232: In this episode, I sit down with Sally Fallon Morrell, founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and author of Nourishing Traditions. Her book was required reading in my master’s nutrition program, so this was a special conversation!
We dive into ancestral nutrition, covering raw milk, healthy fats, and real foods that support fertility and overall health. As I navigate my own fertility journey, I was eager to learn what foods best promote conception and a healthy pregnancy.
We also discuss the baby formula vs. breastfeeding debate with a compassionate and informed approach. Sally shares advice for moms who struggle with breastfeeding and natural alternatives for those who need them.
Topics Covered:
Why raw milk is beneficialThe truth about healthy fats & butterDiet’s role in fertility & pregnancyBaby formula vs. breastfeedingRegenerative farming & traditional food prepMANUKORA Go to Manukora.com/REALFOODOLOGY to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! LMNTGet your free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at drinklmnt.com/realfoodologyBIOptimizers For an exclusive offer go to bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use promo code REALFOODOLOGYPiqueGet 20% off on the Radiant Skin Duo, plus a FREE starter kit including a rechargeable frother and glass beaker, with my exclusive link: Piquelife.com/Realfoodology PaleovalleySave at 15% at paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:53 - Sally’s background and journey00:08:28 - Bone broth and chicken soup benefits00:11:03 - Baby formula, hormones, and cholesterol00:14:40 - Infertility and nutrition’s role00:17:23 - Fertility diet, low-fat myths, and subsidized foods00:20:31 - Why eating fat is essential00:23:37 - Commercial vs. regenerative farming00:24:50 - Baby formula vs. breast milk00:27:07 - How to support breast milk production00:30:02 - Raw milk vs. grass-fed milk00:31:42 - Fermented foods and gut bacteria00:35:31 - Baby formula industry and lobbyists00:37:45 - Homemade baby formula alternatives00:39:20 - Why women struggle with breastfeeding00:41:50 - Epidurals, fentanyl, and birth interventions00:43:48 - Weaning foods, salt, and electrolytes00:46:29 - When and how to introduce foods to babies00:49:49 - Best first foods for infants00:51:01 - Raw milk myths and lactose intolerance00:54:02 - Common myths about fats00:57:32 - Beef tallow, palm oil, and healthy fats01:00:01 - Concerns about high-meat diets01:03:45 - Debunking raw milk misconceptions01:09:02 - Environmental impacts of farming01:13:24 - Sally’s hopes for the future of nutrition
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Produced By: Drake Peterson