The way to eat clay is simple. 

Step 1. Grab a plastic spoon.

Step 2. Scoop a teaspoon of clay into your cup. 

Step 3. Add 4 ounces of water then stir.

Step 4. Drink.

That’s it. You’ll be done in less than a minute.

There is a Name for This

The practice of eating dirt is called geophagy. This is the scientific term for consuming the earth. It includes not only eating clay but also eating salt for instance.

Did you just say salt?

Yes.

You are literally practicing geophagy when you ask one of your family members at the dinner table to pass you the shaker of salt. Most people don’t think about salt as a form of eating earth, but it is. After all, salt is a rock and a very tasty one.

For that matter, most people don’t think they’re practicing geophagy when they drink orange juice spiked with additional calcium. That calcium mineral, which is also a rock, is naturally derived from the earth.

Or perhaps you have eaten Tums or Rolaids for indigestion? These products contain limestone which is derived from the earth. Fascinating to think that you may have been a dirt eater and never knew!

Why Do People Eat Clay?

People all over the world choose to consume clay either because of its flavor, texture or because of the health benefits that are conferred. You can read about those health benefits in my new book Healing with Clay, which is a revised and expanded edition of my first book, The Clay Cure. Also, check out the other blogs on this website for more information on why people bite the dust!

I Have Eaten Clay for 30+ Years

And I am still here.

Little did I know that when I first began eating clay, it would lead me to write 2 books on the subject matter and consume earth for the next 30+ years.

I might forget to take my vitamins and I may certainly forget to take my herbs. But I hardly ever forget to consume clay.

The clay, which I eat is edible montmorillonite clay. It’s a clinically trialed clay, too. This means that this form of the earth has been the subject of independently run clinical trials. Furthermore, it has been a subject of double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. These trials have evaluated its safety and efficacy for use in both animals and humans.

Eating Clay is Just…Weird

Chances are high that you are reading about eating clay for the first time. You still might be shaking your head at how strange it sounds. I don’t take offense. I know the thought of consuming earth sounds weird.

So let me clarify right here and now that I’m not telling you to go to your backyard to grab a handful of dry dirt and start munching. Eating any dirt won’t do because clay is a very special type of earth. Its physical characteristics are remarkably different from the ordinary dirt in your backyard. It’s precisely those physical characteristics that are the reason why clay is well-acclaimed for its health benefits. This includes detoxification amongst other uses like treatment of digestive issues or diarrhea. While it certainly might appear to be weird, the scientific validation for eating earth is quite robust.

Wanna Try a Spoonful of Clay?

Go to www.DetoxDirt.com to learn more about why people all over the world consume clay.

About the Author: Ran Knishinsky eats clay on a daily basis. When he's not eating dirt, he is the author of 4 books published in 5 languages. Ran is the founder of Detox Dirt, an edible montmorillonite clay. Ran has been over 15 years in both the naturopathic and allopathic medicine industries. He first owned a Homeopathic Dispensary and Health Food Store. Later he worked in the Hospital, Med Device, and Pharmaceutical sectors as a Management Consultant and Marketing Executive where he led large-scale commercial efforts for high-profile drugs at publicly traded companies. Ran holds a Master of Business Administration from the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Learn more about what Ran is eating at DetoxDirt.com!