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Carnivore

The ultimate, zero carb, elimination diet

Meat Heals.

We are focused on health and lifestyle while trying to eat zero carb bioavailable foods.

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Purpose

Rules

  1. Be nice
  2. Stay on topic
  3. Don't farm rage
  4. Be respectful of other diets, choices, lifestyles!!!!
  5. No Blanket down voting - If you only come to this community to downvote its the wrong community for you

Other terms: LCHF Carnivore, Keto Carnivore, Ketogenic Carnivore, Low Carb Carnivore, Zero Carb Carnivore, Animal Based Diet, Animal Sourced Foods


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Carnivore Resources

YouTube Carnivore

Science Based, Factual Discussions:

Experience, testimonials:

Nutritionists/Coaches:

Lifestyle/Influencers:

Mini-Series on all aspects of the Meat science, heath, nutrition, and environment

Books Carnivore

Websites Carnivore

Excellent resource with many references on all things carnivore, may have to click around, recommend

Ketogenic Resources

Carnivore is a subset of Ketogenic eating, so all of the benefits for keto also apply here

YouTube Ketogenic

Science Based, Lectures:

Websites Ketogenic

Science, Guides, Recipes , Hard Science, highly recommended

Keto Virtual Health Program - monitoring, medication titration, coaching, excellent

Books Ketogenic

Feel free to add any suggestions below

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There are many dietary patterns available and in the zeitgeist.

MacroNutrient

On the macronutrient scale we have 3^3 (27) choices, the most common are:

  • HCHFLP - High Carb, High Fat, Low Protein : This is the "standard"/default western diet
  • HCLFMP - High Carb, Low Fat, Medium Protein: This is the default "healthy" diet recommended by media
  • HCLFHP - High Carb, Low Fat, High Protein: A body builder bulking diet
  • MCLFHP - Medium Carb, Low Fat, High Protein: Body builder cutting diet
  • LCHFMP - Low Carb, High Fat, Moderate Protein : A diet that maintains the metabolic state of ketosis

MicroNutrients Inside of any macronutrient regime there are essential micronutrients/minerals that are required. Essential means the body does not have the ability to produce them from other sources. There are too many to list here, but using a diet tool like chronometer (free and can use the website) will let you see if your covering your micronutrient targets (Recommend Daily Intakes). One note is that the RDAs are usually minimums (though in some contexts may be more then necessary).

Cronometer example micronutrient display

Importantly, VERY importantly, not all foods are ingested by the human body the same, so the amount on the label is not the same that ends up in the body. This is a good paper discussing the bioavailabilty measurements of food, DIAAS seems to be the best scoring system out there to date.

Whole Foods

Regardless of macro and micro nutrient choices, the evidence, and consensus across medical professionals, and zealots, is that eating whole foods from natural sources that are not industrialized and hyper processed is a good guide to health and better outcomes.

If the ingredients for what you are eating are more complex than the name of the thing, you shouldn't eat it. Don't eat food from a factory out of a box and wrapped in plastic!

I.e. shop the outside edge of the grocery store, not the aisles in the middle.

This might be somewhat controversial, but I would include modern seed oils as a type of processed food to be avoided on a Whole food Diet. No vegetable oils that come from a factory please!

Low Carb High Fat / Ketogenic

The LCHF, ketogenic/keto/atkins, macronutrient profile has many benefits - Increasing insulin sensitivity and reducing the issues insulin resistance causes (obesity, hyper tension, pcos, diabetes 2, etc).

The key schism of LCHF diets is over the dietary necessity (or lack thereof) of carbohydrates, this well referenced document is a must read for those who are incredulous. There is NO SUCH THING AS AN ESSENTIAL CARBOHYDRATE - the human body can do gluconeogenesis and produce all the glucose it needs from fat.

Sometimes this LCHF diet is referred to a fed-fasting diet, since it maintains metabolic ketosis even when eating.

The core mechanism of action here is allowing insulin levels to return, and stay at, normal levels throughout the day which enables the body - an amazing homeostasis machine - to function properly. The body is full of feedback mechanisms, like hunger, thirst, satisfaction, etc - to stay in optimal bounds.

Being on a LCHF diet is easy to maintain, because you're not hungry, you can eat as much as you want - you just let your body self regulate.

NOTE - if you are on some medications, such as high blood pressure, and insulin, changing your diet can change the effectiveness of these medications and should be done under medical supervision. Either with your doctor, a metabolic doctor, or a service such as virta. Watch your biomarkers when you change a diet to make sure your medications are not taking you outside of your targets.

