Exploring Ancestral Diets: A Conversation with Dr. Bill Schindler, Author of Eat Like a Human

In this episode, Dr. Bill Schindler discusses the impact of modern diets on health and the importance of ancestral dietary practices. He shares the journey of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, a restaurant dedicated to using ancestral approaches to make nutritious and sustainable food accessible, and his family's personal evolution in food preparation and consumption. Dr. Schindler also highlights the significance of seasonal eating, shares fascinating stories from his global travels to learn traditional food practices, and provides practical advice for people looking to improve their health and relationship with food. He emphasizes the necessity of flexibility in diets, understanding cultural and emotional connections to food, and making small, manageable shifts towards more nourishing eating habits. 00:00 The Best Diet Myth 00:27 Seasonal Eating Made Easy 04:34 Introducing Dr. Bill Schindler 07:19 Understanding Ancestral Foods 17:52 The Impact of Technological Revolutions on Diet 18:37 The Cold Chain Revolution 26:02 Personal Journey and Aha Moments 43:31 The Birth of the Sourdough Bread Company 49:11 The Reluctant Restaurant Owners 50:25 Struggles of Homemade Nourishment 52:26 Community and Outreach 53:52 The Food Lab and Educational Programs 55:31 Documenting Indigenous Food Practices 57:56 Traditional Cheese Making in Norway 01:01:34 Exploring Manioc Processing in the Amazon 01:04:38 Adventures in Kenya: The Ash Yogurt Story 01:14:35 Embracing Slow Living and Health Tracking 01:17:52 The Philosophy of Good Dirt 01:19:15 Advice for the Average Family 01:26:33 Celebrating Birthdays with Healthy Desserts 01:30:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resources: Bill Schindler's Website modernstoneage.com Eat Like a Human: Nourishing Foods and Ancient Ways of Cooking to Revolutionize Your Health by Dr. Bill Schindler Fire the Spark that Ignited Human Evolution by Francis D Burton Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race by Jared Diamond The Pulse Cure by Dr. Torkil Faero ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌻 About Lady Farmer: Subscribe to The ALMANAC, a Lady Farmer Newsletter & CommunityVisit Our WebsiteFollow @weareladyfarmer on InstagramEmail us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Lady Farmer.  The Good Dirt podcast is proudly part of the Connectd Podcasts network.  🌿 The Good Dirt Producers: • Wendy Gray