Americans have dutifully followed Keys’ advice to their own detriment.
Chronic diseases have skyrocketed around the world as refined carbohydrates and
cancer-causing polyunsaturated fats have replaced saturated fats. Ancel Keys
essentially gave a pass to all other factors leading to chronic disease. Most
Americans’ daily exercise consists of squeezing ketchup on their fries.

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent trying to confirm Keys’ diet-heart
hypothesis to justify the crappy diets people have adopted today. Yet, digging a
little deeper, research consistently produces results that disprove the hypothesis.
The obsession with demonizing dietary fat has led to a neglect of the real culprits
behind heart disease and other chronic conditions: refined carbs and unhealthy
fats.

It’s infuriating to see how the flawed ideas of one man have shaped public health
policies and dietary guidelines for decades, leading to widespread misconceptions
and health issues. The real tragedy is that people continue to suffer and die
because of misguided advice that has become dogma. The truth about cholesterol
and heart disease is far more complex than Ancel Keys’ oversimplified
hypothesis. It’s high time we reevaluate our understanding and embrace a more
nuanced approach to nutrition and health.

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Shocking, right? To this day, the anti-fat gospel remains the cornerstone of most
nutritional recommendations. And what has the USDA done to rectify the damage
caused by Keys’ hypothesis? Absolutely nothing.

In 2010, the USDA released their updated guidelines, still stubbornly

recommending that 45% of calories come from carbohydrates while advising
minimal consumption of animal and saturated fats. The food pyramid they endorse
is utterly ridiculous. It has been an unmitigated disaster—the BIGGEST public
health crisis of the last 50 years.

How did Ancel Keys manage to brainwash us? The notion that saturated fat is
unhealthy is so deeply embedded in our culture that many forget it started as
nothing more than a hypothesis. Ancel Keys, the biologist who concocted this
theory, first targeted cholesterol as the culprit behind coronary heart disease. He
noticed that arterial plaques contained cholesterol and, since animal fats also
contain cholesterol, he jumped to the conclusion that cholesterol causes heart
disease.

Throughout the 1950s, Keys desperately tried to prove his theory but continually
found that dietary cholesterol intake had no effect on blood cholesterol levels. No
matter how much cholesterol he fed his volunteers, their blood cholesterol levels
remained unchanged. He even admitted, “The evidence – both from experiments
and from field surveys – indicates that cholesterol content, per se, of all natural

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diets has no significant effect on either the cholesterol level or the development of
atherosclerosis in man.”

Despite this clear evidence, Keys remained fixated on cholesterol as the root cause
of heart disease. To silence his critics, he conducted the infamous Seven Countries
Study, interviewing 12,700 middle-aged men in Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia,
Finland, the Netherlands, Japan, and the United States, and measured key health
metrics. The results showed vastly different rates of heart attacks between
countries.

This study became the bedrock of the anti-fat narrative, despite its numerous
methodological flaws and selective data presentation. Keys cherry-picked
countries that supported his hypothesis and ignored those that didn’t. He
manipulated the data to fit his preconceived notions, leading to widespread
acceptance of his flawed conclusions.

And yet, here we are, decades later, still suffering the consequences of this
pseudoscientific propaganda. The demonization of saturated fats has led to an
epidemic of chronic diseases fueled by high-carb, low-fat diets. The USDA,
medical professionals, and dietary guidelines continue to promote this nonsense,
ignoring the mounting evidence that a diet rich in healthy fats is beneficial.

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It's infuriating to think about the millions of people who have suffered and
continue to suffer because of this misinformation. The food pyramid and
subsequent dietary guidelines have not only failed to improve public health but

have actively contributed to the decline in overall health. It's high time we
question these so-called experts and demand dietary recommendations based on
solid, unbiased science.

Keys concluded from his skewed data, “Whether or not cholesterol etc., are
involved, it must be concluded that dietary fat somehow is associated with cardiac
diseases mortality, at least in middle age.” America was desperate for answers, and
his results were eagerly celebrated.

But Keys' conclusion was not only incorrect but also blatantly dishonest. In 1957,
researchers Perushalmy and Hilleboe presented a more comprehensive study that

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included more countries. France, Switzerland, and Chile, which had high fat
consumption but low rates of heart disease, were glaringly absent from Keys'
original study. With all twenty-two countries included, the statistical significance
vanished. Keys had cherry-picked seven countries, ignoring a fundamental
principle of scientific research: correlation does not equal causation.

Keys' study was not a randomized trial, meaning its claim that high fat intake
causes heart disease wasn't necessarily causal. The observed relationship could be
due to other factors. For example, concluding that living in a luxurious New York
City apartment makes people wealthy is backwards logic. The wealth enables the
purchase of the apartment, not the other way around.

Without controlling for other factors and randomizing participants, causal claims
are baseless. At best, observational studies like Keys’ can generate hypotheses that
require rigorous testing. However, because randomized controlled trials (the gold
standard) are expensive, the dietary community had to rely on circumstantial
evidence.

Moreover, Keys’ study was sloppy in its methods. Only 3.9% of the subjects were
consulted about their dietary habits. In the US, food intake was sampled on a single
day, a snapshot hardly representative of long-term habits. One egregious error was
conducting part of the study in Greece during a fasting season when people ate
fewer animal products. This is akin to sampling the US diet on Halloween and
concluding that consuming 17 candy bars before bed is representative of our
typical diet and responsible for long-term health outcomes.

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Despite these glaring flaws, Keys’ study has been cited over a million times and
became the cornerstone of dietary guidance. It’s the reason people recoil when they
see you enjoying a plate of steak and bacon. The perpetuation of this flawed
science has led to a widespread fear of fats, influencing public health policies and
dietary guidelines for decades.

It's maddening to think about the widespread acceptance of such a poorly

conducted study. The dietary guidelines shaped by Keys’ flawed research have led
to the demonization of fats and the proliferation of high-carb, low-fat diets,
contributing to the global epidemic of chronic diseases. The reluctance to revisit
and rectify these guidelines despite mounting evidence against them is a disservice
to public health.

The time has come to challenge these outdated beliefs and demand dietary
recommendations based on robust, unbiased science. It's high time we
acknowledge the truth about fats and move beyond the misguided fears instilled by
Keys’ erroneous conclusions.

But most importantly, it uncovered the correlation he sought between saturated fat
and heart disease. In the chart above, as calories from fat increase, deaths from
heart disease also increase. Basically, the conclusion was as follows:

1. Coronary heart disease tends to be related to cholesterol.

2. Cholesterol tends to be related to saturated fat.
3. Thus, coronary heart disease is related to saturated fat.

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This conclusion shouldn’t have gotten a passing grade in a high school science
class, let alone direct our country’s nutritional approach. The hypothesis that
saturated fat causes heart disease became accepted as truth before it was rigorously
tested. We were in a public health crisis, and the public demanded certainty.

By 1961, the American Heart Association recommended that butter should be

replaced with polyunsaturated seed oils and that animal fats should be avoided to
lower cholesterol levels. Then, in 1970, in the first explicit government statement
on the issue, the Senate-backed USDA released the food pyramid. Ancel Keys
effectively killed saturated fat. The nail was in the coffin.

What Really Destroys Your Health?

In the early 1900s, an evil genius at Procter & Gamble came up with the idea to
use cotton seeds—a toxic waste product—and turn them into cooking oil. P&G
used cottonseed oil for candles and soap but later discovered they could
hydrogenate the oil into a solid that resembled animal fats. Thus, Crisco was born.

According to Jason Fung, "Crisco was skillfully marketed as a cheaper alternative

to lard. In 1911, Proctor & Gamble launched a brilliant campaign to put Crisco into
every American household. They produced a recipe book, all of which used Crisco,
of course, and gave it away for free. This was unheard of, at the time."

Crisco was adeptly marketed as a more versatile butter. It could be used for frying,
baking, and cooking. It could be stored at room temperature. They even claimed it
was easier to digest and healthier too. The American Heart Association (AHA) got

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behind these health claims in the early 1960s, recommending Crisco and other
unsaturated seed oils because of their ability to lower cholesterol.

Throughout the 1900s, the consumption of Crisco and other cottonseed oils
skyrocketed. The P&G alchemy of toxic byproducts into an ostensibly healthy
cooking product was indeed too good to be true. Hydrogenation created “trans-
fats” which studies indicate doubled the risk of heart disease for every 2%
consumed. Meanwhile, Americans were consuming upwards of 10 kg a year. Some
estimates suggest that trans fats were responsible for 100,000 deaths, though the
number is likely higher if you count all the second and third-order effects. The
AHA, an entity we still trust today, was basically recommending that people
consume poison.

This is the backdrop that led to Eisenhower’s heart attack. Heart disease was
rampant, but instead of blaming it on this new food manufactured from cheap toxic
byproducts, the government decided to blame it on a product humans have been
eating for millions of years.

The Blame Game: A Step-by-Step Misguided Approach

1. **Step 1**: Get everybody to eat vegetable oils, Crisco, and margarine.
2. **Step 2**: Massive increase in heart disease.
3. **Step 3**: Blame it on natural fats, and tell people to eat MORE vegetable oils
(Crisco).
4. **Step 4**: Pharma, doctors, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies
profit. The general public loses.

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The new guidelines only increased the severity of this trend. Instead of re-
evaluating the root cause of the problem—namely, the introduction of harmful
trans fats and processed vegetable oils—the focus remained on vilifying natural
fats that have been part of the human diet for millennia. This misguided blame
game has led to decades of dietary misinformation, chronic health issues, and a
public health crisis that continues to affect millions today.
How Did This Disaster Happen? Corruption.
This wasn’t a simple mistake. It was a decades-long collaboration between the
American Heart Association (AHA), Big Food, and Big Pharma, culminating in
disastrous and criminal recommendations. The process was riddled with corruption
from the start.

BIG CPG + P&G Financing the AHA

The AHA, one of the primary proponents of the diet-heart hypothesis, was
launched with a $17 million donation from Procter and Gamble (P&G), the
manufacturers of Crisco. Naturally, they concluded that polyunsaturated vegetable
oils were healthier than natural fats. Procter and Gamble went on to make billions
while indirectly contributing to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

Today, the reach of this corruption extends even further. All the promoters of high-
carb diets are funded by corporations interested in maintaining the status quo. A
lazy, obese, and unhealthy population is much easier to exploit for profit. It’s
disgusting. Ten companies now control the world's nutrition, together worth over
$1 trillion. They can only survive as long as people remain blind to the fact that
seed oils and sugar are killing them. These corrupt, money-grabbing institutions
are liquidating people’s health and stashing it in their bank accounts.

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The Consequences of This Shift in Nutrition Recommendations Have Been
Disastrous:

- Over 60% of people in the US have diabetes or prediabetes.

- Only 12% of people are metabolically healthy.
- Over $1.7 trillion is spent on chronic disease annually.
- Addiction to comfort is at an all-time high.

It’s no coincidence that the largest increase in obesity in human history occurred
right after the USDA told us what to eat. From 1975 to 2018, obesity tripled
worldwide; now, 2 billion adults are obese. These corrupt forces have destroyed
our health. When carbohydrates, grains, and seed oils were elevated to dietary
staples, our health was sacrificed for profits by Big Pharma and Big CPG.

Ultimately, it’s these carbohydrates and seed oils that have caused chronic disease
and weight gain issues, not animal products and saturated fats. The truth is that our
health has been systematically undermined for decades by these corporate interests.

You Can fix this without drugs, EASILY.

I've discussed how much of the mainstream knowledge on health, illnesses, and
medications have influenced the masses by the pharmaceutical industry's interest in
treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes. Now, I want to share what I
believe is the real solution to many of these conditions.

For many people, simply eliminating harmful substances from their diet can lead to
a complete reversal of their health issues. However, even if you've been consuming

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foods that damage your metabolism and your condition is severe, it's still possible
to improve your symptoms by adopting a diet that aligns with our biological needs
as humans. The cure always relies on feasting and fasting. Read chapter four to
understand how fasting can do so much more for your health than the best doctors
in the world. Fasting followed by nourishing the body with the right nutrients and
avoiding foods that contribute to metabolic dysfunction is the answer.
What often occurs with many health conditions is that individuals inadvertently
cause their own illnesses by consuming foods that are unsuitable for the human
body. Their bodies struggle to cope with this influx of harmful substances and
begin to manifest symptoms as a form of resistance. When these individuals seek
dietary advice online, they are often guided towards foods that are perceived as
healthy but are actually fueling the condition, while being advised to limit the very
foods that could aid in their healing, such as meat and fats.

Upon consulting a doctor, they encounter professionals who may lack training in
human nutrition and whose expertise lies more in prescribing medications, I call
them pharmaceutical salesman. These medications often serve to merely suppress
the symptoms, which are the body's way of signaling that something is amiss,
rather than addressing the underlying cause of the illness. As a result, people end
up resigning themselves to their discomfort, living in misery under the
misconception that there is something inherently wrong with them.

The truth is, there is nothing inherently wrong with you. Your body is simply
reaching its limit of tolerance to the harmful substances it has been exposed to, and
it's using these health conditions as a way to signal that it's time for a change. The
onset of these conditions can vary from person to person, manifesting during
teenage years, adulthood, or even old age. Some individuals have bodies that are

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more resilient, capable of withstanding this onslaught for a longer period before the
adverse effects become apparent, while others break down faster. This is why the
people around you may eat the same poison you do while maintaining their health
but will eventually manifest a complication in one way or another. Remember,
your body is a remarkable entity, constantly communicating with you. It's never
too late to listen to its signals and make the necessary changes for a healthier life.

Cure These Common Health Conditions with Ease

When you cut out sugar and carbs from your diet, you can significantly reduce or
even completely reverse these health conditions – that's a 100% guarantee. You
won't have to keep contributing to your doctor's fancy sports car payments. In fact,
you'll save money not just on hefty medical bills but also on those foods you once
thought were healthy or just enjoyed for pleasure. After you go over this long list,
I’ll be going into detail on the most common ones I get asked regarding hormone
health like PCOS.

Sugar (or carb’s because they turn into glucose) consumption are responsible for
all of these illnesses, diseases, and health complications, including:

Each of these health conditions is directly linked to dietary choices and can be
reversed by making appropriate changes to one's diet. If we apply logical reasoning
and examine the timeline of these illnesses, it becomes evident that they are
modern ailments, with a significant increase in diagnoses in recent years.
Concurrently, there has been a surge in the consumption of processed, artificially
produced foods, alongside a rise in profits for pharmaceutical companies that sell
medications providing only temporary relief, thereby prolonging the illnesses.

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Additionally, our environment is increasingly contaminated with toxic, endocrine-
disrupting chemicals found in everyday products such as shampoos, laundry
detergents, and perfumes, further exacerbating the situation.

Interestingly, what has declined is the consumption of some of the oldest foods
known to humankind, such as beef, butter, eggs, and other animal products. This
shift is largely due to warnings from various health experts who claim that these
foods contribute to cancer, heart disease, climate change, and a host of other health
issues that have only recently surged in prevalence. This is despite the fact that
meat and animal products have been a staple in human diets since time
immemorial. It's worth considering that the dietary advice that discourages the
consumption of these traditional foods are not in sync with our historical dietary
patterns.

Undo PCOS
The number of messages I receive from girls and women whose happiness has
been stolen by this issue is truly heartbreaking. These messages tell stories of lives
disrupted, dreams put on hold, and daily struggles that often go unseen by others.
What's even more distressing is the sheer lack of awareness among many of these
individuals about the relatively simple solutions that could significantly improve
their quality of life. It pains me to see so many suffer in silence, not realizing that
with the right information and support, they could reclaim their well-being and
happiness. This widespread oblivion underscores the urgent need for better
education and resources about PCOS and its management.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly common and here are some
alarming statistics about its prevalence:

1. Rising Prevalence: PCOS affects about 10-15% of women of reproductive age

globally, making it one of the most common endocrine disorders among women.

2. Teenage Incidence: Studies suggest that up to 27% of teenage girls exhibit

symptoms of PCOS, indicating a troubling increase in younger populations.

3. Obesity Connection: Over 50% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese,
and obesity exacerbates the condition, leading to more severe symptoms and
complications.

4. Infertility Impact: PCOS is a leading cause of infertility, affecting 70-80% of

women who experience involution, or lack of ovulation.

5. Diabetes Risk: Women with PCOS are four times more likely to develop type 2
diabetes by middle age compared to those without the condition.

6. Heart Disease: Women with PCOS have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases,
with studies indicating a two-fold increase in the risk of heart attacks.

7. Mental Health: Up to 60% of women with PCOS suffer from mental health
issues such as anxiety and depression, significantly higher than the general female
population.

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8. Healthcare Costs: The annual healthcare cost for women with PCOS is
significantly higher, with estimates suggesting an additional $4.36 billion per year
in the U.S. alone due to the direct and indirect costs associated with managing the
condition and its complications.

Hormonal issues like PCOS are all the rage these days, cropping up in health chats
more often than not. Let's cut through the medical mumbo jumbo—terms like
PCOS, thyroid disease, insulin resistance. Honestly, they're just fancy labels
designed to steer you away from the glaringly obvious culprit. You’re overdosing
on carbs! That’s right, the real issue is you’re simply eating too many carbs for
your body to handle. Nothing more, nothing less.

And if you're wondering, "Why does my friend scarf down more carbs than me and
still seem fit as a fiddle?" Well, it’s because some people’s bodies put up with the
carb abuse for a bit longer than others. But don’t let that fool you—everyone’s
limit comes around eventually. Keep that in mind the next time you reach for that
“healthy carb source” because that’s nonsense. They all end up as glucose in your
body regardless of source!

Oh, the grand catch-up game! Don't be fooled—eventually, those carb-heavy

indulgences catch up with everyone. In the next chapter, I'll dive deeper into the
dark reality of how our bodies react to carbs and sugars as if they were straight-up
toxins. But here's the sneak peek: you've been bamboozled into believing you have
some fancy disorder just so they can push pills that don't even scratch the surface
of the real issue. Yep, it’s all a clever ruse.

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The true villain here? Your diet. But don't expect your doctor to be the hero in this
plot—sadly, they're often in the dark. Med schools are all about calories in, calories
out, not what actually nourishes your body. They tell you to steer clear of what
could genuinely fix the issue—like a hearty helping of red meat. Instead, they hand
you a script for what I call 'slave food': whole grain bread, rice, and all that plant-
based rabbit food that's as far from aligning with human biology as you can get.

So, as you sift through this mess of modern medicine and dietary advice,
remember: the script they're writing is more about keeping you in the loop than
curing anything. It's time to flip the script, don't you think?

Many women believe that a diagnosis of PCOS sentences them to a lifetime of

struggling with symptoms and depending on medications indefinitely. Before we
dive into that, let's first understand what PCOS actually is.

In women with PCOS, the ovaries produce an abnormal number of androgens,

male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. This
hormonal imbalance can cause a variety of symptoms and complications,
including:

1. Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Women with PCOS may miss periods or have fewer
periods (fewer than eight in a year). In some cases, a woman's menstrual cycle may
stop altogether.

2. Polycystic Ovaries: As the name suggests, the ovaries may develop numerous
small collections of fluid — called follicles — and may fail to regularly release
eggs.

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3. Excess Androgen Levels: High levels of male hormones may result in physical
signs such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), severe acne, and male-pattern
baldness.

4. Infertility: PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in women due to the
irregular ovulation or absence of ovulation.

5. Metabolic Issues: Many women with PCOS experience obesity, insulin

resistance, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, all of which
are linked to metabolic syndrome and increase the risk of heart disease.

6. Psychological Impact: The symptoms of PCOS can also contribute to mental

health issues, like anxiety, depression, and issues with body image.

When you search for the causes of PCOS, you often find vague, generalized
explanations. Here’s the thing: the cause is well understood, but revealing it
straightforwardly isn’t always in the financial interest of those who profit from
selling medications. Why would they make it easy for you to know the truth when
there’s money to be made from your ongoing dependence on treatments, rather
than simply adjusting your diet and lifestyle?

“The exact cause of PCOS is not known, but factors like excess insulin, low-grade
inflammation, heredity, and excess androgen production play key roles. Treatment
often focuses on managing symptoms and may include lifestyle changes such as
diet and exercise, medications to regulate the menstrual cycle, fertility treatments,
and medications to reduce hair growth and acne.”

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Much of the testing and medications provided for PCOS focus solely on managing
the superficial aspects—the symptoms, like twigs and leaves on a tree, rather than
addressing the root cause—the trunk. So, what is at the core of PCOS? The
primary underlying issue is hyperinsulinemia, a condition characterized by
chronically elevated insulin levels in your bloodstream. This persistent high insulin
level disrupts the balance of other hormones in your body, including DHEA, total
testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol, causing them to deviate in harmful ways.

They're attempting to manage hyperinsulinemia. Unlike other parts of your body,

your ovaries and adrenal glands do not become insulin resistant; they stay sensitive
to insulin, even amid chronic hyperinsulinemia. This leads to the pivotal question:
what's causing these persistently high insulin levels in your blood? The answer lies
in your diet. Certain foods cause a significant spike in your insulin levels, while
others only moderately increase insulin.

Animal fat? Doesn't even nudge your insulin levels—not one bit. Meat? Sure, it
has a slight effect; the more you pile on your plate, the more you'll notice a modest
rise in insulin, which, by the way, is necessary for absorbing all that nutrient-rich
goodness. But carbs? Oh, brace yourself. Carbs send your insulin levels
skyrocketing so high, it's like a rocket launch to the stratosphere. And once those
levels are up there, your body goes into panic mode, scrambling to shove all that
sugar out of your bloodstream and into your fat cells faster than you can say
"insulin." So, while you might enjoy that sweet or starchy treat, your body's
dealing with a full-blown sugar crisis behind the scenes.

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The primary culprit for elevating your insulin the most is carbohydrates,
particularly the worst offenders: highly refined junk foods made from sugars and
grains. These are the foods that cause your insulin levels to spike sharply and
remain elevated throughout the day.

Now you're equipped with the knowledge of what fundamentally drives your
PCOS: these dietary choices that consistently provoke high insulin levels.

The solution to your dietary woes is straightforward: just ditch the carbs. It might
sound overly simplistic, but trust me, in the next chapter I’ll lay out all the details
in case you're still scratching your head over what exactly to pile on your plate. But
here’s a teaser: you might have noticed some folks who swear by an animal-based
diet but still sneak carbs into their meals with fruits and honey, because, well, it's
"natural" sugar. But let me clue you in—these modern fruits are anything but
natural. They're the product of human tampering. And as for fructose, the so-called
fruit sugar? It's a nightmare for your liver, far worse than glucose.

So, what’s the foolproof way to sidestep these dietary landmines? Feast on plenty
of rich, juicy, fatty red meat. Eat it as often as your body craves it. This isn’t just
about indulging in delicious food—it’s about listening to your body and giving it
what it truly needs to resolve hormonal imbalances and other health issues. Trust
me, your body will thank you.

Why can't I indulge in just a few low-carb berries or the occasional chestnut, you
ask? Well, if you were an expert at moderating your carb intake, PCOS probably
wouldn't be in your vocabulary. Let’s face it—those who are indifferent to food and
naturally have little to no appetite might manage just fine with a sprinkle of carbs.

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However, for those of us who relish a hearty meal, it’s precisely this love for eating
that steers us right into the stormy waters of diet-induced hormonal issues.

Here’s another carb conundrum: Your body doesn’t even register them as food the
same way it does fats and proteins, which are both filling and difficult to
overindulge in. Why? Because throughout our evolutionary history, carbs were not
a staple like they are today, so our bodies don’t have the same stop signals for
them. This is why carbs are such a trap—they slide onto your plate looking
innocent, but before you know it, you’ve overeaten, your insulin's through the roof,
and you're left wondering where it all went wrong.

On top of everything else, let’s talk about how carbs and sugar practically hijack
your body's satiety signals. They block leptin, which is your "I'm full" hormone,
messing with your leptin receptors. This is precisely why you can demolish carbs
like there’s no tomorrow—it starts with a few innocent berries, and next thing you
know, you’re wrestling with an urge to wolf down a whole box of cookies by the
end of the week.

And let’s not forget about your gut microbiome, which basically mirrors your diet.
It ensures you keep craving whatever bacteria thrives from the foods you've been
gobbling up. Got a lot of sugar-loving bacteria in there? Then your cravings are
going to be off the charts. But here's a fun fact: if you can resist those cravings and
starve those sugar-hungry microbes for about a week, they’ll die off. Once they’re
gone, so are those nagging cravings—poof, like they were never there! So buckle
up, weather the storm for a week, and you'll find those cravings disappear into thin
air.

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Fix Your Fertility
People often say to me, "I feel healthy, but I just can't get pregnant or stay
pregnant." But the reality is, if you're having trouble with conception or
maintaining a pregnancy, it indicates that there might be some underlying health
issues. True health and wellness should be reflected in the body's capability to do
what it's naturally designed to do, which includes reproducing and sustaining new
life.

Forget everything you've been told about fertility by so-called experts because,
trust me, most of that advice is shockingly misguided—almost criminally so. What
I’m about to share with you isn’t just another opinion; it's deeply rooted in the
proven science of our biological functions and supported by hundreds of thousands
of years of human existence and procreation. This isn't just advice—it's a
revelation, a return to the foundational truths about how our bodies are meant to
work. Let's reset the narrative and tap into the wisdom that has sustained humanity
since the dawn of time!

If you're dreaming of having a baby and struggling to conceive, get ready because I
have some life-changing news that could help you bring a beautiful, healthy baby
into this world. The act of creating life is one of the most incredible capabilities we
have as humans—it's a profound part of our purpose on Earth and a deep source of
meaning in our lives. I'm bursting with excitement to share this game-changing
information with you, eager for you to experience the joy you've been yearning for.

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Remember, all female species are designed to bring life into this world. The stories
I've heard are nothing short of miraculous women who have gone through years of
medications, endless appointments with fertility specialists, and various treatments
without any success. Yet, these same women have turned their fortunes around and
experienced the miracle of pregnancy just a few months after switching to a diet
that’s tailored to what their bodies truly need.

This diet isn’t just about eating; it’s about nourishing your body with the most
biologically appropriate foods—rich in nutrients, free of toxins, and devoid of
anything that might inhibit your health. When you give your body what it really
craves, it's like flipping a switch. Suddenly, everything aligns, and your body gets
the green light it needs to not just function, but to thrive and, yes, to conceive.
Prepare to be amazed at what your body can do when it’s fueled correctly!

So it seems like you’re doing everything in your power to get pregnant and what's
one of the top villains behind this heartache? None other than the infamous
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

PCOS isn’t just random bad luck. It targets a specific group of women, and it’s a
direct slap from the ghost of carbs past. That’s right, chronic and excessive
consumption of carbohydrates—those sugars and starches that you might love to
load up on—they waltz right into your bloodstream and stir up all sorts of
hormonal havoc.

The result? Well, here you are, possibly spending your sunny days talking to
fertility experts, when maybe—just maybe—cutting back on the carbs could cut to
the core of the issue. Isn’t that a fun thought? Oh, let’s talk about how your body

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deals with that delightful sugar rush—also known as intravascular hyperglycemia.
When you binge on sugar, your blood sugar levels skyrocket, turning your
bloodstream into a sugary soup. And what does your body do? It sends out insulin,
the trusty pancreas knight, to rescue you from this sticky situation. Insulin’s main
gig? It forcefully ushers all that sugar out of your blood and into your cells. It
packs it into your liver, where—ta-da!—those liver cells magically transform sugar
into fat. And just like that, you gain a little weight.

But wait, there’s more! As insulin shoves that sugar into the cells, those poor cells
start to drown in sweetness. Sure, high sugar levels in your bloodstream are toxic,
so insulin does its best to clear the scene and protect your blood. But now, your
cells are the ones suffering. It's like moving the problem from your front yard to
your living room. Problem solved? Not quite!
When your cells have had their fill of sugar, they start slamming the door shut on
any more unwanted sweet visitors. This means shutting down the insulin receptors,
and voila, you've got yourself a classic case of insulin resistance. If you're someone
who can't churn out enough insulin and your cells are throwing a "no vacancy"
sign, guess where all that sugar piles up? Right back in your bloodstream.
Congratulations, you're now on the fast track to diabetes.

It's a familiar tale, especially for women who indulge in a sugar and starch fest but
aren’t exactly Olympic champions at producing insulin. Some of these women
might skate into pregnancy fairly easily, only to be greeted by the unpleasant
surprise of gestational diabetes.

On the flip side, there are those women whose cells are so good at shutting out
insulin that their pancreas goes into overdrive, pumping out massive amounts of

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insulin in a desperate attempt to clear the sugar from their blood. It's a relentless
cycle of sugar eviction attempts by a pancreas that just won't quit.

Understanding the link between cholesterol and PCOS is critical due to

cholesterol's role as a foundational precursor for all steroid hormones. This
includes not only cortisol, produced by the adrenal glands, but also key sex
hormones like testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen, which play significant
roles in reproductive health.

