Ancestral Nutrition: Returning To The Way We Were Created To Eat
In a world flooded with hyper-processed foods and fad diets, many are searching for a way of eating that actually feels good—not just trendy. Ancestral nutrition, as taught by Quebec-based naturopath Andra Sitoianu (BioavailableND), is more than just a way of eating—it’s a return to the way we were created to eat. It’s about real nourishment. Deep nourishment. The kind that supports fertility, energy, skin health, mood, digestion, and long-term resilience.
Let’s dive into ancestral nutrition and why it might be exactly what your body has been craving.
🥩 What Is Ancestral Nutrition?
Ancestral nutrition is a food philosophy rooted in the wisdom of our ancestors—those who thrived long before processed foods, synthetic vitamins, and industrial farming came along. Ancestral eating isn’t about restriction or obsession. It’s about tuning in to what our biology has always known: real food heals.
This approach focuses on nutrient-dense, whole foods that are minimally processed and traditionally prepared—foods that supported fertility, strength, and longevity for generations.
🌿 Core Principles of Ancestral Eating
1. Nose-to-Tail Nourishment
This core principle means eating from the whole animal, not just muscle meats. Bone broths, liver, marrow, and connective tissue are rich in minerals, collagen, and fat-soluble vitamins that are difficult to get elsewhere. These are the building blocks of skin, bones, gut lining, and hormones.
“Your body doesn’t need more stimulation—it needs raw materials to rebuild.” – Andra Sitoianu
2. Hydrating, Bioavailable Foods
Digestibility is everything. Ancestral nutrition emphasizes foods that are easy on the gut and deeply hydrating—like stews, raw honey, gelatin-rich broths, and gently cooked vegetables. When digestion is supported, the body can shift out of survival mode and into repair, balance, and beauty.
3. Ancestral Simplicity > Modern Extremes
Ancestral nutrition reminds us that we don’t need to micromanage macros or track every bite. Traditional cultures thrived on simple, seasonal meals rooted in animal foods, wild plants, natural fats, and slow preparation methods like fermenting and stewing.
💛 The Benefits of Eating the Way We Were Created To
When you begin eating ancestrally, the shift is undeniable. Many people report:
Improved digestion and fewer bloating episodes
Restored energy and fewer blood sugar crashes
Clearer skin, stronger nails, and improved hair growth
Better menstrual cycles and hormonal balance
Enhanced fertility (in both men and women)
More grounded mental clarity and mood stability
This is not a short-term cleanse. This is a long-term remembering.
🥣 What Ancestral Nutrition Looks Like
Andra’s ancestral plates are colorful, rich in texture, and deeply satisfying. A typical meal might include:
Grass-fed lamb stew with bone-in cuts
Roasted root vegetables with tallow or ghee
A fermented food (like raw sauerkraut or kefir)
A spoonful of raw honey for dessert
Ginger tea or mineral-rich broth between meals
No diet apps. No synthetic shakes. Just food as nature intended.
🌀 Final Thoughts: Reclaiming the Ancient Within
The ancestral nutrition approach is a refreshing invitation to slow down, nourish deeply, and rebuild from the inside out. It’s a return to rhythm, to cycles, to wisdom passed down in the DNA of every cell in your body.
If you’re exhausted by conflicting advice, endless elimination diets, and disconnected health trends, ancestral eating offers something radically different: alignment. With your biology. With the land. With the woman or man you were meant to be.
Ready to eat the way you were created for?
Start with one ancestral shift: maybe a nightly bone broth, switching to animal fats, or adding liver to your weekly routine. Your body will remember. And it will thank you.