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.
Latest Articles
Stop Chasing Protocols: The Foundations First Approach to Health
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND at havenholistichealth.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Most alternative health approaches are dead ends. Functional medicine. Biohacking. Esoteric protocols on internet forums. On paper, these approaches look good....
Stop Chasing Protocols: The Foundations First Approach to Health
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND at havenholistichealth.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Most alternative health approaches are dead ends. Functional medicine. Biohacking. Esoteric protocols on internet forums. On paper, these approaches look good....
Iron-Fortified Flour: The Hidden Health Risks of Synthetic Iron in Enriched Wheat
Once a nutrient-rich dietary staple, bread today can make many people feel unwell. While several factors may contribute (including pesticide residues like glyphosate, seed oils, and preservatives), one rarely discussed...
Iron-Fortified Flour: The Hidden Health Risks of Synthetic Iron in Enriched Wheat
Once a nutrient-rich dietary staple, bread today can make many people feel unwell. While several factors may contribute (including pesticide residues like glyphosate, seed oils, and preservatives), one rarely discussed...
Healthiest Way To Eat Eggs: Best Cooking Methods + What to Avoid
Learn the healthiest way to eat eggs, including cooking methods to use and what to avoid. Nourish Food Club explains how preparation affects egg quality.
Healthiest Way To Eat Eggs: Best Cooking Methods + What to Avoid
Learn the healthiest way to eat eggs, including cooking methods to use and what to avoid. Nourish Food Club explains how preparation affects egg quality.
Heritage Wheat: Benefits, Nutrition And How It Compares To Modern Wheat
Explore heritage wheat nutrition, benefits, and how it compares to modern wheat. Nourish Food Club breaks down flavor, fiber, digestibility, and the value of ancient grains.
Heritage Wheat: Benefits, Nutrition And How It Compares To Modern Wheat
Explore heritage wheat nutrition, benefits, and how it compares to modern wheat. Nourish Food Club breaks down flavor, fiber, digestibility, and the value of ancient grains.
Is Sourdough Bread Healthy? 8 Science-Backed Benefits of Traditional Sourdough
Sourdough is all the rave right now, but what does it actually mean, and why do so many people say they digest it better than modern bread? A deep dive...
Is Sourdough Bread Healthy? 8 Science-Backed Benefits of Traditional Sourdough
Sourdough is all the rave right now, but what does it actually mean, and why do so many people say they digest it better than modern bread? A deep dive...
How to Spot Fake Sourdough: The 3 Types of Sourdough Explained
Not all sourdough is created equal. And truthfully, most of the sourdough in the US is fake. That’s because in the US, the word “sourdough” has no legal definition. That...
How to Spot Fake Sourdough: The 3 Types of Sourdough Explained
Not all sourdough is created equal. And truthfully, most of the sourdough in the US is fake. That’s because in the US, the word “sourdough” has no legal definition. That...
Example Day of Eating: How to Hit Your RDAs Through Whole Foods (No Supplements Required)
If metabolism matters, micronutrients matter. In the last post, we covered why vitamins and minerals are not optional extras, they are required for your body to convert your food into...
Example Day of Eating: How to Hit Your RDAs Through Whole Foods (No Supplements Required)
If metabolism matters, micronutrients matter. In the last post, we covered why vitamins and minerals are not optional extras, they are required for your body to convert your food into...
How to Meet Your Vitamin and Mineral Needs Through Food (Not Supplements)
People talk a lot about avoiding toxins these days, and rightfully so. Compounds that interfere with the body’s normal processes can absolutely impair health. But there’s another widespread issue we...
How to Meet Your Vitamin and Mineral Needs Through Food (Not Supplements)
People talk a lot about avoiding toxins these days, and rightfully so. Compounds that interfere with the body’s normal processes can absolutely impair health. But there’s another widespread issue we...
Pasture-Raised Eggs Meaning: Labels, Standards, And How To Choose The Best
Learn what pasture-raised eggs really mean, how labels fall short, why feed matters, and how to choose eggs with real transparency.
Pasture-Raised Eggs Meaning: Labels, Standards, And How To Choose The Best
Learn what pasture-raised eggs really mean, how labels fall short, why feed matters, and how to choose eggs with real transparency.