Initially, the high levels of insulin prompt your body to produce an abundance of
cholesterol, leading to elevated production of these hormones. This might seem
beneficial, but it actually disrupts your hormonal balance, manifesting in
symptoms like heavy menstrual cycles and abnormal uterine bleeding.

However, the body has a complex way of self-regulating that comes into play here.
While insulin boosts cholesterol production, it paradoxically also inhibits the
enzymes needed to convert cholesterol into steroid hormones. This dual action of
insulin results in a significant drop in the production of estrogen and progesterone
over time, complicating the hormonal landscape further and impacting overall
reproductive health. This intricate interplay highlights the need for a nuanced
understanding of PCOS and its underlying mechanisms.so your estrogen
progesterone numbers go
way down

Let’s wade into the hormonal tsunami that's PCOS, shall we? When you're
hyperinsulinemic—thanks to that unbridled love affair with carbs—your hormone
factory goes a bit haywire. You end up producing testosterone like it's on clearance

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sale while estrogen and progesterone barely make it off the backorder list. What's
the fallout? Well, in your ovaries, where those tiny ovum are gearing up to be the
next big thing in fertility, they start to swell up with fluid, ready for their big debut
around day 14 of your cycle.

Under testosterone's iron grip, these little fluid-filled sacs, these potential starlets of
fertility, just... don't burst. No grand exit, no release. They just keep building up
until your ovaries start to resemble a pearl shop, each month adding another cyst to
the collection. And voilà, you’ve earned yourself a starring role in the saga of
polycystic ovaries, complete with a cameo of multiple cysts on your ultrasound.
That’s the testosterone effect, the hyperinsulinemia effect, and yes, the "I can't say
no to carbs" effect.

So, if you've been tagged with PCOS, whether you're a young woman not yet
trying to weave the threads of motherhood or you're actively trying to get pregnant,
remember—you've got time. Maybe a decade, even, to kick PCOS to the curb. Just
think of it as your own personal challenge to turn the hormonal tide!

Definitely dive headfirst into a carnivore diet—pile on the steaks and watch those
carbs disappear from your plate! Seriously, give it between two to five years, and
you might just bid farewell to your PCOS. In fact, in our practice, the most
frequent surprise isn’t just the disappearance of PCOS symptoms, but rather the
sudden onset of unexpected pregnancies! Yep, just a year or even a few months
after switching to a ketogenic diet, many women find themselves surprisingly
fertile.

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It’s absolutely crucial, if you’ve got PCOS, to ditch the carbs. Most gynecologists
are still in the dark about this. They don’t quite connect the dots between carbs,
PCOS, and fertility.

And let me tell you about the messages I get—tons of them—from women who,
after stumbling upon my social media, switched to this diet and managed to
conceive within mere months after years of fruitless visits to fertility specialists.
It’s almost villainous, how uneducated some health professionals are about what
really makes a woman healthy and fertile. It’s like there’s a secret fertility trick
hidden in plain sight, and all it took was cutting out the carbs!

Pregnancy
Lindsey Meehleis, an experienced OB-GYN, delves into the contrasting effects of
plant-based and animal-based diets on placental health. Through her expert
analysis, Lindsey examines which dietary approach—vegetarian or carnivore—
offers the most benefits for the placenta and, consequently, the baby. This piece
provides a comprehensive look at how maternal nutrition influences prenatal
development, offering essential guidance for expectant mothers considering their
dietary choices.

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The marked difference in color between the two placentas serves as a striking
visual indicator of their nutritional content and overall health. The placenta on the
right, characterized by its deep, dark hue, reflects a rich supply of nutrients and
blood cells, signifying a robust and healthy environment for the fetus. This
coloration suggests that it is well-equipped to supply the baby with all the
necessary nutrients required for optimal growth and development.

In contrast, the placenta on the left exhibits a much paler color, indicating a
deficiency in essential nutrients. This lightness suggests that it may not be
providing the fetus with the necessary components for healthy development. Such
disparities highlight the impact of maternal nutrition on placental health and,
consequently, on the health of the baby. A diet rich in vital nutrients, such as those
found in high-quality animal products, can significantly enhance the efficacy of the
placenta as a life-support system for the developing baby.

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When a baby is conceived, not only does the process of growing a new life begin,
but also the development of a vital organ—the placenta. This organ is crucial for
the baby’s development, acting as a home and providing nourishment throughout
the roughly 40 weeks of pregnancy. The health of the placenta is directly
influenced by the mother's diet, underscoring the importance of the nutrients
consumed. Recently, an opportunity arose to examine two placentas. One was from
a vegetarian mother, and the other from a mother who followed a nutrient-rich,
animal-based diet. Comparing these two can provide fascinating insights into how
different diets might affect the placenta and, by extension, fetal development.

The difference in the quality of the placenta, and consequently the nutritional
environment the baby was exposed to throughout pregnancy, is truly astonishing.
One of these placentas belonged to a mother who followed a primarily vegetarian
diet during her pregnancy. Towards the end of her pregnancy, her iron levels
dropped significantly, prompting the introduction of liver pills to her regimen. In
contrast, the other placenta came from a mother who maintained an animal-based
diet, rich in red meat, throughout her pregnancy.

The contrast between the two placentas is striking, illustrating the profound impact
of dietary choices during pregnancy. The placenta from the mother on an animal-
based diet, which included a lot of red meat, pasteurized eggs, and raw milk,
showed superior quality and consistency. In comparison, the placenta from the
vegetarian mother displayed signs of calcification, characterized by a hard, sand-
like, rock-like texture throughout its structure—a condition that is less than ideal in
pregnancy. Having practiced in birth-related fields for almost 19 years, this was the
first opportunity for a side-by-side comparison of placentas influenced by

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markedly different maternal diets, offering a unique and tangible insight into how
nutritional choices can affect placental health.

The stark differences between the placentas are mind-blowing and somewhat
disheartening, considering this organ represents the beginning of a baby's life and
the foundation of their nutrition. Observing these contrasts highlights the critical
role of the placenta in nurturing and housing the fetus. Additionally, midwives and
doulas have reported that the placentas from vegan mothers often resemble those
of smokers in terms of appearance and health. This comparison underscores the
significance of the placenta and the umbilical cord as essential connections
between the mother and baby, emphasizing the impact of maternal diet on these
vital structures.

The connection between the quality of the placenta and the consumption of animal
products in the maternal diet is repeatedly demonstrated. When mothers consume a
diet rich in animal-based foods, including grass-fed and grass-finished meats,
pasteurized eggs, and raw dairy, the benefits are evident in the placental health.
This diet ensures that essential nutrients such as vitamins, retinol, and copper are
transferred through the placenta, significantly enhancing the baby's life support
system. These critical nutrients play a pivotal role in fostering a robust and healthy
placental environment, essential for the baby's optimal development and growth.

I recommend researching the exceptional work of Dr. Kilts, a distinguished fertility

endocrinologist who specializes in women's health. His profound expertise in
leveraging a carnivore diet to boost fertility and support ongoing pregnancy has set
a new standard in the field. Dr. Kilts isn't just practicing medicine; he's reshaping
our understanding of how diet directly influences reproductive health. His

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innovative approach has been a game-changer for many who dream of starting a
family.

Dr. Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, recognized as one of the top
ten fertility centers in the United States. With a dedicated team of over 300
professionals and facilities spanning six locations, including Atlanta and Montreal,
his influence is widespread and deeply impactful. For over two decades, Dr. Kilts
has dedicated himself to pioneering fertility treatments that incorporate nutritional
strategies, particularly focusing on the benefits of an animal-based diet. His
approach is not merely clinical but holistic, acknowledging the complex interplay
between what we eat and our body's reproductive functions.

In a recent interview with Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr. Kiltz said the following.
Adopting a carnivore diet offers additional benefits, particularly when combined
with fasting practices. Many conventional theories in medicine and health suggest
that our bowels continuously need to digest food; however, this perspective
overlooks the benefits of allowing the digestive system to rest. Contrary to popular
belief, achieving truly empty bowels generally requires prolonged fasting. By
eating just once a day, you can more effectively approach what might be termed
"empty bowel syndrome."

Having empty bowels is advantageous because it minimizes the constant secretion

of sugars and other plant derivatives into the bloodstream—a common
consequence of a diet rich in complex carbohydrates. When the bowels are
consistently full, especially with carbohydrates, they continuously release these
sugars. This influx goes directly to the liver, where the liver then has to process and
manage these sugars.

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Thus, a diet focusing primarily on meat and animal products, as seen in the
carnivore diet, reduces the frequency and quantity of sugar released into the
bloodstream from the bowels. This, in turn, lessens the strain on the liver, allowing
it to perform more efficiently and effectively, potentially leading to improved
overall health and well-being.

When blood circulates through our system, it carries sugars and amino acids to the
liver, which then converts these into fat. This process is part of a broader metabolic
phenomenon known as glycation, which is a major contributor to many diseases.
Glycation occurs because our bloodstream is persistently high in sugar from the
moment we are born until we die. I believe that insulin is not primarily to blame
for this issue. Instead, the main concerns are sugars, along with other plant-based
phytochemicals and antigens that can be harmful.

These substances, and the carbohydrates that introduce them, undergo fermentation
in the bowels. This fermentation process can disrupt our microbiome, which in turn
can have detrimental effects on our health. Although fasting, even for those who
prefer carbohydrate-rich diets, could theoretically help mitigate these effects by
reducing antigens and fermentation, consistently undertaking a fast of two to three
days is impractical for most people. Thus, finding practical ways to manage and
reduce these risks becomes essential for maintaining health.

Pregnancy Guidelines
To optimize fertility and improve the chances of conception, here are my detailed
recommendations for women trying to get pregnant:

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Nutritional Guidelines

• Meal Frequency:
• Limit eating to one raptor two big animal product filled meal a day. This
approach can help regulate hormonal balance and improve metabolic health,
which are crucial for fertility.

• Allowed Foods:
- **Meat**: Include a variety of meats such as beef, pork, and lamb. Opt for
grass-fed and organic options when possible to ensure the highest nutrient density.
- **Chicken**: Incorporate different parts of the chicken, such as thighs, breasts,
and legs. Free-range chicken is preferred for its higher omega-3 content and better
overall nutritional profile.
- **Eggs**: Choose whole eggs, which are excellent sources of choline, vitamins,
and essential fatty acids. Eggs from free-range or omega-3 enriched chickens are
ideal.
- **Bone Broth**: Prepare homemade bone broth using bones from beef,
chicken, or fish. Bone broth is rich in minerals and collagen, which are beneficial
for gut health and overall vitality.
- **Other Cuts of Meat**: Include organ meats such as liver, kidney, and heart.
These are packed with vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, folic acid, iron, and zinc, all of
which are essential for reproductive health.

- **Foods to Avoid**:

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 - **Carbohydrates**: Eliminate all forms of processed carbohydrates including
bread, pasta, and rice. These foods can cause blood sugar spikes and hormonal
imbalances.
- **Sugars**: Avoid sugars, particularly refined sugars and high-sugar fruits.
High sugar intake can disrupt insulin sensitivity, which is crucial for hormonal
balance and ovulation.

### Exercise Guidelines:

- **Recommended Exercise**:
- **Walking**: Engage in regular, gentle walks. This low-impact exercise does
not overly strain the body, making it ideal for maintaining fitness without
increasing stress levels.
- **Enjoyable Daily Activities**: Include light activities such as gardening,
leisurely biking, or gentle yoga. These activities keep you active and reduce stress
without exhausting the body.

- **Exercise to Avoid**:
- **Intense Workouts**: Avoid strenuous physical activities like heavy lifting,
intense aerobic workouts, or any exercise that significantly raises heart rate and
causes physical strain. Such activities can lead to increased cortisol levels,
potentially disrupting hormonal balance and adversely affecting fertility.

Cancer

It's absolutely infuriating to learn the truth about cancer. The sheer evil behind the
people running these pharmaceutical companies is terrifying. They’ve duped us all

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into believing cancer is just some random genetic curse that springs up out of
nowhere, with the only solutions being these outrageously expensive treatments
like chemotherapy that practically kill you in the process of trying to kill the
cancer. They’ve kept the real solution, the real cause, hidden because it’s nearly
free. I wonder why? Oh, wait, it’s probably because around 44 billion dollars are
raked in annually from all this cancer medication and these fundraising events.
People run marathons and donate money to these companies without realizing
they’re being manipulated. The deception is sickening, and the greed is appalling.
How many lives could have been saved if only the truth were known? How many
families spared the agony of watching a loved one suffer through debilitating
treatments, all because these companies prioritize profit over human life? The
system is rotten to the core, and it's about time we opened our eyes to the truth.

What really hits home for me is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. My own
grandmother passed away at 62 from breast cancer, so I know firsthand the pain
and loss it brings. Yet, every single news channel and poster you come across
keeps harping on about raising awareness. But if you stop being a sheep and
actually look around at what’s going on, you'll soon realize that all this awareness
is completely pointless. There are no real solutions being discussed, no advice on
how to prevent or mitigate the disease. It's just everyone mindlessly parroting the
same message about being aware for one month. What a scam.

It infuriates me to see this charade year after year. The pink ribbons, the
fundraising walks, the endless stream of ads—all of it creates this illusion that
we're making progress. But we're not. We're just spinning our wheels in the mud
while these companies rake in billions. It's a slap in the face to those of us who
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Where is the information on real preventative measures? Where are the discussions
on lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, or environmental factors that might
actually reduce cancer risk? Instead, we get a flood of pink merchandise and feel-
good campaigns that do nothing but line the pockets of corporations. It's a
grotesque spectacle of profit-driven insincerity, masking itself as a noble cause.

The worst part is, people buy into it. They think they're making a difference by
buying a pink T-shirt or donating to a massive organization, not realizing their
money is often funneled into administrative costs and marketing, rather than
meaningful research or patient support. It's a tragic exploitation of our collective
goodwill, and it's time we demand more. We deserve real answers, real solutions,
and real change—not just empty slogans and superficial gestures.

The reasons we develop cancer are straightforward yet multifaceted. Contrary to

popular belief, there is no singular “cancer gene” that predestines individuals to
develop cancer. This notion is a misconception. The primary cause of cancer is the
consumption of foods that are biologically inappropriate, particularly those high in
carbohydrates.

Take my grandmother, for example. She adored fruits, which constituted the
majority of her diet. She led a natural lifestyle, abstaining from smoking and
drinking, and had a strong aversion to meat. Despite her healthy habits, her life was
cut short, likely due to her excessive intake of carbohydrates and insufficient
consumption of meat.

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However, diet is only part of the equation. Environmental endocrine disruptors also
play a significant role in the development of cancer. These disruptors are prevalent
in everyday items such as air fresheners, clothing, perfumes, makeup, and cleaning
products. These factors accumulate throughout the day, contributing to an
overwhelming cancer load that the body struggles to combat.

As dr. Anthony Chaffee says, cancer is just type five diabetes.

Let’s discuss the truth about cancer and how we’ve been completely lied to about
it’s nature.

When mitochondria are damaged, they enter a state known as "crisis," where the
cristae—the internal membranes of the mitochondria—are gutted and destroyed.
This leaves the mitochondria as non-functional, floating ghost ships within the cell.
These damaged mitochondria can no longer regulate the cell's division, leading to
unregulated cell growth and division, which is essentially what cancer is.

Moreover, when a cell is too damaged, it needs to initiate a process called

apoptosis, or programmed cell death, to prevent further damage. The mitochondria
play a critical role in this process by executing the kill signal. However, when the
mitochondria are compromised and unable to function properly, they cannot carry
out this essential task. As a result, the damaged cells are unable to self-destruct and
continue to divide uncontrollably.

This failure in both regulating cell division and initiating cell death leads to the
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mitochondria to perform these vital functions underscores their importance in
maintaining cellular health and preventing cancerous growth.

Cancer cells, due to their lack of functional mitochondria, require approximately

400 times more glucose than normal cells. This is because, without healthy
mitochondria, cancer cells must revert to a more primitive, less efficient form of
energy production similar to that of prokaryotic cells, which lack mitochondria.
This process, known as substrate-level fermentation, is far less efficient and
generates a significant amount of free radicals.

When cells resort to this primitive method of energy production, the resulting free
radicals can cause extensive damage. They attack other mitochondria and DNA
within the cell, leading to further mutations and contributing to the uncontrolled
growth characteristic of cancer. Essentially, the absence of functional mitochondria
forces the cell into a destructive cycle of energy production and damage.

Maintaining healthy mitochondria is crucial for preventing cancer and other

diseases. One of the critical factors in this process is the regulation of insulin and
autophagy. Autophagy is the body’s way of cleaning out damaged cells and
regenerating newer, healthier cells. When autophagy is impaired, damaged
mitochondria accumulate, increasing the risk of cancer.

This concept is why some researchers refer to cancer as "Type 5 diabetes." High
levels of insulin and impaired autophagy, often resulting from poor dietary choices
and excessive carbohydrate intake, can severely damage mitochondria.
Additionally, various plant toxins can also contribute to mitochondrial damage,
further exacerbating the problem.

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The key to preventing cancer lies in maintaining healthy mitochondria. This
involves managing insulin levels and promoting autophagy through appropriate
dietary choices and lifestyle practices. By doing so, we can reduce the risk of
mitochondrial damage, thereby preventing the onset and progression of cancer.
Understanding the intricate relationship between mitochondrial health, energy
production, and cancer can guide us in making better choices for our long-term
health and well-being.

Cyanide is an example of a plant toxin that can damage mitochondria. Radiation,

seed oils, omega-6 linoleic acids (the plant version of omega-6), tick-borne
diseases, and genetic disorders can also harm mitochondria. Many factors
contribute to mitochondrial damage, but maintaining low insulin levels and
regularly undergoing autophagy can significantly mitigate these effects. Autophagy
is a natural process where the body cleans out damaged cells, including
mitochondria, and regenerates new ones.

When insulin levels remain low, the body is more adept at recycling damaged
mitochondria before they become dysfunctional. This prevents various forms of
metabolic distress and dysfunction, including cancer. Keeping mitochondria
healthy ensures that cells do not become cancerous in the first place. This
connection is why some researchers refer to cancer as “Type 5 diabetes.”
Constantly low insulin levels facilitate continuous autophagy, preserving
mitochondrial health and reducing the risk of cancer development.

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If you aim to eliminate cancer, start by removing all endocrine disruptors from
your environment. Embrace fasting as a method to combat cancer, and when you
do eat, ensure that your diet consists of the cleanest sources of red meat available.

Veganism is a Scam, Anti Meat Agenda

Science advances one death at a time. Are you going to take the chances and listen
to people who give medical advice only based on the shaky evidence putting your
own health at risk, or are you going to do your own research refusing to be a
sacrificial lamb. The question then arises: will you risk your health by heeding
medical advice founded on precarious evidence, or will you take the initiative to
conduct your own research, refusing to be a sacrificial lamb in the face of
uncertainty? To delve deeper into this critical conversation, we’ll be talking about
Dr. Gary Fettke’s interview on the Diet Doctor Podcast. Dr. Fettke, with his
impressive credentials as a renowned orthopedic surgeon and a vocal advocate for
evidence-based nutrition, will help us unravel the origins of the anti-meat message.
His expertise and insights promise to shed light on this controversial topic, offering
listeners a well-rounded perspective backed by scientific rigor. In recent years
Gary has focused on the role of diet in the development of diabetes, obesity and
cancer. He has been speaking out on the combined role of sugar, fructose, refined
carbohydrates and polyunsaturated oils linking together to be behind inflammation
and modern disease.

He has incurred the wrath of regulatory bodies for his stand on public health, but
he and his wife, Belinda, remain active defending the benefits of low carb healthy

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fat living. Their ongoing work has uncovered the vested interests and ideologies
shaping nutritional guidelines at an international level.

Today, some may argue that the anti-meat movement is driven more by industry
interests and environmental concerns than by religious beliefs. However, I contend
that the ideological underpinnings remain intact. The Seventh-day Adventist
Church, often underestimated due to its perceived size, is actually the second-
largest educational institution globally, following the Catholic Church. This
longstanding commitment to promoting a specific dietary agenda highlights the
enduring influence of religious ideology in shaping public discourse on nutrition
and health. It's absolutely infuriating to see the extent of their reach. The Seventh-
day Adventist Church operates over 1,400 schools and numerous universities
globally. And the funding? It's astronomical. Can you believe they run 28 hospitals
in Florida alone? It's mind-boggling.

What's even more concerning is their influence in the developing world. They're
out there under the guise of missionary work, pushing their health message as a
gateway to the church. They're not offering salvation; they're selling a lifestyle –
their Chip program is a prime example. And now, countries like Fiji are embracing
it wholesale. It's outrageous! The Polynesians certainly don't need more cereal and
grains, especially with their ongoing battles with obesity and diabetes.

The Chip program is not only being pushed internationally but is also making its
way into the US through insurance companies. This program, which is essentially a
vegan diet, is subtly infused with a religious ideology, serving as a gateway to the
church. It's blatantly out in the open, and they're not attempting to conceal it. In
2018, they confidently published a 20-page article in the Journal of Religion,

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openly acknowledging everything I've mentioned. They have a clear health agenda
for the world, underpinned by their religious ideology, aiming to spread their
message to every corner of the globe, to "every tongue," as they put it, in
anticipation of Christ's return.

While I respect everyone's right to their beliefs, it's deeply concerning when these
beliefs start to dictate the eating habits and agricultural practices of the global
population. It's a form of imposition that goes beyond personal faith and starts to
impact public health and environmental policies. It's something that needs to be
addressed and challenged.

They have been instrumental in shaping the cereal, soy, and alternative meat
industries. John Harvey Kellogg, an Adventist, was a pioneer in creating the first
meat alternatives. The introduction of soy to the Western world can be traced back
to Harry Charlie Miller, an Adventist missionary who brought soy from China and
initiated its cultivation in conjunction with Adventist missions. He also played a
key role in promoting soy infant formula. As a result, soy products and infant
formula are now ubiquitous in supermarkets everywhere.

In this peculiar scenario, we observe a convergence of two influential forces in

medical education. On one hand, there's LifeMed, an educational platform
promoting lifestyle medicine, which is increasingly advocating for a vegan, plant-
based diet. On the other hand, Coca-Cola, a giant in the processed food industry,
began associating with lifestyle medicine in 2010, with significant collaborations
emerging in 2012 and financial support intensifying in 2014-2015.

This alliance has led to the proliferation of the vegan agenda, underpinned by the
lifestyle medicine framework and the Seventh-day Adventist Church's Garden of

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Cola at the forefront. This marketing strategy is indeed impressive, but it raises
concerns, especially in the US. Here, eight universities have now integrated this
lifestyle medicine, plant-based diet approach into their medical education
curriculum.

Many individuals involved in this movement may not be fully aware of its
religious underpinnings or the influence of the industry. They genuinely believe
they are promoting a healthier lifestyle for individuals. While their intentions to
improve patient health and well-being are commendable, it's crucial to peel back
the layers and examine the underlying science and motivations. The involvement
of Coca-Cola, a major player in the processed food industry, raises important
questions about the true drivers of the vegan agenda. This connection needs to be
scrutinized more openly.

The processed food industry stands to gain significantly from the promotion of a
vegan diet. Recent documents from the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its food
division have revealed an expectation of a 25% increase in profits due to the
adoption of their vegan Garden of Eden diet by millennials. This financial
incentive highlights the need for greater transparency and critical examination of
the motives behind the push for plant-based diets.

Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that the recommendations lack

robust, high-quality evidence. Ideally, this realization should undermine their
mission, as it reveals that their campaign is more about well-funded media efforts
than scientific validity. However, their message continues to spread, often

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marketed as an evidence-based approach to veganism, which is concerning when it
distorts the actual evidence.

In recent times, scientific evidence seems to be sidelined in favor of biased

narratives. The Eat Lancet report, for instance, received substantial funding from
both the food and pharmaceutical industries. This raises the question: why would
the pharmaceutical industry be involved? It suggests a concerning intertwining of
commercial interests and dietary guidelines.

It's perplexing to consider the involvement of the pharmaceutical industry in

dietary guidelines, as their primary motive seems to be profit. They should not
have any influence in this area. It's also disappointing that Lancet chose to publish
the Eat Lancet report, which did not require a thorough review of the articles,
many of which were of poor quality and biased.

It's important to take a step back and examine the Adventist health studies, which
have been repeatedly cited as evidence of the benefits of a vegan/vegetarian diet.
However, these studies are flawed. They were conducted by individuals affiliated
with the Adventist Church and have been self-cited excessively. For example, the
three Adventist studies we reviewed had each been self-cited over 400 times,
amounting to 1,200 self-citations in total. This practice of self-citation raises
questions about the credibility of the research and the objectivity of the
conclusions drawn from it.

Dr. Fattke stated that “In the medical field, we're often trained under a "read,
repeat, reward" model, which discourages questioning and critical thinking. This
approach doesn't serve us well as trainees or doctors. When we do challenge the
status quo, it can lead to trouble, as I've experienced firsthand. I was reported to the

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medical board simply for stating that it's absurd to serve my patients ice cream,
highlighting the rigid adherence to established practices.

This "read, repeat, reward" mentality is a stark contrast to the education in other
fields, such as engineering, where questioning and analyzing from different
perspectives are encouraged to identify potential flaws in solutions. Unfortunately,
in medicine, we're not trained to be critical thinkers in the same way, which can
limit our ability to provide the best care for our patients and challenge outdated or
harmful practices.”

The shift away from bedside care and holistic interactions in medicine was not a
complete cessation but a significant reduction. This change was influenced by the
Flexner Report, which was financially supported by John D. Rockefeller. As a
result, 50 medical schools across the US and Canada were closed in the years
following the report's publication, and those that remained adopted a new model
focused on medication and testing.

This period also marked the burgeoning of the pharmaceutical industry, with the
development of drugs leading to the birth of the modern pharmaceutical sector
between 1910 and 1917. Alongside this, the field of nutrition science emerged,
though it often prioritized palatability, marketability, and profit over genuine
scientific inquiry.

These developments gave rise to what I refer to as "generational education." Since

the early 20th century, the pharmaceutical industry has played a significant role in
shaping medical education, steering it towards a model that emphasizes medication

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been dictating how we treat our patients, while the food industry has been shoving
their dietary recommendations down our throats. We’ve lost our ability to think
independently because these industries have crafted the guidelines we’re supposed
to follow.

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Ancient Appetites: Understanding the True

Nutritional Needs of Humans

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The topic of what an optimal human diet looks like is not up for debate when you
use reality as your evidence. Throw away everything you think you know about
nutrition. The majority of the information you’ve been force fed is the exact
opposite of the truth, which I will be proving to you. After I present you with the
most compelling and irrefutable evidence supporting my dietary recommendations
for optimal health, you will be thoroughly convinced of its validity. This evidence
is so irrefutable that you won't feel swayed by alternative dietary beliefs, as they
lack the same level of strong, scientific backing that this way of eating possesses.

Let’s talk about animals in nature. Every species has a specific diet it is
biologically adapted to, and deviations from this diet can lead to significant health
issues. For example, lions, being carnivores, are designed to eat meat exclusively;
feeding them grass would lead to severe illness. Interestingly, wild animals
generally experience few diseases. However, when humans intervene, taking these
animals into care and altering their diets, the animals often become very sick.

This same principle applies to humans. Indigenous groups like the Inuit in Alaska,
who consume a diet they have adapted to over millennia, primarily consisting of
raw meat and fish, exhibit virtually no chronic diseases seen in more industrialized
societies. The Inuit in Alaska, who experience virtually no illness, live long and
healthy lives, contrasting sharply with the high incidence of cancer among more
“civilized” populations, where one in two people may develop the disease. This
stark difference underscores a fundamental principle: when a species adheres to its
natural, species-appropriate diet, it tends to stay healthy.

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The Proof Is in The Pudding, Or Bones
Imagine you're trying to figure out what someone ate for dinner last week by
looking at the crumbs left on their plate. Nitrogen isotopes in bones work a bit like
those crumbs, but instead of telling us about one meal, they give us clues about
what kinds of food someone (or something) ate over their lifetime.

Think of the food chain as a ladder. Plants are on the bottom rung, animals that eat
plants are on the next rung up, and animals that eat other animals are even higher.
Each step up this ladder changes the "flavor" of nitrogen in the body, like adding a
new spice to a dish. Stable isotope testing in anthropology is a scientific method

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used to analyze the chemical elements in human remains, such as bones and teeth,
to learn about past human diets, migration patterns, and environmental conditions.
These chemical elements, called isotopes, are like different versions of the same
element with varying numbers of neutrons. By measuring the ratios of these
isotopes, researchers can infer information about what ancient people ate, where
they lived, and how they interacted with their environment. This helps
anthropologists understand more about the lives and cultures of people from the
past.

