56: The Shocking Consequences of Outsourcing Your Food Supply

The Primal Shift

Outsourcing food production is not only foolish but downright irresponsible, considering how vital food is to our health and well-being. In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I’ll explain why growing your own food — as opposed to blindly trusting faceless corporations with your nourishment — is crucial for truly healthy living.

In short, many staples of the standard American diet are produced in ways that deeply degrade their nutritional value (and in some cases, actually make the food harmful).

For example, store-bought chicken is often bathed in chlorine and contains high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from the birds’ diet, leading to inflammation in your body.

Pasteurized dairy, stripped of bioactive ingredients and beneficial bacteria through the pasteurization process, amounts to junk food.

Raw honey isn’t exempt either, as it’s often contaminated with microplastics and chemicals from plastic foundations and treatments used in commercial beekeeping.

Even the best store-bought pastured eggs have been washed in chemicals, and the porous eggshells can allow residues to seep into the eggs you consume.

Join me in this episode as I talk about how to get involved in growing your own food, including tips and practical steps you can take to start your journey towards a healthier, more self-sufficient lifestyle.

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

01:25 - Outsourcing food production is foolish

02:33 - The problem with store-bought eggs

05:27 - Issues with commercial chicken meat

09:07 - The truth about pasteurized dairy

11:22 - Hidden dangers in raw honey

14:12 - Nutrient deficiencies in store-bought produce

16:28 - Practical tips for growing your own food

18:34 - How to connect with local farmers

20:28 - Outro

Learn more:

Primal Shift Podcast #15: Dr. Anthony Gustin: The Shocking Truth Behind Pasture-Raised Chicken and Pork: https://youtu.be/0kX6zmEPXu0?si=63JyLcCYU7-43gNS

The Pros and Cons of Drinking Milk (And Why Raw Milk Is Healthier) (Blog Post): https://michaelkummer.com/health/milk-benefits/

Shopping for an animal-based diet at Walmart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iQOoEAwzTc

Shopping for an animal-based duet at Aldi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2woWi7T0GU

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[Medical Disclaimer]

The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.

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