About this episode

Dr. Eric Berg discusses the connection between regenerative farming, nutrient density, and metabolic health in relation to the ketogenic diet.

What if the health of your food starts long before it reaches your plate? In this episode of the ReThink Health Podcast, Dr. Eric Berg and I explore the fascinating connection between soil health, regenerative farming, nutrient density, metabolic health, and the ketogenic diet. Dr. Berg shares his personal journey from being a self-described "junk food junkie" struggling with severe health issues… to discovering low-carb nutrition, healthy keto, and the powerful role food quality plays in long-term wellness. But this conversation goes far beyond keto. We dive deep into the modern food system, why regenerative farming may produce more nutrient-dense meat, how soil microbes influence plant and animal health, and why the quality of the food you eat may matter just as much as the macros. You'll learn: Why Dr. Berg says going vegan was "the sickest time" of his life Why bioavailable nutrients like vitamin A, iron, zinc, DHA, and protein may be harder to obtain from plants alone The difference between "healthy keto" and simply eating low carb How soil health may directly influence plant, animal, and human health The hidden problems with conventional agriculture, glyphosate, hormones…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Autumn Smith

Guest: Dr. Eric Berg

Topics covered

• regenerative farming
• metabolic health
• ketogenic diet
• nutrient density
• soil health
• food quality

Keywords

• regenerative farming
• metabolic health
• ketogenic diet
• nutrient density
• soil health
• food quality
• bioavailable nutrients
• conventional agriculture
• intermittent fasting

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Organizations: ReThink Health

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