Reconnecting with Your Food with Dr. Bill Schindler - Episode 2387

Episode 2387 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Bill Schindler to continue their discussion about raw milk, Blue Zone lifestyles, reconnecting with your food, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/reconnecting-with-your-food-with-dr-bill-schindler-episode-2387 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Reconnecting With Your Food Vinnie welcomes Bill back for another episode since they were just scratching the surface in the previous episode. Vinnie asks Bill about raw vs. homogenized milk. (4:00) Bill says most milk in any grocery store has been adulterated. He explains the human digestion of milk, to help clarify why he advocates for raw milk. But he also explains why it can be dangerous under certain conditions. They explain the various fermentation processes of dairy. (11:45) The problem with dairy isn’t the milk itself, but the system of handling it. (21:00) Pasteurizing doesn’t make bad milk good; it makes bad milk not lethal. Bill shares where to legally buy raw milk. (29:00) However, this comes with the responsibility of doing your research and visiting the farms you are considering buying from. Bill describes homogenization, what it’s used for, and why it’s not superior. (31:00) They discuss various cheeses and Bill shares how a quality mozzarella is made. (36:00) He also explains what to look for in a real mozzarella, which can be very different than what is available in most grocery stores. Sardinians Have It Right Vinnie asks Bill to elaborate on his studies on the “Blue Zones”, particularly Sardinia. (44:00) He gives great detail about his experiences in Sardinia, the food, the preparation, the activity levels, and the culture. He emphasizes the importance of the connection and respect they have for all of their food. The immediate Sardinian community is the source of their own food, not factories. Vinnie compares how many people in the U.S. handle exercise. (55:00) Many in the U.S. are “Fake Living”; he explains.