How To Optimise Your Fat! Seed OIls, PUFA’s, MUFA’s, & Regenerative Farming with Ashley Armstrong
A discussion where we dive into different types of dietary fats and how they impact your metabolism.
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The Unintended Consequences of Clean Energy on Your Nutrition
Is “Clean Energy” Quietly PUFA-ing Our Food? Most people know why seed oils are a problem. They’re extremely high in the unstable polyunsaturated fat linoleic acid, an omega-6 that slows...
The Unintended Consequences of Clean Energy on Your Nutrition
Is “Clean Energy” Quietly PUFA-ing Our Food? Most people know why seed oils are a problem. They’re extremely high in the unstable polyunsaturated fat linoleic acid, an omega-6 that slows...
Is Flour Bad for You? The Truth About Modern, Processed Wheat
You hear it everywhere today: “bread is bad,” “flour is unhealthy,” “gluten is toxic.” And now every recipe on the internet seems to be flour-free or gluten-free. Okay… but what...
Is Flour Bad for You? The Truth About Modern, Processed Wheat
You hear it everywhere today: “bread is bad,” “flour is unhealthy,” “gluten is toxic.” And now every recipe on the internet seems to be flour-free or gluten-free. Okay… but what...
How to use Ancient Grains and Heritage Wheat
Flour used to be a staple in our ancestors’ diets. But over time, two major changes have taken place: genetic modification and widespread pesticide use, like glyphosate. We avoid both,...
How to use Ancient Grains and Heritage Wheat
Flour used to be a staple in our ancestors’ diets. But over time, two major changes have taken place: genetic modification and widespread pesticide use, like glyphosate. We avoid both,...
When Regenerative Agriculture Goes Industrial, And Why We Said No
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much the pasture-raised and regenerative agriculture movement has grown, and that’s something to celebrate! More people than ever are asking questions about where their...
When Regenerative Agriculture Goes Industrial, And Why We Said No
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much the pasture-raised and regenerative agriculture movement has grown, and that’s something to celebrate! More people than ever are asking questions about where their...
How Linoleic Acid and Oxidized Fats Fuel Headaches
There are many reasons headaches happen: muscle tension from stress, dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, even eye strain from screens. But one major factor is often overlooked: the types of fats in...
How Linoleic Acid and Oxidized Fats Fuel Headaches
There are many reasons headaches happen: muscle tension from stress, dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, even eye strain from screens. But one major factor is often overlooked: the types of fats in...
Are Brown Eggs Healthier Than White Eggs? 🥚 The Truth About Egg Color
Ever stared at a carton of eggs and wondered, “Why are these brown? Why are some eggs white? And why are some even … blue?!” Let’s crack the mystery. 🥚😉...
Are Brown Eggs Healthier Than White Eggs? 🥚 The Truth About Egg Color
Ever stared at a carton of eggs and wondered, “Why are these brown? Why are some eggs white? And why are some even … blue?!” Let’s crack the mystery. 🥚😉...
The Healthiest Way to Cook Eggs: Tips for Maximum Nutrition
Did you know that how you cook your eggs can impact how much nutrition your body actually absorbs? Eggs are nature’s perfect food, but the method you choose can make...
The Healthiest Way to Cook Eggs: Tips for Maximum Nutrition
Did you know that how you cook your eggs can impact how much nutrition your body actually absorbs? Eggs are nature’s perfect food, but the method you choose can make...
Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef: The Metabolic Health Difference You Can See and Taste
Grain-fed cattle raised in feedlots aren’t just fatter… they show the same metabolic warning signs we associate with diabetes in humans. In fact: the way a cow lives (what it...
Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef: The Metabolic Health Difference You Can See and Taste
Grain-fed cattle raised in feedlots aren’t just fatter… they show the same metabolic warning signs we associate with diabetes in humans. In fact: the way a cow lives (what it...
The Truth About Lab-Made Meat (and Why Regenerative Farming Is Better)
Lab-made meat is being hailed as the future of food. Influencers are calling it more ethical, more sustainable, and better for the planet. But step back for a moment. Do...
The Truth About Lab-Made Meat (and Why Regenerative Farming Is Better)
Lab-made meat is being hailed as the future of food. Influencers are calling it more ethical, more sustainable, and better for the planet. But step back for a moment. Do...
How Modern Animal Feed and Seed Oils Changed the Fat in Your Eggs, Meat, and Body
The fatty acid makeup of the human body has changed. Meaning, you are literally built differently than your great-great-grandmother. And when your body’s building blocks change, so does your biology....
