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”
Refined carbohydrates
Our sources steer away from refined carbohydrates for gut and metabolic health.
Our sources say skipFor dietary factors influencing gut microbiota and inflammation.
Both sides, in their own words
Our sources differ. Compare their views and the context behind each one.
One side
“it's the refined carbohydrates and also we know that some kind of additives can also induce inflammation in the gut”
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:07:30
The other
“Removing refined carbohydrates and sugars reduces insulin spikes and insulin resistance, effectively reversing metabolic syndrome.”
a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:02:30
In their own words
One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.
a GP with a Master of Public Health against
“Removing refined carbohydrates and sugars reduces insulin spikes and insulin resistance, effectively reversing metabolic syndrome.”
a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:02:30
an Oxford metabolism PhD against
“reducing refined carbohydrates reversed prediabetes in an elite athlete”
an Oxford metabolism PhD · source video · 00:14:32
a Harvard-trained gynecologist against
“Refined carbohydrates are identified as the main dietary problem rather than fat.”
a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator recommend
“Meta-analysis shows carbohydrate-restricted diets improve multiple metabolic markers and are sustainable clinically.”
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · Instagram post
Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.
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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”
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”