Biological Dentistry: The Perfect Diet for Oral and Overall Health with Dr. Dominik Nischwitz

Foundations of a Biological Diet

• 🍎 Avoid processed foods like refined flour and sugar, opting instead for whole foods, real foods, and an ancestral diet.
• 🚶 Chewing is crucial for training teeth, bone structure, and jaw muscles; prioritize nutrient-dense foods that mimic what humans ate for millions of years.
• 🥩 Preferred foods include meat, fish, organs (nose-to-tail), and raw dairy (if tolerated), emphasizing quality and local sourcing.
• 🍠 Leaner meats and carbohydrates like sweet potatoes or rice are favored over excessive fats for athletic individuals.

The Food Design Concept

• 🧠 Dr. Nischwitz developed the Food Design Concept as an umbrella framework, testing various diets (keto, paleo, etc.) over 20 years.
• 🍽️ This concept teaches how to think in nutrients and optimizes the whole body starting from the mouth, viewing food as information.
• 🛠️ The Bone Healing Protocol, evolved into a functional medicine matrix, focuses on micronutrients for healthy teeth, gums, bone structure, and gut health.

Carbohydrates vs. Processed Foods

• ⚡ While carbohydrates can be insulinogenic, natural carbohydrates from plants (like sweet potatoes) are distinct from refined