Why Fake Butter is Bad + What to Eat More Of with Mike Mutzel

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The science behind popular health claims 
• Why some people are putting urine on their faces 
• Why fermented foods are easier to digest and their other health benefits
• Mike's general diet advice and how to eat healthy on a budget 

Nutrition science can be tricky, and unfortunately, there is often a huge divide between what some influencers are saying and what the research is saying. Thankfully, Mike Mutzel, aka Metabolic Mike, is here to bridge that gap by bringing the science to the forefront. From using stem cells in your morning urine for wrinkles to busting the baseless fears around saturated fats, Mike is a wealth of knowledge!

In this episode, we learn about the anti-nutrients in some plants, the benefits of eating fermented foods, and why food processing in the US is great for a long shelf life but not a healthy human life. Mike talks about why he went vegan and why he went back, Mathew opens up about some of his GI issues, and Chris realizes he should listen to his mom more. Mike also gives us some valuable general diet advice:

1. Eat fewer processed foods and eat more whole foods.
2. Eat less cheap, commercially prepared foods and more local, ethically sourced foods.

It sounds simple, but the reality is that not everyone can afford to shop at health food stores, so Mike also gives us advice on how to get the best health bang for your buck. It's important to keep in mind that when we switch our diets, it may take us a couple weeks to adjust our taste buds, but our habits will shift and will be well worth it in the long run. This doesn't mean we can never eat pizza and ice cream again, but Mike does advise us to use the 80/20 rule and practice moderation.

As many of us know, big business is more concerned with their bottom line than our waistlines. Unfortunately, this means we have been inundated with false information in order to boost products with higher profit margins, like margarine and other fake butter products. These products are made from hydrogenated cottonseed oil or canola oil, both of which are not fit for human consumption. In general, Mike tells us to avoid fake or imitation foods and try to “eat like your great-grandparents would eat” by avoiding novel food products that rely on manufacturing to be palatable for humans.

Thank you for listening!

Resources: 

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• Mike’s Instagram  

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