Exploring Ancestral Diets with Mike Keen - Episode 2783

Exploring Ancestral Diets with Mike Keen - Episode 2783

Author: Vinnie Tortorich April 3, 2026 Duration: 1:12:45
Episode 2783- Vinnie Tortorich speaks to return guest Mike Keen to discuss exploring ancestral diets, his next adventure, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/04/exploring-ancestral-diets-mike-keen-episode-2783 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Exploring Ancestral Diets Mike is a return guest, and you can listen to his previous episode, "Adventure & Experiments with Mike Keen – Episode 2375." https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/adventure-experiments-with-mike-keen-episode-2375/ Mike Keen kayaked up the west coast of Greenland to study the Indigenous diet and its effects. (4:00) He also gathered seal poop for testing; incredibly, even in one of the most remote areas of the planet, microplastics were found in the poop. (5:00) His ancestral diet not only helped him lose weight but also boosted his energy despite his long kayaking trek. (7:00) They share the idea that exercise is not the driver of weight loss, but rather a healthy diet. (12:00) Mike's plan for his next Greenalnd adventure. (19:45) The modern diet, which includes processed and industrialized foods, has destroyed our microbiome. (24:00) Mike describes more of his upcoming experiment, including eating seal. Mike's philosophy is to "seize the day" and try new things. (45:00) Vinnie shares a story about a friend who prepped for a trans-Atlantic kayaking trip. (46:00) You can do a lot of prep online and by finding like-minded people who specialize in the event you'd like to host. (48:00) There is a process to trying these things; learn to embrace and enjoy it, too. (52:00) Get off the "comparison" treadmill; just do the challenge to satisfy yourself. (54:00) Vinnie shares his 12-hour walk experience, inspired by Colin O'Brady's story. (58:00) Time out in nature, "unplugged," brings a lot of clarity to one's mind. They discuss the type of kayak Mike used on his trip. (1:00:00) Mike gives more details about the plan for his upcoming dietary experiment. (1:03:00) He's testing which dietary approach works best and how to incorporate it into addressing today's global challenges. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH A New Sponsor Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $300 off for a limited time. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty. Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. (1:05:00) You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

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