Cooking

The panel is split on cooking, with both tradition and innovation valued.

Genuinely contested

For quantum approach to nutrition.

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

Both sides, in their own words

Our sources differ. Compare their views and the context behind each one.

One side

“Cooking foods not only destroys some of the vitamin B6, but it actually converts it into an anti-B6 that can actually antagonize the B6 that is in the food... it's equivalent to getting 40% less B6 in your diet than if those same foods were raw.”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video · 00:14:32

The other

“Cooking food raises its frequency and shifts its resonance, which can disrupt the body's natural vibration and cause symptoms like inflammation and pain.”

a molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:33:40

In their own words

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

a molecular biology PhD against
“Cooking food raises its frequency and shifts its resonance, which can disrupt the body's natural vibration and cause symptoms like inflammation and pain.”

a molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:33:40 sponsored

a former research biochemist recommend
“Cooking makes starches digestible and is key to human evolutionary development.”

a former research biochemist · Instagram reel sponsored

a Harvard-trained gynecologist recommend
“Taking time to prepare and enjoy food for yourself supports self-kindness and nourishment”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:40:00 own brand

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