Prepare to have your understanding of human dietary history turned on its head!
The profound revelation that humans are innate carnivores comes from something
as elementary yet groundbreaking as stable isotopes found in fossils. When
analyzing these ancient remains, nitrogen content serves as a crucial indicator of
dietary habits. Astonishingly, the more nitrogen present in a fossil, the more
carnivorous the species.

Now, hold onto your seats: every single human fossil unearthed from the pre-
agricultural era not only contains nitrogen but showcases nitrogen levels that are
off the charts—surpassing those of all other known species! This compelling
evidence irrefutably points to our ancestors' diets being predominantly meat-based,
far exceeding the carnivorous habits of any other creature roaming the earth at that
time.

This high nitrogen signature in our ancient ancestors' remains is a testament to a

time when humans thrived as apex predators, fundamentally reliant on a diet rich
in animal protein. The implications are clear: the very essence of our physiological
makeup is not just aligned with, but deeply rooted in, carnivory.

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This is the biggest piece of evidence of our carnivorous nature. I’ll show you
further in detail how it works. Every single test of every long bone collagen, that’s
ever been extracted, from all human remains, anywhere on this planet, of any age
over about 11,000 to 350,000 years, they all tell the same story deviating within
about a mere 5%. The insides of the fossilized remains all say that human beings
are obligate hyper carnivores. Did you get the part where I mentioned that EVERY
human remain found, ANYWHERE in the word, from ANY age, all say the same
thing. We ate almost no plants at all. Use this reality as cold hard evidence and
stop following the pseudoscience called human nutrition which is just propaganda
and money driven and the furthest thing from science.

How it Works:

1. Collection of Samples: Researchers collect samples of human

remains, primarily bones and teeth, from archaeological sites.
2. Isotope Analysis: The samples are analyzed in a laboratory to
measure the ratios of different stable isotopes, such as carbon (C), nitrogen (N),
oxygen (O), and strontium (Sr).
3. Interpretation: The isotopic ratios are interpreted based on
established relationships between isotope values and environmental or dietary
factors.

What it Reveals:

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 1. Diet: Carbon and nitrogen isotopes are commonly used to reconstruct
diet. Carbon isotopes can differentiate between plants using different
photosynthetic pathways (e.g., C3 vs. C4 plants) and can indicate the consumption
of marine resources. Nitrogen isotopes provide information about the trophic level
of the diet, distinguishing between plant-based and animal-based diets.
2. Migration: Oxygen and strontium isotopes are used to infer migration
patterns. Oxygen isotopes vary with geography and climate, reflecting the water a
person consumed during life. Strontium isotopes vary with geological substrates
and can indicate whether an individual grew up in the same area where they were
buried or if they migrated from a different region.
3. Environmental Conditions: Isotopes can also provide insights into
the environmental conditions in which ancient people lived. For example, oxygen
isotopes in skeletal remains can reflect temperature and rainfall patterns during the
individual’s lifetime.
In the bones of animals, the levels of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) isotopes vary
depending on their diet and position in the food chain. Here’s how these changes
occur:

Carbon Isotopes (δ13C):

• Plant-Eating Animals (Herbivores): Herbivores consume plants that

have distinct carbon isotope ratios based on their photosynthetic pathways. For
example, C3 plants (e.g., wheat, rice) have lower δ13C values compared to C4
plants (e.g., maize, sugarcane). The carbon isotope ratio in the bones of herbivores
reflects the type of plants they consume.
• Carnivorous Animals: Carnivores that eat herbivores inherit the
carbon isotope signature of their prey. However, the change in δ13C values is

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relatively small from one trophic level to the next, making it less effective for
distinguishing between carnivores and herbivores.

Nitrogen Isotopes (δ15N):

• Plant-Eating Animals (Herbivores): Herbivores generally have

lower δ15N values in their bones because plants typically have lower nitrogen
isotope ratios.

• Carnivorous Animals: As animals become more carnivorous and

move up the food chain, the δ15N values in their bones increase. This is because
each step up the food chain involves a process called trophic enrichment, where the
nitrogen isotope ratio becomes slightly heavier (higher δ15N value) due to the

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preferential excretion of lighter isotopes (lower δ15N value) and retention of
heavier isotopes in the body.

Climbing Up the Food Chain:

• Trophic Level Effect: The higher an animal is on the food chain, the
higher its δ15N value will be. For example, a top predator like a lion will have
higher δ15N values in its bones compared to a primary consumer like a zebra.
• Biomagnification: The accumulation of heavy isotopes in higher
trophic levels is a form of biomagnification, similar to the way certain chemicals
accumulate in higher concentrations in organisms higher up the food chain.

Now when we analyzed the fossilized bones of our ancestors, we were all the way
at the top.

When scientists checked the bones of Neanderthals and early humans, they found
they had even more of this nitrogen, around 12% to 13.5%, which is MORE than
other meat-eating animals like hyenas and wolves. This tells us that Neanderthals
and early humans were eating A LOT of meat.

Since our bones are at the top of the food chain, something to remember is that
apex predator’s do not graze. They only eat the animals or organisms that are
below them on the food chain. You don’t see sharks eating kelp, you don’t see lions
eating grass, you shouldn’t see humans drinking kale smoothies when meat is so
abundantly available to us.

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This study titled “ Exceptionally high δ15N values in collagen single amino acids
confirm Neandertals as high-trophic level carnivores” states the following:

“We undertook single amino acid C and N isotope analysis on two Neandertals,
which were characterized by exceptionally high N isotope ratios in their bulk bone
or tooth collagen. We report here both C and N isotope ratios on single amino
acids of collagen samples for these two Neandertals and associated fauna. The
samples come from two sites dating to the Middle to Upper Paleolithic transition
period (Les Cottés and Grotte du Renne, France). Our results reinforce the
interpretation of Neandertal dietary adaptations as successful top-level carnivores,
even after the arrival of modern humans in Europe. They also demonstrate that
high δ15N values of bone collagen can solely be explained by mammal meat
consumption, as supported by archeological and zoo-archeological evidence,
without necessarily invoking explanations including the processing of food
(cooking, fermenting), the consumption of mammoths or young mammals, or
additional (freshwater fish, mushrooms) dietary protein sources.”

It turns out these old-school humans were pretty much the ultimate carnivores,
ruling the food chain like the Apex predators that humans are!

It’s sad how this isn’t common knowledge. They didn't just dabble in a bit of plants
here and there. Oh no, they were feasting on mammal meat like there was no
tomorrow! And all those fancy theories about them cooking up a storm or fishing
for their supper? Nope, it seems they were keeping it simple and sticking to what
they knew best – good old-fashioned meat. So next time you're munching on a
ribeye, give a little nod to your Neanderthal ancestors who were rocking the
carnivore lifestyle way before it was cool!

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Brain Size
Let me unpack the fascinating storyline about the relationship between our diet and
brain size. Initially, our earliest ancestors had brains comparable in size to other
primates, subsisting mainly on a plant-based diet. However, a dramatic shift
occurred around 2 million years ago—coinciding with the onset of the Ice Age and
the advent of stone tool technology. This period marked significant environmental
changes; the Ice Age covered vast tracts of the Earth in ice, drastically reducing the
availability of plant foods.

Faced with these harsh conditions, our ancestors were compelled to innovate and
adapt, turning to a new food source: animals. This was not just a survival tactic but

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a pivotal evolutionary shift. The Ice Age meant that only the fattiest animals could
survive the cold, providing early humans with access to high-quality animal fats.
These fats are rich in the 20 and 22 carbon fatty acids, which are crucial for brain
development and make up 90% of brain material in mammals.

Contrastingly, plants produce predominantly 18 carbon fatty acids, which do not

support the synthesis of these essential brain materials. This stark difference in
available nutrients presents a clear explanation for the unprecedented growth in
brain size during this period. Our brains continued to grow and evolve, fueled by
the rich fats found in animal meat, up until about 12,000 years ago. It is at this
point, correlating with the end of the Ice Age and a shift back towards agriculture
and plant-based diets, that we observe a 11% reduction in brain size.

This correlation strongly suggests that the inclusion of animal fats in our diet was
directly linked to the expansion of our brain capacity, and the shift away from
these fats has had a reverse effect. The tools, the timing, and the type of nutrients
available all align to support this point that our brains thrived on a diet rich in
animal fats.

It's absolutely shocking when you consider the timeline of human evolution in
relation to our diet! For the last 12,000 years, since the end of the last Ice Age,
humans have primarily relied on agriculture for our caloric intake. Before this
shift, when the Earth was largely covered in ice, agriculture was simply not
feasible. This change in dietary sources corresponds alarmingly with a decrease in
our brain size because our diets now lack significant amounts of 20 and 22 carbon
fatty acids, which are crucial for brain health.

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Even more startling is the condition of human fossils from this era. Every fossil
found from before 12,000 years ago is in near-perfect condition, with hardly any
lesions or markings that typically indicate infection or disease. Yet, in the last
12,000 years, such markings have become prevalent on fossils. This suggests a
deterioration in overall health coinciding with our dietary shift away from meat.

This timeline tells a compelling story: small brains, we start eating meat, brains
grow larger; we stop eating meat, brains shrink again. How can we ignore such
clear evidence that our ancient diet was directly linked to our brain development?

It’s quite shocking to realize the implications of our dietary changes over time. The
reduction in consumption of the right types of fatty acids since the Agricultural
Revolution explains not only the decrease in brain size but also other physical
changes in humans. Research has revealed that the average height of ancient
humans, based on older fossils, was around 6'2". Compare that to today’s average
height of approximately 5'7", and it's clear how significant the impact has been.

Moreover, in fossils from the last 12,000 years, we have started to see the
emergence of dental cavities, which were virtually non-existent before the
Agricultural Revolution. It's fascinating to note how jaw structures, once robust
and perfectly formed, have evolved. Today, many people suffer from misaligned
teeth and smaller jaws. This dramatic transformation can be attributed to the shift
away from meat-based diets. Previously, our ancestors needed to use their jaws
extensively to process tough, fibrous meat, which not only strengthened the jaw
structure but also ensured an intake of essential nutrients critical for proper dental
and bone development.

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The evidence is compelling: as our diets moved away from meat towards
agriculture-based foods, our bodies have visibly suffered, losing height, developing
weaker jaws, and suffering from increased dental issues. This shift away from the
nutritional riches of meat has had profound consequences on our physical
development over the millennia.

Surprisingly, we've undergone numerous adaptations that indicate an increasing

reliance on hunting. One of the most striking changes is in our feet. Our big toes
have aligned more closely with the rest of our toes, we've developed higher arches,
and our toes have become shorter. Overall, our feet have become more rigid, all of
which suggest that we had to walk and run over greater distances—activities
associated with hunting. If we were primarily eating plants, we wouldn't need to
move around as much.

Consider how other primates, who don't travel extensively, move—they're often
bent over. In contrast, humans have evolved to become more upright over time, an
adaptation that aligns with the physical demands of hunting and long-distance
travel.

Additionally, there's been a significant change in our rib cage structure. Early
humans, who are believed to have eaten primarily plants, had very different rib
cages compared to modern humans. This difference points to an evolution in our
respiratory and digestive systems, reflecting a shift from a sedentary, plant-based
lifestyle to one that involved active hunting and greater meat consumption.

Our old rib cage structure suggests that early humans had much larger intestines
compared to what we have now. Over time, as our diet shifted away from plant

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fermentation to consuming other animals, our rib cages and intestines became
smaller. This adaptation indicates that our digestive system no longer needed to
process large amounts of plant matter.

Another fascinating adaptation is our incredible shoulder rotation ability. Just turn
on a baseball game to witness this in action—no other species has developed such
an ability. This unique trait evolved from repeatedly throwing spears at animals, a
critical skill for hunting.

Decline of Our Skeletal Structure

Additionally, our teeth tell a compelling

story. Unlike herbivores, which have
flat teeth, our teeth are not perfectly flat
and include well-developed canines.
This dental evolution points to a diet
that included meat.

Let’s take a look at our skeletal

structure. Did you know that archaeologists can tell if a skull is pre or post
agriculture based on the size of a skull and the straightness of its teeth? Why is
this? Well, we know that when we began agriculture, we started to consume more
wheat, grains, plants, and other non animal based foods. After agriculture, there
was a dramatic decline in the size of our brains, reduction in our height, and an
obvious deformity in the growth of our teeth and jaws. Do you know what could
lead to such drastic reductions in all of these markers of health.

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MALNUTRITION! There’s a reason why all the makeup gurus and plastic
surgeons put so much emphasis on strong prominent cheekbones. It’s not just a
beauty standard, it’s a sign of health and bone growth due to proper nourishment. It
is not caused by evolution because evolution takes hundreds of thousands of years.
Crooked teeth, which happens to be extremely common now a days, is simply due
to not receiving the necessary nutrients that are required for proper bone
development.

When populations around the globe started turning to agriculture around 10,000
years ago, regardless of their locations and type of crops, a similar trend occurred:
the height and health of people declined. Skeletal analysis suggests that these
Neolithic peoples experienced “greater physiological stress due to a Under
Nutrition and infectious diseases “.

Which nutrients are they? Vitamins D and K, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium,

Phosphorus, Sodium, and a few others. Do you know which foods contain the
highest bioavailable source of these essential nutrients? MEAT, DAIRY, AND
OTHER ANIMAL BASED FOODS. Because children started eating cereal,
bagels, pasta, grains, and other bs foods that don’t align with our biology, almost
every single child requires braces today (crooked teeth has become the least of our
worries when 1in 10 children have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and are riddled
with other metabolic diseases today). Most people tend to think that misaligned
teeth are just genetic, but this is completely false. There are even cases where
vegans that used to have straight teeth eventually notice their teeth shifting after
cutting out animal products.

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It’s actually well known that cavemen had PERFECT teeth and never needed to see
a dentist a day in their lives. No toothbrushes, no toothpaste, no cavities. But forget
cavemen, there are quite a few primitive tribes around the world today who are
mostly carnivorous, and they have beautiful white strong straight teeth. Yet in our
society, we seem the most dedicated to attaining the same set of perfect teeth, only
to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars for braces, Invisalign, whitening
procedures, cavity fillings, the list is endless, and dentists seem to be making a
killing.

"Nutrition and Physical Degeneration" is a book by Weston A. Price, first

published in 1939. Price was a dentist who became interested in the relationship
between diet and health. In his book, he documented his observations from travels
around the world, studying the diets and health of various populations.

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A key focus of Price's work was the comparison between traditional diets and those
influenced by modern, industrialized food practices. He observed that populations
consuming their native diets, which were rich in nutrients and minimally
processed, had excellent dental health, well-formed jaw structures, and overall
robust physical health.

When Price examined groups that had adopted modern Western diets, typically
high in processed foods, sugar, and white flour, he noted a marked deterioration in
dental health, including increased instances of tooth decay and poor dental arches.
His observations extended beyond dental health to other physical and health issues.

Let’s take a look at our brain and skull size throughout our evolution.
Regarding African populations, Price observed similar trends. He noted that when
individuals from these communities switched from their traditional diets to
modern, processed foods, there was a significant increase in dental problems,
including tooth decay and structural issues. Their teeth were literally rotting before
their eyes after consuming what the majority of the American population eats on a
regular basis in very short amount of time.

Gaze Of the Apex

We are THE ultimate apex predators at the top of the food chain. The placement of
eyes in animals is closely related to their dietary habits and role in the ecosystem.
Predators, or carnivores, including humans, tend to have their eyes positioned at
the front of their heads. This frontal eye placement is known as binocular vision,

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which provides a greater depth perception and allows for accurate determination of
the distance to their prey, aiding in hunting.

On the other hand, herbivores, which are

prey for many predators, usually have their
eyes on the sides of their heads. This side
placement gives them a wider field of view,
allowing them to see in almost all directions
without having to move their heads. This
panoramic vision helps them detect
approaching predators from various angles,
increasing their chances of survival. “What
about monkeys?” While most herbivorous
animals have eyes on the sides of their
heads to view predators, monkeys are the exception and it’s all because they’re tree
dwellers. They need those front-facing peepers to accurately judge distances
between branches for their daredevil swings from limb to limb, despite being
herbivores.

The evolutionary adaptation of eye placement reflects the different survival

strategies required by carnivorous and herbivorous animals.

In the grand color scheme of fast-food logos, the standout stars are undoubtedly
red and yellow. But ever wonder why these colors make us want to wolf down a
burger? It's not just a random choice; it's a subconscious trigger to our inner
caveman. Our brains are wired to crave nutrient-dense fatty meats from all the

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hunting we’ve evolved on, a throwback to when a good day was finding a
mammoth steak, not just a parking spot close to the drive-thru.

Red and yellow are like the neon signs of

nature, signaling our brains that it's time to
chow down on something rich and
satisfying. These colors don't just catch our
eye; they poke our ancient hunger buttons,
reminding us of the juicy, fat-marbled
meats that fueled our ancestors. The clever
use of these colors in fast-food branding
isn't just marketing magic; it's a deep dive
into our love affair with nutrient-packed
meats, proving that sometimes, the way to
our hearts (and stomachs) is through our prehistoric appetites.

Our biology is the proof

The biggest piece of evidence in our bodies that proves we are carnivorous beings
is our vestigial organ which is the cecum/appendix. A vestigial organ is a part of
the body that has become functionless over the course of evolution. These organs
or structures were once useful to an organism’s ancestors but have lost their
original function due to changes in species’ lifestyle or environment over many
generations. Basically, use it or lose it.

The human appendix and cecum are often cited as examples of vestigial organs. In
some herbivorous animals, the cecum is large and plays a crucial role in the

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digestion of cellulose found in leaves and other plant materials. These animals rely
on a large cecum (and sometimes an appendix) to facilitate the breakdown of tough
plant fibers, a process that involves a significant amount of bacterial fermentation.

In contrast, humans have a

relatively small cecum and
a tiny appendix, which are
thought to be vestigial
remnants from our
herbivorous ancestors. WE
SHRUNK THE ORGAN
THAT’S MEANT TO
DIGEST PLANTS FROM
LACK OF USE
THROUGHOUT OUR EVOLUTION, which is process that takes hundreds of
thousands of years to do. It’s also important to remember when a know-it-all vegan
tries to argue the opinion that since we look like monkeys, and monkeys are mostly
herbivores with lots of muscle, we should be herbivores too. The organ we use to
use for plant digestion shriveled up, while that same organ in monkeys and other
plant eating animals is 4 feet long or even longer. As we rose to the top of the food
chain, we stopped subsisting on low quality plant foods and instead required highly
nutrient dense animal foods. We can’t ferment large amounts of plant foods like
our oldest ancestors. Our small intestines got longer where we extracted nutrition
from meat, and the hind gut got shorter, where plant fermentation takes place.

Now if you look at our most vital organs, 5 of them have the main responsibility of
absorbing fat. We literally have 5 organs for absorbing fat. Here how it works.

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1. Stomach: The process begins in
the stomach, where mechanical and
preliminary chemical digestion
occurs.

2. Liver: The liver produces bile,

which is crucial for fat digestion.
Bile contains substances that
emulsify fats, breaking them down
into smaller droplets. This emulsification is essential for the efficient digestion of
fats.

3. Gallbladder: The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
When you eat, the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine to aid in the
digestion of fats.

4. Pancreas: The pancreas produces a variety of digestive enzymes, including

lipase. Lipase is essential for breaking down emulsified fats into fatty acids and
glycerol, which are forms that the body can absorb.

5. Small Intestine: The small intestine is the site where the actual absorption of fats
occurs. After fats are broken down by lipase, the resulting fatty acids and glycerol
are absorbed by the cells lining the small intestine and then transported to the
bloodstream for use by the body.

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If fat wasn’t extremely crucial and important to our well being, our bodies would
not waste so much time and energy towards digesting it. This process is a very high
energy demanding process to keep these organs functioning in this process of
digesting fat so that’s just a clear indicator in how big of a role fatty meat played in
our lives.

Stomach PH

It is ridiculous to even question our carnivorous nature when the ph of our stomach
is as acidic as it is. pH is a scale used to specify how acidic or basic (alkaline) a
water-based solution is. The scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.
Solutions with a pH less than 7 are acidic, and those with a pH greater than 7 are
basic or alkaline. The pH scale is logarithmic, meaning each whole pH value below
7 is ten times more acidic than the next higher value, and each whole pH value
above 7 is ten times more alkaline than the next lower value.

The human stomach contains gastric acid, which is primarily composed of

hydrochloric acid (HCl), potassium chloride (KCl), and sodium chloride (NaCl).
This acidic environment helps in the digestion of food and killing pathogens that
might be ingested. The pH of the human stomach varies but is generally very
acidic, usually around pH 1.5 in healthy humans. This acidic environment is
crucial for the enzyme pepsin to be active, which aids in the digestion of proteins.

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Herbivores, such as gorillas and monkeys, typically have a higher stomach pH
(more alkaline) compared to carnivores. This is partly because their diet consists
mainly of plant material, which requires a different set of enzymes for digestion
and a less acidic environment. The digestion of cellulose and other plant fibers
begins in the mouth with mechanical breakdown and continues in the stomach and
intestines with microbial fermentation, a process that benefits from a less acidic
environment. Herbivores often have a more extended digestive tract, allowing
more time for the breakdown and absorption of nutrients from plant material. Their
stomach pH usually ranges around 7, depending on the species and the specific
type of plant material they consume. Because the pH scale is logarithmic, each

whole pH value below 7 is ten times more acidic than the next higher value.
Therefore, moving from a pH of 4-5 (as in chimpanzees) to a pH of 1.5 (in
humans) does not simply mean that human stomachs are a few times more acidic;
they are, in fact, roughly 1000 times more acidic. READ THAT AGAIN. 1000x
more acidic than a chimp. This dramatic difference suggests a significant
evolutionary shift in diet from primarily plant-based foods, which require a less
acidic environment for digestion, to a diet rich in animal proteins, which are best

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digested in a highly acidic environment. This shift towards more acidic stomachs
in humans is thought to be a response to the consumption of meat, which requires a
strong acid to break down proteins and kill potentially harmful bacteria and
pathogens that could be present in meat.

On the other hand, carnivores like lions and tigers have a lower stomach pH (more
acidic), typically around pH 2, which is conducive to the digestion of proteins and
fats present in their diet of fresh meat. The high acidity helps to denature proteins,
making them easier for enzymes to break down, and acts as a defense mechanism
against bacteria and pathogens that might be present in their food. This acidic
environment is efficient for the quick digestion of meat, allowing carnivores to
extract a high amount of energy from their food in a relatively short time.

Now get ready for this, humans have a stomach ph lower than these carnivorous
animals because on top of us being carnivores as well, we were also accustomed to
eating rotten meat that contained bacteria. Our stomach ph level is similar to
vultures, known for their scavenging habits, consume carrion (dead animals),
which exposes them to potentially harmful bacteria and toxins. To counteract these
dangers, vultures have evolved a highly acidic stomach pH, often lower than 2,
which helps neutralize pathogens found in their decayed food sources, just like us!
Another thing to note is how extremely energy demanding it is for our bodies to
maintain such acidity in our stomach. This is no accident.

Now imagine feeding plants and minimal animal products to a body that has little
to no plant digesting abilities, 5 organs for fat absorption, has a stomach ph so
ridiculously high it can kill the bacteria on rotten meat which requires a

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tremendous amount of energy to maintain, and then wonder why certain health
complications keep arising.

Our brains

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So how come we don’t have large canine teeth or claws for hunting? Our ancestors
adapted to their environments not through physical prowess or natural weapons
like many predators but through the power of intelligence and innovation.

Early humans were not the strongest or fastest animals in their environments, but
they had a crucial advantage: an increasingly complex brain capable of problem-
solving, planning, and creating tools. This cognitive leap allowed humans to devise
strategies for hunting and gathering that did not rely on brute strength or natural
weaponry.

The development and use of tools are a hallmark of human evolution. Sharp stones,
spears, and later, bows and arrows allowed early humans to hunt from a distance
and process meat and plants more efficiently. The consumption of meat is often
cited as a factor in the development of the human brain. Rich in calories and
nutrients, meat could support the energy demands of an increasingly large brain.

Our lack of natural hunting attributes was compensated for by our ability to create
and use tools, develop complex social structures, and communicate effectively.
These traits have enabled humans to become the dominant species on the planet,
altering environments to suit our needs rather than evolving physical
characteristics to adapt to the environment. While we lack the large canine teeth
and claws typical of natural predators, our evolutionary success lies in our
intelligence, social cooperation, and technological ingenuity. These traits have
allowed us to adapt, survive, and thrive across the globe, shaping the world in
unprecedented ways.

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 Without a constant source of nutrient dense animal foods being consumed by early
humans, we would not have achieved our large and complex brains. Here is the
order of events that followed the growth of our brains.
I. About 6 million years ago, our distant ancestors entered the open grasslands
of Northeastern Africa due to shifting tectonic plates causing environmental
changes.
II. The oldest fossils from our lineage, dated to about 4.2 million years ago and
discovered in Northern Africa, are identified as Australopithecus. A notable
fossil from this group is nicknamed "Lucy."
III. Lucy appears to have walked upright and had a brain size only slightly larger
than that of her chimpanzee ancestors.
IV. After Lucy's time, the size of our predecessors' brains gradually increased.
V. About 2.5 million years ago, with the appearance of Homo habilis, we begin
to see the first evidence of stone tools and the hunting of animals, marking a
transition from scavengers to hunters.
VI. Instead of scavenging and eating other animals remains, since we become
the hunters, we got to eat the nutrient dense parts, including visceral organs
and fat, contributing to a significant increase in brain size.
VII. The brain size of our ancestors doubled over the next 1 million years,
reaching a maximum of 1600cc about 40,000 years ago.
VIII. The adoption of stone tools and hunting practices is linked to the rapid
increase in brain size, making us into the humans we are today.
IX. The love affair with fire and cooking began approximately 500,000 years
ago, well after our brains started to grow significantly.

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Nutrient Profiles Amongst Nations
The correlation between height and nutrition is a fascinating aspect of human
biology that has been observed and studied extensively. Height is often considered
a marker of nutritional status, with taller individuals generally being perceived as
better nourished. This is not merely a matter of genetics; environmental factors,
particularly diet, play a crucial role in determining an individual's stature.

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In many third-world countries or regions where food scarcity is a common issue,
people tend to be shorter on average. This is largely due to the lack of access to a
varied and nutritious diet, which is essential for proper growth and development.
When individuals from such backgrounds migrate to more affluent countries,
where food is abundant and of better quality, a noticeable change is often observed
in the subsequent generation. The children of these immigrants are frequently taller
than their parents, a phenomenon that can be attributed to the improved nutritional
intake.

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This pattern is especially pronounced in Asian populations. Many Asian countries
have historically had issues with food security and nutrition, which has reflected in
the average height of their populations. However, as Asian immigrants move to
countries like the United States, which offer better living conditions and access to a
more nutritious diet, their children often experience a significant increase in height.
This change is not only a result of genetics but is also a testament to the impact of
environmental factors, particularly diet, on human growth.

Several studies have further reinforced the connection between diet and height.
Research has shown that populations with the tallest individuals are also the
highest consumers of meat. This is a significant finding, as meat is a rich source of
essential nutrients that are crucial for growth, such as proteins, iron, and zinc.
Proteins are the building blocks of the body, and they play a critical role in the
development of bones and muscles. Iron is essential for the production of
hemoglobin, which transports oxygen to the growing tissues, while zinc is involved
in cell growth and division.

The importance of meat in the diet is not limited to its nutrient content. Animal-
based foods are also more bioavailable, meaning that the body can absorb and
utilize the nutrients more efficiently compared to plant-based foods. For example,
heme iron, found in meat, is more readily absorbed by the body than non-heme
iron from plant sources. This higher bioavailability contributes to the more
pronounced impact of animal-based diets on growth and development.

It is also worth noting that the quality of protein in animal foods is generally higher
than in plant foods. Animal proteins contain all the essential amino acids in the
right proportions needed by the human body, making them complete proteins. In

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contrast, most plant proteins are incomplete, lacking one or more essential amino
acids. This difference in protein quality further explains the link between animal
protein consumption and increased stature.

The relationship between nutrition and height extends beyond the individual level
and has broader implications for public health and economic development. Taller
populations are often associated with better health outcomes and higher economic
productivity. This is because good nutrition in early life is linked to improved
cognitive function, better educational attainment, and increased earning potential in

adulthood. Therefore, ensuring access to a nutritious diet for all, especially during

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the critical periods of growth and development, is essential for the overall well-
being of a society.

This study titled “Major correlates of male height: A study of 105 countries” says
the following:
“The consumption of rice dominates in tropical Asia, where it is accompanied by
very low total protein and energy intake, and one of the shortest statures in the
world (∼162–168 cm). Wheat prevails in Muslim countries in North Africa and the
Near East, which is where we also observe the highest plant protein consumption
in the world and moderately tall statures that do not exceed 174 cm. In taller
nations, the intake of protein and energy no longer fundamentally rises, but the
consumption of plant proteins markedly decreases at the expense of animal
proteins, especially those from dairy. Their highest consumption rates can be found
in Northern and Central Europe, with the global peak of male height in the
Netherlands (184 cm). In general, when only the complete data from 72 countries
were considered, the consumption of protein from the five most correlated foods
(r = 0.85) and the human development index (r = 0.84) are most strongly
associated with tall statures. A notable finding is the low consumption of the most
correlated proteins in Muslim oil superpowers and highly developed countries of
East Asia, which could explain their lagging behind Europe in terms of physical
stature.”

