VrilCast, brought to you by the creators of Grazly, is a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of health, fitness, and the autoimmune lifestyle, with a unique focus on the benefits of a holistic, toxin-avoiding diet. As the co-founders of a brand centered on wild game meats, our hosts bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to each episode, discussing how an ancestral diet, rich in nutrient-dense foods, can profoundly impact overall well-being. The podcast delves into various aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, from fitness routines that complement a natural
VrilCast 12: How To Eat The Greatest Food On Earth For Cheaper Than The SAD
How to eat the world's healthiest diet while staying in a budget!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro & Principles
(04:36) - Cost of eating out vs holistic lifestyle
17 May 2024
VrilCast 11: Are all superfoods equal? Analyzing the claims and nutrients in common “superfoods
We talk about the concept of common superfoods, aka foods that people deem to be really good for your health due to the density of nutrients inside of the food.
In reality, a lot of these foods are not what they seem and we are going to break down exactly why that is the case.
We will also talk about the REAL superfoods that are available and the best way to source/obtain each one.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:35) - Superfood 1
(12:25) - Superfood 2
(18:30) - Superfood 3
(28:42) - Superfood 4
(36:54) - Superfood 5
3 May 2024
VrilCast 10: Germ Theory vs. Terrain Theory, The Real Reason Why We Become Ill
We discuss germ theory and terrain theory, what they are, and then how each one of them can explain both acute illness like colds, flus, & viruses as well as chronic or long lasting illnesses like autoimmune conditions, as well as diseases such as cancer
19 Mar 2024
VrilCast 8: Primal Cuts and Where Popular Steaks Come From on a Cow
This week - MEAT! We talk about our favorite cuts of meat and give a detailed overview of how to cook each cut, where it comes from, pricing, tenderizing, etc.
27 Feb 2024
VrilCast 7: Getting Rid of Overlooked Toxins Leads to Compounding Health Benefits
We highlight the small things that can go unnoticed in day to day life, which when prioritized and fixed, can lead to massive health benefits.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:45) - PA Recap
(03:00) - Seasonality Banter
(06:25) - Overlooked Toxin Debreif
(11:44) - Toxin 1
(24:00) - Toxin 2
(26:50) - Toxin 3
(40:40) - Toxin 4
(46:55) - Toxin 5
21 Feb 2024
VrilCast 6: The Real Diet of the Inuit, Why Fish Are Antifreeze, the Keto Lie & Genetic Mutations
We dive into the world of keto diets and case studies on how keto is not optimal for everyone using the Inuit tribe as an example.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro and banter
(00:59) - The Inuit intro
(07:16) - The Inuit Diet: Fish and Land Game
(09:12) - Nose to Tail Eating and Unique Nutrients
(12:04) - The Inuit and Polar Bear Hunting
(14:53) - Why the Inuit Diet cannot be used as an argument for keto
(20:33) - The modern keto diet and Inuit comparison
(23:24) - Genetic mutation in the Inuit Population
(27:00) - Why fish is antifreeze
(35:00) - Best fish options
5 Feb 2024
VrilCast 5: Unmasking Feedlot Supply Chains, Unseen Differences Between Grass and Grain Fed, What Regenerative Farming Entails
Today we unmask feedlot supply chains, highlight the unseen differences between grass and grain-fed, and speak about what regenerative farming entails. A lot of insider info that we learned from our own experience in the meat industry gets revealed!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:07) - The dominance of modern feedlots
(02:05) - The control of beef supply
(03:38) - Contrasting beef with other countries
(05:25) - The conditions in modern feedlots
(08:00) - The diet of cattle in modern feedlots
(12:00) - Profit in modern feedlots
(13:43) - Regenerative models
(19:39) - The challenges of regenerative farming
(21:07) - The environmental impact of each farming practice
(34:23) - Nutritional differences in grain and grass-fed beef
(50:06) - The importance of local farmers
(50:30) - Farmers doing it right
28 Jan 2024
VrilCast 4: Achieve Holistic Health with a Packed, Inflexible Schedule - Specific Protocols from Wake to Sleep
Tailored for busy people who want to optimize their health and vitality.
We speak about specific protocols to increase your health by minimizing toxin exposure for the standard 9-5 work day. Everything from a wake-up routine to meal prep, to coffee-drinking habits gets hit on thoroughly to make sure there's an option to make each part of your day "optimal".
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:55) - Waking Up: Sunlight and Breathwork
(02:20) - Morning Routine for Busy Workers
(04:25) - Sunlight Substitute for Early Hours
(05:00) - Water and Hydration
(10:30) - Teeth Care
(13:05) - Breakfast Options: Cook, No Cook, Fasting?
