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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 47 MIN

Celebrity Chef James Barry Exposes the Biggest Food Problem

from Meat Matters with Jenny Mitich · host Jenny Mitich

Celebrity chef and founder of Pluck, James Barry, joins me for a fascinating conversation about nutrient density, organ meats, modern nutrition, and the missing pieces in today’s food culture. After spending over 20 years cooking for celebrities, professional athletes, and high-profile clients, James shares what he learned about health, real food, and why so many people are still undernourished despite eating “healthy.”We also dive into the deeply personal story involving his daughter’s health crisis and how that experience completely changed the trajectory of his life and career. From there, we explore why organ meats were prized by our ancestors, the nutritional gaps in modern diets, and practical ways people can incorporate more nutrient-dense foods without forcing themselves to choke down liver.This episode covers nose-to-tail nutrition, carnivore-adjacent eating, food quality, cravings, micronutrients, and why your body may be asking for more than just calories. James also explains the philosophy behind Pluck and why seasoning with organ meats might be one of the easiest ways to upgrade your nutrition.Topics Discussed:• Organ meats & nutrient density• Nose-to-tail nutrition• Modern nutrient deficiencies• Food quality & cravings• Celebrity chef insights• James Barry’s daughter’s health journey• Carnivore & ancestral nutrition• How to eat more organs easily• The philosophy behind Pluck• Why “healthy eating” still fails peopleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry/Website: https://eatpluck.com/Everyday Ancestral with James Barry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7XF0-HKj3y7c_O-2uoRpfg Everyday Ancestral with James Barry on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60v6ZOabgiJOeW9kjYIf9iORDER MY BOOK COMPLETE CARNIVORE:Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4oFNsgj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B&N: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/complete-carnivore-jenny-mitich/1146838850?ean=9781628605761&st=AFF&2sid=Random%20House%20Inc_8373827_NA&sourceId=AFFRandom%20House%20Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For international viewers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Complete-Carnivore-by-Jenny-Mitich/9781628605761⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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