How Modern Animal Feed and Seed Oils Changed the Fat in Your Eggs, Meat, and Body
The fatty acid makeup of the human body has changed. Meaning, you are literally built differently than your great-great-grandmother. And when your body’s building blocks change, so does your biology....
Are 'Corn and Soy Free Eggs' a scam?
The unfortunate reality is that many brands advertising “corn and soy free” eggs are kind of missing the mark. Yes, removing corn and soy from chicken feed can help avoid...
Are 'Corn and Soy Free Eggs' a scam?
The unfortunate reality is that many brands advertising “corn and soy free” eggs are kind of missing the mark. Yes, removing corn and soy from chicken feed can help avoid...
PUFAs and Seed Oils: Why These Fats Damage Your Metabolism and Overall Health
This post is a PUFA deep dive. You’ll learn what they are, how they affect your health, and how to avoid them, so you can feel empowered to make better...
PUFAs and Seed Oils: Why These Fats Damage Your Metabolism and Overall Health
This post is a PUFA deep dive. You’ll learn what they are, how they affect your health, and how to avoid them, so you can feel empowered to make better...
Pork and Metabolism: How This Vitamin B1‑Rich Meat Boosts Energy
Pork is an underrated superfood for your metabolism. When you think of nutrient‑dense meats, you probably picture beef or chicken. But here’s a surprising fact: pork is one of the...
Pork and Metabolism: How This Vitamin B1‑Rich Meat Boosts Energy
Pork is an underrated superfood for your metabolism. When you think of nutrient‑dense meats, you probably picture beef or chicken. But here’s a surprising fact: pork is one of the...
How to Follow a Low PUFA Diet (and Why You Should)
Thinking about switching to a low PUFA diet? You’re not alone. More people are waking up to the idea that not all fats are created equal. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs),...
How to Follow a Low PUFA Diet (and Why You Should)
Thinking about switching to a low PUFA diet? You’re not alone. More people are waking up to the idea that not all fats are created equal. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs),...
Why Omega‑3 Enriched Eggs Aren’t as Healthy as You Think
This is a controversial opinion, but here it is: it’s time to move on from omega‑3 enriched eggs. They aren’t as natural as they sound, are not really 'health foods',...
Why Omega‑3 Enriched Eggs Aren’t as Healthy as You Think
This is a controversial opinion, but here it is: it’s time to move on from omega‑3 enriched eggs. They aren’t as natural as they sound, are not really 'health foods',...
Why We Say No to Soy: The Hidden Costs of Soy in Eggs, Meat, and Milk
The unfortunate reality is that soy is the backbone of modern livestock feed.Not because it’s the best for animals or humans, but because it’s a cheap protein source and is...
Why We Say No to Soy: The Hidden Costs of Soy in Eggs, Meat, and Milk
The unfortunate reality is that soy is the backbone of modern livestock feed.Not because it’s the best for animals or humans, but because it’s a cheap protein source and is...
Is Chicken Still a Healthy Protein? Here’s What Most People Don't Know
Let's have a chicken chat. Chicken is a great source of dietary protein and contains valuable nutrients like Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6. In fact, it contains more of both...
Is Chicken Still a Healthy Protein? Here’s What Most People Don't Know
Let's have a chicken chat. Chicken is a great source of dietary protein and contains valuable nutrients like Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6. In fact, it contains more of both...
Could This Saturated Fat Help Fight Cancer? The Metabolic Power of Stearic Acid
I am deeply fascinated (okay, maybe borderline obsessed) with how different types of dietary fatty acids impact metabolism and overall body function. This obsession has made me an avid reader...
Could This Saturated Fat Help Fight Cancer? The Metabolic Power of Stearic Acid
I am deeply fascinated (okay, maybe borderline obsessed) with how different types of dietary fatty acids impact metabolism and overall body function. This obsession has made me an avid reader...
Why I Don’t Obsess Over the Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio
The obsession with balancing omega‑3 and omega‑6 fats stems more from decades of marketing than solid science. Research shows that adding more omega‑3s often provides minimal benefit and can even...
Why I Don’t Obsess Over the Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio
The obsession with balancing omega‑3 and omega‑6 fats stems more from decades of marketing than solid science. Research shows that adding more omega‑3s often provides minimal benefit and can even...
Best Low PUFA Foods for Metabolic Health: What to Eat & What to Avoid
We’ve swapped traditional saturated fats for modern unsaturated ones, and now our biology, our metabolism, and our waistlines are paying the price. The type of fat you eat doesn’t...
Best Low PUFA Foods for Metabolic Health: What to Eat & What to Avoid
We’ve swapped traditional saturated fats for modern unsaturated ones, and now our biology, our metabolism, and our waistlines are paying the price. The type of fat you eat doesn’t...