Let’s sum it up.

1. Tropical Asia: In tropical Asian countries, rice is the staple food, but the overall
intake of protein and energy is very low. This region has one of the shortest
average heights in the world, ranging from 162 to 168 cm.

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2. North Africa and the Near East: In Muslim countries in these regions, wheat is
the predominant crop. These areas have the highest consumption of plant proteins
globally and moderately tall average heights, not exceeding 174 cm.

3. Northern and Central Europe: In taller nations, the overall intake of protein and
energy doesn't necessarily increase, but there's a significant shift from plant
proteins to animal proteins, especially those from dairy. The highest consumption
of these animal proteins is found in Northern and Central Europe, with the
Netherlands having the tallest average male height at 184 cm.

4. Association with Human Development Index: When considering complete data

from 72 countries, the consumption of protein from the five most correlated foods
(with a correlation coefficient of 0.85) and the human development index (with a
correlation coefficient of 0.84) are most strongly associated with taller average
heights.

5. Muslim Oil Superpowers and East Asia: The passage notes that in wealthy
Muslim countries with abundant oil resources and highly developed East Asian
countries, there is a low consumption of the proteins most correlated with tall
stature. This could explain why these regions lag behind Europe in terms of
average height.

In summary, the study suggests that while overall protein and energy intake are
important for height, the type of protein consumed (plant vs. animal) also plays a
significant role. Regions with higher consumption of animal proteins, particularly
from dairy, tend to have taller populations, while those with diets dominated by

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plant proteins or with low protein consumption overall tend to have shorter average
heights. You heard that right, the grams of protein that were consumed were
similar, but the ones that were consuming animal-based protein were much taller.
Why is this? The bioavailability of nutrients in meat is much higher compared to
the nutrients in plant foods. I will be getting into this in greater detail later, but just
know that plants definitely do contain nutrients… that are bio available to ruminant
animals that have evolved to eat plants, not humans. We get our nutrients from
animals that are able to get nutrients from plants.

Herodotus
Herodotus was an ancient Greek
historian, often referred to as "The
Father of History." He lived in the 5th
century BCE and is most famous for
his work "The Histories," a detailed
record of the Greco-Persian Wars and a
rich source of information on the
ancient world. Herodotus is known for
his systematic collection of data and
thorough reporting of events and
cultures, although his work often
blends historical facts with folklore and myth.

One of the many intriguing anecdotes in "The Histories" relates to a conversation

between a diplomat from the Persian empire who went down to Ethiopia after
Persia had taken over Egypt. In this story, as recorded by Herodotus, the Ethiopian

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king inquires about the diet of the Persians and asks, “what do you eat and how
long do you people normally live?” The Persian diplomat explains that they eat
bread made from wheat or barley, a diet largely based on grains and live up to 70.
In response, the Ethiopian king LAUGHED and said, “no wonder you people die at
70 if all you eat is dirt” and suggested that such a diet is the reason for the Persians'
shorter lifespans, claiming that Ethiopians live much longer, up to 120 years, and
some even longer. So, what did the Ethiopians eat that had their great
grandmothers in the triple digit ages still working out in fields and being more
active than most sedentary middle-aged people today? Yup, you guessed it…meat.
The Ethiopian king explained how they eat lots of boiled meat and only drink milk
from their livestock.

Going back to the topic of African tribes, let me tell you about the only study that
accurately compares the diet of plant eaters versus meat eaters. The reason I said
accurately is because most studies that you hear about today that villainize meat
and tell you about all the health benefits people experienced when they cut meat
out of their diet are completely flawed (which are always funded by companies that
try to sell you veggie burgers or cereal). Almost all of these studies compare the
diet of someone who is eating meat in the form of hamburgers, hotdogs, processed
cold cuts, and pasteurized dairy to a plant-based diet, where there is zero junk and
only consists of Whole Foods. Now, of course I am no advocate for eating plant-
based, but if you compare a plant-based diet to a junk diet, it’s pretty obvious that
the plant-based diet is going to win from the lack of presence of harmful
ingredients, such as seed, oils, refined, sugar, and refined flour, which are usually
the main culprits for health issues.

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Now in this comparison between diets, it is a true, clean, carnivorous diet being
compared to a plant-based one consisting only of whole foods. There are almost 0
studies that have done this.

The Masai and Agikuyu

A study was conducted on the Maasai and Agikuyu tribes which are located in East
Africa by the British journal of AMA. Because both tribes live in such close
proximity to each other, they’re almost genetically identical. However, due to their
completely different diets, they have some pretty drastic differences in their
physiology. They were alive in same time around the 1920s, in the same area. The
timing is important to note because this was a period BEFORE industrial
agriculture and crop farming where plants were full of pesticides. This
automatically rules out the excuse of the claim that the reason why the agikuyu
where so sickly looking and weak was due to the pesticides in their “healthy”
plant-based diet, not because the plants are unhealthy.

The Maasai, with their almost exclusively carnivorous diet, are a testament to the
sheer force of meat-based nutrition. Consuming mainly meat, milk, and even blood
from their cattle, the Maasai have evolved into towering figures, averaging an
astounding 5 inches taller than their Agikuyu counterparts. This difference is so
pronounced it’s almost hard to believe they share the same genetic lineage!

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But the surprises don’t stop there. The Maasai, fueled by their nutrient-rich diet,
boast an incredible 23 extra pounds
of lean muscle on average, virtually
free of body fat. The visual contrast
is startling – the Maasai appear as
chiseled embodiments of athletic
prowess, while the Agikuyu, whose
diet is predominantly plant-based,
primarily consisting of maize, beans,
and vegetables, have a markedly
different physique. The Masai were
also a whopping 50% stronger.

The plot thickens when considering brain size. Reports suggest that the Maasai,
with their carnivorous diet, have larger brains. The Masai also had very strong jaws
and virtually no tooth decay. The same cannot be said about the plant based
Agikuyu for they were riddled with chronic diseases and had lots of dental
deformities like crooked and decaying teeth. They were also deficient in many
vitamins and nutrients as well as being anemic. They were getting infections,
diabetes, and a ton of other health complications that the Masai were not.

The British that were conducting the study decided to supplement the plant-based
tribe to improve their health conditions. This is similar to how doctors in the
western world put their patients on plant-based diets and give them a long list of
supplements to take for the missing essential animal nutrients. When the doctors
gave supplementation to the kikuyu, there wasn’t much difference or improvement

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in their health. It was not until they replaced the plants with meat that they
improved their health outcomes. Shocker!

And when it comes to longevity and athletic ability, the Maasai seem to have hit
the genetic jackpot. Their lifestyle, intertwined with their robust diet, reportedly
leads to longer lifespans and superior athletic capabilities. It’s almost as if they’re
from an entirely different world compared to the plant based Agikuyu.

Most studies compare the standard American diet with consists mostly of ultra
processed foods with a plant-based diet. They suggest that if you eat plants, you’ll
be healthier compared to rest of Americans. Well since 70% of Americans are
overweight and riddled with chronic diseases, of course you’ll be better off even
with a terrible plant-based diet when your normal diet consists of chemicals. So,
let’s sum up what the main differences between these two tribes were again.

Ø Masai had larger brains.

Ø Masai we’re 50% stronger.
Ø Masai had on average 23 extra pounds of lean muscle mass.
Ø Masai we’re on average 5 inches taller.
Ø Masai had straight teeth and strong jaws.
Ø Masai almost never got sick.
Ø Kikuyu had crooked and lots of dental decay.
Ø Kikuyu commonly had diabetes.
Ø Kikuyu constantly got infections.
Ø Kikuyu had lots of chronic diseases.
Ø Kikuyu had many nutrient deficiencies.
Ø Kikuyu we’re anemic.

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The Principles of a Real Human Diet
You’ve probably been raised your whole life to believe that plants are good for
you, and that’s where you get most of your nutrition from, and that you should eat
sweet things, and processed foods as a guilty pleasure in moderation, and that meat
is bad for you and to stay away from it And all this other nonsense, which if you
read the previous chapter, I exposed the reason for these beliefs. I am about to
share with you what the actual human species appropriate diet is if it hasn’t been
already blatantly obvious via the pile of evidence that I provided

The majority of omnivores, who are not burdened by health complications or

dependent on medications, often reach the age of 80-90, which is considered a long
life. However, when we delve into our genetic makeup, it’s evident that humans are
designed to live for at least 120 years. This means that most omnivores are barely
surpassing half of their potential lifespan.

The notion that a healthy diet must encompass a "balanced" array of every food
group, complete with a kaleidoscope of fruits and vegetables, is frankly quite
amusing. It's as if we've forgotten that most animals thrive on a diet focused on just
one food group, while humans somehow believe they need to nibble on everything
under the sun. In reality, a diet rich in the muscle meat and fat of primarily
ruminant animals, with a dash of non-ruminant sources, can supply all the essential
nutrients we need, without any shortages. It's high time we chuckle at the absurdity
of the so-called "balanced diet" and embrace the advantages of a diet that's a bit
more meat centric.

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Carbs

Wow, can you believe it? The three main sources of energy in our diet are indeed
carbohydrates, protein, and fat. But hold on to your hats, because here's where it
gets interesting! While all three provide energy, only two of them, protein and fat,
are considered essential nutrients. That's right, essential!

Now, brace yourself for this: the lowest level of carbohydrate intake that is
consistent with good health is, drumroll please... exactly zero! Yes, you heard that
right! You can be in tip-top shape and not eat a single carbohydrate. It sounds
almost unbelievable, doesn't it?

And here's why: if your body needs sugar in the form of glucose, it's got a neat
trick up its sleeve. It can whip up its own supply through a process called
gluconeogenesis. So, there's no need to rely on carbs for glucose! When we peek
into the past and look at some of the old guidelines that suggest you need 130
grams of carbohydrates a day, it's enough to make you raise an eyebrow. Next time
you're pondering your plate, remember that when it comes to carbs, your body's
got it covered, and they're not as essential as we once thought!
Hold on to your hats, folks, because we're about to debunk a classic myth! You
know that old saying about needing 130 grams of carbs a day for your brain to
function properly? Well, let me tell you where that little nugget of misinformation
came from.It all started with a report from the Institute of Medicine. They did some
calculations and figured out that, in a hypothetical scenario where the brain wasn't
getting any nutrients other than carbs, it could burn up to 100 grams of

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carbohydrates a day. And then, just for kicks, they threw in an extra 30 grams as a
safety buffer. But here's the kicker: that scenario is about as realistic as a unicorn
sighting!

The truth is, if you're getting enough protein and fat in your diet, your brain can be
as happy as a clam running on ketones. Ketones are these nifty little molecules
produced when fat is metabolized. In fact, studies show that a whopping 70% or
more of the brain's energy requirements can be met by ketones. And as for the rest?
Your body's got it covered with good ol' gluconeogenesis, whipping up glucose as
needed. So, there you have it! The idea that you need to gobble up carbs for brain
health is about as outdated as a rotary phone. Your brain can thrive on ketones, and
there's absolutely no need to ingest carbohydrates to be in tip-top shape. Who
knew?

I had a tough pill to swallow, one that I dodged like a pro for the longest time:
carbs are just a fling, offering fleeting pleasure with no real health benefits. In fact,
depending on how much they dominate your life, they can be downright toxic. All
that chatter about carbs being loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants?
Pretty much a joke when you stack it up against their not-so-funny side effects. I
know, it sounds like I'm pulling your leg, but after gathering a mountain of
evidence on their health hazards (against my will, mind you), I had to face the
music and ditch my carb crush. And let me tell you, breaking up with carbs was the
best thing I ever did. The benefits were so immediate and dramatic, I kicked myself
for not dumping them sooner! You might adore fruits (as I did, perhaps a bit too
much), but the harsh reality is, they don't love you back.

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My introduction to a diet rich in meat came through the guidance of Dr. Paul
Saladino, a proponent of an animal-based diet. He emphasized the nutritional value
of organ meats and discussed the presence of anti-nutrients in plants, which serve
as defensive mechanisms for plant survival but can lead to health issues in humans.
I learned that although Dr. Saladino initially followed a strict carnivore diet, he
encountered some challenges that led him to adopt a more inclusive animal-based
diet. This diet still prioritizes meat but also incorporates a significant amount of
carbohydrates and sugars from natural sources. Remarkably, he mentioned
consuming up to 300-400 grams of carbs daily, which is an extremely high amount.

The logic behind consuming fruits made sense at first for several reasons:
• Their sweetness makes them more appealing and palatable compared to
other parts of the plant which are bitter.
• The bright colors of ripe fruits make them easily noticeable.
• Fruits generally contain fewer anti-nutrients than other plant parts.
• Consuming fruits aids in the dispersal of seeds, ensuring the continuation of
the plant species.

Initially, I believed in the merits of a balanced diet that included both meat and
plants, convinced that the natural sugars in fruits were a healthier alternative to
refined sugars. My diet, rich in natural sugars and honey, did yield some positive
results, such as significant body fat loss and other benefits. However, a persistent
and discouraging problem remained: my binge eating, particularly with sweet
foods and carbs, as well as inflammation and bloating.

I convinced myself that this was a matter of discipline, that I simply needed to
resist sugar cravings more steadfastly. But despite my efforts, I would find myself

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overwhelmed by an uncontrollable urge to indulge in sweets, leading to episodes of
binge eating on pastries, cookies, and chocolate. The temporary high was always
followed by a profound sense of guilt and shame, especially given my public
stance against such foods.

My diet, which I believed to be beneficial, included:

• Ample amounts of fruit
• A decent amount of honey
• Dairy products with a high carb content
• "Animal-based" desserts like dates and dried fruits
• Artificially sweetened, "zero-calorie" drinks
• "Sugar-free" gum

At times, my consumption would reach extreme levels, such as eating 7 to 8

oranges, two boxes of mixed berries, and three apples in one sitting, binging on
these "natural" sweet foods.

Time and time again, I found myself teetering on the brink of my ideal leanness,
only to be pulled back into the abyss of binging, watching my hard-earned progress
crumble before my eyes. In a moment of sheer desperation, I made a bold decision:
to embrace the carnivore lifestyle fully, banishing all sugary carbs from my
kingdom because I was aware of its power in ending sugar addiction. The
transformation was nothing short of miraculous. I was struck with awe at the
profound change in my being. Gone were the days of the insatiable carb monster
within me, clawing its way out by week's end, seeking to devour any carbohydrate

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in sight. The once overwhelming urge to indulge in sweets and carbs had all but
vanished, leaving me in a state of bewildered liberation.

I embarked on a singular journey of consuming just one majestic meal of meat and
other animal products per day, ensuring I consumed around 120 grams of protein.
Miraculously, my cravings for carbs vanished into thin air. I'll admit, the initial
three days posed a mild challenge, yet it required only a sliver of willpower to
persevere. By the fourth day, a transformation had occurred. A plate of cookies,
that used to be my drug of choice, now sat before me, evoking not a flicker of
desire. It was as if I had been unshackled from an insatiable beast, freed from the
constant torment of planning meals, anticipating the next binge, and the endless
cycle of carb-induced stress.

As many of you are aware, carbs are notorious for trapping excess water in your
body. Casting off the carb shackles, I also shed the burdensome water weight. By
week's end, as I looked at my reflection, I was struck by a revelation. There I
stood, more defined and leaner than ever before, as if by some sorcery. It was a
moment of disbelief. Without the pain of a restrictive diet, without the pangs of
hunger or dissatisfaction, I had achieved the leanest form of my existence. It was a
taste of true liberation that I want all of you struggling with diet getting in the way
of your progress to experience.

You won't believe this, but something that was putting the brakes on my progress
was my continued consumption of drinks with artificial sweeteners. Yes, I'm
talking about adding Stevia to my coffee, chewing sweet gum, and even indulging
in the occasional energy drink. I thought they were harmless since they didn't
contain actual carbs. Boy, was I mistaken! It turns out that everything that enters

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your mouth impacts your gut microbiome, and even that tiny, seemingly
insignificant amount of sugar was still fueling my carb cravings. Once I eliminated
these from my diet, I hit the jackpot. My desire for anything sweet vanished
completely, whereas before, it consumed my thoughts day and night. It's worth
experimenting to see how your body responds to different sweeteners. Personally,
I've found that using them can sometimes trigger intense cravings for
carbohydrates and sweets, so I generally avoid them. However, after reducing my
carb intake for a while, I've noticed that I can occasionally enjoy a coffee with
some Stevia in it. It's important to remember that Stevia, while a plant-based
sweetener, is not necessarily a health food and has been used as a contraceptive. It's
better than consuming large amounts of sugar, but it's still important to be mindful
of your intake. Try experimenting with sweeteners and low-carb foods to see how
your body reacts, and whether they lead to cravings like they do for me.

I would even catch myself watching videos of people eating sweets with intense
longing. I used to find it incredibly difficult to resist sweet-tasting foods. This
problem doesn't arise with meat and other animal-based products, as they are very
effective at activating the satiety hormone, making it nearly impossible to overeat
on them.

One of these hormones is called cholecystokinin (CCK), which is released by your

intestines when you eat protein and fat. CCK then sends a signal to your brain to
reduce hunger and increase feelings of fullness.

Another hormone involved in satiety is leptin, which is released by fat cells and
helps regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger. Protein-rich foods like meat
can also help increase the levels of leptin in your body, further promoting satiety.

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Additionally, the process of digesting protein itself requires more energy compared
to carbohydrates and fats, which can contribute to a feeling of fullness and help
you eat less overall. This is known as the thermic effect of food. Yes, you heard
that right! Digesting proteins actually burns more calories because it's a more
labor-intensive process, thanks to the bioavailable nutrients packed in there, unlike
carbs. This is exactly why the whole "calories in, calories out" motto is pretty
ridiculous. Imagine consuming 2000 calories of just meat and fat versus a mix of
2000 calories from meat, carbs, and fat. The calorie expenditure would be higher if
you were feasting solely on meat and animal products. You'd end up burning more
calories through digestion alone, without even stepping up your physical activity.
How surprising is that?

Where animal based goes wrong

Initially, the carnivore diet was widely embraced, but the narrative shifted when
Paul transitioned to an animal-based diet, which he describes as a modified version
of carnivore that includes fruit and honey. He now consumes up to 400 grams of
carbs daily, a significant increase that may pose health risks for others if adopted
without careful consideration. At first, I embraced this approach and it was my
starting point until I encountered some issues. These challenges led me to delve
deeper into the literature and understand how our biology responds to
carbohydrates. Through this exploration, I realized that the carnivore diet is
significantly better and the evidence for it was undeniable.

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Revisiting Dr. Paul Saladino, I delved deeper into the reasons behind his
complications with the carnivore diet, despite his extensive research and firm
belief in its superiority for human health. His issues were caused by:

A) Too much organ meats leading to toxicity

B) Insufficient amount of protein for how active his life style is

Now Saladino highlighted the significance of consuming liver, a highly nutrient-

dense meat, but he inadvertently overdid it. In his "what I eat in a day" videos, it's
evident that he consumed an excessive amount of liver, including raw liver. While
liver is nutrient-rich, cooking meat typically reduces some nutrients, but
consuming it raw preserves them all. Additionally, he supplemented his diet with
desiccated liver from his own supplement brand. This excessive intake likely led to
vitamin A and copper toxicity in his body, underscoring the importance of
moderation even in nutrient-dense foods.

In fact, liver is among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Compared to
other foods, including muscle meat, liver has very high levels of iron, zinc, vitamin
A, folate, and vitamin B12. It also contains healthy doses of selenium, riboflavin
(B2), and phosphorus. In fact, liver is so nutrient-dense that you should be
judicious about the type and quantity of liver you eat to make sure you don’t
consume too much Vitamin A.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means your fat cells and liver hang onto
it, even if you’ve consumed more than you need. Chicken liver and that of other
fowl is lower in vitamin A than beef liver and liver of larger animals, so can be

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eaten more and in greater quantity. 12,000 micrograms of vitamin A per day can
mean a toxic overload to your own liver, so avoid eating large amounts.

Let's delve deeper into the protein aspect. It extremely easy to under eat on a
carnivore diet. Upon revisiting his videos, it's clear that his protein intake was
insufficient to support his muscular needs and high level of physical activity. This
inadequacy is highlighted in the video where he discusses his blood test results,
showing lower testosterone levels on the carnivore diet compared to the animal-
based diet. The root of the problem? He was simply not consuming enough protein,
instead giving more emphasis to fat in his diet.

Consider his lifestyle: he's an individual with a packed schedule of surfing, skating,
and weightlifting almost daily. Coupled with his lean physique, his body has
minimal stored fat reserves to draw upon for energy. Consequently, in the absence
of adequate dietary protein, his body is forced into a corner, resorting to using its
own muscle tissue as a fuel source.

This predicament could be entirely avoided with a sufficient intake of protein.

Moreover, his body was likely under stress due to an overall lack of calories, which
significantly contributed to the adverse effects he experienced. It's crucial to
understand that for someone with his level of activity and leanness, prioritizing
protein is not just an option—it's a necessity for maintaining muscle mass and
overall health.

Upon examining his appearance during his carnivore phase, one could observe a
noticeably more youthful visage. However, two years into adopting an animal-
based diet, a marked difference is evident in his more recent videos, where he

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appears to have aged significantly, and his skin exhibits increased wrinkling. This
transformation serves as a compelling testament to the detrimental effects of sugar
on his overall appearance and health, as evidenced by the accelerated glycation
process, which is known to contribute to skin aging. The stark contrast between his
earlier and later appearances underscores the impact that dietary choices can have
on one's physical appearance and underscores the importance of understanding the
long-term implications of sugar consumption on the body's aging process.

I believe Paul is an exceptional individual, and I am deeply appreciative of his

efforts in enlightening me and countless others about the significance of meat in
our diets and the potential hazards posed by anti-nutrients found in many plants.
However, I am inclined to think that his initial stance on the detrimental effects of
carbohydrates was more accurate. The primary misstep in his approach was the
excessive consumption of liver, whereas humans have historically thrived on the
muscle meat of animals. A compelling piece of evidence supporting this is the
widespread aversion to the taste of liver, which is often described as having a
strong metallic flavor. This natural dislike makes perfect sense, considering that
overindulgence in liver can lead to copper toxicity. This serves as yet another
reminder to trust our bodies' instincts and savor the delectable muscle meats that
have been a staple in the human diet for millennia.

But I Need Carbs… Right?

At any given moment, our bodies contain approximately four grams of glucose.
This is not a random figure; it is the physiological maximum that our bodies are
equipped to handle. This precise amount is all that we need for fueling all

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physiological processes, including the vital functions of our brain. It's downright
infuriating to see the absurd recommendations flying around about guzzling honey,
stuffing our faces with fruits, and piling on the bread for carbs, when our bodies
require such a minuscule, specific amount of glucose. What's even more
maddening is that we can produce this glucose ourselves, primarily from the meat
and protein we consume. So, why the heck are people pushing these carb-loaded
foods on us?

The answer is simple, yet frustrating: they have no clue. They're just parroting the
same baseless claims they've heard from others, caught in an endless loop of
terrible advice. It's like they're stuck on repeat, spouting nonsense without any
understanding of our actual nutritional needs. It's high time we cut through the
noise and got real about what our bodies truly need.

Now, consider the significance of this number: four grams. That is all your body
requires at any one time to operate optimally. The introduction of even one extra
gram of glucose into the system can have detrimental effects. This surplus causes
an excessive amount of glycation, a process where sugar molecules attach to
proteins, which our bodies struggle to manage. Over time, this buildup becomes
overwhelming, leading to severe health consequences.

It is this very mechanism that poses a grave threat to individuals with diabetes. The
inability to regulate glucose levels leads to an accumulation that the body cannot
cope with, ultimately resulting in life-threatening complications. It is imperative to
grasp the delicate balance of glucose in our bodies and the potential hazards of
exceeding this threshold.

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The grim reality is that this seemingly insignificant extra gram of sugar can have
catastrophic consequences. It's the reason why some individuals end up with their
toes amputated, progressing to the loss of their feet, then portions of their legs,
followed by kidney failure, heart failure, and ultimately, a complete breakdown of
their health. This is no exaggeration; it's the harsh truth of what that extra gram of
sugar can do.

This additional sugar is toxic to our bodies. Our bodies recognize it as a toxin and
go into overdrive trying to eliminate it. This involves ramping up insulin
production and engaging in high-energy processes to swiftly remove the excess
sugar from the bloodstream and store it in fat cells. It's a startling revelation when
we consider how our bodies react to plant toxins and sugar in a similar fashion.
Despite this, there's a baffling discrepancy in how these substances are perceived.
Carbohydrates and sugar, in particular, have somehow been granted a pass in our
dietary norms. Instead of being recognized for the toxins they are, they've been
normalized to the point of being staples in many diets.

This normalization has had dire consequences. It's not an overstatement to say that
this acceptance of sugar as a harmless, everyday ingredient is a driving force
behind many of the chronic diseases plaguing society today. From diabetes to heart
disease, the fingerprints of sugar are all over the scene. Yet, despite the mounting
evidence of its harmful effects, sugar continues to be consumed in alarming
quantities, often hidden in plain sight in our foods and drinks. It's high time we
peeled back the veil of normalization and faced the bitter truth about sugar and its
impact on our health. This is a clear indication that these toxins are harmful; our
bodies are desperately trying to detoxify them and expel them. If something is truly
beneficial for us, our bodies would welcome it and retain it. The fact that our

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bodies are fighting so hard to get rid of these substances is a clear sign that they are
not meant to be there.

The shocking truth is that our dietary requirement for exogenous (consumed
externally) carbohydrates is ZERO! That's right, I was misled into believing that
carbs are our primary energy source, like so many others, but in reality, they are a
highly inefficient form of fuel compared to fat. Consider how carbohydrates are the
macronutrient most easily over-consumed. For example, I could easily eat three
apples, eight oranges, and several bananas in one sitting when I was focusing on
eating "healthy" carbs. I could drink sugary drinks endlessly, consume a large loaf
of bread effortlessly, or finish an entire bag of chips without difficulty. This is a
common issue many people face, often finding it hard to control their intake of
carbs.

In contrast, it's much harder to overeat when it comes to animal proteins and fats.
The reason is that our bodies have evolved to recognize protein and fat as essential
food sources over hundreds of thousands of years. However, our bodies haven't had
the same evolutionary experience with carbohydrates. As a result, while carbs can
be addictive in taste, they don't provide the same sense of satiation as protein and
fat. Historically, we would only come across a small amount of berries or other
carb sources occasionally throughout the year. Therefore, while protein and fat are
recognized by our bodies as satiating, carbohydrates are not.

Let's break it down mathematically: when your body relies on carbs for energy, you
constantly need to replenish your carb supply for short bursts of energy, as carbs
provide only 4 calories per gram. In stark contrast, fat offers a whopping 9 calories
per gram, which is more than double the energy provided by carbs.

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Once you adapt to using fat as your primary energy source, the need for frequent
meals every few hours vanishes. You can tap into the abundant fat reserves stored
in your body for sustained energy. It seems that our human design, which favors
storing fat over glycogen, is a clear indication that our bodies inherently
understand the superior energy potential of fat. It's rather absurd, then, that we've
been led to believe that carbs are the preferred fuel source.

It's like comparing an iPhone 5 to an iPhone 15. The iPhone 5, much like a carb-
dependent body, dies quickly and needs constant recharging every few hours. On
the other hand, the iPhone 15, akin to a fat-fueled body, charges in less than an
hour and lasts all day. So, if you're still operating like an iPhone 5, thinking that
bowl of white rice is giving you energy, it's time for an upgrade. In reality, you're
just limiting your energy potential and setting yourself up for a crash, only to find
yourself scrounging for more carbs. Meanwhile, you could be feeling great and
energized for a long stretch, running on your own body fat, which is, by design,
your natural state. Time to switch from the outdated carb model to the sleek,
efficient fat-burning model!

So how come we do so good without carbs if we need glucose which is essential to

us. Well, like the intelligent design that the human body is, it performs another
miracle called gluconeogenesis.

Gluco Neo Genisis

Glucose New Creating

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Gluconeogenesis is a fascinating biological process where your body turns non-
carbohydrate sources, like proteins and certain fats such as triglycerides, into
glucose. This means that even without consuming carbs, your body has the
remarkable ability to create its own carbohydrates from within. The main role of
this process is to prevent hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, ensuring that you
maintain stable blood sugar levels between meals and during fasting periods.