(19:40) - Coffee Protocols
(22:00) - How to Avoid "Toxic" Coffee
(25:40) - Meal Prep for Work: Ground Beef and Rice
(33:10) - How to Tackle Worst-Case Scenarios for Eating Out
(39:40) - Incorporating Movement and Sunlight at Work
(44:05) - Going to the Gym
(45:30) - Alternatives to the Gym
(48:55) - Showering and Water Filters
(50:50) - Sunset and Dinner
(55:15) - Learn to Cook and Enjoy It
(01:00:00) - Preparing for Sleep
21 Jan 2024
VrilCast 3: History of Seed Oils Across the World, Why We Need At Least 20 Years of Mostly SFAs, Specific Genetic Clues to Which Fats Work Best For Us
Join us in a deep dive into all things fat.
We discuss the historical context behind the widespread consumption of PUFAs worldwide, how they were introduced into the food supply, and why they were marketed for human consumption.
Next, we discuss the most common cooking oils and their fatty-acid compositions. What makes an oil ideal and why should you choose oils high in SFAs?
We discuss why PUFAs are bad, increasing PUFA ratios in breastmilk, how to flatten the PUFA curve, and finally, our favorite oil pairings for each food.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(04:00) - Historical Context of Seed Oils
(06:34) - Ancestral Oil Test Debate
(08:15) - Why Italy ACTUALLY used mostly lard, not Olive Oil
(11:00) - Why animal fats were prized and cherished by our ancestors
(12:35) - Seed Oils Around the World
(13:00) - Why Europeans Love Sunflower Oil
(13:45) - Sunflower Oil is Good?
(16:30) - History of Coconut Oil
(17:12) - How Coconut Oil is Made Traditionally
(18:25) - How are seed oils extracted?
(20:00) - Why seed oils were introduced to the food supply
(24:00) - Listening to your body is key
(25:25) - How to tell if a food agrees with you
(26:25) - The reason seed oils are bad and flattening the PUFA curve
(29:50) - Fatty acid composition in breast milk and its role in development
(33:00) - The role of Omega 3: Omega 6 ratio in health
(34:45) - Breaking down the fatty acid profile of all fats
(37:00) - Olive oil is fattening?
(39:00) - Monogastric animal fats
(42:00) - Coconut oil fatty acid profile and the difference between different coconut oil processing methods
(43:20) - Nuances in ruminant animal fats
(45:27) - Palm Kernel
(47:50) - Trans Fats
(49:45) - Food and Fat Pairings
11 Dec 2023
All About Breakfast: Ideal Breakfast Macros, Biological Impacts of Skipping, and Coffee's Effects on Carbs
Episode #2. A deep dive into breakfasts and how to optimize them for your own goals. We answer some common questions like: Is it better to intermittent fast and skip breakfast? Should I be worried about insulin spikes from having a high-carb breakfast? Is it better to stay low carb or high carb? What does an ideal breakfast look like? Does coffee offset carbohydrate consumption and when should I consume it?
Learn about what a standard breakfast looks like for us and what we do before our breakfasts to optimize hormone function and lifestyle. We explain why we vary carbs on different days and when to variate macronutrients in order to achieve your own goals.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:31) The importance of breakfast
(03:08) Breakfast food choices
(05:22) Morning routines before breakfast
(09:49) Skipping breakfast and fasting
(13:05) Ideal breakfast for a "standard" person
(19:25) Low-carb vs balanced breakfast
(26:01) The role of coffee in breakfast
Welcome to the first episode of VrilCast! We, the co-founders of Nose To Tail Provisions, kick off our podcast with an intimate dive into our backstories.
We open up about our childhoods, the early health challenges we faced, and how these experiences shaped our journey toward a holistic lifestyle. In this episode, you'll hear firsthand about our encounters with traditional medical treatments, the pivotal moments that led us to question conventional health wisdom, and the eventual discovery of the benefits of a toxin-avoiding, traditional diet. We reflect on the lessons learned from these early diseases and how they fueled our passion for health and fitness, ultimately inspiring the foundation of Nose To Tail Provisions.
Join us as we share anecdotes and insights, setting the groundwork for what VrilCast is all about – a journey towards health and vitality, guided by our personal experiences and transformations.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introductions and Background
(02:59) - Michael's Childhood Health Issues
(07:20) - Acne and Diet
(10:47) - Diagnosis of Crohn's
(13:12) - Medications and Side Effects
(16:06) - Matthew's Childhood & Rheumatoid Arthritis
(22:58) - Medications & Weight Loss
(27:22) - Transition to Vertical Diet
(30:45) - Strict Diet & Healing
(33:18) - Conclusion and Future Episodes
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