LCHF diets can include Plant based diets (vegetarian/vegan), Animal Based Foods (Carnivore), or any mix in between (just keto, or ketovore)

Insulin Sensitivity

93% of Americans (and probably similar in western countries) have insulin resistance, this can manifest as obesity, or high blood pressure, visceral fat, diabetes, etc. It may not be visible at all - Skinny Fat - Thin Outside Fat Inside (TOFI).

You can use your TG/HDL ratio has a very good approximation for your insulin sensitivity. You want to be <0.9 (mmol/L) or <2 (mg/dL). If your ratio is low, congratulations you are insulin sensitive

Carnivore

Carnivore is a strict subset of a LCHF/Ketogenic diet that restricts itself to only animal sourced foods (ASF). The reasons for doing this can include:

  • Better food bioavailability - Need to eat less food
  • Inflammation from different plant based foods - oxalate / lectins
  • Allergies
  • Regenerative and Sustainable farming lifestyle (Local farm can provide biocomplete nutrition without needed to transport rare foods over long distances)
  • Ease of adherence (not that many choices, hard to do it wrong, don't have to count carbs)

ASFs are almost entirely digested in the stomach and large intestine, very little makes it to the small intestine - This is why people eating strict carnivore have less frequent bowel movements, and people with gut issues can see impactful quality of life improvements on this intervention

What should you choose?

Ask yourself what you're trying to achieve? What issues are you tackling? The only thing that matters in personal health is your personal outcomes. Focus on what works for you, or is specifically sustainable for you.

Weight Loss - Don't lose weight to get healthy, get healthy to lose weight - A LCHF diet, or even a Whole Food diet, can be used to regain a healthy metabolism

Most of the benefits of Carnivore can be achieved with just LCHF/keto (Even a vegan keto diet). In terms of most effective things you can do, don't worry about carnivore start with LCHF.

If LCHF/Keto isn't enough, such as persistent inflammation, or prolonged gut issues, then Carnivore could be a good option for you.

If you're insulin sensitive, you can keep doing whatever you have been doing - Keep being awesome!

Civility

I'm sure this conversation will touch on people's passions and triggers, I just ask that when you participate you consider the whole human and speak with each other with compassion and empathy for their choices.

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Do we really need fiber for gut health, or have we been misled by outdated science? In this video, Dr. Eric Westman reacts to a breakdown by Nick Norwitz, MD, PhD, who explores new research on fiber, inflammation, microbiome diversity, and digestive disease.

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Finally Ending The Debate! Do You Really Need Fiber? - Doctor Reacts

Dr. Eric Westman discusses the misconceptions surrounding fiber intake and gut health, referencing a breakdown by Nick Norwitz, MD. The video explores the idea that fiber may not be as essential as commonly believed, particularly in the context of low-carb and carnivore diets, and emphasizes that individual dietary needs can vary greatly.

Key Points

Fiber is not essential for everyone.

The video argues that many people have been misled into believing that fiber is crucial for gut health. Dr. Westman challenges this notion, suggesting that some individuals may thrive on low or no fiber diets, particularly those following low-carb or carnivore diets.

Colon cancer and fiber connection debunked.

Dr. Westman references a large randomized control trial that found no significant link between fiber intake and a reduction in colon cancer or polyps, calling into question longstanding medical teachings about fiber's protective effects.

Inflammatory responses to fiber.

Some studies indicate that certain individuals may experience increased inflammation as a response to dietary fiber, raising the question of whether fiber is beneficial or harmful on an individual basis.

Microbiome diversity is complex.

The video discusses concerns that eliminating fiber may reduce microbiome diversity. However, studies show that individuals on low-fiber diets, such as those following a carnivore diet, can maintain microbiome diversity similar to that of omnivores.

Short-chain fatty acids production.

Critics of low-fiber diets argue that they reduce beneficial compounds like short-chain fatty acids. However, evidence suggests that ketogenic diets do not significantly decrease these compounds, asserting that fiber's necessity for their production is overstated.

Fiber reduction for gastrointestinal issues.

For some, particularly those with gastrointestinal conditions like IBS, reducing or eliminating fiber can result in symptom relief, suggesting that dietary approaches should be personalized.

Context and individual response matter.

The key takeaway is that fiber is not inherently good or bad; its effectiveness depends on individual dietary contexts and microbiome responses. Each person's experience with fiber consumption can vary significantly.

