Mark Sisson is the Founder and CEO of Primal Kitchen, the New York Times bestselling author of Primal Blueprint, and the man behind the popular Mark’s Daily Apple blog. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Paleo diet and a leading voice in the Evolutionary Health Movement. Recognized as a diet disruptor, Mark challenges traditional ideas on lifestyle, eating habits, and fitness. He has also recently authored The Keto Reset Diet, a unique take on an already popular and somewhat established diet.

Mark joins us to discuss the concept of living a primal life and the various experiences that led him to become who he is today. He explains why traditional eating habits are a root cause of inflammation and disease and what it means to become metabolically flexible. He describes how our ancestors lived and why our genes didn’t evolve to eat and live the way we do today. Mark also shares his thoughts on veganism, grains, and why people are still afraid of eating fat.

 

“Genes are not destiny; they're just sort of a blueprint.” - Mark Sisson

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• Where the general idea of the Primal Blueprint came from.
• Mark's experience and highlights in track and field.
• The health problems he experienced that led him down the path of fitness and biology.
• What "Genetic Switches" are and how they tie to our diet.
• What the Keto Reset Diet is all about.
• Why the body is efficient when it comes to burning fat.
• The way our ancestors ate compared to how we eat today.
• Establishing the minimum effective dose of food.
• What it means to become metabolically flexible.
• Why fecal matter composition is important when it comes to overall health.
• Mark’s thoughts on plant-based diets, the demonization of fat, and grain-based foods.

 

Connect with Mark Sisson:

• Mark’s Daily Apple
• Primal Blueprint
• Primal Kitchen
• The Keto Reset Diet

 

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