160 | Does Your Health Start in the Soil? With UFC Legend Pat Miletich

From The Dr. Haley Show · 49:16

Show by Michael Haley

You pay attention to what you eat—but what about the soil that grew it?UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich joins Dr. Michael Haley to explore the connections between soil health, food quality, and human performance. From preparing meals for championship training to growing food with attention to minerals and microbes, this conversation encourages listeners to look beyond the ingredient list.You’ll hear practical meal-preparation ideas, Pat’s perspective on growing conditions, and questions to consider when evaluating claims about nutrition and soil restoration.ABOUT THE GUESTPat Miletich is the inaugural UFC welterweight champion, a UFC Hall of Famer, and founder of Miletich Fighting Systems. His career spans fighting, coaching, and sports broadcasting. Today, through Soil Saviors, he explores soil biology, minerals, and their relationship to food production.EPISODE RESOURCESEpisode article and full transcript:https://drhaley.com/soil-health-pat-miletich/Soil Saviors — products and free “The Art and Science of Soil” course:https://www.soilsaviors.org/Haley Nutrition:https://haleynutrition.com/Explore The Dr. Haley Show:https://drhaley.com/EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS04:44 Childhood respiratory struggles and Pat’s reported turning point09:22 Whole foods, meal preparation, and antioxidants13:07 Flavor, growing conditions, and food quality20:37 Agricultural inputs, weeds, and soil restoration26:01 Fertilizers, contaminants, and microbes31:43 Rebuilding health after travel, poor sleep, and alcohol35:19 The Art and Science of Soil course39:00 Garden and pasture treatments44:09 Brix readings and measuring aloe acemannan46:09 Self-compassion, boundaries, and caring for yourselfSHOW SUMMARYPat shares the dietary changes he associates with overcoming childhood respiratory difficulties and supporting his fighting career. He also reflects on losing healthy habits during years of demanding travel—and returning to them.The discussion explores Pat’s approach to restoring soil minerals and microbial life, his observations about garden productivity and flavor, and a possible experiment involving aloe vera quality. The episode closes with a reminder to extend the care we give our children to ourselves.Personal experiences and product claims discussed in this episode are not independently established treatment or remediation results.MEDICAL DISCLAIMEREducational and informational only; not medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not change medication, supplements, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

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