Let’s Clear a Few Things Up About Our Angel Acres Eggs
There have been some recent statements circulating about our eggs, and since we’ve received a number of emails asking for clarification, I wanted to take a moment to gently clarify...
Let’s Clear a Few Things Up About Our Angel Acres Eggs
There have been some recent statements circulating about our eggs, and since we’ve received a number of emails asking for clarification, I wanted to take a moment to gently clarify...
Healthy Sizzle: Choosing the Best Fats for Cooking
The types of dietary fats we consume and cook with are critical to metabolic health. Over the past century, Western diets have undergone a profound transformation, shifting from traditional saturated...
Healthy Sizzle: Choosing the Best Fats for Cooking
The types of dietary fats we consume and cook with are critical to metabolic health. Over the past century, Western diets have undergone a profound transformation, shifting from traditional saturated...
PUFAs in Goat Milk? The Hidden Impact of Modern Feed
They’re unsaturating goat milk now?! It sounds crazy... but it’s happening. In the name of “health,” researchers and some industrial dairies are intentionally feeding goats things like canola oil and soybean...
PUFAs in Goat Milk? The Hidden Impact of Modern Feed
They’re unsaturating goat milk now?! It sounds crazy... but it’s happening. In the name of “health,” researchers and some industrial dairies are intentionally feeding goats things like canola oil and soybean...
The Hidden Cause of the Obesity Epidemic: Calories Out Are Crashing
America is in the midst of a full-blown obesity crisis, now recognized as a global health emergency. 1 Today, 30.7% of U.S. adults are classified as overweight, while a staggering...
The Hidden Cause of the Obesity Epidemic: Calories Out Are Crashing
America is in the midst of a full-blown obesity crisis, now recognized as a global health emergency. 1 Today, 30.7% of U.S. adults are classified as overweight, while a staggering...
Are Orange Egg Yolks Healthier?
Let’s clear something up: orange yolks have been marketed as a sign of superior nutrition or pasture-raising. But here’s what most companies won’t tell you: Yolk color can be manipulated…just...
Are Orange Egg Yolks Healthier?
Let’s clear something up: orange yolks have been marketed as a sign of superior nutrition or pasture-raising. But here’s what most companies won’t tell you: Yolk color can be manipulated…just...
How a Mother’s Diet Changes Breast Milk: The Hidden Impact of PUFAs on Infant Health
How high-PUFA diets are changing breast milk, and rewiring the biology of the next generation. The consequences of high‑PUFA diets don’t end with us. They’re rewriting the biology of our...
How a Mother’s Diet Changes Breast Milk: The Hidden Impact of PUFAs on Infant Health
How high-PUFA diets are changing breast milk, and rewiring the biology of the next generation. The consequences of high‑PUFA diets don’t end with us. They’re rewriting the biology of our...
Think You’re Allergic to Eggs? It Might Be What the Chicken Eats
Have you ever felt bloated, itchy, or uncomfortable after eating eggs—and just assumed you had an egg allergy or intolerance? You’re not alone. Egg-related symptoms like skin flare-ups, digestive distress,...
Think You’re Allergic to Eggs? It Might Be What the Chicken Eats
Have you ever felt bloated, itchy, or uncomfortable after eating eggs—and just assumed you had an egg allergy or intolerance? You’re not alone. Egg-related symptoms like skin flare-ups, digestive distress,...
The Truth About Organic Eggs: Feed, Confinement, and PUFA Levels
Are organic eggs really the best option? Many people assume that organic eggs are the gold standard. After all, “organic” sounds natural, clean, and ethical. But here’s the truth: organic...
The Truth About Organic Eggs: Feed, Confinement, and PUFA Levels
Are organic eggs really the best option? Many people assume that organic eggs are the gold standard. After all, “organic” sounds natural, clean, and ethical. But here’s the truth: organic...
The Hidden Hormone Disruptors in Eggs, Meat, and Dairy
We’ve been taught to fear BPA in bottles, pesticides on produce, and phthalates in cosmetics, all well-known endocrine disruptors. But there’s another source of estrogenic exposure most people overlook: their...
The Hidden Hormone Disruptors in Eggs, Meat, and Dairy
We’ve been taught to fear BPA in bottles, pesticides on produce, and phthalates in cosmetics, all well-known endocrine disruptors. But there’s another source of estrogenic exposure most people overlook: their...
The Hidden Dangers of Omega-3 Enriched Eggs: What the Labels Don’t Tell You
Most people want to make healthy food choices, and marketers know it. That’s why egg cartons today are covered in feel-good labels like “Omega-3 Enriched.” But these claims, while appealing...
