The Primal Podcast Ep 128 - Mary Ruddick | #1 WORST Food For Human Gut Health (We've RECENTLY Found!)
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Aug 2, 2025 Mary Ruddick, a health expert focused on gut health and the microbiome, joins for an enlightening conversation. She sheds light on the surprising dangers of foods like nightshades, spinach, and oatmeal, challenging established dietary beliefs. Ruddick emphasizes the crucial role of plant toxins such as oxalates and lectins on gut health. Highlighting success stories, she advocates for a holistic approach that includes the importance of light exposure. The discussion uncovers how dietary choices can profoundly impact overall health and well-being.
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Boost Mood With Good Posture
- Improve posture by sitting up straight to boost serotonin and melatonin production.
- Avoid slouching or looking down to prevent disrupted sleep and low willpower.
Animal-Based Diet With Supportive Vegetables
- Eat animal-based foods with tolerated vegetables like carrots, onion, and garlic to heal the gut.
- Use bone marrow, shrimp shells, and cooked cruciferous vegetables for microbiome rebuilding.
Gut Microbe Influences Weight Loss
- The gut microbe Akkermansia can regulate appetite and fat absorption like Ozempic.
- Losing weight is microbial-based, not just calorie or discipline-based.