What I Eat & Why: A Comprehensive Guide to Nutrition

TLDRLearn how to improve your approach to nutrition by avoiding seed oils, nonstick pans, artificial preservatives, and more. Focus on cooking with quality ingredients like butter, olive oil, and beef tallow. Choose organic produce and meat, avoid artificial sweeteners and dyes. Prioritize hydration and drink flavored water with electrolyte mixes. Eat high-quality protein and fats, including red meat and pastured eggs. Prioritize whole foods and avoid processed products. Consider investing in quality meat from services like Wild Pastures. Celebrate with a delicious ribeye steak cooked on a wood pellet smoker.

Key insights

💡Avoid seed oils and cook with quality fats like butter, olive oil, or beef tallow.

🚫Avoid cooking with nonstick pans to prevent ingestion of harmful coating flakes.

🌽Choose whole foods like meat, eggs, fish, fruits, and vegetables over processed products.

🍽️Prioritize cooking with stainless steel or cast iron pans instead of nonstick.

🧂Use quality salts like pink Himalayan sea salt for added flavor and important minerals.

Q&A

Can I eat lots of leafy greens?

While greens are good, they shouldn't make up most of your carbohydrates. Stick to potatoes, fruit, and naturally occurring sugars.

Should I eat red meat?

Yes, eating quality red meat can provide healthy fats and building blocks for hormones. Choose ethically raised, pasture-raised, and grass-fed options.

Can I eat food with artificial preservatives?

It's best to avoid food with artificial preservatives, dyes, and flavorings. Opt for organic alternatives and natural flavorings.

Is salt bad for you?

Salt has been demonized, but it's necessary for a balanced diet. Choose high-quality salts like pink Himalayan or Redmond salt.

Should I eat carbs in the morning?

If you're craving something sweet, opt for fruit for natural sugars and fiber. Avoid high-carb meals in the morning to prevent crashes.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this video, I'll provide a comprehensive guide to nutrition and share tips for improving your approach to food.

01:24Avoid seed oils and choose quality fats like butter, olive oil, or beef tallow for cooking.

02:55Choose whole foods like meat, eggs, fish, fruits, and vegetables instead of processed products.

03:59Cook with stainless steel or cast iron pans instead of nonstick to avoid harmful coating flakes.

04:57Use high-quality salts like pink Himalayan sea salt for added flavor and important minerals.