Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/unGbBF57fd0

Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (IG: @chriskresser) is the co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine and the founder of Kresser Institute.

He's the host of the top-ranked health podcast Revolution Health Radio, the creator of Adapt Naturals and The New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine.

Chris is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health. He has trained over 2,000 clinicians and health coaches from over 50 countries in his unique approach.

In this episode, we discuss:

Nutrient density refers to micronutrients in food
90% of Americans are nutrient deficient
3 factors that impact the bioavailability of nutrients
The top 10 nutrient-dense foods
Can you thrive on a vegan diet?
The 30-day paleo approach
Should everybody be gluten-free?
The key to a healthy gut microbiome
What Chris eats in a day
An individualized approach to low-carb diets
Is the carnivore diet safe long-term?
Intermittent fasting and nutrient deficiency
Benefits of extended fasting
How to eat more organ meats
The overconsumption of nutrient-dense foods
Tips on choosing the best quality foods
Cooking typically improves the bioavailability of nutrients
Maintenance & therapeutic supplementation
The problem with RDA recommendations
Supplement quality matters
Are iodine and calcium supplements safe?

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Related links:

Chris Kresser's website

Follow Chris Kresser on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Listen to Chris Kresser previously on TUHP (episode #247)

Chris Kresser (books)

Revolution Health Radio with Chris Kresser

Kresser Institute

Adapt Naturals by Chris Kresser

Ty Beal, Flaminia Ortenzi - Priority Micronutrient Density in Foods (study)

Liver King

Listen to Rich Roll previously on TUHP (episode #033)

Rich Roll - Finding Ultra (book)

Mikhaila (Fuller) Peterson

Jo Robinson - Eating on the Wild Side (book)

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Avoid These Foods to Fix Insulin Resistance (You Can Still Eat Carbs) | Dr. Paul Saladino (#554)

The Shocking New Science About Weight Loss, Food & Gut Health | Tim Spector (#539)

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