A Diet. A Lifestyle. A Movement.
It’s how humans are meant to eat, move, and live
WHAT IS SAPIEN?
A Movement Rooted in Biology, Built for the Modern World
Sapien is a diet, a lifestyle, and a mindset. It is a clear response to the health crisis caused by modern living. Chronic disease, depression, and obesity are not random. They are the predictable result of living out of sync with what the human body expects.
Sapien helps you realign food, movement, sleep, and connection with the environment we evolved for.
THE SAPIEN DIET
Eat Like a Human Again
Focus on nutrient-dense, whole foods - meat, eggs, seafood, seasonal produce, and raw dairy.
No fake substitutes, no fear of saturated fat, and no highly processed ingredients.
The Sapien Diet is not about restriction, it's about nourishment, satiety, and eating the way your body was designed to.
“Essentially all of problems in society today come from the mismatch between our modern way of living and what our bodies need & expect”
- Brian Sanders, SAPIEN Founder
THE SAPIEN LIFESTYLE
You can't cheat Nature
Modern life pulls us away from what the human body needs.
The Sapien lifestyle brings back the core elements of natural living that support effortless health:
MOVE WITH PURPOSE
Strength training, walking, sprinting, and natural movement patterns keep your body functional for life.
GET QUALITY SLEEP
Sleep deeply and consistently. Block out light, wind down naturally, and let your body restore overnight.
SPEND TIME OUTDOORS
Get daily sunlight, fresh air, and grounding in nature. Your biology depends on natural light, natural rhythms, and being outside.
IN-PERSON CONNECTION
Face-to-face contact, shared effort, and real community regulate your nervous system and bring meaning to life.
THE SAPIEN PHILOSOPHY
A Framework for Thriving in the Modern World
Sapien is based on the idea of mismatch. Chronic problems come from the disconnect between our environment and our biology.
We are living with ancient bodies in a world that no longer makes sense to them.
Sapien offers a framework to close that gap. It's not about trends or hacks. It is about returning to what works.
THE SAPIEN MOVEMENT
This is Just the Beginning
Join Now and Receive:
The FREE Sapien Food Guide
Early access to the Sapien Book
Exclusive updates on the Food Lies 6-part series
Tips and tools for meal plans, strength, and longevity
Invitations to Sapien events, retreats, and future programs
Exclusive discounts on Nose To Tail products
FOOD LIES 6-PART SERIES
The Truth About Our Food System
Food Lies is a documentary that exposes how bad science and corporate interests led us into the current health crisis
From the demonization of red meat to the rise of processed foods, we reveal the lies that broke our food system and how we fix it
NOSE TO TAIL
Whole Animal Nutrition, Made Simple
NoseToTail.org offers a focused line of ultra-clean animal-based products made the right way.
Grass-fed and finished biltong made only with spices and vinegar, nothing else
Made from pure Irish oysters for bioavailable nutrients like zinc, copper, and selenium
Grass-fed and finished beef tallow body care with no artificial ingredients
BRIAN SANDERS
Meet the Founder of Sapien
I'm Brian Sanders, a filmmaker, health educator, and the creator of Food Lies.
I spent years searching for the truth after watching my parents suffer from chronic disease. I stopped trusting the mainstream advice and started asking what the human body actually needs. That led me to nutrition science, evolutionary biology, and ancestral living.
Now I host the Peak Human podcast, own Nose to Tail, run the Sapien Center in Austin, and lead this growing movement. I believe health should be simple, effective, and aligned with nature.
PEAK HUMAN PODCAST
Real Conversations on Nutrition and Human Performance
Peak Human brings you honest discussions with doctors, scientists, and thought leaders in health and wellness. It covers nutrition, strength, hormones, longevity, and what it really means to thrive as a human being.
Peak Human has millions of downloads covering almost every country and features some of the most well-known doctors, scientists, and regenerative agriculture experts the world has to offer.
