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Catherine Shanahan, M. D.
Known for: Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food
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Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food
Deep Nutrition explores how traditional diets rich in natural fats and whole foods shape genetic expression and long-term health. Catherine Shanahan, a physician and biochemist, argues that modern processed foods disrupt cellular function and contribute to chronic disease. The book combines nutritional science, anthropology, and genetics to advocate for ancestral eating patterns that support beauty, strength, and longevity.
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The Illusion of Modern Nutrition
When I first began practicing medicine, I quickly noticed a paradox: our patients followed the latest guidelines—low-fat diets, lots of grains, vegetable oils—and yet, they were sicker than ever. Cholesterol was down, but heart disease persisted. Obesity ballooned, diabetes exploded, and fertility d...
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Rediscovering the Four Pillars of World Cuisine
Travel the world and you’ll find astonishing variety in taste, culture, and tradition—and yet, every ancient cuisine shares a common architecture. I call these the Four Pillars of World Cuisine: meat on the bone, fermented and sprouted foods, organ meats, and fresh plant foods. Each pillar represen...
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About Catherine Shanahan
Catherine Shanahan, M.D., is an American physician and biochemist known for her work in nutritional science and genetics. She trained in biochemistry and medicine and has worked as a family physician and consultant in metabolic health. Her research focuses on how traditional diets influence genetic ...
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Catherine Shanahan, M.D., is an American physician and biochemist known for her work in nutritional science and genetics. She trained in biochemistry and medicine and has worked as a family physician and consultant in metabolic health. Her research focuses on how traditional diets influence genetic ...
Catherine Shanahan, M.D., is an American physician and biochemist known for her work in nutritional science and genetics. She trained in biochemistry and medicine and has worked as a family physician and consultant in metabolic health. Her research focuses on how traditional diets influence genetic expression and overall wellness.
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