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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 56 MIN

SHOCKING: How Sunlight Affects EVERYTHING about your Metabolic Health with Zaid Dahhaj

from Meat Matters with Jenny Mitich · host Jenny Mitich

PREORDER MY BOOK COMPLETE CARNIVORE:Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1628605766⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B&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/9781628605761⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with circadian optimization coach Zaid Dahhaj to explore the science of circadian biology and how it impacts your energy, sleep, hormones, and overall metabolic health. We dive into the truth about sunglasses, blue light blockers, and the often-misunderstood link between sunlight and cancer. Zaid breaks down actionable techniques to reset your internal clock—from morning sunlight exposure to strategic light management—and shares powerful insights on aligning your daily habits with your body’s natural rhythm. Whether you're struggling with fatigue, poor sleep, or chronic inflammation, this episode offers a roadmap to reclaim your health through the lens of circadian alignment.Zaid Dahhaj on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaidkdahhaj/Zaid's Substack: https://zaidkdahhaj.substack.com/Where to Order Blood Work Online:Own Your Labs, online ordering, self pay: ⁠⁠⁠https://ownyourlabs.com/ ⁠⁠⁠Own Your Labs uses Labcorp for the blood drawUse code JennyMitich to get 10% off your order on Own Your Labs (not an affiliate link, I just love Own Your Labs and want to support them!)CARNIVORE T-SHIRTS: Want to share you love of Carnivore with the world? Head over to ⁠⁠https://jennymitich.dashery.com/⁠⁠ and get your gear today!CARNIVORE COMMUNITY: Need some support, accountability, and community while doing carnivore? Join the Jenny Mitich Carnivore Community? Check it out here: Premium Membership Link with 3 Day Free Trial: ⁠⁠⁠https://jenny-mitich.circle.so/checkout/premium-membership⁠⁠⁠COACHING: Book a One on One Coaching Call with me and get your questions answered! ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/mamamitich/30min⁠⁠⁠Some links may be affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you purchase through the link. Thanks for your support!Products and Services I Use Everyday: Use code this link to get $30 off a Tastee Air Fryer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tastee.net/Jennymitich⁠⁠⁠⁠CGM I use: NutriSense: Get $50 off your first month with code JENNYMITICH: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3VFWVYu⁠⁠⁠Butcher Box is my go-to for ethically and sustainably sourced meat. Use this link for an amazing deal: ⁠⁠⁠https://butcherbox.pxf.io/c/3637568/2110086/16419⁠⁠⁠#carnivore #carnivorediet #carnivoretips #carnivoreresults #MeatMatters #MetabolicHealth #AnimalBased #HealthPodcastBusiness inquiry? Email me at [email protected] are participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.Chapters: 0:00 Intro and background6:10 What's wrong with how people treat sun exposure?9:03 Sunlight & weight loss10:18 Sunscreen & cancer12:48 Definition of different wavelengths14:53 Why sunlight through windows is bad19:41 Sunglasses24:12 Contact lenses & glasses27:12 Thyroid health28:18 Lighting in the home & screens32:12 What to do if you get screen exposure at work33:49 Blue light blocking glasses37:37 Vitamin D from the sun vs. supplementation40:40 Vit D for people living in northern latitudes41:42 Cold exposure43:51 Avoiding sunburns naturally47:02 Face sunscreen for wrinkle prevention48:48 Top advice to improve your relationship with the sun

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