Ancestral food

Choosing ancestral foods is a warm, simple rule for many chronic issues.

Recommended

For chronic illness diet.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“You need the foods your ancestors thrived on, eaten consistently, without the noise”

a registered nutritional therapist · Instagram post

In their own words

One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.

a registered nutritional therapist recommend
“Many chronic health issues arise from mismatch between evolved biology and modern lifestyle; basics provide best long-term outcomes.”

a registered nutritional therapist · Instagram post

a registered holistic nutritionist recommend
“Ancestral eating feels the most nourishing right now.”

a registered holistic nutritionist · Instagram reel

a registered dietitian recommend
“The Italian lifestyle and ancestral food nourish the body and connect with nature's rhythm, promoting wellbeing.”

a registered dietitian · Instagram reel own brand

a GP with a Master of Public Health against
“If a food was not consumed historically, it is probably not suitable for consumption today.”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:14:32

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Nutrient-dense foods

Nutrient-dense foods are widely embraced for supporting growth, digestion, and overall health.

Strong consensus

“the animal meat and these unprocessed foods that I just mentioned they they're the most convenient punching bag”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:06:30

Regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture supports soil health and more nutritious food for people and planet.

Strong consensus

“there's a movement of regenerative agriculture which is fascinating which is using animals to help build soil which then sequesters carbon retains water and raises animals that have much higher quality meat and don't contribute to climate change and actually help reverse climate change”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:00:00

Meal prep

Meal prep is a warmly recommended habit for nourishing, low-stress eating.

Strong consensus

“if you take two hours on sunday ... cutting up your vegetables cooking in bulk maybe blending a bunch of smoothies ... we literally have all of our green smoothies for the entire week prepared”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:08:30