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Characterizing the potential health effects of exposure to risk factors such as red meat consumption is essential to inform health policy and practice. Previous meta-analyses evaluating the effects of red meat intake have generated mixed findings and do not formally assess evidence strength. Here, we conducted a systematic review and implemented a meta-regression— relaxing conventional log-linearity assumptions and incorporating between-study heterogeneity—to evaluate the relation-ships between unprocessed red meat consumption and six potential health outcomes. We found weak evidence of association between unprocessed red meat consumption and colorectal cancer, breast cancer, type 2 diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Moreover, we found no evidence of an association between unprocessed red meat and ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke. We also found that while risk for the six outcomes in our analysis combined was minimized at 0 g unprocessed red meat intake per day, the 95% uncertainty interval that incorporated between-study heterogeneity was very wide: from 0–200 g d−1. While there is some evidence that eating unprocessed red meat is associated with increased risk of disease incidence and mortality, it is weak and insufficient to make stronger or more conclusive recommendations. More rigorous, well-powered research is needed to better understand and quantify the relationship between consumption of unprocessed red meat and chronic disease.

Full Paper - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-022-01968-z

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https://youtu.be/j1cqNDDG4aA

Dr Anthony Chaffee is an American medical doctor specialising in Neurosurgery who over a span of 20 years has researched the optimal nutritional habits for athletic performance and health. It is his assertion that most of the so-called chronic diseases that doctors treat these days are actually caused by the food we eat, or don’t eat, and can in many cases be reversed easily with dietary changes.

Dr. Chaffee began his University education studying Molecular & Cellular Biology with a Minor in Chemistry at the University of Washington in Seattle at the age of 15, which culminated in attaining his MD from the Royal College of Surgeons.

Dr. Chaffee is an All-American rugby player and a former professional athlete in England and America, having taken several years off from his education for the pursuit of sports between his undergraduate degree and medical school. Throughout his athletic career he saw first hand the monumental difference that diet makes to performance and recovery.

Dr. Chaffee almost accidentally came across and practiced a fully carnivorous diet from age 20 to 25, having first learned of the toxic nature of plants during his University education. Since then he has rediscovered this truth and more and has dedicated many years and a large part of his professional practice to the study and education of diet and nutrition. He personally practices a fully carnivorous diet and currently resides in Perth, Australia where he does private consultations and clinics in functional medicine and nutrition.

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Dr. Anthony Chaffee - 'Plants are trying to kill you!'

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Dr. Anthony Chaffee discusses the nutritional dangers of plants, arguing that they contain toxic defense chemicals which can be harmful to human health. He explains how plants evolve to protect themselves, leading to the presence of various toxins that can cause adverse health effects. He promotes a meat-based diet, suggesting that eliminating plants can lead to significant health improvements.

Key Points

Plants' defense mechanisms

Plants are living organisms that develop defense mechanisms to prevent being eaten by animals. These defenses often take the form of toxic chemicals designed to harm or kill herbivores, making many plants inedible for humans and animals alike.

Toxic chemicals in common vegetables

Dr. Chaffee presents evidence that many commonly consumed vegetables, including Brussel sprouts, spinach, and almonds, contain harmful toxins and carcinogens. He emphasizes that these naturally occurring substances can lead to serious health issues over time.

The role of lectins

Lectins, a type of protein found in various plant foods, are linked to negative health effects including digestive issues and autoimmune diseases. They can interfere with insulin and leptin signaling, contributing to overeating and metabolic disorders.

Misconceptions about plant-based diets

Chaffee argues against the common belief that plant-based diets are inherently healthy. He points out that many plant foods contain natural pesticides and toxins that far exceed those found in processed foods.

Evolutionary co-adaptation

The evolutionary arms race between plants and animals has led to specialized diets in certain species that can consume plants without harmful effects. Most animals do not have the adaptations needed to safely consume many plants, highlighting the risks associated with a plant-heavy human diet.

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  • Brain fog went away
  • Snoring went away
  • Back pain went away
  • Less time spent eating.
  • Sleep improved
  • Congestive heart failure resolved.

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I Tried Carnivore Diet for 7, 70 & 700 Days… Here’s What Happened

In this video, the host discusses his transformative journey on the carnivore diet over 7, 70, and 700 days, highlighting significant health improvements and changes in his mental state. Initially struggling with obesity and depression, he finds relief and healing through a meat-based diet, ultimately reversing health conditions and achieving sustained energy and clarity.

