499: Are Oysters The Ultimate Superfood? with Stephen Kavanagh
Release Date: 11/04/2024
553: Slow Down And Receive The Earth’s Medicines With Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
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552: How To Stay EMF Safe With Dan Stachofsky
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551: Hidden Facts On The Hazards Of Vaccines With Magdalene Taylor
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550: Busting Medical Myths With Mark Gober
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549: When Homesteading Dreams & Your Health Fall Apart, You Pivot With Aimee And John Willis
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546: Resist Big Tech, Big Pharma, And Government Overreach With Leslie Manookian
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545: The Nutrient Gap: Why Traditional Diets Nourish Us More With Sally Fallon Morell
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544: Yoga Pants And Invisalign Are Wrecking Your Hormones With Patricia Luccardi
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info_outlineOysters are a nutrient-rich powerhouse for the body--excellent for cognitive function, the immune system and even boosting mood. Why does liver get all the hype and press?! Stephen Kavanagh of Marine Health Foods, a marine biologist with over 30 years of experience explains why we can look to oysters for TONS of good stuff like zinc, protein, selenium, and more and what these can do for us.
Stephen also expands on how unique oysters are, how good they are for the ocean, and what we can do to avoid overfishing them.
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Key Takeaways:
- Discussion on Mineral Deficiency and Obesity in Ireland
- Significance of Oysters as a Superfood
- Historical Consumption and Nutritional Value of Oysters
- Oyster Overfishing and Restoration Efforts
- Nutritional Content and Health Benefits of Oysters
- Impact of Modern Agriculture on Soil Depletion
- Environmental Importance of Oysters and Aquaculture
- Importance of Zinc Supplementation and Absorption
- Eye Health Considerations and Benefits of Oystermax Supplements
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:23 - Importance of Natural Nutrient Synergy for Well-Being
07:17 - Selenium Deficiency Linked to Intense Agricultural Methods
11:17 - Hindered by Processed Diets: Appreciating Nutrient-Rich Oysters
14:43 - Sustainable Oyster Fishery Model in Ireland's Final Stand
22:19 - Discover Discounts on Tallow Skincare and New Biology Practices
23:23 - Personalized Wellness Services at Holistic Health Clinic
27:49 - Plant Analogies to Anatomy, Beneficial Nutrients like Walnuts
30:49 - Vegans Recommended Oysters for Zinc and B12 Benefits
33:30 - Enhanced Zinc Absorption with Oyster Extract Aid
38:15 - Embrace Transformation from Irritation to Beauty, a Lesson from Oysters
40:16 - Delve into Health Resources Offered by Weston A. Price Foundation
40:50 - Outro
Quote of the Episode:
"People linked walnuts to brain health due to their appearance. Now, we recognize their richness in omega 3s actually supports brain function." — Stephen Kavanagh
"Oyster consumption or oyster extract proved effective in absorbing zinc, resolving the deficiency."— Stephen Kavanagh