Rethinking diet & exercise with Herman Pontzer, PhD

In Episode #151 I sit down with Evolutionary Anthropologist Herman Pontzer, PhD to talk about ancestral eating how his work with the Hadza can help us think about both diet and exercise as tools for weight loss. Specifically we talk about: •What an evolutionary anthropologist is •The origins of the genus homo •What we know about ancestral diets •Why the 'Paleo diet' is an over simplification •Herman's time spent with the Hadza •What the Hadza diet looks like •Why the Hadza diet isn't 'low carb' •What Herman learned about metabolism by studying the Hadza •The constrained energy model •How we should think about exercise when it comes to weight loss •What a healthy diet looks like at an individual level •How to address the chronic disease pandemic at a community level •and much more Resources: Connect with Herman on Twitter Grab a copy of Herman's new book BURN Read Herman's 2016 paper on the constrained energy model Read Herman's 2015 paper on diet variability among hunter gatherer tribes Donate to support the Hadza - donations help improve healthcare for the Hadza people Want to support the show? If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes. Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof Podcast Author of The Proof is in the Plants Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter Download my two week meal plan

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The Proof Podcast is a space for science-based conversation. Together with his guests, Simon Hill, a qualified physiotherapist and nutritionist, explores the health and longevity benefits that come with mastering physical exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, recovery, sleep, and alignment. Facts, nuance and trustworthy recommendations minus the hyperbole. All the proof you need to live better for longer.