What's even more interesting is that nearly all of your body's cells can run on
ketones, which are the energy units produced when your body burns its own fat
due to a lack of carbohydrates. However, there are a few exceptions. Some cells in
your eyes and specific areas of your brain still require glucose to function properly
(which your body is perfectly able to create the exact amount needed) but the
majority of your brain cells and red blood cells are more than happy to use ketones
as their primary fuel source.

So, in essence, if your body ever needs carbohydrates, it has the incredible ability
to make its own from protein or certain fats, ensuring that you always have the
energy you need which is actually your PRIMARY metabolic rate that humans
were originally designed to run on.

This study titled “Gluconeogenesis and PEPCK are critical components of healthy
aging and dietary restriction life extension” says:

“High glucose diets are unhealthy, although the mechanisms by which elevated
glucose is harmful to whole animal physiology are not well understood. In
Caenorhabditis elegans, high glucose shortens lifespan, while chemically inflicted
glucose restriction promotes longevity. We investigated the impact of glucose

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metabolism on aging quality (maintained locomotory capacity and median
lifespan) and found that, in addition to shortening lifespan, excess glucose
negatively impacts locomotory healthspan. Conversely, disrupting glucose
utilization by knockdown of glycolysis-specific genes results in large mid-age
physical improvements via a mechanism that requires the FOXO transcription
factor DAF-16. Adult locomotory capacity is extended by glycolysis disruption, but
maximum lifespan is not, indicating that limiting glycolysis can increase the
proportion of life spent in mobility health. We also considered the largely ignored
role of glucose biosynthesis (gluconeogenesis) in adult health. Directed
perturbations of gluconeogenic genes that specify single direction enzymatic
reactions for glucose synthesis decrease locomotory healthspan, suggesting that
gluconeogenesis is needed for healthy aging.”

In simple terms, this research is saying that diets high in glucose (sugar) are
unhealthy and can shorten lifespan and reduce the quality of life as we age.
Remember that ALL carbs turn into sugar in your body and that there’s no such
thing as healthy carbs. In the study on the worm Caenorhabditis elegans, it was
found that high glucose levels not only shorten lifespan but also negatively affect
the worm’s ability to move around (locomotory healthspan). On the other hand,
reducing glucose levels in the body by disrupting the process of glycolysis
(breaking down glucose for energy) leads to improvements in physical health in
mid-life. This improvement is linked to the activity of a specific protein called
DAF-16.

The study also looked at the process of gluconeogenesis, which is the body’s way
of making glucose. It was found that disrupting this process negatively affects the
worm’s ability to move around, suggesting that gluconeogenesis is important for

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healthy aging. Increasing the activity of a key gene involved in gluconeogenesis,
called pck-2, leads to better health, and this effect also depends on the DAF-16
protein.

So, to sum it up, although you've been told that certain fruits are good for you, the
truth is they're not as great as you think. Thanks to all the genetic modifying
they've gone through to boost their sugar content and make them taste much
sweeter, they've turned into sugar bombs! Believe it or not, fruits didn't use to be
this sweet before human intervention; they pretty much tasted like vegetables. And
guess what? They all turn into the same sugar in your body, which speeds up aging,
fuels your carb addiction, and doesn't offer many benefits. So, if you do decide to
include carbs in your diet, just know that you're doing it for the pleasure, not for
health. It's like how some of us drink coffee, even though it's a stimulant drug, or
how some people smoke cigarettes. Fruits and carbs are in the same boat, except
they have a much stronger impact on your fat utilization abilities, leaving you
dependent on external carbohydrates for energy instead of being able to use your
own fat the way you're supposed to.

Gluconeogenesis Mechanics:

• Definition: Gluconeogenesis is a metabolic pathway that results in the

generation of glucose from certain non-carbohydrate carbon substrates. It is one of
the key mechanisms used by the body to maintain blood glucose levels.
• Precursors: The main precursors for gluconeogenesis include:
• Glycerol: Glycerol is a three-carbon molecule that forms the
backbone of triglycerides (triacylglycerol molecules), which are the main form of

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stored fat in the body. When triglycerides are broken down for energy, glycerol is
released and can be converted into glucose in the liver.
• Amino Acids: Certain amino acids, particularly alanine and
glutamine, can be used as substrates for gluconeogenesis. These amino acids can
be derived from the breakdown of proteins in the muscles and other tissues.
• Lactate: Lactate, produced during anaerobic metabolism (e.g., intense
exercise), can be transported to the liver and converted back into glucose through
gluconeogenesis.
• Process: In the liver (and to a lesser extent in the kidneys), the
glycerol and other precursors undergo a series of enzymatic reactions to produce
glucose. This newly synthesized glucose can then be released into the bloodstream
to be used as energy by various tissues, including the brain and muscles.
• Regulation: Gluconeogenesis is tightly regulated by hormonal
signals, primarily insulin and glucagon, in response to the body’s energy needs. For
example, during fasting or low carbohydrate intake, glucagon levels increase,
stimulating gluconeogenesis to ensure a continuous supply of glucose.

Fruit is Not your Friend

In a world where we've been led to believe that fruit is nature's candy, a harmless
indulgence, the truth is far more dramatic. Humans, by their very design, are
programmed to store fat when they feast on fruit. The modern epidemic of Non-
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a stark testament to the consequences
of excessive fruit and carbohydrate consumption.

The idea of daily fruit consumption is nothing short of madness. For the vast
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humans nor their ancestral species indulged in fruit on a daily basis. Even in the
lushness of the tropics, fruit was never an all-year-round, ever-present bounty.

The stark reality of our biological heritage is laid bare by the dramatic reduction of
visceral fat - the very fat entwined with NAFLD - through the practice of alternate
day fasting. This striking transformation is a clear signal: it is the rampant
consumption of sugar, masquerading in the guise of innocent fruit, that is the true
villain in this tale.

Fructose is considered an "obesogen" not merely because of its calorie content but
due to its unique metabolic pathway and its impact on the brain. While both
glucose and fructose contain calories, and glucose stimulates insulin release which
can drive weight gain, fructose poses a distinct set of challenges. Here's why
fructose is more concerning than glucose when it comes to obesity and metabolic
diseases like diabetes.

Unlike glucose, which is metabolized by various organs throughout the body,

fructose is primarily processed in the liver. This organ-specific metabolism means
that fructose can bypass the normal regulatory mechanisms that control energy
balance and appetite. When consumed in large amounts, fructose can lead to an
overload in the liver, promoting the conversion of fructose to fat, a process known
as lipogenesis. This fat can accumulate in the liver, contributing to non-alcoholic
fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and be released into the bloodstream, increasing the
risk of obesity and other metabolic disorders.

Fructose is metabolized in the liver, which means that when you consume a
fructose-rich beverage, like a 20-ounce Coke, all of that fructose heads straight to

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the liver. In contrast, glucose can be utilized by various organs throughout the
body. So, gram for gram, fructose puts more stress on the liver than glucose does,
as it's the primary organ responsible for processing fructose, thanks to the presence
of the GLUT5 transporter, which is specific to fructose.

Once fructose arrives in the liver, it undergoes a different metabolic pathway

compared to glucose. While glucose can be used directly for energy or stored as
glycogen, fructose is more likely to be converted into fat through a process called
lipogenesis. This can lead to an accumulation of fat in the liver, contributing to
conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Additionally, this
process can lead to the production of uric acid, which can contribute to gout and
elevated blood pressure.

Every liver stores some glycogen, and athletes like marathon runners often have
higher levels because they consume high-carbohydrate foods like pasta to
specifically boost their liver glycogen stores. This is a desirable place to store
excess energy because glycogen, for lack of a better term, is non-toxic.

However, the story is different for fructose. There is no direct pathway for fructose
to be converted into glycogen. Instead, fructose is metabolized through a different
pathway, leading it down to the mitochondria through the glycolytic pathway.

Once fructose is metabolized to acetyl-CoA, it then enters the mitochondria, where

it is burned through the Krebs cycle to generate carbon dioxide, water, and ATP,
with the ultimate goal being the production of ATP. However, fructose can
overwhelm the mitochondria because they have a fixed maximum velocity
(Vmax), meaning the cycle can only turn so fast. The only way to increase the

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speed of the cycle is to have more mitochondria. This is one reason why exercise is
beneficial, as it leads to the production of more mitochondria, enhancing the body's
capacity to metabolize energy substrates. So while exercise is undoubtedly good,
it's important to note that an excessive intake of fructose can still overload the
mitochondrial capacity, leading to metabolic issues.

A mitochondrion has its limits. It's not like you can just push it to work harder or
faster beyond its capacity. When you overwhelm a mitochondrion with an
excessive load, such as too much acetyl-CoA from fructose metabolism, it can't
handle it efficiently. As a result, the mitochondrion ends up sending out a
compound called citrate through a process known as the citrate shuttle.

Once citrate leaves the mitochondrion and enters the cytosol of the cell, the cell
needs to deal with this excess citrate. What happens next is that the cell takes the
citrate and converts it into another acetyl-CoA to form malonyl-CoA. The cell then
starts adding two-carbon fragments onto that malonyl-CoA, building it from a two-
carbon string to a 16-carbon string, which we call palmitate. The liver primarily
produces palmitate through a process known as de novo lipogenesis, which
literally means "new fat making." This is the pathway through which your liver
converts sugar, particularly fructose, into fat in the form of palmitate.

Once palmitate is synthesized, the goal is to package it in a form that can be

exported out of the liver. The palmitate is then added to a glycerol molecule to
form a triacylglycerol, also known as a triglyceride. This triglyceride is then
packaged with apolipoprotein B-100 (APOB100) to form a lipoprotein particle
called very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), which is often referred to as the "bad"
cholesterol. This VLDL is then exported out of the liver and into the bloodstream,

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causing an increase in serum triglycerides due to the excessive consumption of
sugar.

Once in the bloodstream, the VLDL can contribute to obesity, as insulin can act on
the VLDL to deposit it in the peripheral subcutaneous tissue, leading to the growth
of fat stores. If VLDL unloads in the arterial wall, it can contribute to
cardiovascular disease. However, not all of the triglyceride is successfully
packaged and exported. Some of it remains within the liver, leading to the
formation of lipid droplets and, ultimately, fatty liver disease.

When fatty liver disease develops, insulin signaling in the liver cells becomes
impaired. This condition is known as liver insulin resistance. As a result, the
pancreas is forced to produce more insulin to compensate and ensure that the liver
performs its functions properly. However, this overproduction of insulin has its
own negative side effects. Insulin is a mitogenic factor, meaning it is a growth
factor that can promote Vascular smooth muscle growth and glandular growth,
which can lead to cancer. Consequently, excessive insulin production increases the
risk of coronary vascular disease and cancer, making it a primary driver of chronic
metabolic diseases. Furthermore, the excessive demand placed on the pancreatic
beta cells to produce insulin can lead to their eventual burnout, resulting in type 2
diabetes. But that's just one aspect of the problem; there are three key issues to
consider when examining the impact of fructose on metabolic health.

Professor Bart Kay is a distinguished scientist with an impressive track record of

teaching various aspects of physiology, anatomy, biochemistry,
metabolism/nutrition, and research design/statistics since 2001, both in the UK and
in Australasia. His expertise extends to critically examining studies and debunking

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those that present inaccurate information about human physiology. As an expert in
epidemiology, Professor Bart Kay is also a proponent of a carnivorous diet,
supported by a mountain of evidence that underpins his reasoning for this dietary
choice. His accomplishments and qualifications make him a highly respected
figure in the scientific community. In an interview, Professor Bart Kay shared
insights that can be considered as golden knowledge in the field of human
physiology and nutrition.

The human body has been shaped by millions of years of evolutionary forces, both
positive and negative, which have refined our traits to enhance our survival while
eliminating those that are energetically wasteful. Over time, those characteristics
that improve our ability to thrive in our environment are naturally selected and
become more prevalent in the population. This evolutionary process ensures that
we are continually evolving to meet the challenges of our surroundings, enhancing
our overall survival rates. This natural design has tailored human beings, like all
other species on the planet, to have a diet specific to our needs. Whether it's the
dietary habits of cats and dogs, the unique feeding patterns of platypuses, or the
grazing of sheep, cows, and bison, every creature, regardless of sex, adheres to a
diet that is intrinsic to its species.

However, we are the only animal that we’re aware of, that stops to deliberate over
what to eat and manufacturing our own food. This is in stark contrast to every other
animal that instinctively consumes its appropriate diet nature intended for them
because it’s hard wired in their brain (kind of like how the colors red and yellow
stimulate hunger in humans because red fatty meat is hard wired for consumption
by us).

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While we have advancements in language, technology, and society, our diet is
largely based on inventions of our own making, and it’s the furthest thing from
from the natural design possible. This deviation from nature's design is perhaps the
most extreme among all species on Earth.

The natural dietary blueprint for humans is consuming muscle meat, along with the
fat that naturally accompanies it. Muscle meat is a crucial component of our diet,
providing essential nutrients and energy for optimal health. While organ meats are
packed with nutrients, they are not indispensable and can be potentially harmful
due to their toxicity, as indicated by the unpleasant metallic taste they often leave
in our mouths.

The heart is an exception, as it is comparatively less toxic, and I suggest taking

desiccated liver supplements sparingly, every few days. It's important to consider
the proportion of an animal's liver to its overall size; when consuming an animal,
the bulk of our intake should be muscle meat, with only a small fraction being the
organ. Therefore, while organ meats can offer some benefits, it's crucial to
prioritize muscle meat in our diet and not overindulge in organ meats.

It's downright astonishing, but our natural dietary blueprint is heavily skewed
towards large ruminant animals, with a whopping 80% of our diet ideally
consisting of beef, while the remaining 20% is made up of other animals like
chickens, fish, etc. This balance is what our bodies are designed for, offering us the
best shot at optimal health from a nutritional standpoint.

But here's the shocker: even the slightest bit of plant material can wreak havoc on
this finely-tuned system. And when it comes to fructose, the sugar found in fruit,

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the story takes an even more surprising turn. For millions of years, our species has
been a self-sustaining sugar factory, producing all the carbohydrates and sugars we
need to survive. We require a specific amount of glucose in our bloodstream for
survival, and only a minimal amount of fructose, which we can obtain from various
meat tissues. The body is capable of synthesizing these sugars from non-sugar
precursors, highlighting just how little external fructose we actually need. This
revelation underscores the critical importance of adhering to our natural dietary
design for maintaining optimal health.

Whenever you introduce extra sugar into your diet, it inevitably leads to a spike in
your blood sugar levels, every single time. This is because our bodies are not
engineered to handle sugar consumption, especially not repeatedly throughout the
day, every day of the year. Sugar inflicts direct harm on our tissues, causing
physical damage. It binds to proteins and fat molecules in a process known as
glycation, where sugar attaches to the structure of proteins or fats, chemically
altering them and causing damage.

Let me repeat that, sugar will alter in change your cell structure and your DNA.
This is the reason that individuals that are overweight and over-consume sugar end
up having distorted faces and weirdly shaped bodies. I noticed myself that
whenever I consumed an excess amount of sugar, my face would start distorting,
not just from inflammation, but my features would look unproportionate and ugly,
and I could see the difference for myself.

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We need to grasp a critical point
that Paul Saladino overlooked:
fructose is a silent assailant,
inflicting seven to ten times
more immediate damage to our
tissues than glucose. The perils
of elevated blood glucose are
widely acknowledged; it's an
undisputed fact that it wreaks
havoc on our bodies. But here's
the terrifying truth: an increase
in fructose levels is seven to ten times more catastrophic. When you recklessly
consume hundreds of grams of sugar through fruits and honey, indulging in these
unnecessary and harmful carbohydrates, you're essentially poisoning yourself.
Think about it: why does your body go into overdrive, pumping out insulin to
restore your sugar levels to a safe equilibrium? It's a desperate attempt to detoxify
and shield you from the self-inflicted harm. Beware, the sweet temptation is a
treacherous trap!

For the vast majority of human existence on this planet, most of the planet has
been frozen over and covered by sheets of ice miles thick. There’s been very very
little vegetative plant material available to humans from which we can gain any
nutrition at all for many many hundreds of thousands of years.

The process of positive and negative selection has intricately shaped our bodies,
organ systems, and metabolic pathways to be perfectly suited for the consumption

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of muscle meat and the accompanying fat from large ruminant animals.
Interestingly, it appears that 98% of animal species on Earth are edible for humans,
while 98% of plant species are inedible and, in fact, potentially poisonous and
lethal. A significant number of these plants contain anti-nutrients, toxins, and
defense chemicals specifically designed to deter animals from consuming them,
posing overt and problematic toxic threats to our health.

It's a shocking revelation to discover that even the seemingly harmless plants,
those that aren't outright deadly, have been dramatically transformed by centuries
of selective breeding and farming by humans. They've been so altered from their
original state that they're practically unrecognizable! You might already be familiar
with the term GMOs, short for genetically modified organisms, and the advice to
opt for GMO-free foods. Let me explain why they can be problematic and why you
should steer clear of them, especially considering that a significant portion of the
produce you consume is likely genetically modified. The following insights from
the Center for Food Safety.org shed some light on the issue:

“We need to sound the alarm on the potentially hazardous impacts of genetic
engineering, a technology that transcends the boundaries of traditional breeding.
Imagine "fishberries" – a concept as absurd as it sounds, made possible through
genetic engineering, allowing for the creation of such unnatural organisms and
their release into our environment. Despite warnings from FDA scientists about the
unique risks posed by genetic engineering, the FDA continues to downplay these
concerns.

Alarmingly, the 170 million acres of genetically engineered (GE) crops grown in
the U.S. offer little to no benefit to consumers; their primary purpose is to line the

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pockets of biotech companies. These GE crops, including corn, soy, sugar beets,
and cotton, are designed to withstand increased pesticide use or produce their own
pesticides, leading to a surge in herbicide usage. Monsanto's Roundup-Ready
crops, for example, have led to a two to fivefold increase in herbicide use
compared to non-GE farming methods.

The repercussions of GE crops extend beyond just increased chemical use; they
pose a grave threat to sustainable agriculture. The natural pesticides used by
organic farmers are at risk of becoming ineffective as insects develop resistance
due to exposure to GE crops. This could leave farmers with no choice but to resort
to even more toxic chemicals to combat these "superbugs."

Shockingly, neither the FDA, USDA, nor EPA has conducted any long-term studies
on the human health or environmental impacts of GE foods and crops. The biotech
industry operates on an honor system, with minimal requirements to prove the
safety of their technology. There are concerns about GE foods introducing new
allergens, increasing plant toxin levels, and accelerating the spread of antibiotic-
resistant diseases.

It's a disturbing reality that no long-term studies have confirmed the safety of GE
foods and crops, yet our environment and families are being used as experimental
subjects. Doctors worldwide have raised concerns about potential health
consequences that may emerge over time. Laboratory and field evidence already
indicates that GE crops can harm beneficial insects, damage soils, and lead to the
contamination of neighboring crops, creating a potential nightmare scenario of
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comprehensive safety assessments make the widespread adoption of GE crops a
cautionary tale that we cannot afford to ignore.”

Take fruits, for example – what we enjoy today is nothing short of a human
invention, a far cry from their wild counterparts. And yet, these modern fruits are
laden with sugar, posing a hidden threat to our health in the long run.

But the surprises don't stop there – many of the plants we consume today are still
teeming with toxins like oxalates, phytates, tannins, deadly nightshades, lectins,
and more. It's a startling reminder that the plant world is not as benign as it may
seem, and that our modern diet is fraught with potential dangers lurking in every
bite.

It's shocking to realize just how little fruit was available to our ancestors! Humans
have demonstrated incredible adaptability and resilience, surviving for hundreds of
thousands of years, even when hunting was unsuccessful. But when it comes to
fruit, there were only a few precious weeks each year when we could indulge in
wild berries and other natural treats, which were nothing like the abundant, modern
berries we have today. These fleeting moments of fruity delight were short-lived,
and then, just like that, they were gone until the next year, leaving us no choice but
to return to the hunt for sustenance. This is a reminder of how different our dietary
intake of fruit was originally before metabolic disorders seem to plaque so many
people today.

Large ruminant animals have an incredible ability to survive in harsh conditions,

such as ice and snow. They manage to forage for whatever shrubs and bits of grass

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they can find, which might seem meager but are crucial for their survival. These
plants are not just food; they serve a more important purpose. They are used to
cultivate bacteria in the animals' digestive systems, and it's these bacteria that
provide the majority of their nutrition.

Even in modern times, this misunderstanding persists about cows. Many people
believe that cows get their nutrition directly from eating grass, but that's not
entirely accurate. In reality, cows chew up grass primarily to feed the bacteria in
the first three of their stomachs. It's in the fourth stomach where the magic
happens: the bacteria are doused with acid, and it's these bacteria that the cow
absorbs for nutrition. It's a fascinating and complex process that highlights the
incredible adaptability of these animals to their environments.

It's quite astonishing, but cows actually live on bacteria, not grass. The grass they
consume is merely a vehicle to nurture the bacteria in their digestive systems. After
being chewed up, the grass is expelled out the back end, providing minimal
nutritional value to the cows themselves. It's a common misconception that cows
derive their nutrients directly from grass.

This process has been crucial for humans as well. We've historically taken
advantage of the fact that these animals convert the protein from grass into a form
that's usable for us: meat. This was the natural design for human consumption.
Unlike cows, humans are not equipped to eat plants as a primary food source. Our
digestive systems lack the fermentative gut system needed to break down plant
material effectively. We don't have a four-chambered stomach or a functioning
cecum, and the bacteria in our colon can only break down a very small amount of

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fiber, providing us with a minimal amount of short-chain fatty acids. It's clear that
our bodies were not designed to thrive on a plant-based diet.

Most of the fiber we eat just goes in one end and out the other, almost immediately
followed by lots of awful smelling farting. It's like our bodies are saying, "Nope,
not today, fiber!" What little we do get from plants is a smidge of carbohydrates in
the form of starch or sugar, maybe a couple of those fancy-sounding
phytonutrients, which, as it turns out, might not even be necessary for us. And let's
not forget the generous serving of toxins, pro-inflammatory nasties, and gut-
wrenching chronic inflammation. All because we've got a bit of an ego problem,
thinking we're smarter than nature, believing we can whip up foods in a lab that are
somehow better for us than what nature has laid out on its grand buffet: the muscle
meat and fat of animals. It's like we're culinary rebels without a clue, turning our
backs on nature's feast for a plate of indigestible roughage.

Anti oxidants in fruit

Plants contain antioxidants for two primary purposes. Firstly, these antioxidants
serve as a protective mechanism for the plant itself, preventing oxidation and
damage from free radicals and other environmental stressors. This is a crucial
aspect of the plant's defense system, ensuring its survival and health.

Secondly, these antioxidants can also function as anti-nutrients. This means they
are capable of binding to nutrients within the plant, making them less available or
inaccessible to animals that consume the plant. This mechanism is a strategic way
for the plant to deter herbivores and protect its vital resources, ensuring that
animals cannot easily extract and benefit from the nutrients the plant contains.

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Before the advent of modern
technology, the agrarian
revolution, and the Industrial
Revolution, human beings
lived in a much more
grounded way. We were in
direct contact with nature,
walking barefoot on the
ground, sleeping on the earth,
and being electrically
connected to the planet. This
connection to the earth was
normal and natural for our
bodies, which evolved over hundreds of thousands and even millions of years to
thrive in this way.

However, with the introduction of electricity to power our homes, we needed to

insulate our houses electrically to ensure safety and efficiency. This marked a
significant shift in our relationship with the earth. Furthermore, the discovery of
rubber, a material used in the soles of our shoes and the tires of our cars, further
distanced us from that direct connection to the ground. Rubber is an insulator,
which means it prevents the flow of electrical energy between our bodies and the
earth. This change in our living environment and habits has had profound
implications on our health and well-being, as we've lost that natural electrical
connection that was once an integral part of human life.

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In the last couple of hundred years, our lives have undergone a drastic
transformation, leading to a complete disconnection from the planet. Historically,
the natural antioxidant activity in animals, including humans, was facilitated by
direct contact with the ground. Oxidation is a process where electrons are removed
from structures like proteins, and free radicals can steal electrons, causing damage
to proteins, cell organelles, membranes, and tissues. This results in oxidation,
where the substance is left with one less electron than before, leading to chemical
changes and damage.

Vitamin C is an example of an antioxidant that works by donating an electron to

the damaged tissue, thereby repairing it. Once vitamin C donates an electron, it
becomes deactivated but can be reactivated by acquiring another electron through
different mechanisms. This process is a crucial part of the body's defense against
oxidative damage. However, our modern lifestyle, characterized by a lack of direct
contact with the earth, has disrupted this natural antioxidant mechanism,
potentially contributing to increased oxidative stress and related health issues.

It is imperative to understand that the antioxidants typically associated with plant

sources are not the sole means of acquiring these crucial compounds. Firstly, a
significant portion of your antioxidant intake should come from grounding, or
direct contact with the earth's surface. This process enables the absorption of
electrons from the earth into your body, effectively replenishing your electron
supply and neutralizing free radicals. Secondly, it is essential to recognize that your
body is capable of producing its own antioxidants, which are primarily protein-
based structures. Therefore, the daily necessity for plant-based antioxidants is, in
fact, non-existent. This is by design; you are not meant to rely solely on plant
sources for your antioxidant needs. Instead, grounding and your body's natural

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balance.

Insulin
Let's delve into the topic of insulin and its relationship with carbohydrates. Again,
remember that ALL carbs and sugars turn into glucose in your body so there are no
“good/bad” carbs. You may be familiar with the term "insulin resistance," a
condition that has become increasingly prevalent in recent times. However, there
seems to be a lack of understanding regarding its true causes and how to effectively
treat it. Many people believe that insulin resistance is a condition that simply arises
spontaneously, attributing it to genetic predisposition. It's time to uncover some
truths and dispel common misconceptions surrounding this issue.

In an intriguing study, a substance with a sweet taste was introduced into the mouth
of a cycling athlete, who then swished it around and spat it out. This solution
contained no carbohydrates; it was sweetened with a non-caloric artificial
sweetener. The mere perception of sweetness triggered a response in the athletes'
brains, leading to the release of insulin in anticipation of the expected glucose
influx. This phenomenon is known as the cephalic phase insulin response.

Further research indicates that even non-taste-related stimuli, such as watching a

television commercial featuring appetizing food or smelling a delicious dish, can
cause insulin levels to rise, even though no food has been consumed. In the
specific study mentioned, saccharin was used as the sweetener. Despite containing

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no sugar, carbs, or calories, the athletes' insulin levels still increased in anticipation
of sugar intake.

Imagine you're out in the wild, exploring, and you stumble upon some delicious,
sweet berries. Your mouth waters, and guess what? Your body is already one step
ahead! It's like your body is throwing a mini-party, sending out invitations in the
form of insulin, getting ready for the sugar rush that's about to come. This is all
thanks to the cephalic phase insulin response.

Your body has this mechanism, kind of like a secret handshake, where insulin acts
as the key to open up your cells. It's like telling your cells, "Hey, make room, we've
got some glucose coming in!" This is where the GLUT4 transporter comes into
play, acting like a VIP escort for glucose, guiding it from the bloodstream into the
cells. The level of glucose in your bloodstream is meticulously regulated by your
body, and it goes into high alert whenever external sources of glucose enter the
system. In response, your body shifts its focus and works diligently to produce
insulin, which helps clear the glucose from your bloodstream and transport it into
your cells for use or storage.

When a cell already has sufficient energy stored within its cytoplasm, introducing a
high concentration of glucose can lead to detrimental effects. Excess glucose
within a cell can disrupt lipid rafts, damage cellular organelles, bind to DNA
causing mutations, and at extreme levels, it can even be lethal to the cell. Glucose,
despite being essential for life at physiological levels, becomes toxic and harmful
when present in excess.

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The human body is equipped with mechanisms to maintain blood glucose levels
within a narrow, optimal range. One such process is gluconeogenesis, where the
body synthesizes glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, ensuring that blood
glucose levels remain balanced without the need for dietary carbohydrates. In fact,
the dietary requirement for carbohydrates in humans is essentially zero.

When you consume carbohydrates from external sources, particularly in excessive

amounts, you are introducing a potential disruptor to your body's finely tuned
balance. It's like pouring an unnecessary and potentially harmful substance down
your throat, challenging your body's ability to regulate its internal environment.

When you consume carbohydrates, they are quickly absorbed into your
bloodstream, leading to an increase in blood glucose levels. In response, your body
releases insulin to facilitate the transfer of glucose from the blood into your cells.
Under normal conditions, between meals, your bloodstream should contain only
about a teaspoon of sugar. However, after consuming a meal rich in carbohydrates,
the concentration of glucose in your blood can significantly exceed this amount.

Your cells, especially muscle and heart cells, have a limited capacity for storing
glucose. When they become saturated with glucose, a metabolic process known as
the Randle cycle is activated. This cycle plays a crucial role in managing the
excess glucose and maintaining energy balance within the cells.