Key Points

Starting the Carnivore Diet

The first seven days on the carnivore diet felt overwhelming. The host was initially skeptical about consuming only meat but motivated by years of health struggles, he committed to a 30-day strict elimination diet. Over this period, he had to adapt mentally to the drastic change, grappling with the reality of a meat-based diet.

Transition to Ketosis

Between days 8 to 70, the individual experienced a significant transformation as his body adapted to burning fat for fuel. This period was marked by weight loss, reduced inflammation, improved mood, and the disappearance of mental fog, highlighting the diet's benefits.

Long-Term Effects and Maintenance

Post day 70 and into day 700, the host describes how his perception of food changed permanently. He no longer viewed food as an addiction but as sustenance. His health continued to improve, including the reversal of congestive heart failure, showcasing that a carnivore diet can maintain health and vitality.

The Importance of Clean Meat

Throughout his journey, the host discussed the quality of meat consumption, primarily focusing on grass-fed or pasture-raised options that avoid glyphosate and other substances harmful to health, reinforcing the need for clean food choices.

Documenting His Journey

The host emphasizes that his experiences led him to create a documentary aimed at sharing the healing potential of a proper human diet. He advocates for spreading awareness about the benefits of the carnivore diet for mental and physical health.

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Today I passed a goal! I've been doing carnivore for almost 10 months and I'm down 40kg as of this morning

I feel great, my gym performance is up, my joints feel much better. the food is delicious. This has been the best thing I've ever done for myself

I feel like a totally different person.

I haven't been perfect, but I've been mostly on plan the whole time.

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Joy Villa is a Billboard-charting singer, actress, and political commentator who spent 25 years following a vegan lifestyle. In this episode, she opens up about her powerful journey of transitioning to a carnivore-based diet — and the dramatic improvements it brought to her health and well-being.

We dive into:

  • Why she left veganism behind after decades
  • What happened to her body and energy after eating meat again
  • The science and logic that led her to embrace animal-based nutrition
  • Her thoughts on mainstream nutrition and the cultural shift toward whole foods
  • Joy brings honesty, passion, and firsthand experience to the conversation — offering insight - for anyone questioning the standard dietary narrative or curious about the carnivore lifestyle.

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Joy Villa, a former vegan for 25 years and a personal trainer, shares her health and fitness journey. In a candid conversation with Dr. Anthony Chaffee, she discusses her switch to a carnivore diet after experiencing poor health outcomes as a vegan. They explore the nutritional deficiencies of veganism, the pushback she received from the vegan community, and the benefits she’s found in eating meat. The discussion also touches on societal views around diet, health, and the importance of individual experimentation in finding what works best for one’s body.

Key Points

Joy Villa's Background and Veganism

Joy Villa opens up about her past as a vegan for 25 years, where she actively promoted a plant-based lifestyle through her fitness company and music career. She discusses the challenges and controversies she faced while identifying as a vegan.

Transition to Carnivore Diet

Joy describes her gradual shift from veganism to a carnivore diet, citing health struggles and a revelation about the deficiencies and strictness of veganism. Her switch involved listening to her body's needs and truly questioning her previous dietary beliefs.

Pushback from the Vegan Community

Upon announcing her transition to carnivore, Joy faced significant backlash from the vegan community, encountering harsh criticism and personal attacks from former supporters. She examines the ideological rigidity that often characterizes veganism.

Nutritional Insights

Throughout the podcast, Joy and Dr. Chaffee discuss the nutritional benefits of a carnivore diet, highlighting the potential deficiencies in plant-based diets. They explore how the body needs certain nutrients that are primarily found in animal products.

The Importance of Individual Experimentation

A key message in the conversation is the importance of trying different diets to understand personal health needs. Both Joy and Dr. Chaffee emphasize that individuals should experiment with their diets and make informed decisions based on their own experiences.

Cultural Perspectives on Diet

The podcast touches on the wider societal views surrounding diet, including the stigma against meat consumption. The hosts challenge the popular narratives promoted by the health industry, encouraging listeners to explore the natural human inclination toward meat consumption.

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A great video about daily on the ground applied carnivore with real patients.

