Have influencers convinced you that modern food is toxic, and that the only way to be healthy is to eat like your ancestors?
In this episode, we will talk about ancestral eating and ask where these ideas really come from. We’ll explore the myths behind these trends, what actual science says about early human diets, and why “natural” doesn’t always mean better. Plus, we break down food fears, additives, and the realities of our modern food environment.
This episode is for anyone feeling confused by food rules online, overwhelmed by wellness advice, or stuck between wanting to eat better and not knowing what to believe. If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need to give up bread or buy bone broth to be healthy, we’ve got you here!
🎗️ Timestamps:
00:40 Kate & Michael catch‑up (New member of the Ulloa Family!)
05:24 What Is “Ancestral Eating” Anyway?
07:15 Ancestral Eating on TikTok (ft. viral sourdough‑pancake clip)
12:50 Considerations on Ancestral Diets
14:30 Kate’s Experience During Her Paleo Years
16:20 Evolution of Eating
21:00 Weston A. Price Foundation deep‑dive
26:45 Paul Saladino & The Carnivore‑to‑Animal‑Based Pivot
30:23 Truth About Modern Food & Marketing
36: 55 What People Should Know About Additives & Preservatives
42:31 Why Talk About Food Environment
48:05 Diet Nostalgia, MAHA Movement & Final Takeaways
📒 Resources:
🎧 12 | Is Food Addiction Real? Exploring Hyperpalatable Foods & Their Impact
🎧 46 | How Food Marketing Controls Your Eating Habits
🔗 Reddit: Why do we aspire to eat like our ancestors?
🔗 To Follow the Real Early Human Diet, Eat Everything by Kate Wong
🔗 The Evolution of Diet by Ann Gibbons
🔗 The Ethics of Ancestral Eating by Caroline Stewart
🔗 Neandertals ate their veggies, their feces reveal by Ann Gibbons
📄 Hunter-gatherers as models in public health
📄 Natural environments, ancestral diets, and microbial ecology: is there a modern “paleo-deficit disorder”?
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🟡 Michael Ulloa
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Instagram: @michaelulloapt
🟡 Kate Lyman
Website: katelymannutrition.com
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