An overload of glucose inside your vital cells can disrupt their normal functioning
and lead to various metabolic issues. Excessive glucose can be detrimental not only
to your liver cells but also to other vital cells in your body. High levels of glucose
in the bloodstream can cause damage to red blood cells through a process known

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as glycation. This damage is quantified by a measure called Hemoglobin A1C
(HbA1C), which reflects the extent of glucose-related damage to red blood cells.

Furthermore, glucose can harm the epithelial cells lining your blood vessels,
leading to atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries.
This, in turn, can trigger chronic systemic inflammation and increase the risk of
developing type 2 diabetes, which may eventually progress towards type 1
diabetes. It can also lead to autoimmune dysfunction and a host of other health
issues.

However, when faced with an excess of glucose, the body prioritizes protecting
certain cells over others. Muscle cells and heart cells, which are more difficult to
replace, are spared at the expense of red blood cells and epithelial cells, which can
regenerate more quickly. This is a protective mechanism to minimize long-term
damage, but it underscores the importance of maintaining balanced blood glucose
levels to prevent harm to various cell types and avoid a cascade of health problems.

When it comes to protecting vital cells like those in the liver and heart, the body
employs a clever mechanism known as the Randle cycle. Here's an analogy to help
illustrate how it works: Imagine an old-fashioned lock with a long, forged key that
has a distinct shape at one end and a ring at the other. To unlock it, you have to
insert the key and turn it. Now, picture a lock with keyholes on both sides.

The Randle cycle functions like placing a key on the inside of such a lock and
turning it halfway. This action prevents anyone from inserting a key from the
outside to unlock the door, thereby blocking additional sugars from entering the
cell. When a cell is already full of energy and doesn't require more sugar, this

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internal safeguard is activated. It effectively turns off the GLUT4 transporter,
preventing further glucose from entering the cell and causing damage.

This protective measure prioritizes the preservation of more critical cells, such as
muscle and heart cells, at the expense of more expendable ones like red and white
blood cells. These "sacrificial lambs" can be replaced more easily, allowing the
body to maintain overall health and function despite the presence of excess glucose
in the bloodstream.

Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Type 1.5 diabetes (also known as Latent
Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults or LADA), and Type 3 diabetes (a term
sometimes used to refer to Alzheimer’s disease as a form of diabetes affecting the
brain) are all modern health concerns. While the underlying causes of these
conditions vary—ranging from insulin dependence to insulin resistance—the
common thread among them is the same pathological phenomenon: elevated blood
glucose levels, not necessarily elevated insulin levels.

Many of the health conditions that people encounter come with complex-sounding
labels. Take "insulin resistance," for example. Despite its name, the real culprit isn't
insulin itself. Instead, the root of the problem lies in elevated glucose levels, which
stem from consuming more carbohydrates than one's body can handle. As a result,
the body struggles to produce enough insulin to effectively clear the excess sugar
from the bloodstream and shuttle it into the cells for storage. It's a classic case of a
misleading name diverting attention from the true issue at hand.

In summary, when a cell is exposed to excessive glucose, it activates a protective

mechanism to prevent further glucose from entering, rendering insulin ineffective

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in "unlocking" the cell, regardless of how much insulin is produced. This
protective response is a natural and normal part of the body's defense system.
However, the medical establishment has labeled this phenomenon as "insulin
resistance," viewing it as a pathological condition that needs to be remedied.

Ironically, this occurs in a context where a high-carbohydrate diet is often

considered healthy and standard. The conventional approach seems to miss the
mark. To prevent the activation of the cell's defense mechanism, a shift towards a
low-carbohydrate or even a zero-carbohydrate diet may be a more logical solution,
addressing the root cause rather than just the symptoms of insulin resistance.

Glycation: Carbs/Sugar are a Toxin

It's absolutely infuriating to hear people casually dismiss the dangers of sugar,
preaching that everything, including carbs and sugar, should be consumed in
moderation. The moment someone utters such nonsense, you can be sure they're
utterly clueless about the havoc sugar wreaks in our bodies and the severe damage
it inflicts on our health. What's worse, these individuals, particularly on social
media, seem to revel in dishing out horrendous advice, like encouraging people to
indulge in sugar cravings under the guise of maintaining 'balance.' It's as if they
take pleasure in cultivating an audience of helpless followers who, instead of
seeking genuine healing, willingly succumb to their sugar addiction. It's a disgrace,
and it's high time we call out this reckless behavior for what it is.

It's maddening to see people hang on every word of a so-called "nutrition expert"
or "registered dietitian" who tells them it's okay to indulge in cookies and brownies
daily, as long as it's in moderation. It's a farce! They cling to this advice like a

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lifeline, using it to justify and feel less guilty about the harm they're doing to their
bodies. What a complete and utter joke! If managing sugar intake in moderation
were truly that simple, we wouldn't be facing a national health crisis where 70% of
Americans are overweight, nearly a third are on the brink of diabetes, and a slew of
other prevalent health issues are directly linked to excessive consumption of carbs
and sugar. It's a disgrace, and it's high time we stop sugarcoating the truth about
sugar.

Some people defend their sugar consumption with anecdotal evidence, claiming
that some individuals consume vast amounts and appear to be just fine. It's as
absurd as pointing to centenarians who smoke and drink daily as examples of
healthy living. The truth is, sugar and carbs, which are converted into sugar in our
bodies, are like a dose of micro poison every time we ingest them. This is not mere
speculation; it's a scientific fact known as glycation. It's time we stop deluding
ourselves and recognize the real damage sugar is doing to our bodies. It's a serious
issue, and it's about time we start treating it as such.

I'm genuinely shocked by the universal revelation many people have when they cut
carbs from their diet or switch to a carnivore lifestyle. They often encounter
someone they haven't seen in a while, who can't stop raving about how much
younger and more youthful their skin appears compared to just a few years ago,
especially for those in middle age. The critical factor behind this premature skin
aging is something known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs).

But hold on, skin aging is just the tip of the iceberg! As we all know, sugar is a
culprit behind a myriad of health issues. However, we're focusing on the most
visible and striking change that people notice when they ditch sugar from their

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diet. Just to give you a taste of the havoc sugar wreaks, let's touch on a few of its
damaging effects. Indeed, the damaging effects of sugar extend far beyond what
many realize:

1. Sugar in your eyes is glaucoma: Excessive sugar intake can lead to increased eye
pressure, contributing to the development of glaucoma, a condition that can result
in vision loss.

2. Sugar in your blood is diabetes: High levels of sugar in the bloodstream are a
hallmark of diabetes, a chronic condition that can lead to serious health
complications if not managed properly.

3. Sugar in your body is cancer: Research suggests that high sugar consumption
can increase the risk of certain types of cancer, as it can fuel the growth of cancer
cells.

4. Sugar in your brain is Alzheimer's and dementia: Excessive sugar intake has
been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of
dementia, possibly due to its effects on brain inflammation and insulin resistance.

5. Sugar in your teeth is cavities: Sugar is a well-known culprit in the development

of dental cavities, as it feeds the bacteria in the mouth that produce acid, leading to
tooth decay.

6. Sugar in your liver is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): Consuming too
much sugar, especially fructose (fruit sugar), can lead to a buildup of fat in the
liver, potentially progressing to liver inflammation and scarring. This is something

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that old alcoholic and then used to experience, but now it is one of the most
common diseases among children. Isn’t it a weird coincidence how children are
also the ones eating, the sugariest cereals, sugary juices, white bread, breaded,
chicken nuggets, etc.

7. Sugar in your heart is cardiovascular disease: High sugar intake is associated

with an increased risk of heart disease, as it can raise blood pressure, increase
inflammation, and contribute to weight gain. In the chapter about debunking,
myths, I’ll be going into detail how the sugar industry paid off shady scientists to
come out with studies that blame red meat for this new disease that increased along
with the consumption of sugar, but because they didn’t want their sales to tank,
they ended up, blaming the oldest food in the world, and claim that cholesterol
which is an essential nutrient is at fault. This is an evil lie.

8. Sugar in your joints is inflammation: Excessive sugar consumption can trigger

inflammation in the body, which may exacerbate joint pain and increase the risk of
conditions like arthritis. Guess which food is the best at anti-inflammatory effects?
You guessed it red meat due to its high content in glutathione.

9. Sugar in your mood is depression and anxiety: Studies have found a link
between high sugar diets and an increased risk of depression and anxiety, possibly
due to the impact of sugar on brain chemistry and inflammation. Your gut is your
second brain, if you’re destroying your gut with sugar, then you will become
unhappy.

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10. Sugar in your energy levels is fatigue: While sugar may provide a temporary
energy boost, it can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels, resulting in energy
crashes and feelings of fatigue.

11. Sugar in your immune system is suppression: High sugar intake can weaken the
immune system, making it less effective at fighting off infections and diseases.

12. Sugar in your hormones is imbalance: Sugar can disrupt the balance of
hormones in the body, leading to issues such as insulin resistance, leptin resistance,
PCOS, and imbalances in reproductive hormones.

13. Sugar in your gut is dysbiosis: Excessive sugar consumption can negatively
affect the balance of bacteria in the gut, leading to digestive issues and a weakened
gut barrier.

14. Sugar in your blood vessels is hypertension: Consuming too much sugar can
lead to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of stroke and heart disease.

15. Sugar in your weight is obesity: Sugar is a major contributor to obesity, as it is

highly addictive and leads to overeating and weight gain.

Like I mentioned before, you can replace the word sugar with carbohydrates,
because essentially, all carbohydrates turn into the same glucose in our body, with
the exception of fructose, which is directly metabolized by our liver and turned
into fat. It kinds seems as if we're being served foods that just don't mesh with our
physiology, leading to a plethora of health problems that are rampant globally. Red
meat often gets the blame for these issues, but it's usually the processed red meat

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that's problematic, especially when it's accompanied by a hefty serving of carbs.
Why isn’t the side of coke taking the blame? Or the enriched white flour bun? Or
the high fructose corn syrup seed oil dressing on the inside? Or the seed oil
drenched fries? Funny how most people's idea of a healthy version of that meal is
ordering a veggie burger instead.

The big food and pharmaceutical industries are well aware of this, so they churn
out a slew of misleading studies to point the finger at meat, hoping you'll overlook
the real offenders: the sugary sodas, the fatty fries, and those carb-heavy
hamburger buns. It's a complete farce, and it's about time we see through their
deceptive tactics!

Alright, let's delve deeper into this infuriating issue of skin glycation. What on
earth is glycation, you might wonder? It's this nasty process where sugar molecules
have the audacity to attach themselves to proteins, wreaking havoc on their
functionality. And guess what? The most abundant protein in your skin is collagen,
the very thing that keeps your skin tight, elastic, and youthful. That's precisely why
every skincare enthusiast won't shut up about how vital collagen is.

When you indulge in sugar, your blood sugar levels skyrocket, and this, in turn,
increases the likelihood of your collagen getting glycated all over your body. This
is not just a minor inconvenience; when sugar latches onto collagen, it distorts the
collagen molecule, making it resemble lumpy cellulite. It loses its springiness, and
as a result, your skin starts looking older and less vibrant.

Now if you compare that to animal products, these are packed with collagen,
providing your body with more of this essential protein to keep your skin as

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healthy and supple as possible. It even offers built-in sunscreen to protect you from
sunburn. If you apply a bit of logic, this should be a glaring sign of our carnivorous
nature and the dangers of consuming anything else that is not an animal product.

Let's dive into the three basic sugars that are at the heart of this mess: glucose,
fructose, and galactose. Now, glucose is the sugar that our bodies prefer to burn for
energy, if we're using sugar as fuel. And guess what? We produce this glucose from
the protein in the meat and animal products we consume, through a process called
gluconeogenesis, among other pathways. We're essentially burning glycogen to
create glucose. So, when our cells are in need of glucose, our bodies are equipped
to make it. Despite our bodies' natural ability to produce glucose as needed, we're
bombarded with foods loaded with excess sugars, which can wreak havoc on our
health.

You might have come across the claim that humans need to consume 130 grams of
carbohydrates daily to nourish our bodies, brains, and skin. However, this is a
complete myth and not true at all. Throughout history, many groups of people
around the world, particularly those living in colder climates where carbohydrates
were not readily available, have thrived without consuming any carbs. They
maintained robust health and did not suffer from the numerous health issues that
plague many people today. This is largely thanks to processes like
gluconeogenesis, which enable the body to produce the precise amount of glucose
needed.

The second sugar we need to talk about is fructose, which primarily comes from
fruit. Here's the shocking part: fructose is actually more glycating than glucose! It's

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a crucial point that doesn't get nearly enough attention, especially if you're trying to
rejuvenate your skin by following a healthier diet.

Then there's the third sugar, galactose, a basic sugar found in milk. When you opt
for skim milk or low-fat milk, you're actually consuming a lot of lactose, which
ultimately breaks down into glucose and galactose. And here's the kicker: galactose
is also much more glycating of your collagen than glucose. So, while you might
think you're making a healthier choice, you could be inadvertently contributing to
the aging of your skin. It's a bitter pill to swallow, but it's vital to be aware of these
hidden pitfalls in our diet.
You might be thinking, “Hold on a second, fructose is in fruit, and I’ve read
countless articles in magazines claiming that eating more fruit leads to younger-
looking skin. So, obviously, that can’t be right.” Well, let me let you in on a little
secret: dermatological researchers who study skin aging are well aware of the
effects of fructose on the skin.

Dermatological researchers studying skin aging have actually used fructose as a

skin aging model in rats. That's right—they give rats a high-fructose diet or even
administer intravenous fructose to accelerate the aging of their skin. It's a stark
illustration of how fructose can impact skin health.

Furthermore, it's well-known among skin aging researchers that galactose is an

excellent way to increase the amount of advanced glycation end products (AGEs)
in your skin, thereby making your skin look older. So, while fruits and dairy
products have their place in a balanced diet, it's crucial to be aware of how their
sugar content might affect your skin's appearance.

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To achieve younger-looking skin and slow down the skin aging process, it's crucial
to start with your diet. Make sure you’re eating that collagen rich food which is
ONLY EXCLUSIVELY found in animal products. Your skin is essentially a
reflection of what you eat. Skin cells are constantly being replaced, with different
types of skin cells turning over at various rates—some as quickly as every month
and others every three months. This means that every three months, you've
essentially created an entirely new set of skin cells. By nourishing your body with
the right nutrients, you can directly impact the health and appearance of your skin.

If you're consuming the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones, your skin is
likely to appear younger than it did three months ago. On the other hand, if you're
indulging in the wrong foods and harmful habits, your skin may actually age faster.
The challenge, however, is that we're often misled about what constitutes a healthy
diet for our skin.

Many people, in their quest for younger skin, switch from eating donuts and
drinking soda to consuming skim milk, fruits and vegetables, and fruit smoothies,
believing this to be a healthier choice for their skin. The issue is that this "new
healthy diet" might actually be higher in fructose and galactose, which can lead to
an increase in advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and, consequently,
accelerated skin aging.

As a result, they may not see any improvement in their skin, leading to frustration
and a return to their old, unhealthy dietary habits. It's a vicious cycle that
underscores the importance of understanding the impact of specific nutrients on
skin health.

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The Worst Enemy of a Lean Body

Insulin resistance makes losing weight incredibly difficult and is a risk factor for
heart disease and diabetes. It is not something you want, and you can do something
about it. Here's how insulin resistance develops: the muscle cells don't want to
accept any more sugar (this is especially true if you have been living a sedentary
life). They say, "Sorry, pal, we're full, we don't need any more, we gave at the
office, see ya." Muscle cells become resistant to the effects of insulin. But the fat
cells are still listening to insulin's song. They hear it knocking on their doors, and
they say, "Come on in, the water's fine!" The fat cells fill up and you begin to put
on weight.

Meanwhile, back in the bloodstream, those little packages called VLDLs that we
talked about earlier are carrying triglycerides around trying to dump them. After
the VLDL molecules drop off their triglyceride passengers to the tissues and the
ever-expanding fat cells, most of them turn into
LDL ("bad") cholesterol.

Now you're overweight, with high triglycerides, high LDL cholesterol, and
definitely high levels of insulin, which the pancreas keeps valiantly pumping out in
order to get that sugar out of the bloodstream. From here, two scenarios are
possible, neither of them good.

In one scenario, your hardworking pancreas will somehow be able to keep up with
the workload and keep your blood sugar from getting high enough for you to be
classified as diabetic. But you will be paying the price for that with high levels of

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insulin and the increased risk factors for heart disease that go with them. In the
other scenario, your poor pancreas will eventually become exhausted--even its
most valiant efforts to shoot enough. insulin into the system won't be adequate for
the job. The sugar will run out of places to go, so it will stay in the blood and your
blood sugar levels will rise. Now you'll have elevated insulin and elevated blood
sugar, plus, of course, high triglycerides and abdominal obesity. If your blood
sugar continues to rise even more, beyond the capacity of your insulin to reduce it,
you'll eventually have full-blown type 2 diabetes. Welcome to fast-food nation.

An important thing to remember just from a weight-loss point of view is that

insulin isn't only responsible for getting sugar into the cells and out of the
bloodstream: it's also responsible for getting fat into the fat cells and keeping it
there. Insulin actually prevents fat burning. That's why a low-carb diet usually
produces more weight loss than a high-carb, low-fat diet with the same calorie
count. By lowering insulin, you open the doors of the fat cells and allow the body
to release fat.

One of the ways insulin interferes with fat burning is by inhibiting car-nitine, an
amino acid-like compound in the body that is responsible for escorting fatty acids
into the little central processing units of the muscle cells, where those fats can be
burned for energy. By inhibiting carnitine, insulin inhibits fat-burning. That's one
reason you shouldn't eat a big meal before going to bed--the resulting high levels
of insulin virtually ensure that your body will not be breaking down fat as you
sleep, but instead will be busy storing whatever is around in the bloodstream. (A
side note: many years ago, an American health magazine decided to do a weight-
loss story on sumo wrestlers. The writers reasoned that the wrestlers knew
everything there was to know about putting on weight, so if we could just learn

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what it was they did, we'd know what not to do if we wanted to slim down. One of
the major rituals of the sumo wrestlers was eating a huge meal and then going right
to bed.)

So on a high-carbohydrate diet, you've got all this sugar coming into your system--
because all carbs eventually break down into sugar--and your liver can basically do
one of three things with it:

1. Pass it right through and send it into the bloodstream

2. Transform it into glycogen and store it (in the liver or the muscles
3. Use it to make triglycerides

Remember, as far as your body is concerned, the most important thing is to prevent
blood sugar from getting too high. Your insulin may very well be able to keep your
blood sugar in the normal range, but the high level of insulin needed to do the job
plus the high levels of triglycerides and VLDLs being created at the same time--are
silently laying the foundation for future damage: you are slowly on your way to
becoming overweight and/or insulin-resistant.

What’s So Bad About a Little Sugar?

Obviously, the body knows how important it is to protect the tissues, the brain, and
the blood stream from excess sugar. So what exactly does sugar do that’s so
damaging to the body, that the body is willing to risk the effects of large amounts
of insulin and dangerously high levels of triglycerides just to prevent it? Well, for
one thing, excess sugar is sticky (think cotton candy, and maple syrup). Proteins on
the other hand, are smooth and slippery. (think oysters, which are pure protein).

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The slippery nature of proteins lets them slide around easily in the cells and do
their jobs effectively.

But when excess sugar keeps bumping into proteins, the sugar eventually gums of
the works and gets stuck to the protein molecules. Such proteins are now said to
have become glycated. The glycated proteins are too big and sticky to get through
small blood vessels and capillaries, including the small vessels in the kidneys, eyes
and feet, which is why so many diabetics are at risk for kidney disease, vision
problems, and amputations of toes, feet, and even legs. The sugarcoated proteins
become toxic, make the cell machinery run less efficiently, damage the body, and
exhaust the immune system. Scientists gave these sticky proteins the acronym
AGES which stands for advanced glycolated end-products-partially because these
proteins are so involved in aging the body.

For another thing, high blood sugar is also a risk factor for cancer-cancer cells
consume more glucose than normal cells do. Researchers at Harvard Medical
School suggested in the early 1990s that high levels of a sugar called galactose,
which is released by the digestion of lactose in milk, might damage the ovaries and
even lead to ovarian cancer. While further study is necessary to definitively
establish this link, Walter Willett, MD-chairman of the Department of Nutrition at
the Harvard School of Public Health and one of the most respected researchers in
the world-says, I believe that a positive link between galactose and ovarian cancer
shows up too many times to ignore the possibility that it may be harmful."
Sugar depresses the immune system. It makes the blood acidic, and certain white
blood cells (lymphocytes) that are part of our immune system don't work as well in
an acidic environment.

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A blood-sugar level of 120 reduces the phagocytic index (a measure of how well
immune-system cells gobble up bacteria) by 75%. Since refined sugar comes with
no nutrients of its own, it uses up certain mineral reserves of the body that are
needed w metabolize it, which in turn throws off mineral balances and results in
nutrient depletions. (This is why the vitamin c in meat is sufficient on carnivore)

One of the minerals that refined sugar depletes chromium, which is needed for
insulin to do its job effectively. Since minerals are needed for dozens of metabolic
operations, these mineral deficiencies can wind up slowing down your metabolism
and creating havoc with your energy level. Finally, sugar reduces HDL, adding yet
another risk factor for heart disease on its resume. Is it any wonder that people
drastically improve their health when switch to a diet lower in sugar?

Dangers of Mixing Carbs and Fats: Randle Cycle

Bart Kay is a respected nutrition and health expert, known for his deep
understanding of biochemistry and human physiology. He has a talent for
explaining complex concepts in a way that is accessible and engaging. In his
upcoming discussion, Bart will delve into the intricacies of the Randle cycle, a key
process in our body’s energy management. He will explain how this cycle impacts
the way our bodies utilize fats and carbohydrates, and why it’s important to
consider this in our dietary choices.

Alright, let's get down to business with the Randle cycle. I've got to tell you, if you
haven't come across this before, you're in for the most crucial biochemistry lesson

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of your life. So, straighten up, eyes forward, and cut the paper dart shenanigans at
the back. This is something you need to get a grip on.

The Randle cycle, also known as the glucose-fatty acid cycle, is a biochemical
process that describes how the body's cells manage the intake and utilization of
energy substrates, specifically fat and sugar (glucose). When a cell is full of fat, it
inhibits the entry and utilization of both fat and sugar as energy sources. Similarly,
when a cell is loaded with sugar, it restricts the uptake of both fat and sugar. This
mutual inhibition ensures that the body efficiently uses one energy source at a time.

Mixing fat and carbs in your diet can be a bad idea because it can lead to the over-
activation of the Randle cycle. When both fat and sugar are present in high
amounts, the body struggles to efficiently use either as an energy source. Basically,
most of the things you eat just get stored of fat without providing you with energy,
it becomes utterly useless. This can lead to a situation where both glucose and fat
start to accumulate in the bloodstream, which can eventually lead to insulin
resistance, increased fat storage, and other metabolic issues.

The carnivore diet, which is rich in fat and protein but devoid of carbohydrates,
can be beneficial because it eliminates the issues associated with the Randle cycle.
Without carbohydrates, there's no competition for substrate utilization, and the
body can efficiently burn fat for energy. Additionally, the carnivore diet is nutrient-
dense, providing all the essential nutrients the body needs without the negative
effects of excess carbohydrates. This can lead to improved metabolic health,
reduced inflammation, and better overall well-being.

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So, what's the deal with the Randle cycle? Why is it such a big deal? First off, let's
get one thing straight: this isn't some fresh-off-the-press revelation. We're talking
about a concept that's been around for a while. The man behind it, Sir Philip
Randle, was born in 1926 and kicked the bucket in 2006. He put the Randle cycle
on the map with an article published back in April 1963. So, no, this isn't some
groundbreaking, earth-shattering discovery. It's been part of the scientific scene for
a good while now.

Let's set the record straight: the Randle cycle isn't some novel, groundbreaking
concept. It's been around since 1963, and yet, for reasons beyond my
comprehension, it's been largely overlooked by the nutrition community. I'm at a
loss as to why, given its significance. Can’t think of a single reason why the
medical community doesn’t want this vital information spreading (their medication
prescription and surgery sales will plummet if people learn how to fix their simple
health issues through diet)

Now, here's why this is a big deal. There's a bunch of folks online, especially in the
carnivore diet sphere, who are advocating for the inclusion of daily carbs in your
diet. But let me tell you, their arguments are about as solid as a wet paper bag.
They don't hold up to even the most basic scrutiny. According to the Randle cycle,
that's not the way to go, and we can dive into that more if you're interested.

Including the undeniable, crystal-clear reason why adding carbs is absolutely,

without a doubt, contraindicated – which is just a fancy way of saying it's bad news
for your health. What we need to understand about carbohydrates in our diet is that
they're essentially a toxin, a poison. There's no room, no place at all, for exogenous

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carbohydrates in our diet. And the Randle cycle lays out the reasons for this, which
I promise to dive into once I stop rambling.

So, here's the scoop: for the last four and a half million years, give or take, humans
and our pre-human ancestors have roamed this planet living a certain way. And that
way of life? Being obligate hyper-carnivores. But how can we be so sure about
this? How do we really know this is the case?

That's an undeniable fact. None of us were kicking around four and a half million
years ago, but am I just pulling this out of thin air? Nope, and here's why: there's
this nifty technique called stable isotope testing. We can dig up human and pre-
human remains – skeletons, long bones, you name it – from all over the globe.
Crack open those long bones, and bam, we've got collagen. It's a protein, the most
abundant one in our bodies, and it's packed into those long bones. Collagen's
tough; it dries out after death, sure, but it sticks around for ages – tens, even
hundreds of thousands of years. No sweat, we can still find usable collagen in
those ancient bones, and here's the kicker: we can analyze its composition, looking
at the stable isotopes, and get a peek into the past.

Let's talk about carbon and nitrogen in that collagen found in long bones. This is
where it gets interesting. When we analyze these elements, it's like hitting the
jackpot – no doubts, no debates, no maybes. It gives us a crystal-clear picture of
what that individual chowed down on during its lifetime, right down to the specific
species of animals it was preying on and devouring.

And what does this data reveal? It tells us that for at least 350,000 years – which is
how long we've been kicking around in our current form – we've been feasting on a

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diet that's majorly made up of the flesh and fat of large ruminant animals. We're
talking a whopping 80 percent here. The rest? A mere 20 percent of our diet was
made up of very fibrous, starch-poor roots and tubers. These were the tough,
fibrous stuff that we'd dig up, haul back home, and then boil the heck out of.

So, when the hunt went south or the animals were playing hide and seek, our
ancestors resorted to eating this growly slop – a mishmash of whatever fibrous
roots and tubers they could scrounge up. And let's be clear, these weren't the starch-
rich tubers and roots we're familiar with today. Those have been selectively bred
over time to be starchy. No, what our ancestors were chowing down on was
essentially just fiber.

Now, as you're probably aware, fiber doesn't break down in our digestive system
the way other foods do. It's only under the influence of gut bacteria that it breaks
down a bit, and what does it produce? Short-chain fatty acids, not carbohydrates.
So, for 350,000 years, right up until the agricultural revolution kicked in about
8,000 years ago, humans were essentially on a diet that was all about protein and
fat. Thanks to the way fiber breaks down, there were virtually no carbohydrates in
the human diet. Nada. Zip.

When it comes to what our ancestors ate, the emphasis should really be on the fact
that they turned to fiber only in times of sheer desperation. Imagine this: the hunt's
gone belly-up, the animals are nowhere to be found, and hunger is gnawing away.
It's in these dire situations that they resorted to digging up whatever fibrous roots
and tubers they could find.

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But let's be clear: this wasn't their preferred choice. It wasn't like they were
skipping around, happily munching on fibrous plants. No, they were essentially in
survival mode, making do with whatever meager pickings were available. So,
while fiber did play a role in their diet, it was very much a last resort when their
main source of sustenance – animal meat and fat – was out of reach.

And what about those who point out that there were berries around? Sure, for
maybe two or three weeks a year, there were some berries. But that's a drop in the
ocean compared to the grand scheme of things. Our diet was overwhelmingly
dominated by protein and fat.

Yeah, we definitely still had the salivary amylase gene, because there wasn't any
evolutionary pressure to ditch it. And as we dive into the Randle cycle, you'll see
just how crucial this might have been. It might even have played a role in how the
Randle cycle evolved in humans. There were a few weeks each year when there
was some carbohydrate in the diet. But for the vast majority of the year – the other
50 weeks or so – there were no carbohydrates at all. Zero.

That's a key point I bring up, especially when I'm taking down the arguments of
those who push for a plant-rich diet or those who say, "Sure, eat carnivore, but
don't forget to add some carbs." And here's why that's a bad idea.

Okay, let's dive into this whole Randle cycle business. I want to break it down from
two different perspectives. It's crucial for people to understand that these two
angles are just two sides of the same coin.