What Are Corn And Soy Free Eggs? Benefits, Taste, And What To Look For
Find out what corn and soy free eggs mean, why they matter for your health, and how to choose truly clean, healthy eggs for your family.
What Are Corn And Soy Free Eggs? Benefits, Taste, And What To Look For
Find out what corn and soy free eggs mean, why they matter for your health, and how to choose truly clean, healthy eggs for your family.
How to Create Your Own Perfect Personal Diet (And Stop Dieting Forever)
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND This guest blog post was written by Dr. Alex Orton, a naturopathic doctor with over 10 years of experience in holistic health. Dr. Orton...
How to Create Your Own Perfect Personal Diet (And Stop Dieting Forever)
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND This guest blog post was written by Dr. Alex Orton, a naturopathic doctor with over 10 years of experience in holistic health. Dr. Orton...
PUFAs Explained: Understanding Fats In The Modern Diet
Learn what PUFAs are, how they affect your health, and why low-PUFA foods matter. Find clean, low PUFA food choices at Nourish Food Club.
PUFAs Explained: Understanding Fats In The Modern Diet
Learn what PUFAs are, how they affect your health, and why low-PUFA foods matter. Find clean, low PUFA food choices at Nourish Food Club.
The “Vital Farms Egg Scandal” Isn’t a Scandal, It’s a Wake-Up Call
The so-called “Vital Farms Egg Scandal” has opened many people’s eyes to a reality that’s been hiding in plain sight: the modern food system is built on corn and soy...
The “Vital Farms Egg Scandal” Isn’t a Scandal, It’s a Wake-Up Call
The so-called “Vital Farms Egg Scandal” has opened many people’s eyes to a reality that’s been hiding in plain sight: the modern food system is built on corn and soy...
Is Linoleic Acid Really Essential? (an Omega 6 PUFA)
We’re often told certain nutrition “truths” as one-line headlines, without ever being encouraged to ask why. One examples is: “Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid.” But what does essential actually mean?...
Is Linoleic Acid Really Essential? (an Omega 6 PUFA)
We’re often told certain nutrition “truths” as one-line headlines, without ever being encouraged to ask why. One examples is: “Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid.” But what does essential actually mean?...
How Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFAs) Impair Metabolism and Energy Production
Together let's understand why the PUFAs in seed oils (and high intakes of conventional pork/chicken/eggs) can change how your body makes energy. The first thing to understand is that not...
How Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFAs) Impair Metabolism and Energy Production
Together let's understand why the PUFAs in seed oils (and high intakes of conventional pork/chicken/eggs) can change how your body makes energy. The first thing to understand is that not...
Glycine: The Anti-Inflammatory Amino Acid Most Diets Are Missing
Most conversations about inflammation focus on "antioxidants", supplements, or eliminating entire food groups.Far less attention is paid to the signaling role of amino acids, particularly glycine, one of the most metabolically important...
Glycine: The Anti-Inflammatory Amino Acid Most Diets Are Missing
Most conversations about inflammation focus on "antioxidants", supplements, or eliminating entire food groups.Far less attention is paid to the signaling role of amino acids, particularly glycine, one of the most metabolically important...
Saturated Fat Was Never the Villain: Why Cholesterol Became the Wrong Target
We were told saturated fats were the bad guys, and that “heart-healthy” polyunsaturated fats would save us. But that story was wrong. New research (and the re-analysis of old research)...
Saturated Fat Was Never the Villain: Why Cholesterol Became the Wrong Target
We were told saturated fats were the bad guys, and that “heart-healthy” polyunsaturated fats would save us. But that story was wrong. New research (and the re-analysis of old research)...
Are Pasture-Raised Eggs Better? What the Label Really Means
When you hear the term “pasture-raised,” what do you picture? Hens roaming freely on green grass. Sunshine. Fresh air. Bugs and plants. A natural life that produces a better egg. But...
Are Pasture-Raised Eggs Better? What the Label Really Means
When you hear the term “pasture-raised,” what do you picture? Hens roaming freely on green grass. Sunshine. Fresh air. Bugs and plants. A natural life that produces a better egg. But...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
