Episode 41: Why Modern Food Is Making Us Sick
What if modern nutrition is built on a misunderstanding—and the key to better health lies in how humans actually evolved to eat?
Dr. Bill Schindler is an archaeologist, food anthropologist, and author of Eat Like a Human. He’s spent over 20 years studying ancestral technologies, co-starred in National Geographic’s The Great Human Race, and traveled the world living with indigenous communities to understand how humans really evolved to eat.
In this conversation, Eric and Bill explore ancestral diets, plant toxins, hunting vs. foraging, and how technology shaped human evolution. They challenge modern nutrition dogma, debate carnivore vs. plant-based approaches, and unpack what traditional cultures like the Hadza can teach us about food, health, and what it truly means to eat like a human.
Key Takeaways:
→ Humans evolved in a completely different food environment than the modern world.
→ Many plants contain natural toxins and often require processing to be safe.
→ Technology shaped human evolution by expanding what we could eat.
→ Indigenous diets offer powerful clues about optimal human nutrition.
→ Modern “healthy” foods may be contributing to chronic disease.
Connect with Dr. Bill Schindler:
Website: www.modernstoneage.com
Ancestral Table Community: https://modernstoneage.circle.so/feed
Eat Like a Human book: https://modernstoneage.com/eat-like-a-human
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