Real food

Choosing real food supports nourishment and aligns with our physiology.

Strong consensus

For general dietary philosophy.

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

The strongest voice

“that's a really personal uh decision and is there a point where you incorporate real food in addition to breastfeeding”

a former research biochemist · source video

In their own words

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

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator recommend
“Eating real food including animal foods provides a broader nutritional spectrum and aligns with human physiology and nourishment principles.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:40:00

a registered nutritional therapist recommend
“Real food does not have barcodes or nutritional values and supports natural body energy utilization without the need for calorie counting”

a registered nutritional therapist · source video

an Oxford metabolism PhD recommend
“Real food nourishes the body, restores health, fuels energy, encourages movement and builds strength, and is a useful cultural norm despite lack of strict scientific definition.”

an Oxford metabolism PhD · source video

a registered dietitian recommend
“The expert emphasizes that real food, recognizable by great grandparents, is superior to processed food and that unrestricted eating of processed foods can create addiction.”

a registered dietitian · Instagram reel own brand

a GP with a Master of Public Health against
“Processed foods contribute to metabolic disease; real food and protein first is healthier.”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · Instagram reel

a certified naturopath recommend
“Zinc deficiency affects taste buds, smell, appetite hormones, and dopamine reward, leading to dull food taste and reduced appetite”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel

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