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 beneficial
- The truth about healthy fats & butter
- Diet’s role in fertility & pregnancy
- Baby formula vs. breastfeeding
- Regenerative farming & traditional food prep
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Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:05:53 - Sally’s background and journey
- 00:08:28 - Bone broth and chicken soup benefits
- 00:11:03 - Baby formula, hormones, and cholesterol
- 00:14:40 - Infertility and nutrition’s role
- 00:17:23 - Fertility diet, low-fat myths, and subsidized foods
- 00:20:31 - Why eating fat is essential
- 00:23:37 - Commercial vs. regenerative farming
- 00:24:50 - Baby formula vs. breast milk
- 00:27:07 - How to support breast milk production
- 00:30:02 - Raw milk vs. grass-fed milk
- 00:31:42 - Fermented foods and gut bacteria
- 00:35:31 - Baby formula industry and lobbyists
- 00:37:45 - Homemade baby formula alternatives
- 00:39:20 - Why women struggle with breastfeeding
- 00:41:50 - Epidurals, fentanyl, and birth interventions
- 00:43:48 - Weaning foods, salt, and electrolytes
- 00:46:29 - When and how to introduce foods to babies
- 00:49:49 - Best first foods for infants
- 00:51:01 - Raw milk myths and lactose intolerance
- 00:54:02 - Common myths about fats
- 00:57:32 - Beef tallow, palm oil, and healthy fats
- 01:00:01 - Concerns about high-meat diets
- 01:03:45 - Debunking raw milk misconceptions
- 01:09:02 - Environmental impacts of farming
- 01:13:24 - Sally’s hopes for the future of nutrition
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