Dr. Peter Ballerstedt is a returning guest on our show! Check out his first appearance on episode 62 of Boundless Body Radio! Dr. Peter Ballerstedt, aka the Sodfather, Don Pedro, and the leader of the Ruminati, a group for those who understand the vital role of ruminant animals in humanity’s past, present & future, received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Master of Science in 1983 from the University of Georgia. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky in 1986, specializing in forage management and utilization, minoring in ruminant nutrition, and worked in the forage seed industry from 2011 until 2023. Peter is a member of several national and international scientific societies, participates in related global initiatives, and is the Immediate Past-President of the American Forage and Grassland Council. Peter’s personal experience has led him to re-examine human diet and health. What he has learned doesn’t agree with the advice given for the past several decades.Peter is an advocate for ruminant animal agriculture and the essential role of animal source foods in the human diet. He strives to build bridges between producers, consumers, and researchers across a wide variety of scientific disciplines – increasing awareness of metabolic health and ruminant animal agriculture’s essential role in social, economic, and ecological sustainability. Peter has spoken at many different events in the US and internationally. Many of his presentations are available on YouTube. Peter and Nancy live in western Oregon with their three dogs, Conor, Noni, and Iris.Find Dr. Peter Ballerstedt at-FB- @GrassBasedHealth IG- @grassbasedTW- @GrassBasedMeet Your Herdmates Podcast- https://herdmates.podbean.com/ http://grassbasedhealth.blogspot.com/https://ruminati.substack.com/YT- @Peter BallerstedtBONUS! Ruminati Reading List -https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2UN2RVG85W2FN?ref_=wl_shareFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!