The Hidden Dangers of Omega-3 Enriched Eggs: What the Labels Don’t Tell You
Most people want to make healthy food choices, and marketers know it. That’s why egg cartons today are covered in feel-good labels like “Omega-3 Enriched.” But these claims, while appealing...
How Raw Cheese Helps Protect Against the Harmful Effects of PUFAs
The modern diet is full of polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in plant-based PUFA sources relative to our ancestors with swapping butter for...
How Raw Cheese Helps Protect Against the Harmful Effects of PUFAs
The modern diet is full of polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in plant-based PUFA sources relative to our ancestors with swapping butter for...
Is Your Produce Coated in Seed Oils? What to Know About Apeel
Most people know there are issues with modern conventional produce, but the problems go deeper than just pesticide residue. Fruits and vegetables today are often grown on massive industrial monocultures:...
Is Your Produce Coated in Seed Oils? What to Know About Apeel
Most people know there are issues with modern conventional produce, but the problems go deeper than just pesticide residue. Fruits and vegetables today are often grown on massive industrial monocultures:...
Hidden Sources of PUFAs in Your Diet
You’ve probably heard about seed oils being high in plant-based polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs). But even if you’re avoiding seed oils, have you thought about the types of fat in the...
Hidden Sources of PUFAs in Your Diet
You’ve probably heard about seed oils being high in plant-based polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs). But even if you’re avoiding seed oils, have you thought about the types of fat in the...
Egg Labels to Avoid (and What They Really Mean)
Most shoppers want to make healthy choices, and food companies know it. That’s why egg cartons today are filled with feel-good labels like “Vegetarian Fed” and “Omega-3 Enriched.” But beneath...
Egg Labels to Avoid (and What They Really Mean)
Most shoppers want to make healthy choices, and food companies know it. That’s why egg cartons today are filled with feel-good labels like “Vegetarian Fed” and “Omega-3 Enriched.” But beneath...
The Case for Raw Cheese: Why Traditional Dairy Deserves a Comeback
Do people in your life judge you for eating raw cheese? Do they give you that wide-eyed look, like you’ve completely lost it -- Why would you put your life...
The Case for Raw Cheese: Why Traditional Dairy Deserves a Comeback
Do people in your life judge you for eating raw cheese? Do they give you that wide-eyed look, like you’ve completely lost it -- Why would you put your life...
The Truth About Omega-3s in Chicken: Why More Isn’t Always Better
One of the most common questions we get is: “Does your chicken have high levels of Omega-3s?” The answer? No. And that’s by design. The Omega-3 craze has gotten a...
The Truth About Omega-3s in Chicken: Why More Isn’t Always Better
One of the most common questions we get is: “Does your chicken have high levels of Omega-3s?” The answer? No. And that’s by design. The Omega-3 craze has gotten a...
Why Goat Dairy is the GOAT
Is goat dairy the BEST dairy? Dairy products are a superfood! They are a great source of bioavailable nutrients and let's be honest - they are delicious! BUT there are...
Why Goat Dairy is the GOAT
Is goat dairy the BEST dairy? Dairy products are a superfood! They are a great source of bioavailable nutrients and let's be honest - they are delicious! BUT there are...
Why Corn and Soy-Free Eggs Are Better for You (and Your Metabolism)
Eggs today aren’t the same as the ones our great-grandmas enjoyed. While they still offer nutrients, they now come with baggage: higher levels of polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), pesticide residues, and...
Why Corn and Soy-Free Eggs Are Better for You (and Your Metabolism)
Eggs today aren’t the same as the ones our great-grandmas enjoyed. While they still offer nutrients, they now come with baggage: higher levels of polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), pesticide residues, and...
What does Conventional Pork and Canola Oil have in common?
Let's get straight to the point - conventional pork can have the same amount of toxic PUFA fats as Canola oil! Yuck! Pigs are monogastric animals, which means they have...
What does Conventional Pork and Canola Oil have in common?
Let's get straight to the point - conventional pork can have the same amount of toxic PUFA fats as Canola oil! Yuck! Pigs are monogastric animals, which means they have...
We’ve Been PUFAd!
Did you know that we've been PUFAd?!?! A huge change in our dietary fat sources over the last 50-100 years has fundamentally altered the composition of fats in our bodies...
We’ve Been PUFAd!
Did you know that we've been PUFAd?!?! A huge change in our dietary fat sources over the last 50-100 years has fundamentally altered the composition of fats in our bodies...
The Myth of Heart-Healthy PUFAs: Cholesterol, Chronic Disease, and What We’re Getting Wrong About Fat
For decades, major health organizations have pushed the narrative that polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) are “heart-healthy” while saturated fats are harmful. But mounting research—and two striking global paradoxes—challenge this long-standing belief....
