Nutrition and Health

Our Feral Feast of Nutrition

This is my go-to daily pile of information that I want to keep fresh and trustworthy. I’m revisiting each of these resources to make sure they’re still reliable and helpful. Here’s my current list:

Health and Wellness Resources

1. Dr. Terry Wahls – terrywahls.com
   Dr. Wahls is a legitimate clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa. Her work on using diet and lifestyle to manage multiple sclerosis is based on clinical research, though some of her claims may be considered controversial in mainstream medicine.
2. Primal Blueprint – Mark’s Daily Apple
   Mark Sisson is a well-known figure in the paleo/primal health community. While his approach is not universally accepted by mainstream medicine, he bases many of his recommendations on evolutionary biology and some scientific research.
3. Chris Kresser – chriskresser.com
   Kresser is a licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of integrative medicine. He is generally well-regarded in the functional medicine community, though some of his views may differ from conventional medical advice.
4. Nora Gedgaudas – Primal Body, Primal Mind
   Gedgaudas is a recognized nutritional consultant and author, known for her work in the field of paleo nutrition and brain health. However, some of her claims are viewed skeptically by mainstream health professionals.
5. Abel James – Fat Burning Man
   Abel James is a health coach and author who promotes a paleo and ketogenic diet for optimal health. He has a popular podcast, though some of his ideas are considered controversial or lacking strong scientific backing.
6. Phil Maffetone – philmaffetone.com
   Dr. Phil Maffetone is a well-respected coach in endurance sports, emphasizing a holistic approach to training and health. His methods are appreciated by many athletes, though some elements of his low heart rate training may be seen as unconventional.
7. Sara Gottfried – saragottfriedmd.com
   Dr. Gottfried is a board-certified gynecologist and physician scientist with training from MIT, Harvard, and UCSF. She has published several books and focuses on precision medicine and women’s health.
8. Ben Greenfield – bengreenfieldfitness.com
   Greenfield is a popular fitness and nutrition author and podcaster. While he has a significant following, some of his claims and recommendations have been criticized as being overly speculative or not well-supported by mainstream science.

If anyone can find arguments against any of my resources, or if they see outdated or incorrect information, please let me know. I’m committed to providing a balanced and accurate set of resources.