Diets used to be solely for losing weight, but now are often used to establish an identity. People join group or tribe associated dietary protocols for a variety of reasons. Roger Drummer discusses the Shen, or spirit of dieting, and how eating for spirit identifies some of the reasons special diets were used to enhance meditation and prayer. Unless you have special medical reasons or health issues - the best part of every diet should be a focus on eating clean. SHOW NOTES 00:30  My personal obesity story and why it’s now hard for me to actually gain weight 05:05  Food Tribes - What are they? 08:40  Are you getting all of the energy out of the food you are eating? 12:55  Why do animals live longer? 15:00  Benefits of autophagy 16:30  Paleo and Mediterranean diet 18:00  Don’t make the gluten free mistake 25:15  Eating for your spirit 36:10  Feeling the best you possibly can 41:30  How to Eat like a monk...Live like a warrior