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292: Brian Sanders on the SAPIEN Diet, Optimal Macros, and Where Vegan Arguments Go Wrong
02 Apr 2020
Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the feature-length documentary Food Lies and host of the Peak Human podcast. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and then turned to technology and sold an app company. He’s used his technical background and love for fitness & nutrition to also work as a Health Coach and be the co-founder of the health, media, and technology company SAPIEN.In this episode of Wellness Realness:8:45 - How Brian’s parent’s health influenced his journey17:13 - Brian’s experience cutting out grains21:30 - The two ends of the spectrum for optimal health28:50 - What is the Sapien diet?29:40 - Going full carnivore diet35:06 - Animal-based versus ketogenic42:55 - Nutrition argument against veganism47:08 - Keto or carnivore leading to high LDL cholesterol55:05 - Environmental argument & veganism1:02:55 - Ethics & veganism This show is supported by:Four Sigmatic | Head to foursigmatic.com/crw to check out all of their products, and use the code “CRW” for 15% off all purchases on their site!Further Food | Visit furtherfood.com and use code “wellness” for 10% off all products.Follow Brian:IG: @food.liesWebsite: SAPIEN.orgTwitter: @FoodLiesOrgPodcast: Peak HumanConnect with Christina:Learn more: christinaricewellness.comPersonal IG: @christinaricewellnessSecret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcastWellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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