Tag: ancestral living

Stop Cooking With Olive Oil: Why I Threw Out My “Healthy” Oils (And You Should Too)

I used to be that person. You know the one—proudly displaying my $35 bottle of extra virgin olive oil on the counter like it was liquid gold. I’d pour it generously into my pan every morning, convinced I was doing something incredibly healthy for my body. Avocado oil for high-heat cooking? Check. Olive oil for…
Why “Heart-Healthy” Oils Didn’t Exist Before 1900

(And Why Your Grandfather’s Lard Was Never the Problem) Your ancestors cooked with animal fats—tallow, lard, butter, ghee. They never cracked open a bottle of canola oil. That’s because canola, soybean, and corn oil didn’t exist as food. The “heart-healthy” vegetable oil narrative? Pure 20th-century marketing. Industrial byproducts rebranded as wellness foods. Let’s break down…
We Are the New Zoo Animals: Trapped in a Captivity of Comfort

I didn’t come to this idea all at once. It crept in slowly as I kept asking the same question: why do so many people feel tired, anxious, inflamed, and disconnected—despite having more comfort than any humans in history? We have climate control, endless food, instant entertainment, and machines that do almost everything for us.…
Indoor Living Is the New Smoking

Most people breathe inside. They wake up inside. They work inside. They eat inside. They sleep inside. EPA data says Americans spend 93% of their time indoors. That leaves just 7% outside. Our ancestors spent almost all their time outdoors. They hunted, gathered, walked, and rested under the open sky. We stay inside. We believe…
Beef Tallow: The Cooking Fat That Crushes Seed Oils

Heat up a pan with canola oil and cook steak in it. The kitchen smells like chemicals. The smoke point is low. The food tastes off. Now cook the same steak in beef tallow. The kitchen smells like real food. The fat sizzles cleanly. The steak tastes better. We believe this difference is not subtle.…
Ancestral Play: Climbing, Throwing, Carrying—The Movements We Forgot

Walk into any commercial gym today. Rows of treadmills, ellipticals, and cable machines. People doing the same repetitive motions for hours. Now ask yourself: did humans evolve to run on conveyor belts or lift weights in perfect isolation? The answer is obvious. Our ancestors did not. They climbed trees for fruit and honey, threw spears…
Grounding: What Many People Notice When They Try It

Have you ever walked barefoot on grass or sand and felt a subtle shift—like your body just relaxed a bit? Many people report this when they experiment with grounding (or earthing): making direct physical contact with the earth’s surface, such as soil, grass, or concrete. This post isn’t about guarantees or cures. It’s about exploring…
Blue Light After Sunset: Simple Ways to Feel Better at Night

Have you ever finished scrolling on your phone late at night and then felt like your brain just wouldn’t shut off? That weird, restless feeling when all you want is to wind down and actually sleep? A lot of people notice this pattern—and it often comes down to the blue light pouring out of screens…
The Most Nutrient-Dense Foods in the World, And Why They’re All Animal-Based

1. What Nutrient Density Really Means When we talk about nutrient density, we’re really talking about foods that deliver a high concentration of essential vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and amino acids in every bite. The part most people overlook is bioavailability, the body’s actual ability to absorb and use those nutrients. This is where animal…