The Myth of Heart-Healthy PUFAs: Cholesterol, Chronic Disease, and What We’re Getting Wrong About Fat
For decades, major health organizations have pushed the narrative that polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) are “heart-healthy” while saturated fats are harmful. But mounting research—and two striking global paradoxes—challenge this long-standing belief....
The Missing Piece in Modern Diets: Why We Need to Eat Nose-to-Tail Again
In today’s health-conscious world, lean protein has become a cornerstone of many diets. Fitness enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and everyday consumers alike often prioritize protein intake, typically focusing on lean muscle...
The Missing Piece in Modern Diets: Why We Need to Eat Nose-to-Tail Again
In today’s health-conscious world, lean protein has become a cornerstone of many diets. Fitness enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and everyday consumers alike often prioritize protein intake, typically focusing on lean muscle...
The Big Fat Lie: ‘Heart-Healthy’ Seed Oils and Cholesterol Myths
Are Seed Oils Really “Heart-Healthy”? This post was inspired by a comment on a recent YouTube video we shared over on the Nourish Food Club channel. Someone repeated the old...
The Big Fat Lie: ‘Heart-Healthy’ Seed Oils and Cholesterol Myths
Are Seed Oils Really “Heart-Healthy”? This post was inspired by a comment on a recent YouTube video we shared over on the Nourish Food Club channel. Someone repeated the old...
Glyphosate and Cancer: New Study Reveals Dangers at ‘Safe’ Exposure Levels
Turns out Big Ag was lying: even “safe” levels of glyphosate cause cancer. And now, a long-term, multinational study proves it. 1 Over a 7-year period, researchers exposed rats to...
Glyphosate and Cancer: New Study Reveals Dangers at ‘Safe’ Exposure Levels
Turns out Big Ag was lying: even “safe” levels of glyphosate cause cancer. And now, a long-term, multinational study proves it. 1 Over a 7-year period, researchers exposed rats to...
Genetically Modified Ingredients in Most US Cheeses
In this article let’s dive into why I believe you should only be eating cheese made with ANIMAL RENNET, and how over 90% of the cheese sold in the US...
Genetically Modified Ingredients in Most US Cheeses
In this article let’s dive into why I believe you should only be eating cheese made with ANIMAL RENNET, and how over 90% of the cheese sold in the US...
How Raw Cheese Helps Protect Against the Harmful Effects of PUFAs
The modern diet is full of polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in plant-based PUFA sources relative to our ancestors with swapping butter for...
How Raw Cheese Helps Protect Against the Harmful Effects of PUFAs
The modern diet is full of polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in plant-based PUFA sources relative to our ancestors with swapping butter for...
How to Get un-PUFAd
Many don't realize this, but the composition of your body fat stores directly influence your metabolism. And after decades of seed oil consumption and a higher PUFA intake in general,...
How to Get un-PUFAd
Many don't realize this, but the composition of your body fat stores directly influence your metabolism. And after decades of seed oil consumption and a higher PUFA intake in general,...
How Dietary Fats Affect Sunburn: The Link Between PUFAs and Skin Damage
Sunburns Start in the Kitchen: How Dietary Fats Shape Your Skin’s Sun Resilience We’ve been taught to fear the sun: to hide from it, cover up, and slather ourselves in...
How Dietary Fats Affect Sunburn: The Link Between PUFAs and Skin Damage
Sunburns Start in the Kitchen: How Dietary Fats Shape Your Skin’s Sun Resilience We’ve been taught to fear the sun: to hide from it, cover up, and slather ourselves in...
Grass-Fed Dairy is the Best Source of a Newly Discovered Essential Fat
Are you missing out on an essential nutrient? Odds are, yes - thanks to the modern food system and outdated nutrition dogma. This essential nutrient is found in abundance in...
Grass-Fed Dairy is the Best Source of a Newly Discovered Essential Fat
Are you missing out on an essential nutrient? Odds are, yes - thanks to the modern food system and outdated nutrition dogma. This essential nutrient is found in abundance in...
The Truth About Pesticides: Endocrine Disruption, Regulatory Failure, and Food System Fallout
In addition to the rise of PUFAs and phytoestrogens in our food supply, another major shift is our growing exposure to pesticides - and it’s not just on produce. Pesticides contaminate...
The Truth About Pesticides: Endocrine Disruption, Regulatory Failure, and Food System Fallout
In addition to the rise of PUFAs and phytoestrogens in our food supply, another major shift is our growing exposure to pesticides - and it’s not just on produce. Pesticides contaminate...