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Lessons Learned from our Carnivore Patients: Tracking, Supplements, and Perfect Carnivore

In this episode, Judy Cho and practitioner Cheryl Huftlin discuss insights gained from working with carnivore diet clients. They address the nuances of personalized dietary approaches, the importance of mind-body practices, and how supplements can aid healing. Their new practice, Empower Functional Health, expands the scope of care beyond nutrition, incorporating holistic health and functional medicine. The conversation emphasizes hope for clients facing chronic illness and the value of tracking dietary and emotional changes to enhance wellness.

Key Points

Personalization of Carnivore Diet

The discussion highlights that there isn't a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to the carnivore diet. Each client's journey is unique, and factors like individual symptoms and dietary choices play a critical role in defining their personal carnivore experience, stressing that some deviations can be beneficial for their well-being.

Mind-Body Connection

A significant part of healing involves the mind-body connection. Incorporating practices like meditation and mindfulness helps clients shift focus from rigid dietary rules to a more holistic healing approach, facilitating personal growth and emotional healing.

Importance of Tracking

Clients are encouraged to track their symptoms and dietary intake to uncover patterns that may lead to improved health outcomes. This tracking can reveal unexpected insights into how specific foods and habits affect their well-being, fostering a deeper understanding of their body's responses.

Supplementation for Healing

Despite the carnivore diet's emphasis on whole foods, the use of supplements can play a critical role in supporting those who have been chronically ill. Many clients may need additional digestive support and nutrients due to long-term dietary deficiencies.

Empower Functional Health Launch

The establishment of Empower Functional Health marks a significant shift in Judy's practice, moving beyond just nutrition to include a comprehensive approach to health, integrating functional medicine and holistic care to better serve clients seeking root cause healing.

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A bit of my past, back in about 2003 - before I had eliminated sugar from my diet - I went to an all day event, got dehydrated and had a gout attack.

I mistook it for a foot injury from jumping down some stairs

But it happened again and nothing I had done could be blamed, so I ended up on allopurinol

Time passed, allopurinol worked. Then about COVID lockdown time I fell off keto and went back to eating junk, then in December 2022, just before Christmas I read The Fat Of The Land and went carnivore, calling it zero carb

So everything I read said there's no gout without sugar, so I stopped using allopurinol

Then in April this year I got foot pain. Not quite the classic big toe ball of the foot swelling but the next three toes' joint

So I blamed gout despite having no sugar for years

I got prescribed an anti inflammatory and it quickly cleared the problem

Then it happened again and I noticed the pattern, it was particular shoes. I cut my toe nails shorter and now those shoes don't compress my toes and cause toe pain

So I'm pretty sure again that gout needs sugar

Reversal being:

  • I thought I had an injury but it was a gout attack when I ate junk
  • I thought I had a gout attack but it was an injury while I was eating just meat
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Mick talks about his journey on the carnivore diet and how he reduced his calcified plaque by 20%.

This is a slide show on Mick's findings and theories, he is not a doctor, but a motivated engineer (his plaque) so have a grain of salt handy. I found it fascinating, especially his model of the atherosclerotic feedback cycle.

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20% Plaque Reduction – Here's What I Did

In this video, Mick shares his experience on the carnivore diet and discusses how he managed to reduce his calcified plaque by 20%. He details his dietary practices, the measures he took to address his cholesterol levels, and the importance of understanding various health factors associated with heart disease. Mick emphasizes a holistic approach to health, exploring lifestyle changes instead of solely relying on medications such as statins.

Key Points

Mick's carnivore diet journey

Mick began his carnivore journey about four years ago after experiencing mild health issues on a low-carb diet. His journey was instigated by a concerning calcium score. As an engineer, he sought to understand and rectify the underlying issues he faced.

Calcium score reduction

Mick reports a 19 to 20% reduction in his calcium score and plaque volume after following strict carnivore dietary guidelines. This success was measured using consistent laboratory methods and comparisons.

The importance of multiple health factors

Mick explains that heart issues stem from various insults to the body (like inflammation and diet) rather than just cholesterol levels. He stresses the need for a comprehensive understanding of health factors contributing to plaque buildup.

Dietary modifications and supplements

He shares details about his strict diet, which includes steak, eggs, and some dairy, combined with supplements like vitamin C, K2, omega-3, and CoQ10 to support his heart health.

Critique of conventional treatments

Mick criticizes the use of statins and other medications as inadequate solutions for heart health, arguing that lifestyle adjustments and supplements offer better pathways for improving cardiovascular health.

Necessity of holistic health approaches

He encourages viewers to adopt a multifactorial approach to health, addressing various dietary and lifestyle elements rather than relying solely on pills.”},{

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@[email protected] has been kind enough to explain their reasoning for downvoting 312 posts in the ketogenic/carnivore/metabolic health communities.

