99: Plants vs Animals: Why Meat Beats Plants for Nutrition

The Primal Shift

For most of human history, survival depended on eating the foods that gave us the most nutrients with the least effort. That usually meant animals, which are dense in protein, fat, and bioavailable vitamins and minerals. But in recent years, we’ve been told that plants are the true superfoods.

Raw kale in your smoothie? Spinach salads every day? The darker and leafier, the better, right? Not quite.

In this episode, I dive into the real story behind plant-based foods and the antinutrients they contain, as well as how they compare to animal-based sources of nutrition.

We’ll talk about why humans evolved to thrive on meat, how plants defend themselves with chemical compounds like oxalates, lectins and goitrogens, and what all that means for your health. And I’ll share practical tips for how to prepare the least toxic plants safely — when and if you choose to include them in your diet.

After struggling with IBS for over 30 years, I fixed my gut issues through a radical shift in how I approached food. It wasn’t about chasing superfoods or stacking more supplements. It was about eliminating the things that were holding me back, and embracing the nutrient-dense, low-toxin foods that our ancestors relied on for thousands of years.

If you’re eating spinach every day or downing kale smoothies because they’re “healthy,” you might want to take a closer look at what those foods are actually doing to your body. And if you’ve avoided organ meats because of the taste, I’ll share a simple way to get their benefits without having to touch a skillet.

This episode isn’t about fearmongering or food dogma. It’s about reclaiming clarity, understanding what’s actually nourishing, what’s neutral, and what might be slowly working against you.

Learn more:

Plants vs. Meat: Why I Stopped Eating Veggies: https://michaelkummer.com/plants-vs-meat/

49: From Almonds to Spinach: Dr. Schindler on Avoiding Common Dietary Traps: https://www.primalshiftpodcast.com/49-from-almonds-to-spinach-dr-schindler-on-avoiding-common-dietary-traps/

6 Benefits of Beef Liver I Wish I Had Known About Sooner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoJaIXdAYI

In this episode: 00:00 Intro

00:36 Debunking common food myths

00:53 Overview of today's topics

01:34 The benefits of animal-based diets

03:15 Introduction to plant-based diets

05:44 Mitigating plant toxins

07:59 Best and worst plant foods

10:36 Final recommendations and conclusion

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[Medical Disclaimer]

The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.

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