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This isn't an either/or situation. I show two diagrams, right? One where glucose is
the main fuel source in the body, and another where fats take the lead. But some
folks walk away thinking it's a choice between the two, which it's not. Exactly,
both of these charts I'm about to show you are in effect all the time,
simultaneously. I hope that's clear. This is a "this and that" situation, not "this or
that." And understanding that is crucial.

So, what I'm saying is, your body is fully equipped to make its own glucose. It's
got all the enzymes needed to turn glycerol from fat molecules, monocarboxylates
like pyruvate and lactate, and certain amino acids from the proteins you eat into
sugar. That's what's kept us ticking for 350,000 years when there were practically
no carbs around, except for maybe a couple of weeks a year when berries were in
season. Anything beyond that is toxic.

Now, you might wonder, does this mean you can munch on 200 to 300 grams of
carbs a day and be fine? Nope. Because gluconeogenesis, the process of making
glucose, doesn't just stop. Your body is so used to making glucose every day that
it's going to keep on doing it, because that's what your genes are programmed for.
You're not meant to eat any carbs at all, so any carbs you do eat are essentially
surplus to requirements. So, any carbs you chug down on any given day are almost
certainly going to cause issues in terms of the Randle cycle. Here's why: glucose in
the bloodstream, right here at the top, outside the cell, gets delivered to the cell
because you've got glucose in your blood. You've got glucose in your blood
because of gluconeogenesis and also because you've downed carbohydrates in your
diet.

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The glucose is transported from the outside of the cell to the inside on a protein
transporter called GLUT4. Once inside, a series of reactions kick off, involving
two isoforms of another enzyme called phosphofructokinase (PFK), isoform 1 and
isoform 2. They work to move the glucose down to the next step in the chain,
resulting in a molecule from those reactions.

The reason Glut4 gets deactivated is actually a protective mechanism. You see,
when there's too much glucose inside our cells – more than they're designed to
handle – it's toxic. It damages protein structures, which is essentially what a cell is.
It harms the DNA in the cell's nucleus and wrecks cell membranes. Essentially, the
condition known as diabetes is all about elevated blood sugar levels.

So why does blood sugar elevate? It's precisely because the Randle cycle steps in
to protect the more crucial parts of your body – the cells – from that damage. It
does this by shutting the door, by deactivating Glut4. This is what insulin
resistance is all about. It's the cell signaling to the external environment, the blood,
that it doesn't need any more sugar. In fact, if there were more sugar in the cell than
there is right now, it would start destroying the cell. So, the cell is essentially
saying, "No more, thanks. We're good." The cell has a built-in defense mechanism
– it locks the door by deactivating Glut4 to protect itself. It also halts sugar
production through that pathway by blocking out PFK1. So, in a sense, too much
sugar ends up locking itself out. This lock can be undone as soon as all that excess
sugar has been processed, which brings citrate levels back down and unlocks the
door to let more sugar in. However, if you consume more sugar, the door will lock
again, as if the cell is saying, "Didn't you get the message before?"

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So, too much sugar not only locks out sugar but also affects fat. The abundance of
acetyl coenzyme A resulting from all the sugar going through this pathway will
also lock out the long-chain fatty acyl coenzyme A from becoming acetyl
coenzyme A through a process called allosteric inhibition. In other words, sugar
doesn't just lock out sugar; it locks out fat as well.

So, what we've got now is a situation where neither sugar nor fat can feed the
cellular energy because there's already too much energy present. The cell doesn't
need any more fuel; it has plenty of substrate to run the TCA cycle, produce the
reducing equivalents for the oxygen, and produce ATP. The cell is running at
maximum capacity, and more fuel would just cause damage, so it locks everything
out.

The key takeaway here is that sugar, when it's above the concentration it should be,
is always toxic and will always activate the Randle cycle to some degree or
another. It's also important to understand that the Randle cycle isn't an on/off
situation; it's more of a sliding scale. When I say "this locks out that," I don't mean
it's a complete on/off switch. It's more of a sliding scale from fully allowing
substances to pass through the pathway to being completely blockaded and nothing
getting through. The specific energetic state of each individual cell determines its
ability to either oxidize substrates and produce energy or to be somewhat inhibited,
moderately inhibited, very inhibited, or indeed completely blocked, depending on
how much energy is present in that cell.

When you have a systemic situation where your whole body is full of sugar,
everything gets locked up, and it's locked up precisely to protect the cells from
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measure the damage to our red blood cells through glycative damage via a test
called the HbA1c test. This test tells us basically how high our blood sugars have
been over the last 28 days or so. Another sacrificial lamb becomes the epithelial
cells, which line our vascular tree, because those cells can be replaced.

In our evolutionary past, the consumption of carbohydrates was minimal, so the

activation of this cycle was a rare event. The body had around 50 weeks of the year
to repair itself, so it wasn't a big deal. Given that epithelial cells and red blood cells
replace themselves every few months, it was fine to sacrifice them. They could be
damaged by high circulating sugar without causing major issues.

The problem now is that many of us are doing this all the time, every day, multiple
times a day. We're constantly pouring sugar into our systems. And when I say
"sugar," you can essentially replace that word with "carbohydrates." All
carbohydrates break down to sugar, with the only exception being fructose, which
is metabolized directly to fat in the liver because there's no glucose step. But for all
intents and purposes, anything you eat that contains carbohydrates is going to end
up as sugar in your system. Any carbohydrate you consume is metabolically sugar,
and it's toxic for that reason. It's as simple as that. And just to add to this, when
there's a lot of glucose and fructose in your system, the body has mechanisms to
protect itself and balance things out. One such mechanism is the polyol pathway,
where fructose converts to sorbitol and then sorbitol converts to glucose. So, if
there's excess fructose, the body will support itself by converting some of it to
glucose.

Alright, so a quick summary of this: too much glucose in your bloodstream, which
is any amount at all exogenously, anything above what gluconeogenesis provides

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for you, to some degree, will lock that cell out from absorbing more glucose. That's
what insulin resistance is, right there. Simple as that. Exactly. It also locks out
PFK1, so you can't process sugar. It causes a pooling of acetyl coenzyme A and
locks out fatty acids as well. Nothing gets through anymore. We've got a cell that's
jammed up. That means both glucose and fat will start to pool in your bloodstream.
Extra glucose pooling in your bloodstream gets metabolized to fat in the liver.
Extra fat in your blood gets converted back to triglycerides in your liver as well,
and that goes straight to your adipose tissue, your fat cells, and you become an
insulin-resistant fatty. All because you're pouring carbohydrates down your neck
multiple times a day. Simple as that.

Now, if you're very active, you can get away with this. If you're young-ish, you can
get away with this. However, it will catch up with you if you eat carbohydrates
every day. You will be activating your Randle cycle, which will cause an insulin
resistance problem sooner or later. The cells are protected from damage by locking
out these energy substrates, which then accumulate in the fluid outside the cells,
the blood. The liver then largely deals with these substances by storing them as fat
on your body, and your cells become what they call insulin resistant as long as that
situation is in effect.

So, what's the best way to lock your cells out in that way, thus meaning you have
too much energy on board, thus meaning you're always in a situation where you're
storing fat and being insulin resistant all the time? Easy: eat a diet that's rich in
both carbohydrates and fats. If you eat a diet that's carnivorous, rich in fat and
protein, and you consume no carbohydrates, you won't be causing yourself a
Randle cycle issue as such. You'll be lean, mean, fit, and healthy if you subscribe to
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done. When people talk about going on a ketogenic diet, they often mention that it
takes about 72 to 96 hours to get into ketosis. The reason for this is that it takes that
long to drain your body of those extra carbohydrates. So, if you eat carbohydrates
at any time, you can expect Randle cycle activation for up to 96 hours. That’s why
the idea of eating fat in the morning and carbohydrates in the evening, thinking it
will prevent Randle cycle activation, doesn’t quite work out. The body needs time
to process and clear the carbohydrates before it can switch to burning fat
efficiently.

Benefits of Eating Carbs

Well, would you look at that? The mainstream wasn't entirely off the mark! It turns
out there are some "benefits" to consuming carbs and sugars. After all, those
doctors have your best interests at heart, right? They wouldn't dream of keeping
you in a constant state of illness just to keep prescribing medication and fattening
their wallets. No, they care too much for that!

According to Dr. Eric berg, here are some interesting benefits of consuming sugar
(all carbs turn into sugar in your body, no exceptions):

“1. The drug companies and junk food companies, as well as their stakeholders,
will love you. Especially the drug companies that produce antidepressants, ones
that help you lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and the ones
that lower inflammation. Their stockholders are going to greatly appreciate you,

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and the entire junk food industry will really appreciate you. So if you ever wanted
to be loved and appreciated, eat more sugar.

2. You’ll get a dopamine rush for about 90 seconds (followed by lethargy). Of

course, 2 to 3 hours after that, you’re going to feel a little lethargic, but that
dopamine rush will totally be worth it. And you’ll just feel this wonderful pleasure
sensation, sure it’s only 90 seconds, but who can say no to that?

3. You’ll fit into the majority of the population. It’s worth noting, they’re mainly
overweight and have insulin resistance as well as other symptoms. It’s a very large
group and they’re very overweight with insulin resistance. They share a lot of
symptoms and characteristics, but they all consume at least 152 pounds of sugar
per year. So if you ever wanted to fit in, this is your time.

4. The majority of the population will consider you as normal. You will be well
accepted and not considered some weirdo health food fanatic on keto. Nope, you’re
going to be considered normal and well accepted.

5. Over time, your arthritis may even allow you to get better parking places (with a
handicap permit).”

Insulin
ALL carbs break down into sugar. This sugar breaks down into glucose. Glucose is
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overspills and stores as fat. This is how we all typically store fat. It is not through
the overconsumption of dietary fat. It’s the overconsumption of carbohydrates.
When you eat foods that contain carbohydrates, your body breaks them down into
glucose, which is a type of sugar. In response to the rise in glucose levels in your
blood, your pancreas releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin is the fat storage
hormone. It activates an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase. Lipoprotein lipase is
found on the walls of blood vessels in fat tissue. Its job is to break down
triglycerides (a type of fat in your blood) into fatty acids and glycerol. Once broken
down, these fatty acids can be absorbed by fat cells and stored as fat.
This process of fat storage can happen even if you're not consuming more calories
than you're burning. In other words, the presence of insulin and the activation of
lipoprotein lipase can lead to fat storage even if you're not eating an excess of
calories. The scale may not reflect an increase in weight, even when one is
consuming a diet perceived as being in a "calorie deficit." However, if the diet is
rich in carbohydrates, it can lead to fat accumulation and a shift in body
composition, despite a reduction in overall weight. This occurs because certain
foods can signal hormones, such as insulin, to promote fat storage. Ultimately, the
objective is not weight loss but rather fat loss, as a lower body fat percentage
indicates enhanced insulin sensitivity, a state associated with better health. To sum
it up, when you consume carbohydrates, your body releases insulin, which in turn
activates an enzyme that helps store fat in your fat cells. This can happen
regardless of the total number of calories you're consuming.

When you consume carbohydrates, your body releases insulin, which signals fat
cells to store fat. This is a normal process. To burn this stored fat for fuel, the body
needs to reverse this process. This requires an enzyme called hormone-sensitive
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into the bloodstream. Elevated insulin levels block hormone-sensitive lipase,
preventing the release of fatty acids into the bloodstream. This inhibits the body's
ability to burn stored fat. For example, if you consume a carbohydrate-rich
breakfast, the resulting insulin spike makes it biologically impossible to burn fat
during a subsequent workout until your insulin levels drop to baseline again.

Many vegetable oils are high in an oxidized omega-6 fatty acid called linoleic acid,
which can cause inflammation and lead to further insulin resistance. Linoleic acid
has been shown to increase insulin resistance by 6% more than carbohydrates. It's
also high in phytosterols, which can lower natural cholesterol levels and disrupt
hormone production. Originally created as machine lubricants, these vegetable oils
are not suitable for human consumption and have been linked to weight gain and
leptin resistance in studies.

Grains and other foods are high in lectins, which bind to insulin receptors and
signal the body to store up to five times more fat than insulin alone. For example, a
bowl of muesli or a piece of bread might have the same calorie content as a piece
of steak, but the lectin effect from the grains can lead to significantly more fat
storage.

While energy needs to be accounted for, the body can waste energy through
various mechanisms. The focus on calories alone overlooks these factors. Leptin is
a hormone that signals satiety, but lectins can block leptin receptors, disrupting the
body's ability to signal fullness. This can undermine efforts to lose body fat and
increase lean muscle mass. Think about the fact that so many individuals are on so-
called "diabetes medication," which, in reality, are merely drugs that suppress
appetite. They consume excessive amounts of food that inhibit their satiety

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hormone while neglecting to eat foods that genuinely trigger fullness. As a result,
they turn to dangerous and potentially catastrophic medications that come with a
myriad of health risks.

Evolution of Plants In Our Diet

Plants have inhabited the Earth for approximately 700 million years, successfully
defending themselves against various fungi, insects, and animals long before
humans appeared around 3 million years ago. To ensure their survival, plants have
developed a variety of defense strategies, including complex chemical defenses. If
we, or our ancient ancestor Urk, were to wander into the wilderness and start
eating random plants, we would quickly become very sick or even die. Out of the
roughly 400,000 plant species on Earth, only a tiny fraction are edible by humans.
Even among those, typically only certain parts of the plant are safe to eat, while the
rest can be harmful. Plant poisonings remain relatively common even today.

The produce we see in supermarkets bears little resemblance to what Urk and his
peers would have encountered 50,000 years ago. Cruciferous vegetables, for
instance, didn’t exist in their current form, and Urk would likely have avoided
leafy greens due to their extreme bitterness. Tubers and other starchy underground
storage organs were fibrous and tough, not particularly tasty. Nuts and seeds were
well-protected, either by tough outer shells or toxic chemicals, making
unprocessed nuts or beans some of the most dangerous plant-based foods around.
Plants are especially protective of their seeds, and the fruits we eat today have been
so heavily manipulated that prehistoric humans wouldn’t recognize them.

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As megafaunal animals began to die off around 25,000 years ago, humans became
more reliant on smaller, less fatty animals for energy. To supplement their diet,
humans began to exploit a greater variety of plants. Fruits, nuts, and seeds, which
provided significant caloric energy, were likely among the first plants humans
turned to. Our ancestors probably went through thousands of generations of trial
and error to determine which plants were deadly, which caused mild illness, and
which were safe to eat.

Over time, the consumption of these plants increased, leading to the development
of agriculture and the domestication of grains. This shift in nutrition enabled the
establishment of more stable communities, transitioning from nomadic or pastoral
lifestyles to villages, towns, and cities. During this period, plants were hybridized,
cultivated, and processed to become more edible. However, randomized controlled
trials were not conducted to determine their long-term safety. If a plant didn’t cause
acute illness, it was deemed acceptable for consumption.

As time marched on, people began munching on more plants with increasing
frequency and volume. This plant craze eventually led to the rise of agriculture and
the domestication of grain, resulting in a wholesale shift in our nutrition and
paving the way for more stabilized communities. Gone were the days of our
carefree nomadic or pastoral lifestyles. Instead, we settled down into villages,
towns, and cities, all thanks to our newfound obsession with farming plants.

During this era of plant hybridization, cultivation, and processing, our ancestors
were not exactly conducting randomized controlled trials to assess the long-term
safety of these new foods. No, the mantra of the time was simple: “If it doesn’t kill
you immediately, it’s good to eat!” This cavalier attitude towards food safety meant

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that if a plant didn’t cause acute illness or drop you dead on the spot, it was
deemed acceptable for consumption.

The irony is rich—quite literally—as we traded our wandering ways for a more
“stable” life, driven by our dependence on these green invaders. These plants, with
their elaborate chemical defenses, slowly infiltrated our diets, transforming our
way of life. The fields of wheat and barley, once unknown to our ancestors,
became the backbone of our meals and the foundation of our burgeoning
civilizations.

But let’s not forget, while we were busy setting up our villages and perfecting the
art of bread-making, those plants were still packing their natural toxins. We simply
chose to ignore the potential long-term consequences in favor of the immediate
benefits of a stable food supply. And so, with each bite of grain, we were not just
eating food; we were digesting centuries of human trial and error, with a healthy
dose of plant trickery on the side.

The Unseen Dangers of Plant Pesticides

We know that plants are chock-full of chemicals, many of which serve as their own
personal pesticides. If we had to introduce those same natural plant pesticides to
the market today and subject them to rigorous toxicity testing, many of those
chemicals would be kicked to the curb. But because there’s no regulatory body
scrutinizing “natural substances” in our food, we tend to brush it off and go about
our salad-eating business.

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I’m not saying that researchers have ignored these naturally occurring plant
compounds in our fruits and veggies. On the contrary, there have been plenty of
studies. Back in 1990, the legendary toxicology researcher Professor Bruce Ames
decided to dive into the world of pesticides in food. He compared the man-made
pesticides with the natural chemical defenses of plants. Lo and behold, Ames
discovered that a whopping 99.9 percent of the pesticides we consume by volume
come from the plants themselves. When he took a closer look at these compounds,
he found that many of them caused cancer in animal models.

As we see more and more people dramatically improving their autoimmune

diseases, mental health disorders, and chronic gastrointestinal issues by completely
removing plants from their diets, it's hard not to wonder if some of those pesky
plant chemicals might be to blame, even at low-dose chronic exposure.

But here's the kicker: we almost never test for these types of effects, so who knows
how long we'll be waiting for answers. Meanwhile, we keep adding to our list of
"idiopathic diseases," which is just a fancy way of saying, "We have no clue what's
causing this, so let's blame bad luck, genetics, or maybe stress."

When you dive into these studies, you'll find that researchers always evaluate a
mixed diet, often the standard American diet. Essentially, they're looking at the
effects of adding fruits and vegetables to the other junk people eat. Of course, if
eating more fruits and veggies means you're eating less sugary, oily, processed
garbage, then you're going to see some benefits.

But do any studies compare an all-meat or meat-based diet to a plant-based one?

Nope, not a single one. So, while we're told to load up on fruits and veggies, we're

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left wondering if it's really the best advice, or just another slice of nutritional
nonsense.

The So Called Evidence

There are easily dozens of chemical compounds in plants, and it’s the same old
song and dance every time. A plant produces a chemical; sometimes this chemical
causes problems, and other times it has beneficial effects. When it comes to
studying these chemicals, there’s often a confirmation bias to support the
prevailing epidemiology—and what our parents always told us—about the health
benefits of vegetables and fruits.

I’ve read countless studies on this topic, and it’s almost comical how nearly every
paper begins with, “We all know that people who eat fruits and vegetables are
healthy.” Then, the author proceeds to describe a study on some isolated plant
compound that supposedly proves why fruits and vegetables are good for us. These
researchers aren’t really testing a hypothesis; they’re just trying to confirm what
they already believe.

This leads to reports claiming that cruciferous vegetables prevent cancer, even
though data shows that these vegetables can either increase or decrease cancer
occurrence. However, because existing epidemiology says cruciferous vegetables
prevent cancer, we favor the positive data and conveniently ignore the negative
data.

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It’s a bit like a magician performing a trick: we see what we want to see and ignore
the rest. The scientific community, like the rest of us, sometimes falls into the trap
of confirmation bias. We’re told over and over that fruits and vegetables are the
holy grail of health, so studies are designed to support this narrative. The problem
is, this selective focus can obscure a more nuanced truth.

Imagine a world where scientists started with a blank slate, genuinely open to
discovering the effects of plant chemicals without any preconceived notions. We
might find that some of these “healthy” foods have more complex impacts on our
health than we ever realized. But until then, we’re stuck in a loop, favoring the
good news and brushing the bad news under the rug.

If I truly believed that drinking gasoline was beneficial, perhaps because my

grandfather swore by it, and then conducted a small epidemiological study
showing that gasoline drinkers had lower cancer-related deaths, I’m confident I
could design another study to back that up. Picture this: I could easily take cultured
cancer cells, expose them to various doses of gasoline until I found one that
inhibited their growth. Voila! Now we have a mechanistic method proving that
gasoline drinking is healthy and may lower cancer rates.

This kind of scenario is more common in scientific literature than you’d think.
Researchers often take an isolated compound in an isolated scenario and then
extrapolate it to the whole of human physiology to support an epidemiological
claim. It’s like saying, “Hey, if it works in a petri dish, it must be great for people!”

However, when we actually look at the small number of studies that examine
whole plant foods and their effects on human physiology or disease processes, the

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story changes. Kudos to Dr. Georgia Ede for her diligent work in digging through
the literature on this topic and summarizing it in her article on her website,
Diagnosis: Diet. She found about two dozen studies that looked at actual trials on
humans where whole fruits or vegetables were examined, rather than just isolated
plant compounds in an epidemiological or animal/cell culture study.

Nutrition science is like a broken record, making the same mistakes over and over.
We lean heavily on epidemiology and then just use more studies to confirm the
findings instead of trying to refute them. It's like playing a game of "scientific
telephone" where the message never changes.

Consider this: you look at an epidemiological study that shows people who eat
more fruits and vegetables appear to be healthier. Naturally, you might conclude
that eating plant-based foods is the way to go. It's a logical conclusion, and no one
would blame you for making it. But, let’s throw a wrench in that logic machine and
ask a few more questions.

What if the people munching on fruits and veggies are also the ones steering clear
of snack cakes, donuts, and sodas? Maybe they smoke less, drink less alcohol,
buckle up their seat belts, exercise regularly, have more wealth, and live in nicer
neighborhoods. These habits and circumstances contribute to what's called the
"healthy user bias." Essentially, if you’re leading an overall healthy lifestyle, it’s
tough to pinpoint whether it’s the apple a day keeping the doctor away or the fact
that you’re just generally more health-conscious.

Epidemiologists will try to account for these factors, but let’s be real—they’re just
making educated guesses about how much each factor contributes. It’s like trying

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to bake a cake without knowing the exact measurements of the ingredients. Sure,
you might get something edible, but it's hardly a precise science.

So, next time you hear that eating broccoli will make you live forever, remember
there’s a lot more to the story. Maybe the broccoli eater also jogs every morning,
drinks green tea, meditates, and has a great healthcare plan. The truth is, isolating
the impact of one particular food is like trying to find a needle in a haystack of
healthy habits. And while the scientist is trying to control for all those other
factors, they're often just taking a wild guess.

I’ve already pointed out some glaring examples where the epidemiology sings one
tune, but real life belts out another. Take meat, for instance. We’re told it’s bad for
us and will cut our lives short, yet the folks in Hong Kong eat more meat than
anyone else on the planet and, guess what? They also have the longest life
expectancy. This observation immediately triggers cries of, "But they don’t smoke
as much; they’re wealthier; they exercise more," and so on. Sure, those arguments
have merit.

However, when we flip the script and argue that fruits and vegetables might not be
the saints of nutrition we’re led to believe, we’re met with crickets. Nutrition is
like politics—people fiercely defend their team. Any results that don’t confirm
their bias are swiftly ignored or dismissed. Challenge the current dogma, and
you’re likely to be met with anger and an almost religious reverence for authority
and "consensus." But in a true scientific community, questions that challenge the
status quo should be welcomed.

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It’s practically heresy to suggest that fruits and vegetables are anything but pure
goodness, rainbows, and unicorns. Sure, we acknowledge they may have chemicals
that can cause issues, but we still insist you need to eat your five—no, wait, it’s
now ten—servings per day.

Quick, tell me which fruit, vegetable, or other plant is an absolutely essential

requirement for human life? If you can think of one, I'd love to know if it grows
year-round and in all parts of the world. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t. If we had essential
requirements for them—and we don’t—we’d have had limited access to them for
roughly 99 percent of our existence as a species. Given that, why does it make
sense to recommend we eat copious amounts of fruits and vegetables every day?

It's as if we’re stuck in a nutritional Groundhog Day, repeating the same advice
without considering the broader picture. So next time someone tells you that eating
your greens will guarantee a long, healthy life, remember that the truth is a bit
more complex—and sometimes, hilariously contradictory.

Humans survived an Ice Age, meaning our ancestors’ habitat was more Iceland
than Costa Rica. If we set aside our arrogance about how much we think we know
and apply some common sense, it becomes clear how impractical a diet full of
indigestible fiber and nonessential phytonutrients is. We need fat, protein, and
some vitamins and minerals to live—or, I’d argue, to thrive.

We require zero carbohydrates, zero phytochemicals, and zero fiber.

Take Iceland, for example—a frozen island inhabited by fearsome Vikings. With a
population of about 300,000 people, Icelanders have historically relied on an

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animal-based diet because, surprise, fruits and vegetables don’t exactly flourish in
their icy climate. Despite this, Iceland has produced nine winners of the World’s
Strongest Man contest. The only country with more winners is the United States,
which has eleven champions—and a population 1,000 times bigger than Iceland’s.
Icelandic women aren’t slacking either, having won four of the twelve CrossFit
titles.

Even more impressively, despite traditionally having little access to fruits and
vegetables, Iceland is among the world’s leaders in male centenarians per capita.
What does Iceland's production of strong people and centenarians say about our
belief that you need a certain number of vegetables and fruits per day to be
healthy?

It’s as if the Vikings are laughing at our salads from across the centuries. They
thrived on a diet heavy in animal products, proving that you don’t need to munch
on kale or choke down quinoa to be strong and live a long life. So next time you’re
stressing over getting your daily servings of greens, just remember: the Vikings
didn’t need them, and neither do you.

In the next chapter, I'll delve into debunking some common myths and
misconceptions about plants. We'll explore the origins of these myths, why people
have come to believe them, and what the actual facts are. From claims about the
supposed health benefits of certain plants to misconceptions about their
environmental impact, we'll uncover the truth behind these widely held beliefs. By
the end of the chapter, you'll have a clearer understanding of the role plants play in
our lives and how to separate fact from fiction.

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Which Plants to Avoid
Oxalates

Oxalates are a pretty common anti nutrient found in a variety of foods, including
leafy green vegetables, some fruits, nuts, seeds, and even French fries. While they
might seem harmless, ingesting oxalates in higher doses can lead to several
medical problems.

Common Foods Containing Oxalates:

• Spinach
• Swiss chard
• Beets
• Rhubarb
• Almonds
• Cashews
• Soy products
• Sweet potatoes
• Dark chocolate

Dangers of Oxalates:
One of the most
prevalent issues
associated with oxalates is the formation of kidney stones, which are often
comprised of these compounds. The oxalate crystals in the body can become very
needlelike and cause gastrointestinal irritation, leading to conditions like leaky gut

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syndrome. This, in turn, can potentially trigger autoimmune issues. When you stop
eating foods high in oxalates all at once, you might experience oxalate dumping
syndrome. Symptoms of this can include rashes, joint pain, and gastrointestinal
disturbances.

Lectins

Lectins, recently highlighted by Dr. Steven Gundry's book "The Plant Paradox,"
are ubiquitous plant compounds, but they are particularly concentrated in certain
foods.

Common Foods Containing Lectins:

• Grains (wheat, barley,

rice)
• Nuts
• Corn
• Quinoa
• Fruits (especially those
with seeds)
• Nightshades (tomatoes,
potatoes, eggplants,
peppers)
• Vegetable oils
• Legumes (beans, lentils,
peas)

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 • Squash

Dangers of Lectins:
Lectins can lead to a leaky gut, which is a condition where the intestinal lining
becomes permeable, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and microbes to
pass into the bloodstream. This situation can contribute to various health problems,
including chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. The potential
downstream effects of a leaky gut caused by lectins include a host of issues such as
allergies, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions.

Glycoalkaloids

Glycoalkaloids are naturally occurring compounds found in nightshade plants like

potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. While these vegetables are staples in
many diets, there is limited evidence
suggesting that glycoalkaloids may
be linked to leaky gut syndrome and
autoimmune issues such as psoriasis.
Additionally, nightshade vegetables
have been reported to exacerbate
symptoms of irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS). So, next time you
reach for that extra helping of
potatoes or slice of tomato,
remember that you might be inviting
these potential troubles into your
digestive system.

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Foods Containing Glycoalkaloids:

• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Eggplants
• Peppers (including bell peppers, chili peppers, etc.)

Dangers of Glycoalkaloids:

Glycoalkaloids are linked to various health concerns. They have been associated
with leaky gut syndrome and can worsen autoimmune conditions like psoriasis.
Moreover, people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have reported that
nightshade vegetables aggravate their symptoms. Although the evidence is still
limited, these potential risks make it worth reconsidering the frequency and
quantity of nightshade vegetables in your diet.

Goitrogens

Goitrogens are substances that can interfere with the function of the thyroid gland.
Thyroid dysfunction is particularly common among women, and some researchers
believe that consuming high amounts of goitrogen-containing foods may contribute
to these issues. Foods high in goitrogens include soy and cruciferous vegetables
like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. So perhaps all those years of
forcing ourselves to choke down broccoli and cauliflower were not so kind to our
thyroids after all.