Original comment here : https://lemmy.world/post/29412312/17026044

I thought I would respond to the points they raise here

Yep, I mass-downvoted the posts in those communities you run (I read every one of them before downvoting looking for anything even vaguely medically sound), because everything I saw existed solely to spread health disinformation in the form of the so-called “carnivore diet”.

They read every post, and claim they are misinformation? Including the peer reviewed papers published in reputable journals? Every post in [email protected] is a peer reviewed publication. Reading 312 posts over a single hour is impressive, considering the links to books and journals brings the total reading to nearly a thousand pages of written dense text.

Only you post to these cesspits; they’re your own little microblog wall instead of a community, and they exist solely as a platform for you to spread known health disinformation. Meaningfully engaging on those communities would only add fuel to the dumpster fire you’ve created, like how engaging with other types of crackpot only amplifies their message.

Clearly their biases preceded their review. They are on a mission, no intention to think or engage.

The carnivore diet is widely debunked pseudoscientific nonsense which directly contradicts the continually strengthening scientific consensus that reducing animal products promotes better long-term health and

The consensus statement is their own post defending their own PBF diet. Even if this was a professional consensus statement - well read professionals can disagree, and consensus doesn't cause other interpretations to be misinformation.

which is well-known to considerably elevate the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer compared to a typical omnivorous diet.

The evidence is "well-known", I assume they are inferring a link to associative longitudinal studies against a unhealthy population and hence massive healthy user bias.

Since they have read all the posts they already know the counter factuals to refute that statement.

One major confounder I don't think they considered is that carnivore is zero-carbohydrate. Which means a entirely different metabolism. i.e. Zero-Carb carnivores would agree a corn dog is unhealthy, its carbohydrates!

Full disclosure: I’m a vegan, and obviously I don’t like this on ethical grounds, but what you’re doing ethically to the animals or the environment isn’t all that much worse than a typical western omnivorous diet; I care, but if this were about my pro-animal activism, I would post on /c/vegan and have 10x the impact for animal ethics than I could downvoting niche communities. No, what this is about is that you’re slowly killing yourself through your delusions (fine) and then trying to trick other people to follow suit by couching your claims in half-truths and the medicalese analogue of a sovereign citizen’s legalese.

If people find success on their current metabolism, I'm genuinely happy for them. Keep it up. If people are not getting the outcomes they want, they need to experiment on themselves and try something different.

My Going Carnivore - Decision Tree Covers my philosophy in detail, and remember they said they had read it, including the part about metabolic options and veganism already.

There is no clinical evidence that the carnivore diet provides any health benefits.[3][17][18] Dietitians dismiss the carnivore diet as an extreme fad diet,[3][4] which has attracted criticism from dietitians and physicians as being potentially dangerous to health (see Meat § Health).[15][17][18]

I'm not sure of the source for the quote they are providing. Carnivore being a subset of a ketogenic eating pattern provides all the established benefits of a ketogenic metabolism. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/skeptical-doctors

With the added benefit of being very simple, easy to maintain, and eliminating any possible plant intolerance some people have. This is why it is very useful as a elimination diet tool.

It also raises levels of LDL cholesterol, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.[4] While carnivore diets exclude fruits and vegetables which supply micronutrients, they are also low in dietary fiber, possibly causing constipation.[4][7][5] A carnivore diet high in red meat increases the risks of colon cancer and gout.[7][31][32] The high protein intake of a carnivore diet can lead to impaired kidney function.[33]

Again I don't know the source of this quote, but its full of the common myths.

LDL, and cholesterol, is not a disease. Its a necessary part of our biology and we would die without it. Paper - LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease: a comprehensive review of the current literature - 2018 Only very lean people demonstrate a increase in LDL on keto, the research about LDL being protective exists, and there is ongoing publications about this specific phenotype - the lean mass hyper responders. https://hackertalks.com/post/8680045

possibly causing constipation.

Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms

Opposite actually, zero fibre diets resolve constipation

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Hilariously, this is a generous summary: Wikipedia is almost too brief about these health problems (and excludes some), and as more people like you follow this fad diet, information is likely to keep coming out about how badly it wrecks your long-term health

I can't find this paper, I checked libgen and sci-hub. I can't respond to it if I cant read it. I suspect this means the poster didn't read it either.....

