The Dr. Hyman Show

chevron_right

Are Cows The Cause Or Cure For Climate Change? with Robb Wolf and Diana Rodgers

Jul 15, 2020

Guest

Diana Rodgers

Guest

Robb Wolf

Join Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist and bestselling author, along with Diana Rodgers, a registered dietitian and nutritionist. They dive into the heated debate around meat, climate change, and health. Explore how regenerative farming may combat climate issues and enhance soil health. They question the negative perceptions of meat, sharing personal journeys and the importance of understanding dietary needs. Moreover, they illuminate the environmental contributions of cattle versus industrial agriculture, encouraging a more nuanced perspective on sustainable food systems.

01:02:21

forum

Ask episode

web_stories

AI Snips

view_agenda

Chapters

menu_book

Books

auto_awesome

Transcript

info_circle

Episode notes

question_answer

ANECDOTE

Back to Meat

After his mother's celiac diagnosis, Robb Wolf reintroduced meat into his diet, starting with beef ribs and melon.
This led to the best sleep he'd had in years and began his 22-year journey with this way of eating.

insights

INSIGHT

Cattle and Greenhouse Gases

Traditional statistics attribute 14.5% of greenhouse gases to cattle, but this includes the full lifecycle.
Considering only direct emissions (similar to transportation's tailpipe emissions) reduces cattle's contribution to about 5%.

insights

INSIGHT

Methane: Cycle vs. Release

Regenerative agriculture mimics natural ecosystems by cycling methane.
Unlike fossil fuels, which release trapped carbon into the atmosphere, cattle's methane is part of a biological loop, contributing to soil health.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Exploring the Meat Debate: Health, Climate, and Sustainability

03:43 • 3min

chevron_right

Reevaluating Meat and Climate Change

06:55 • 10min

chevron_right

From Veganism to Paleolithic: A Health Journey

16:45 • 4min

chevron_right

Sleep Enhancements and the Impact of Animal Agriculture

20:51 • 4min

chevron_right

Rethinking Cattle's Environmental Footprint

24:49 • 20min

chevron_right

Meat Consumption and Health: Rethinking the Narrative

44:58 • 13min

chevron_right

Navigating Dietary Guidelines and Nutritional Needs

57:53 • 3min

chevron_right

#10975

• Mentioned in 5 episodes

Dirt

The Erosion of Civilizations

David R. Montgomery

#1622

• Mentioned in 26 episodes

The paleo solution

The Original Human Diet

Robb Wolf

In 'The Paleo Solution,' Robb Wolf combines cutting-edge research from genetics, biochemistry, and anthropology to advocate for a return to the ancestral diet. The book proposes that modern humans should eat in a way that mimics the dietary habits of our Paleolithic ancestors, focusing on whole, unprocessed foods such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, while avoiding grains, legumes, dairy products, and refined sugars. Wolf provides practical advice, meal plans, and real-life success stories to help readers transition to a Paleo lifestyle, which can lead to significant health improvements including better blood sugar control, lower cholesterol levels, reduced inflammation, and improved weight management.

#1796

• Mentioned in 24 episodes

Wired to eat

Robb Wolf

In 'Wired to Eat', Robb Wolf explains how our genetics are working against us in the modern world of highly palatable foods. The book delves into the science behind appetite regulation, the impact of sleep, stress, and community on health, and introduces the concept of personalized nutrition. It includes a 30-Day Reset program to normalize appetite regulation and a 7-Day Carb Test to determine individual carbohydrate tolerance. The book also discusses ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting as potential tools for health improvement. Wolf emphasizes that each person's metabolism and nutritional needs are distinct, advocating for a personalized approach to dieting rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

#6429

• Mentioned in 8 episodes

Sacred Cow

Robb Wolf

Diana Rodgers

Are Cows The Cause Or Cure For Climate Change? | This episode is brought to you by Tushy, ButcherBox, and chili

If you’re confused about meat and its relationship with the climate, human health, and animal welfare, this is the podcast for you.

These topics have been extremely conflated and many have turned to veganism as an answer. Unfortunately, it’s not so simple. And a black and white approach to diet can be dangerous not only for our individual nutritional needs, but it can slow much-needed progress when it comes to truly supporting and protecting our environment. There’s no doubt that factory farming should be illegal, but that is a far cry from stating that all meat is bad. Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy I’m thrilled to sit down with Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf to talk about the nuances of regeneratively raised meat and how it can reverse climate change, support better health for those that eat it, and provide natural and caring conditions for the animals it involves.

Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist, is the two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat. Robb is the co-founder of The Healthy Rebellion, a social movement with the goal of liberating 1 million people from the sick-care system. Robb is the executive producer of the film Sacred Cow. Diana Rodgers, RD, is a “real food” nutritionist living on a working organic farm near Boston, Massachusetts. She’s an author, runs a clinical nutrition practice, hosts the Sustainable Dish Podcast, and is an advisory board member of Animal Welfare Approved and Savory Institute. Her new book, Sacred Cow: The Case For Better Meat, just launched, and the Sacred Cow film she directed and produced will be out later this summer.

This episode is brought to you by Tushy, ButcherBox, and chili.

The Tushy bidet is a sleek attachment that clips onto your existing toilet and connects to the water supply behind your toilet to spray you with clean, fresh water. And it’s really affordable, starting at only $79. Right now Tushy is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 10% off, too, so it’s a better time than ever to make the switch to a bidet. Just go to hellotushy.com/HYMAN.

ButcherBox makes it super easy to get humanely raised meat that you can trust delivered right to your doorstep. ButcherBox is now gradually welcoming new customers due to increased demand, but only if you’re on the waitlist! So reserve your spot today at ButcherBox.com/farmacy, and you’ll get an email when they’re ready to take your order.

One of the easiest and most effective ways to get better sleep every single night is through temperature regulation, which is why I was so relieved to discover the transformative products from chili. The chiliPAD and OOLER system are two really cool gadgets that fit over the top of your mattress and use water to control the temperature of your bed—which helps lower your internal temperature and trigger deep relaxing sleep. Right now chili is offering my audience a really great deal. Get 25% off the chiliPAD with code hyman25 or 15% off OOLER with code hyman15, just go to chilitechnology.com/drhyman.

Here are more of the details from our interview (audio):

Is now the time to end meat? (6:32)

Death is part of life and part of farming and agriculture (9:35)

Robb’s personal experience eating a vegan diet (16:28)

Cattle and climate change (23:43)

Understanding the nuance of greenhouse gas and methane production (27:56)

Can we feed the world using regenerative agriculture? (34:24)

How much water does it take to raise cattle? (40:17)

Is meat bad for your health? (45:12)

Supporting food sovereignty (54:13)

Should we reduce our meat intake overall, even if it is quality meat? (55:37)

Find more information at www.sacredcow.info

Find more information about Diana Rodgers at www.sustainabledish.com. Follow Diana on Facebook @sustainabledish, on Twitter @sustainabledish, and on Instagram @sustainabledish

Find more information about Robb Wolf at https://robbwolf.com/. Follow Robb on Facebook @robbwolfonline, on Twitter @robbwolf, and on Instagram @dasrobbwolf

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Home Top podcasts Popular guests Top books