Ep 3 - He Traveled The World to Unlock The Mystery of Perfect Health - Dr. Weston A Price - Part 2
Part 2 of 2. We continue our conversation into the life and work of Dr. Weston A. Price, a pioneering dentist and nutritionist who studied the health of isolated populations and their dietary practices. Dr. Price’s book, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration was written nearly 100 years ago and is as relevant today as it was when it was printed. It is one of the most important books on human health and nutrition every written and belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in optimal health, ancestral diets, or hunter gatherer diets.
In this episode we discuss Price's intervention diet, critiques of his research, and the lasting impact of his work on contemporary nutrition discussions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding Price's findings in the context of modern dietary practices and the relevance of his insights today. We also discuss some common errors that are made when discussing the work of Dr. Weston A Price, his views on plant based and vegan diets, as well as some of the limitations of his work.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Dr. Weston A. Price's Work
01:43 The Impact of Nutritional Interventions
04:22 Understanding the Intervention Diet
06:48 Results of Price's Study
08:25 Key Nutritional Insights from Price
10:37 The Role of Grains and Fermentation
13:11 The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals
17:09 The Significance of Seafood in Diets
23:21 Understanding Weston A. Price's Intervention Diet
29:42 The Surprising Absence of Cod Liver Oil
33:57 Protein Perspectives in Price's Work
42:06 The Role of Organ Meats in Nutrition
45:20 Exploring Weston A. Price's Views on Diets
52:27 Critiques and Oddities in Price's Work
01:01:03 Final Thoughts on Price's Contributions and Limitations
References & Recommended Reading
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr. Weston A Price
Norbie Schickel – Biography
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