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Foods Containing Goitrogens:

• Soy (tofu, soy milk,

edamame)
• Cruciferous
vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower,
Brussels sprouts, kale)
• Some other leafy
greens (spinach, bok choy)

Dangers of Goitrogens:

Goitrogens are particularly concerning due to their ability to interfere with thyroid
function. This interference can lead to thyroid dysfunction, a condition that is
especially prevalent among women. High consumption of goitrogen-rich foods like
soy and cruciferous vegetables could potentially exacerbate thyroid problems,
raising questions about the long-term impact of these “healthy” foods on our
thyroid health.

Cyanogenic Glycosides

Cyanogenic glycosides are found in several common foods such as almonds,

flaxseed, linseed, lima beans, cassava, and certain stone fruits like cherries,
peaches, and plums. These compounds can release cyanide when metabolized,
leading to cyanide poisoning. While acute poisoning can be fatal, chronic exposure
to cyanides is thought to contribute to long-term health issues such as impaired

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thyroid function and neurological disturbances. Consuming these foods in large
quantities or improperly prepared can be risky.

Foods Containing Cyanogenic Glycosides:

• Almonds
• Flaxseed and linseed
• Lima beans
• Cassava
• Stone fruits (cherries, peaches, plums, apricots)

Dangers of Cyanogenic Glycosides:

Cyanogenic glycosides present a significant health risk due to their potential to

release cyanide upon metabolism. Acute cyanide poisoning from foods like
improperly prepared cassava can be deadly. Moreover, chronic exposure to
cyanides from foods such as almonds and stone fruits can impair thyroid function
and contribute to neurological issues. These dangers underscore the importance of
proper preparation and moderation when consuming foods high in cyanogenic
glycosides.

Phytic Acid

Phytic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in a variety of plant-based

foods, including grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes. While it plays a role in the
plant's defense mechanism, it can have negative effects on human health.

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Foods High in Phytic Acid:

• Grains: Wheat, rice, oats, barley

• Seeds: Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds
• Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews
• Legumes call: Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, soybeans

Dangers of Phytic Acid:

Phytic acid can bind to essential minerals such as zinc, calcium, magnesium, and
iron, forming insoluble complexes that the body cannot absorb. This can lead to
deficiencies in these vital minerals, resulting in several health issues: Deficiencies
in magnesium and calcium can contribute to cardiovascular problems. Low levels
of magnesium and zinc have been linked to mood disorders and depression. Zinc is
crucial for reproductive health, and its deficiency can impair fertility and cause
impotence. Iron deficiency is a common cause of hair thinning and loss. Both zinc
and iron are essential for a robust immune system, and their deficiencies can
weaken immune response.

Protease Inhibitors

Protease inhibitors are another class of compounds found in various plant-based

foods. These inhibitors can interfere with the activity of enzymes involved in
protein digestion, such as trypsin.

Foods High in Protease Inhibitors:

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 • Legumes: Particularly soybeans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas
• Cereals: Wheat, rice, barley, oats
• Fruits: Kiwi, pineapple, papaya, bananas, figs, apples
• Vegetables: Cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers

Dangers of Protease Inhibitors:

Protease inhibitors can bind to digestive enzymes and inhibit their function,
leading to several potential health issues: In animal studies, high levels of protease
inhibitors have been shown to impair growth by reducing the efficiency of protein
digestion. Interference with protein digestion can cause gastrointestinal discomfort
and malnutrition, as the body struggles to break down and absorb proteins
efficiently.

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Plants Are Trying to Kill You
After discussing how meat can be considered the ultimate superfood, packed with
every nutrient we need in ideal ratios, it's clear to see why other foods might
merely fill a gap when meat isn't available—essentially, they're what you might
turn to during times of scarcity. This perspective challenges the conventional
wisdom around so-called "superfoods" that are often touted for their health
benefits.

We’ve been sold this fairy tale where plants are the knights in shining armor, riding
in to save us from all our health woes. Cancer? Eat broccoli. Heart disease? Have

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some spinach. Want to fly? Grab a kale salad. It’s almost as if they’re marketing
vegetables as the ultimate superpower, and if you’re not chowing down on a
garden’s worth of greens, you’re missing out on immortality.

You’ve been brainwashed into thinking that crunching on a salad is the ultimate
key to health. Every magazine, every health guru, every fitness blog is pounding
the same message: plants are the answer. But buckle up, because I’m here to undo
all that brainwashing and show you that what you thought was the holy grail of
nutrition is actually famine food in disguise.

Think about it: many of these greens and veggies were historically considered last-
resort foods, the stuff people turned to when there was nothing else left. Our
ancestors weren’t juicing kale and tossing spinach into their smoothies because
they wanted to—they did it because they had to. We’ve turned survival rations into
dietary gold, and it’s time to set the record straight.

So get ready for a leafy green reality check. I’m about to take everything you
thought you knew about plant-based nutrition and turn it on its head. By the time
we’re done, you’ll be questioning not just your diet, but everything you’ve ever
been told about what it means to eat healthy. Welcome to the truth about plants—
it’s going to be a wild ride!

Plants aren’t just sitting around waiting to be eaten. Oh no, they’re busy little
chemists, whipping up toxins and defenses to fend off hungry critters. As animals
develop enzymes to adapt to the higher levels of poison, plants counter with even
more potent defenses. It’s like a never-ending game of “who can outwit whom.”

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Every living organism has some kind of self-defense mechanism to protect itself
from being eaten. Think about it: porcupines have their quills, skunks have their
stinky spray, and plants? Well, they’ve got a whole arsenal of chemical warfare at
their disposal. They produce toxins, poisons, and nutrient inhibitors that make them
less appealing or downright harmful to their predators.

So, what makes you think that plants are just sitting there, ready to be eaten by
other animals, including us? They’re not. They’re busy turning themselves into
tiny fortresses of defense. Those so-called “nutritious” greens can have anti-
nutrients that interfere with your body’s ability to absorb essential minerals. It’s
like they’re playing hard to get, but on a biochemical level.

While we’ve been brainwashed into thinking that a spinach salad is the epitome of
health, the truth is that plants have their own agendas. They’re not just passive
victims in the food chain. They’re actively fighting back, making themselves toxic,
and ensuring that whoever eats them gets a less-than-ideal dose of nutrients. So,
next time you’re piling your plate with greens, remember: those plants aren’t just
sitting there helplessly—they’re fighting for their lives!

In his presentation about the dangers of plants, Dr. Anthony Chaffee highlighted
several critical insights into how plant-based foods can impact health:

Plants are highly defended organisms

Plants have defenses just like any other living organism. While animals can run
away or fight back, plants can’t pack up their roots and flee. So, they’ve evolved
other strategies, with poison being one of their main deterrents. These defense

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chemicals are their way of saying, "Hands off!" to the hungry animals, insects, and
pathogens that try to munch on them.

Plants produce hundreds of different toxins geared towards various threats,

ensuring that they stay off the menu for a wide range of predators. This is why
most plants in the world are inedible. We sort of know this intuitively. If you got
lost in the woods and ran out of food, you wouldn’t just start nibbling on random
plants. Most of them would make you very sick.

Think about it—can you spot the edible plants in a dense forest? Probably not. It’s
not like the nutritious vegetables stand out with neon signs saying, "Eat me!" You
have to know exactly what’s safe to eat, and the reason is those pesky defense
chemicals.

Plants have mastered the art of chemical warfare to protect themselves. These
toxins are their silent guards, ensuring they survive in a world full of herbivores.
So next time you look at that salad, remember that the plants in it have had to
develop complex strategies just to make it to your plate.so here are just a just a few
sort of

People are becoming more interested in the various ways that plants defend
themselves, and one of the hottest topics is lectins. These are just one part of the
complex defense strategy plants use to deter predators. There are tons of different
kinds of lectins out there, and they’re just the beginning. Did you know that there
are 2,500 different plant species that use cyanide as a defense mechanism? That’s
right—cyanide, the stuff from spy movies!

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Plants are toxic and poisonous

But wait, there’s more. Plants are armed to the teeth with a variety of other toxins
and defense compounds. We’re talking about phytates, tannins, oxalates, hormone
disruptors, and nutrient blockers. Some plants even produce chemicals that make
you extra sensitive to sunlight. Then there are the nightshades, infamous for their
toxic properties, which we’ve known about for thousands of years, yet we still
happily include them in our diets.

If you think back to your seventh-grade biology class, you might remember
learning about the evolutionary arms race between plants and animals. It’s a
relentless battle where plants are continually evolving to become more poisonous,
making it harder for animals to eat them. Meanwhile, animals develop adaptations
to overcome these defenses and keep munching away.

This tug-of-war is why certain animals, like koalas and pandas, stick to very
specific diets. Koalas only eat eucalyptus, and pandas primarily consume bamboo.
If they venture outside their specialized menu, they risk getting very sick.

In this epic battle for survival, plants aren’t just sitting ducks. They’re actively
developing sophisticated chemical defenses to ensure their survival. And yet, here
we are, humans, munching away on nightshades and Brussels sprouts as if they’re
the healthiest options out there.

When I was studying cancer biology at the University of Washington, I learned

that Brussels sprouts alone have over 136 identified human carcinogens. That’s
when it hit me: maybe we should reconsider the saintly status we’ve given to

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certain vegetables. So next time you reach for that leafy green, remember—it’s all
part of a grand, ongoing struggle for survival, with plants doing everything they
can to avoid becoming your next meal.

Plants have evolved to produce specific poisons that deter animals from eating
them, allowing the plants to survive and thrive. Animals like koalas and pandas
have adapted to consume these particular plants and can survive and even thrive on
them. However, if these animals eat other plants, they can become very sick.

My own dietary journey, which now consists of primarily meat and water, began
22 years ago when I was studying cancer biology at the University of Washington
in Seattle. During my studies, we explored how plants use defense chemicals to
protect themselves. We examined this from a cancer perspective, focusing on
carcinogens. To my astonishment, we discovered that Brussels sprouts alone
contain over 136 identified human carcinogens. This revelation made me question
the safety of consuming plants that produce such a vast array of defensive
chemicals.

Ever wonder why kids universally despise Brussels sprouts? It's not just a quirky
childhood phase; there's a scientific reason behind it. That bad, bitter taste is your
brain and tongue, sophisticated machines that they are, signaling, "Hey, this is bad
for you, spit it out!" It's an evolutionary defense mechanism designed to keep us
safe from harmful substances. Give a piece of broccoli to an infant, and they’ll
look at you like you’ve betrayed them. Hand them a piece of bacon, and watch
their eyes light up with joy.

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During my studies in cancer biology at the University of Washington, I learned
some shocking truths about the plants we eat. We discovered that white button
mushrooms contain over 100 known carcinogens. And it doesn't stop there.
Spinach, kale, lettuce, celery, cabbage, cucumber, broccoli—all the so-called
“healthy” veggies—were on the list. We were given pages and pages detailing
every plant you’ve ever seen in a grocery store, and not a single one had fewer than
60 known human carcinogens. They were quite abundant.

This discovery was eye-opening and made me question the conventional wisdom
about plant-based diets. It's fascinating how our bodies have natural defenses, like
our taste buds, to steer us away from potentially harmful foods. So next time you
find yourself grimacing at the taste of certain vegetables, remember: your body
might be trying to tell you something!

In the 1980s, Professor Bruce Ames from Berkeley conducted groundbreaking

research that delved into the dangers lurking in plants. When we learned about his
findings, we were absolutely floored—much like some of you might be feeling
right now. The notion that plants could be harmful was so shocking that I vividly
remember thinking, "But vegetables are still good for you, right?" It was hard to
reconcile this new information with everything we’d been taught.

Our professor, seemingly reading our collective minds, gave us a look that said,
"You guys aren't getting this," and then he dropped a bombshell: "I don't eat salads.
I don't eat vegetables. I don't let my kids eat vegetables. Plants are trying to kill
you." This was a moment of cognitive dissonance so intense it felt like the ground
had shifted beneath our feet.

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Hearing this, I was like, "Right, forget plants," and decided to stop eating them
immediately. But then, I walked into a grocery store and was struck by a harsh
reality: almost everything either is a plant or has plants in the ingredients. It felt
like trying to avoid water while standing in the middle of a lake. I realized I had to
fundamentally rethink my diet.

After some serious contemplation, I decided to strip my diet down to the basics—
eggs and meat. It seemed like the simplest way to avoid plant toxins altogether. For
a number of years, that’s exactly what I ate, and the health benefits were nothing
short of incredible. At the time, I was playing professional rugby while attending
university, and my athletic performance, as well as my overall physical health,
improved dramatically. It was a night-and-day difference.

My energy levels soared, my recovery times shortened, and I felt stronger and
more resilient than ever before. My cognitive function also sharpened—I was more
focused in my studies and more strategic on the field. This wasn’t just a marginal
improvement; it was a complete transformation.

Even now, 22 years later, I’m still feeling those positive results. My health has
remained robust, and I continue to thrive on this diet. This journey has taught me
that sometimes the most unconventional wisdom holds the most profound truths.
It’s a reminder that just because something is widely accepted doesn’t mean it’s
true. Sometimes, you have to dig deeper, question the status quo, and be willing to
try something radically different to uncover what truly works for you.

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So, if you’re struggling with health issues or just not feeling your best, consider
reevaluating the role of plants in your diet. You might find that the key to better
health is not more salads, but fewer plants and a return to the basics of meat and
eggs.

Here’s the thing: most plants will kill most animals. It’s not that some plants are
poisonous and some aren’t; it’s that all plants are poisonous. The difference lies in
which animals have evolved the ability to defend themselves against specific plant
toxins. When animals stray from their specialized diets, they can get sick or even
die.

Take pandas and koalas, for example. These animals eat a very specific and
monotonous diet because their bodies are adapted to handle the toxins in those
particular plants. Pandas only eat bamboo, and koalas only eat eucalyptus leaves.
There are about 340,000 species of plants in the world, and pandas eat just one.

Similarly, grazing animals like cows and horses eat specific types of grasses, and
even these are limited to particular varieties. The leaves a giraffe eats are different
from those a gorilla consumes, which are different from those a deer eats, and so
on. If you mix up these leaves, the animals eating them can get sick or die.

This intricate relationship between plants and animals is an evolutionary trend that
has developed over millions of years. Plants have evolved to produce toxins as a
defense mechanism, and animals have evolved specific adaptations to counteract
these toxins. However, these adaptations are highly specialized. A giraffe can’t just
switch to eating the leaves a koala munches on, and vice versa.

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This symbiosis between plants and animals is a delicate balance in the ecosystem,
highlighting how specific and limited the diets of herbivores truly are. So, when
you think about the broad range of plants humans are encouraged to eat, it’s worth
considering whether our bodies are really equipped to handle all those different
plant toxins.

Animals and plants have been co-evolving for millions of years, creating intricate
relationships that allow both to thrive. For instance, the vast grasslands and Great
Plains evolved alongside large grazing animals like bison and antelope. These
animals and grasses work together symbiotically, each benefiting from the
presence of the other.

But let’s talk about fruits. You might think that plants want you to eat their fruits,
but that’s not entirely true. While plants do want their fruits to be eaten, they have
a preference for specific animals that help with seed dispersal. These chosen
animals are integral to the plant's reproductive cycle because when they eat the
fruit, the seeds pass through their digestive system and are deposited in a new
location, ready to germinate.

Take the cassowary bird in Australia, for example. This bird eats around 150
different types of berries and fruits, many of which are highly toxic to other
animals, including humans. The seeds of these fruits need to pass through the
cassowary's digestive tract to germinate properly. If cassowaries were to leave an
area, the plants relying on them would struggle to reproduce and might eventually
die off. This shows how some plants have evolved to rely on very specific animals
for their survival.

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This symbiotic relationship is a delicate balance. Humans have long known to
avoid certain fruits and berries, like the infamous red berries, because of their
toxicity. This isn’t just folklore; it’s a survival strategy embedded in our
knowledge. Most fruits are actually toxic to humans because they are tailored for
specific animals that can safely process their seeds.

So next time you marvel at the array of fruits in the wild, remember that many of
them are part of a complex evolutionary dance with animals other than us. These
relationships underscore the selective nature of plant-animal interactions and
highlight why not all fruits are meant for human consumption.

In a groundbreaking study from Professor Bruce Ames at Berkeley, published in

1989, it was revealed that natural plants and vegetables contain 10,000 times more
naturally occurring pesticides by weight than the industrial pesticides used on
them. This study showed that these natural pesticides are orders of magnitude more
likely to cause cancer than their industrial counterparts.

Specifically, the study looked at a pesticide called ALR, which was under scrutiny
for being a potential carcinogen. The findings were staggering: the natural toxins
found in spinach were significantly more potent in causing cancer than the ALR
pesticide.

Professor Ames identified 42 different toxins in a wide variety of plants, including

those commonly found in the produce aisle. Out of these 42 toxins, 20 were shown
to be carcinogenic in mice. Fast forward 11 years to when I was studying cancer

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biology, and the knowledge had expanded dramatically. By then, it was known that
Brussels sprouts alone contained over 136 identified human carcinogens.

This study highlights a critical point: the natural world is full of its own defenses,
and these natural pesticides can be more harmful than the synthetic ones we're
often warned about. It’s a stark reminder that the chemicals in our food, whether
natural or industrial, need to be understood and respected for their potential
impacts on our health.

There’s more to consider when it comes to what we eat. While there's a lot of talk
about the WHO promoting fake meat and lab-grown meat, they still have a page
dedicated to natural poisons found in plants. This "natural toxins in food" page
doesn't mention anything harmful in actual meat, except for aquatic biotoxins,
which come from algae that shellfish and fish consume, making them toxic. This is
why it's advised to avoid seafood from certain areas where these algae are
prevalent.

The WHO's page covers a wide range of natural toxins found in plants, including
cyanide, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, lectins, solanine, mycotoxins, and many more.
They also discuss poisonous mushrooms. Consider this: there are over 10,000
varieties of mushrooms in the world, and only a handful won’t kill you or send you
on a hallucinogenic trip. Despite this, we assume that because a few mushrooms
don’t cause immediate, acute reactions, they must be safe and even beneficial for
us.

Just think about it: we’re eating these plants and mushrooms under the belief that
they’re healthy, but the reality is that many of them contain harmful substances.

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Cyanide in certain seeds, lectins in legumes, and solanine in nightshades like
potatoes and tomatoes can all cause adverse health effects. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids,
found in some herbs and teas, are known to cause liver damage over time.
Mycotoxins, produced by fungi on grains and nuts, are potent carcinogens and can
suppress the immune system.

We often forget that plants have evolved these chemical defenses precisely to
avoid being eaten. The natural world is a battlefield, and plants have developed a
variety of toxins to protect themselves from predators. Humans have adapted to
tolerate some of these toxins to a degree, but that doesn’t mean they are harmless.

Consider the case of mushrooms again. Out of the thousands of species, only a few
are safe to eat. Many can cause severe illness or death, and yet we treat those few
edible varieties as if they’re not only safe but also superfoods. It’s a bold
assumption to think that just because a plant doesn’t kill us on the spot, it’s good
for our health.

The fact that these natural toxins are more prevalent and potentially more harmful
than the industrial pesticides we so often fear is eye-opening. It forces us to rethink
the narrative that natural is always better. The WHO’s acknowledgment of these
natural plant toxins serves as a reminder that our food choices should be informed
by a deeper understanding of the potential risks.

So next time you hear about the dangers of synthetic chemicals, remember that
nature's own defenses can be just as, if not more, dangerous. It’s crucial to look
beyond the surface and understand the complex interactions between our food and

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our health. This knowledge empowers us to make better choices and perhaps
reconsider the blind faith we place in the so-called natural foods we consume daily.

Natural toxins in plants can pose a variety of serious health threats to both humans
and livestock. Some of these toxins are incredibly potent and are present in foods
we consume regularly. The adverse health effects of these toxins can range from
acute poisoning, such as allergic reactions, severe stomach aches, diarrhea, and
even death, to long-term consequences like impacts on the immune, reproductive,
or nervous systems, and an increased risk of cancer.

Earlier, we discussed the role of mitochondria in cancer. It’s important to note that
many of the carcinogens found in plants can damage your mitochondria,
contributing to the development of cancer.

Let’s delve into some specific categories of these natural toxins, starting with
lectins. Lectins are proteins found in many plants and serve a variety of functions.
While lectins are also present in animal meat, they don’t seem to cause harm in
that context. In plants, however, lectins likely evolved as a defense mechanism
against pathogens and insects. They are ancient compounds that help plants survive
by deterring herbivores and insects from eating them.

Unfortunately, these lectins can also cross-react with human biology, leading to
health issues. For instance, they can bind to the lining of the gut and disrupt
nutrient absorption, potentially causing gastrointestinal distress and other chronic
health problems. This cross-reactivity demonstrates how plant defense mechanisms
can inadvertently impact human health.

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Beyond lectins, there are many other natural toxins in plants. Cyanogenic
glycosides, for example, are found in certain seeds and can release cyanide when
metabolized, posing a severe risk to health. Mycotoxins, produced by fungi on
grains and nuts, are potent carcinogens and can suppress the immune system,
leading to long-term health issues.

The Hidden Dangers of Lectins

Lectins are proteins that can bind to carbohydrates, including those on the surface
of your cells. This binding capability has drawn increasing research interest. Dr.
Paul Mason has delivered an excellent lecture on lectins at previous Low Carb
Down Under events, highlighting their potential dangers. Similarly, Dr. Steven
Gundry wrote an entire book, "The Plant Paradox," discussing the toxicity of
lectins, though he ultimately advocates for a plant-based diet—a conclusion I find
perplexing given the evidence he presents.

While we often discuss how carbohydrates affect insulin and how

hyperinsulinemia can cause various health issues, we tend to overlook the role of
lectins. Certain lectins can bind to insulin receptors more tightly than insulin itself,
causing a more significant insulin-like effect. This can disrupt your body’s natural
insulin regulation, leading to various metabolic problems.

Moreover, lectins can bind to leptin receptors. Leptin is a hormone that signals
satiety, released from your adipose tissue and stretch receptors when your stomach
is full. It travels to your brain to say, "Hey, we're full; we don't need to eat more."
When lectins interfere with leptin signaling, they block these satiety signals,

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overeating and weight gain.

This mechanism is one reason why people on a ketogenic diet often naturally
reduce their food intake. By avoiding foods high in lectins and carbohydrates, they
can better regulate their hunger signals and insulin levels.

In summary, lectins are a significant concern because they can disrupt critical
bodily functions related to insulin and leptin. Understanding and mitigating the
impact of these proteins can lead to better health outcomes, particularly for those
following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. By recognizing the hidden dangers of
lectins, we can make more informed dietary choices and improve our overall well-
being.

Lectins are more than just dietary nuisances—they can have profound effects on
your health. In some cases, reducing lectin intake can lead to significant weight
loss. There was a study that looked at individuals with isocaloric intake, meaning
they consumed the same number of calories, but one group removed lectins from
their diet while the other did not. The group that eliminated lectins lost a
significant amount of weight, while the other group did not experience the same
weight loss.

Lectins have also been implicated in serious health conditions such as Parkinson’s
disease. Research has shown that lectins can travel up the vagus nerve, reach the
substantia nigra in the brain, and damage cells there, potentially contributing to the
development of Parkinson’s disease. A fascinating study from Denmark in 2015

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found that people who had undergone a vagotomy (surgical cutting of the vagus
nerve) between the 1970s and 1990s experienced a 67% reduction in Parkinson’s
rates. This suggests a strong link between lectins and the development of this
neurodegenerative disease.

One particular lectin that many people are familiar with is wheat germ agglutinin,
found in wheat. This lectin can bind to the carbohydrate surface antigens on
enterocytes, which are cells lining your intestines. This binding can damage or
even destroy these cells, disrupting the tight junctions that normally provide a
protective barrier in your gut. When these tight junctions are compromised,
harmful substances like bacteria, toxins, and additional lectins can enter your
bloodstream, leading to a host of problems.

This disruption can cause leaky gut syndrome, where the intestinal barrier becomes
permeable, allowing substances that should remain in the gut to pass into the
bloodstream. This can lead to systemic inflammation, immune responses, and
various chronic health issues. Additionally, lipopolysaccharides (LPS), which are
components of the outer membrane of certain bacteria, can bind to toll-like
receptors on immune cells, triggering inflammatory responses.

Lectins can trigger an inflammatory cascade in the body, which can have far-
reaching effects, including the development of autoimmune diseases. When lectins
enter the body, they are recognized as foreign agents. The immune system
responds by producing antibodies to attack these invaders. However, in genetically
susceptible individuals, the surface antigens of their own cells may resemble these
lectins, leading to a case of mistaken identity. This phenomenon, known as

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molecular mimicry, results in the immune system attacking the body’s own tissues,
contributing to autoimmune diseases.

This concept isn’t new. As far back as the 1800s, Dr. J.H. Salisbury, the namesake
of the Salisbury steak, conducted a 30-year research project into optimal nutrition.
He wrote an influential book titled “The Relation Between Alimentation and
Disease,” exploring the link between diet and health—a cornerstone of modern
nutritional science. Salisbury’s research, conducted long before the advent of
processed sugar, revealed that individuals who adopted a diet consisting solely of
meat and water, specifically red meat, saw remarkable health improvements.

He documented cases of people reversing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis,

Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis by eliminating plant foods and sticking to a
pure meat and water diet. This was a century before modern medications were
available to manage these conditions, and his findings were groundbreaking.

Today, people around the world are rediscovering the benefits of this approach. By
removing lectins and other plant toxins from their diets, they are experiencing
significant health improvements. This includes reductions in inflammation and
autoimmune symptoms, supporting the notion that diet plays a crucial role in
managing and even reversing chronic health conditions.

Many people are familiar with Jordan Peterson, but perhaps even more inspiring is
the story of his daughter, Michaela Peterson. Michaela suffered from severe
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, a condition so debilitating that by the age of 16, she
had already undergone two joint replacements—one in her ankle and the other in
her hip. Her journey towards health was both challenging and remarkable.

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Initially, Michaela adopted a ketogenic diet, which involves high fat, moderate
protein, and very low carbohydrate intake. This dietary shift was aimed at
eliminating various toxins, including nightshades—plants like tomatoes, peppers,
and eggplants known for their inflammatory properties. The results were
astounding. By cutting out these foods, Michaela experienced significant
improvements in her symptoms. Her pain and inflammation reduced dramatically,
allowing her a level of relief she hadn’t thought possible.

But Michaela didn’t stop there. She took her dietary experiment to the next level
by eliminating all plant-based foods, including salads. She transitioned to an all-
meat diet, focusing solely on consuming beef, salt, and water. This drastic change
might sound extreme, but for Michaela, it was life changing. The carnivore diet
provided her with even more profound health benefits, completely transforming
her quality of life. Her rheumatoid arthritis symptoms subsided to the point where
she could lead a normal, active life.

Michaela’s story is a powerful testament to the impact that diet can have on
chronic health conditions. It challenges conventional wisdom about nutrition and
highlights the importance of personalized dietary approaches. Her journey from
debilitating illness to health and vitality underscores the potential for dietary
interventions to manage and even reverse severe autoimmune diseases. By sharing
her experience, Michaela offers hope and inspiration to many others facing similar
health battles.

Meal Plan

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My recommendations are designed to help you reconnect with your biological
hunger and satiety cues, ultimately freeing you from the constant preoccupation
with food. The ultimate goal of this eating approach is to crave and consume the
most nutritionally dense, bioavailable, and biologically appropriate foods,
primarily meat and other animal products.

By eating an appropriate amount of these foods based on our physiology, our

satiety hormones will function correctly, preventing overeating. You'll find that you
naturally stop eating when you're full and don't think about food again until the
next day around the same time. This way of eating aligns with the natural cues of
eating when hungry and stopping when full.

In addition to promoting overall health, this diet helps you achieve your best
physical appearance. Adopting this eating pattern leads to optimal body
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return to the human diet we were meant to follow before modern, processed foods
disrupted our natural hunger and satiety signals.

By embracing this way of eating, you can break free from the cycle of food
addiction and regain control over your appetite, leading to lasting health and
fitness.

There are various eating suggestions I have for different goals and timeframes.
Whether your priority is building muscle, losing fat as quickly as possible,
undergoing a mini cut, or simply maintaining your current physique, the approach
can vary based on your height and activity level. Each goal requires a unique
nutritional strategy to optimize results and ensure your body gets the necessary
nutrients for optimal performance and recovery.

I primarily advocate for fasting, particularly the One Meal a Day (OMAD)
approach, especially for women aiming to maintain a lean physique. This method
simplifies meal planning and helps regulate calorie intake while still providing
essential nutrients. Fasting has several health benefits, including improved
metabolic health, better insulin sensitivity, and enhanced mental clarity.

In the next section, I will cover fasting in general, how to align it with your
menstrual cycle, and its benefits. By understanding how hormonal fluctuations
throughout your cycle impact your energy levels, appetite, and metabolism, you
can tailor your fasting routine to maximize its benefits. Stay tuned for more
insights on how to implement fasting effectively to support your overall health and
fitness goals!

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