Whole foods

Whole foods nourish your gut, brain, and skin, and support long-term health.

Strong consensus

For diet for health span.

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

The strongest voice

“a whole foods diet that contains both plants and animals is the best and in some cases only way to meet our nutrient needs from food”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:44:50

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
“Nutritional epidemiology often ignores nutrient quality, which is critical for health outcomes”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:44:00

a former research biochemist recommend
“Eating whole unprocessed foods helps avoid hyper palatable engineered foods that override brain signals for satiety.”

a former research biochemist · source video

a registered holistic nutritionist against
“Removing these substances and eating whole foods improves semen quality and overall preconception health.”

a registered holistic nutritionist · source video · 00:00:45

a certified naturopath recommend
“These small shifts can support steadier hormones and lower exposure to estrogenic toxins, creating a cleaner internal environment for fertility.”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel sponsored own brand

a certified naturopath recommend
“Whole foods reduce intake of processed foods that may contain pesticides”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel

a certified naturopath recommend
“Reducing exposure to plastics and polyester may limit fetal exposure to microplastics and toxins.”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel sponsored

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