Part 2 with @thecarnivorehippie featuring discussions about eating healthy "being expensive", voting with your dollars, and eating raw meat / organs.  Of course, we continue emphasizing feeling connected to and being part of nature rather than being relegated to our concrete jungles, cubicles, and faux-meat.  We go at length to talk about toxic people (of any ideology; vegan, carnivore, or otherwise), leading by example and putting forth what you want to find in the world.  Of course, the punchline is trying to achieve our "natural state"; mentally, spiritually, physically, communally. References: Sweta on YouTube: The Carnivore Hippie What the Bleep Do We Know The Complete Guide to Fasting Grain Brain Sacred Cow Perfect Health Stress Less, Accomplish More Crowd fund regenerative agriculture with Steward! Support the Show: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Brave Browser / BAT tips (help?): Twitter, YouTube, GitHub Other Places on the Web: Instagram: @savagezen Website: https://savagezen.netlify.app Featured Music: Inhale / Exhale by Tendinite I Wanna Be A Machine by Punk Rock Opera Autoterapia by Axis Mundi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message

The Kombat Kitchen returns with Sweta, aka @thecarnivorehippie!  We talk about a wide variety of topics centered around feeling connected to your mind, heart, body, the planet, and other people.  In no small due to overcoming things like disordered eating, PTSD, ulcers, and addiction; Sweta has made some remarkable changes and has great insight into breathing and meditation practices, not as another "thing" on an endless "to-do" list, but an embodiment and enrichment of spirit.  We also talk about her transition from low carb to keto to carnivore and the respective changes in mood and hormone balance. References: Sweta on YouTube: The Carnivore Hippie What the Bleep Do We Know The Complete Guide to Fasting Grain Brain Sacred Cow Perfect Health Stress Less, Accomplish More Crowd fund regenerative agriculture with Steward! Support the Show: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Brave Browser / BAT tips (help?): Twitter, YouTube, GitHub Other Places on the Web: Instagram: @savagezen Website: https://savagezen.netlify.app Featured Music: Inhale / Exhale by Tendinite I Wanna Be A Machine by Punk Rock Opera Autoterapia by Axis Mundi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message

Max, @animalbasedlifestyle, and I continue our discussion talking about regenerative agriculture and the importance of "voting with your dollars" to avoid censorship.  We also talk about balancing "the wheel of health" that is, spiritual, community, performance, career, family, etc.  In addition we talk about addictive personalities and and the pitfalls of moderation.  Very interestingly, we talk in the end about the psychological aspects of competing in BJJ that have nothing to do with your opponent and everything to do with your supergo's judgments of yourself. ~ References: Dminder app (iOS | Android) Joovv (red light therapy) Sacred Cow (book | documentary) Kiss the Ground (documentary) The Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino (book) The Carnivore Diet by Shawn Baker (book) ~ Support the Show: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Brave Browser / BAT tips (help?): Twitter, YouTube, GitHub Other Places on the Web: Instagram: @savagezen Medium: @savagezen Website: https://msha.ke/savagezen Featured Music: Inhale / Exhale by Tendinite I Wanna Be A Machine by Punk Rock Opera Autoterapia by Axis Mundi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message

Max, @animalbasedlifestyle, is blue belt in BJJ, but has been at it for almost a decade.  We talk about how training modalities and gyms have changed over the years and with our age.  Moreover, we talk about the misinformation and intentional misleading messages in the media, from the clothes and magazines we're being sold to the (more insidious) pharmaceutical and food industries.  Max talks about his transition from a very unhealthy lifestyle, to plant-based efforts, and eventually sticking with an animal-based lifestyle (as his handle implies). ~ References: Dminder app (iOS | Android) Joovv (red light therapy) Sacred Cow (book | documentary) Kiss the Ground (documentary) The Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino (book) The Carnivore Diet by Shawn Baker (book) ~ Support the Show: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Brave Browser / BAT tips (help?): Twitter, YouTube, GitHub Other Places on the Web: Instagram: @savagezen Medium: @savagezen Website: https://msha.ke/savagezen Featured Music: Inhale / Exhale by Tendinite I Wanna Be A Machine by Punk Rock Opera Autoterapia by Axis Mundi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message

What is "greenwashing"?  Simply put, it's using fictitious, misleading, or vague claims to exaggerate the environmental and / or health benefits of a product, services, or company.  In other words, lying.  In many cases the goal of greenwashing isn't to sell you a "cleaner" or better product, it's to sell you (on the belief that the company is making efforts towards your and the planet's health).  I cover several big name companies who have settled litigation from greenwashing, though I'm sure they were aware of the financial risks prior, as well as resources for you to DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH when it comes to fluffy, feel-good language, and third party testing -- be that in food, cosmetics, or cleaning products.  Catch the video version on YouTube and IGTV! References and Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2898878/ https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-living/what-is-greenwashing/ https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10946-greenwashing.html https://www.clientearth.org/latest/latest-updates/stories/greenwashing-the-tipping-point/ https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&SID=bce841cb851c93a436cc50e2996cc9d4&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title16/16cfr260_main_02.tpl https://www.ewg.org/research/labeldecoder/ https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/ https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/content/decoding_labels/ https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/ https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice https://www.ewg.org/apps/ https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/understanding-products/cleaning-product-disposal#:~:text=People%20don't%20typically%20dispose,drain%20or%20in%20the%20trash. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/M779NITZEXBW?ref_=wl_share Support the Show: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Brave Browser / BAT tips (help?): Twitter, YouTube, GitHub Other Places on the Web: Instagram: @savagezen News and Research on Medium: @savagezen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message

