In this compelling conversation, Psychiatrist & Health Influencer Paul Saladino advocates for the simplicity of eating real, whole foods and discusses their profound impact on chronic illness, mental health and overall well-being. At the core of this discussion is the importance of eating meat or maintaining a “carnivore” diet, something he says might not be right for everyone but is certainly beneficial for many. He details the detrimental effects of processed foods and funding-driven misinformation within the health industry. Saladino shares personal anecdotes, including the influence of his family's health issues on his career in medicine and nutritional science, his journey with vegan and carnivore diets and the adjustments in his dietary philosophy. He emphasizes the significance of metabolic health over conventional LDL-focused approaches to cardiovascular disease, touching on topics like LDL cholesterol, insulin sensitivity and the pitfalls of overreliance on statins. Additionally, he delves into his favorite forms of exercise, his thoughts on supplementation,and the impact of modern lighting (and lightbulbs) on health. The conversation wraps up with practical advice for achieving health by aligning more closely with the body's natural state and removing systemic impediments. Thank You to Our Sponsors Lineage - Get 15% Off Lineage Provisions with the code GABBY by going to ⁠lineageprovisions.com/GabbyReece Ritual - Get 25% off your first month or or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription at ritual.com/GABBY Troscriptions - Give it a try at troscriptions.com/GABBY or enter GABBY at checkout for 10% off your first order   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Real Food 02:17 Personal Health Journey 09:27 The Carnivore Diet Experiment 13:36 Challenges and Adjustments 14:50 The Role of Insulin and Electrolytes 17:01 Public Perception and Personal Evolution 28:51 Fruit and Seasonal Eating 31:07 Supplementation and Nutrient Deficiency 39:43 The Importance of Sunlight and Natural Light 43:20 The Role of Diet in Skin Health 48:27 The Impact of Indoor Lighting on Health 53:13 The Importance of Protein and Collagen 58:21 Cholesterol: Myths and Facts 01:10:10 The Liver King Controversy 01:16:56 Paul Saladino's Fitness Routine 01:18:49 Final Thoughts and Health Tips FOR MORE ON PAUL SALADINO, MD Paul Saladino’s Website Paul Saladino’s Podcast The Carnivore Code: Unlocking The Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet written by Paul Saladino, MD The Carnivore Code Cookbook: Reclaim Your Health, Strength and Vitality with 100+ Delicious Recipes by Paul Saladino, MD  Follow Paul Saldino on Instagram  For more on Gabby Instagram ⁠@GabbyReece⁠ TikTok ⁠@GabbyReeceOfficial ⁠  The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on YouTube: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices