Valuing Ancestral Concepts with James Barry - Episode 2645
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 05/16/2025
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info_outlineEpisode 2645: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Chef James Barry about valuing ancestral concepts, stress in today's society, sharing celebrity stories, and more.
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Valuing Ancestral Concepts
- James Barry is a chef and podcaster who focuses on ancestral health and habits. (2:00)
- Keeping a connection with ancestral elements, community, and nature is important. (21:00)
- James is also curious whether current items like technology prevent people from exploring a deeper connection to themselves and their goals. (30:00)
- They discuss the dynamics of working for a celebrity. (33:00)
- James discusses how today’s world exposes our nervous systems to constant stress.
- James shares how he would work with his top clients to encourage them to choose real, healthy options. (1:01:00)
- They discuss how, even when eating healthy foods, overeating is still possible.
Getting Extra Nutrients
- James created a seasoning blend that includes organ meats called "Pluck."
- The product can be sprinkled onto food like a seasoning, but with the nutrient benefits provided by organ meats.
- However, it does NOT taste like organ meats.
- You can find it on Amazon and James’ website https://eatpluck.com. (47:00)
- Use the promo code Vinnie at checkout on eatpluck.com and receive a 20% discount.
- The discount does not apply to purchases made through Amazon.
- Organ meats are the most nutrient-dense foods.
- You can use Pluck in small amounts and build up your nutrient intake.
- Vinnie was impressed that the products didn’t taste like organ meats and only had clean seasonings—no sugar or fillers.
- You can find James Barry on Instagram: @chefjamesbarry and @eatpluck.
- James also has a podcast called "Everyday Ancestral with James Barry," and it's on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, as well as YouTube.
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