As promised, here's my full-length review of the the response article I wrote addressing the recent buzz about Vitamin A toxicity.  The short version is that there are many confounding variables in the research (such as grain and soy consumption, "fortified" cereal / grains, un/healthy user biases, cows vs. polar bears, supplements vs. whole foods, etc.).  My biggest contention with the podcast that spurred a lot of this is that the speaker specifically stated that he's "not (excluding Vitamin A) for his health, but to prove a point."  Vegans are trying to prove a point.  Ancel Keys and Harvey Kellogg were trying to prove points.  We need to be able to separate our feelings from facts and not conflate "questioning the status quo" with dramatical click-bait and other appeals to emotion. References: YouTube Video for this episode Judy's original podcast ft. Grant Genereux My written response on Medium Reference I forgot in the article (about strength of Vitamin A supplements compared to whole food) Support the Show: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Brave Browser / BAT tips (help?): Twitter, YouTube, GitHub Other Places on the Web: Instagram: @savagezen Mastodon: @savagezen Medium: @savagezen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message

Maya (@meat.your.potential) continue our discussion about the negative impact of western nutritional advice on indigenous tribes (specifically regarding overfeeding and undernourishment) similarly recreating the dietetic crisis of our "civilized" world.  We also talk about research hierarchies and being able to examine things at a micro and macro level.  Of course, we talk a bit about Vitamin D, cholesterol, and sunburn risks as well.  Lastly, we discuss the "science" of behavior change and how our brains and bodies have been hijacked by artificially enhanced sources (e.g. "artificial flavors", 24/7 "news" streams, 24/7 "social" media, etc...). Resources: Sarcopenic Obesity in Africa: A Call for Diagnostic Methods and Appropriate Interventions The Transition From Undernutrition to Overnutrition Under Adverse Environments and Poverty: The Risk for Chronic Diseases Depression as a disease of modernity: explanations for increasing prevalence The Hunter-Gatherer Cure for Depression Why Eating Liver May Not Be Good: Unspoken Truths about Vitamin A (and my response on Medium) Support our sponsors: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Find me other places on the web: Instagram: @savagezen Twitter: @carnivorebjj Medium / Blog: @savagezen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message

This week's episode features Australian carnivore and archaeologist Maya (@meat.your.potential).  We talk about her negative experiences with vegetarianism and the food pyramid as a child including the absence of nutritional considerations in psychiatry.  We briefly discuss the recent Vitamin A buzz that's been going around.  We cover, as well, the evolutionary inconsistencies of ancient tubers and modern fruits / vegetables as well as the unsustainability of gathering (without hunting).  Most interestingly we talk at length about post WWII agriculture and the negative effects of "modern" society on indigenous tribes such as the Hadza and Aborigines.  Resources: Sarcopenic Obesity in Africa: A Call for Diagnostic Methods and Appropriate Interventions The Transition From Undernutrition to Overnutrition Under Adverse Environments and Poverty: The Risk for Chronic Diseases Depression as a disease of modernity: explanations for increasing prevalence The Hunter-Gatherer Cure for Depression Why Eating Liver May Not Be Good: Unspoken Truths about Vitamin A (and my response on Medium) Support our sponsors: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Find me other places on the web: Instagram: @savagezen Twitter: @carnivorebjj Medium / Blog: @savagezen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message

Luis (@lriv214) and I continue our conversation about nutrition misconceptions that have been embedded in American culture as well as the failed paradigms that our government is married to (e.g. "a calorie is a calorie", "eat less, move more", etc.).  We also talk about Luis's performance changes on high vs. low carb eating habits and dive into a few different sleep protocols (which of course include an animal-based diet).  Lastly, we talk about balancing complicated work schedules with family and children in addition to "The Land of Opportunity." Luis's Shout Outs: @integritybjjandfitness @tribebjj_atl @brittanyriveraphotos Show Sponsors: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Not Dead Yet Apparel: Support the fight against human trafficking, specifically child sex trafficking and get some sick nogi BJJ gear while you're at it: 10% off code: savagezen Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Other Places on the Web: Instagram: @savagezen Twitter: @carnivorebjj Medium / Blog: @savagezen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message

Luis (@lriv214), is a BJJ brown belt and we talk about our experiences starting MMA in the "middle ages" with plenty of sketchy promotions, concussions, and Fight Club garage gyms.  Of course, we also talk about how his nutrition has changed regarding cutting weight, but also differences and conflicts with cultural origins and family members caused by eating habits and "modernized" western influences.  Lastly we rap about the education system in the US as well as what to and when to feed kids "treats." Luis's Shout Outs: @integritybjjandfitness @tribebjj_atl @brittanyriveraphotos Show Sponsors: Redmond Real Salt and Re-Lyte Electrolytes: Mined in the USA, high micronutrient density and diversity, salty AF electrolytes. 15% off code: savagezen Heart and Soil Supplements: Get your nose-to-tail nutrition on the run and on the go if you're traveling or don't have access to organ meats in your area. 10% off code: savagezen10 TruBeef: Regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, certified humane beef from an entire operation that's third party tested to be carbon neutral. $25 off your first order with code: savagezen25 Not Dead Yet Apparel: Support the fight against human trafficking, specifically child sex trafficking and get some sick nogi BJJ gear while you're at it: 10% off code: savagezen Submission Shark Apparel: Groovy and original BJJ related apparel and rash guards, no more douchey "tap, snap, or nap" t-shirts. 10% off code: savagezen Other Places on the Web: Instagram: @savagezen Twitter: @carnivorebjj Medium / Blog: @savagezen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kombatkitchen/message