Listen in as we speak to Sydney-based GP, Dr Ben Balzer about the paleo diet. In this episode, we will discuss Dr Balzer's personal journey and the health benefits that he has seen for himself as well as some of his patients.

About Dr Ben Balzer

Dr Ben Balzer is a GP (family physician) in Sydney Australia. Dr Balzer has a special interest in general nutrition, paleolithic nutrition, and all aspects of general family practice.

You can book an appointment with Dr Ben Balzer at his practice in Beverly Hills, Sydney by calling (02) 9502 3355.

Show notes

0.48 - Paleo 102 or the ancestral diet - why are we so interested? You can read Dr Ben Balzer's introduction to the paleo diet here.

1.30 - Dr Ben Balzer, a Sydney-based general medical practitioner and his journey to the paleo diet. You can listen to Paleo 101 with Pete Evans here.

4.05 - What did Dr. Ben Balzer remove from his diet and what were the health benefits that he was feeling?

5.05 - The importance of eating "enough" food when moving to a Paleo diet

6.05 - Potatoes - paleo or not? Potatoes are not paleo because of Tyrosine kinase. You can read Dr. Balzer's blog post on potatoes here.

7.20 - The lack of science behind high-carb/low-fat diets and polyunsaturated fats or "unlicensed drugs".

8.45 - How does canola oil compare?

9.35 - The concept of "grain lab" - grass vs. grain fed meat

11.00 - The different traditional diets across the world

12.26 - Recommendations for fat intake when trying out a paleo diet

13.52 - Michelle's favourite meat recommendation - Kangaroo meat!

14.15 - The role of fruit in the paleo diet. Jo Robinson's book Eating on the Wild Side

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