Chasing nutrient density all over the world | Brian Sanders

Chasing nutrient density all over the world | Brian Sanders

Author: Marty Kendall August 26, 2021 Duration: 55:33

Brian Sanders is like my nutrient density brother from another mother.

We spoke recently about a range of our favourite topics for his podcast, and he was telling me all about his trip to Tanzania to visit the Masia and Hadza people.

I thought it would be fun to get him on to hear more of his travel stories to understand more about our nutritional heritage.

We got to discuss:

  • Why are you so fascinated by nutrient density that you would travel across the world to see how these people live and eat?
  • Why did you want to go to Tanzania?  How did you organise a trip to visit a Masai tribe?  I imagine this is not something just anyone can do.
  • What is the weirdest food you ate?
  • Were you worried about hygiene or getting sick?
  • How are these people differ in terms of health, mood, vitality?
  • Would you want to live in Tanzania and eat like this all the time?
  • How can we implement these observations in our modern context?
  • What foods would you tell someone to avoid to improve their health?
  • How does nutrient density cut across all locations and dietary dogma?
  • How is their environment changing?   How long do you think they will be living like they did 100 years ago?
  • What are the implications for humans if we keep on our current nutritional trajectory?

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Marty Kendall hosts the Optimising Nutrition Podcast, cutting through the noise of diet trends and dogma. Here, nutrition isn't about following a rigid belief system or the latest branded plan; it's fundamentally about ensuring your body gets the nutrients it needs to thrive. Marty applies a clear-eyed, engineering mindset to the complex world of food, breaking down the science into actionable strategies. In each episode, you'll hear detailed conversations with researchers, doctors, and other experts diving deep into the mechanics of weight loss, the practicalities of fasting, and the core principles of effective nutrition. These interviews are balanced with candid stories from real people who share their personal journeys, offering relatable insights into what works and what doesn't outside the lab. This podcast serves as a grounded resource for anyone tired of conflicting advice and looking for a substantive, evidence-based path to better health. It’s a space where data meets human experience, all focused on the tangible goal of optimisation. You can expect every discussion to return to that central, uncomplicated idea: strip away the labels, and focus on nourishment.
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