Carnivore is not a fad diet, there are zero nutritional deficients as demonstrated by the well documented pre-westernized Inuit populations. Can a carnivore diet provide all essential nutrients? - 2020

Unlike you, I’m a vegan for ethical reasons, and so I take health information about my diet as it comes: B12, iron, and zinc deficiency substantially more likely in vegans? Cool. Vitamin D and calcium? Cool. More likely to fracture a bone? Cool. Harder to get a good daily intake of protein (~0.8–1.0g/kg)? Cool. Harder to get lysine for a complete protein? Cool. Dairy fat intake may lower all-cause mortality? Cool. I recognize these, try to compensate for them in my own diet, and also recognize the numerous health benefits of a PBD (especially with whole foods), but I loudly advertise pros and cons to people looking at veganism for their health.

I'm glad you found a pattern that works for your health goals and your philosophical goals. My Going Carnivore - Decision Tree also talks about the pros and cons in detail. Given that they said they had read it I must not have written it clearly enough - the point they are making only makes sense if they didn't see it.

I almost always recommend the Mediterranean diet and DASH alongside a plant-based one if someone is concerned only about their health. If I can be intellectually honest about the science in spite of a deeply held ethical philosophy making me want a plant-based diet to be near-universally followable, I expect you to be able to do the same for your fad.

Great, common ground! The Mediterranean eating pattern includes keto. i.e. all the guides on Mediterranen keto https://hackertalks.com/post/10268970

The poster indicates I'm being dishonest about tradeoffs.... "I expect you to be able to do the same for your fad." I literally list the tradeoffs in the pinned post, which they read and downvoted. https://hackertalks.com/post/5730540

What’s especially troubling is that sometimes you’re taking real public health problems – ultra-processed foods, refined grains, hyperpalatable foods loaded with sugar, etc. – and using that to manufacture opportunistic FUD: “Oh, this isn’t the fault of imbalanced diets full of trash; my fad diet is the only way to fix it”.

  1. Not a fad.
  2. I never said keto/carnivore is the only way to fix problems. Hell I disclose whole foods and vegan are good options for people in the Going Carnivore post, which they read and downvoted.
  3. The imbalance and trash in the diet in my view is the carbohydrates! That causes insulin to really get out of balance.

I would’ve done the same thing if someone started /c/smokingsaves and talked about how smoking a pack a day is great for your health and in fact the decline in smoking is what’s elevating cancer diagnoses. Your trash is federated to Lemmy.World, where Rule 8.1 prohibits health disinformation; it’s also just completely disgusting to spread it in the first place. You’re more than welcome to downvote all of my posts in /c/vegan (if I try to run to the LW admins claiming harassment, link them to this comment), except unlike you, I do my best not to platform pseudoscientific horseshit.

I'm happy to read all the non-epidemological low-risk factor publications on my dietary patterns (keto, carnivore). I'm happy to discuss them in earnest. I have no interest in downvoting everything in c/vegan. It's not why I'm here. I'm not offended that vegans exist. Lemmy has 75ish vegan communities, but the poster here cannot suffer us one carnivore community.

PS: Sorry for linking to your mortal enemy, the American Heart Association.

I'm happy to read their publications too, but I'm mostly interested in foundational research and not expert opinions (as I've already cited other expert opinions above demonstrating there is not consensus)

If you look at the AHA donor list, you might see some money that could influence their published expert opinions. https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/Finance/Pharma-Funding-Disclosure-Fiscal202021-FINAL-4122.pdf

One massive problem with Keto / Carnivore is there is no pill to sell, no subscription... its just eat unprocessed low carbohydrate food and be healthy. No sexy sales agents are going to take doctors out to lunch explaining it, no media campaign pushing it.


FWIW I've actually read everything I cite and reference. I'm happy to discuss any of the references in depth.

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Yesterday I ran out of pemmican, so I bought steak. Scotch fillet is usually one of the fattiest cuts, but what I got must have been the smallest, skinniest cattle.

I had maybe 50g of fat in the day and woke this morning feeling less than well

All symptoms vanished though when I had breakfast: 200g of tallow and about 600g of steak

Perhaps I'm too lean now to run well on my own fat (why can't you judge your own fatness?)

I highly recommend pemmican if you're as bad as me at making sure you have fatty enough meat

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Dr. Robert Kiltz is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the founder of CNY Fertility, one of the largest and most affordable fertility centers in the United States. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Kiltz is known for his integrative and patient-centered approach to fertility care. He combines cutting-edge reproductive technologies with holistic practices, often advocating for dietary and lifestyle changes—including a high-fat, low-carb, animal-based diet—to improve fertility and overall health.

Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Kiltz is a passionate educator, author, and speaker. He frequently discusses topics like fertility, inflammation, mindset, and nutrition on his blog, in books, and across social media. He is especially recognized within the carnivore and ketogenic communities for his emphasis on the role of diet in reproductive health and wellness.

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Dr. Robert Kiltz discusses the corruption within the modern medical and food systems, emphasizing how corporate interests influence nutritional education and public health recommendations. He argues against plant-based diets and sugar consumption while advocating for the benefits of red meat and animal fats. Kiltz calls for a grassroots movement to educate the masses on dietary truths and influence meaningful change in the healthcare framework.

Key Points

Corporate Capture of Medicine

Dr. Kiltz attributes a significant portion of public health issues to the corporate capture of the medical and educational systems, where pharmaceutical and processed food companies influence what is taught in medical schools and shape dietary guidelines.

Misrepresentation of Nutrition Science

He highlights how the vilification of red meat and animal fats stems from false narratives propagated by sugar and processed food companies, including instances of academic malpractice where researchers were paid to misrepresent the dangers of cholesterol compared to sugar.

The Role of Sugar in Diseases

Kiltz discusses the hidden dangers of sugar, stressing that it has been wrongly downplayed in favor of blaming dietary fat for heart disease, despite evidence showing similar risk factors for both cholesterol and sugar intakes.

Health Decline and Environmental Factors

He argues that the rising rates of obesity and chronic diseases cannot be genetically explained and must instead be attributed to dietary and environmental changes, advocating for better education to combat these issues.

Grassroots Movement for Change

Kiltz emphasizes the importance of promoting a grassroots movement to spread awareness about proper nutrition and ultimately reform how medical education addresses diet, encouraging individuals to take charge of their health.

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Anything you want to talk about, or ask questions, or concerns, you are welcome to ask here. No judgement, no question to common or easy.

Just stay polite, and remember the human.

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337 lbs, Sick, Exhausted. Then My Brother Posted This...

Andrew shares his transformative journey on the carnivore diet, detailing his initial struggles with health and weight loss, the drastic improvements he's experienced, and the mindset shifts that have occurred throughout the process. He discusses the challenges of adjusting to a meat-only diet, the benefits he's observed, and offers advice for those considering making a similar change.

Key Points

Health Issues Before Carnivore

Andrew describes his previous health struggles, including weight gain, fatigue, and various ailments. At 337 pounds, he felt sick and exhausted, prompting him to seek a significant change in his life.

Discovery of the Carnivore Diet

His journey began when he stumbled across his brother's post on Facebook about the carnivore diet. Intrigued by the positive effects his brother experienced, Andrew decided to try eating only meat.

Initial Struggles with the Diet

Andrew faced difficulties during his initial transition to the diet, including cravings for pizza and a sense of boredom from eating only meat. However, after trying pizza again and finding it unappetizing, he fully committed to the carnivore lifestyle.

Substantial Physical Improvements

After adopting the carnivore diet, Andrew experienced significant improvements in his health, including weight loss, increased energy levels, clearer thinking, and the disappearance of various pains and ailments.

Sustaining the Diet Over Time

Over time, Andrew adapted his eating habits, experimenting with different types of meat and reducing meal frequency. He learned to listen to his body's hunger cues and enjoyed the simplicity of the carnivore diet.

Advice for Beginners

For those starting their carnivore journey, Andrew recommends beginning with affordable options like ground beef and bacon. He emphasizes the importance of fat consumption to help with satiety and ease the transition.

Long-term Commitment

Andrew expresses his commitment to the carnivore diet as a lifestyle choice, rejecting the standard American diet entirely. He highlights the benefits of feeling healthier and more energetic, and urges others to consider making a change.

Community and Support

Through his YouTube channel, Andrew connects with others interested in gaming and carnivore nutrition, fostering a community of support for those looking to adopt a similar diet.

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Dr. Rosh Roda is a doctor in the UK and has been vegetarian for many years. Here, we discuss nutrition in a friendly debate with a slight twist!

TLDR - The Vegetarian doctor switched to carnivore after 3 years and doing research. But this is a very respectful and fully in depth discussion about the tradeoffs especially in the context of religion.

summerizerIn this episode of Dr. Abs Podcast, Dr. Rosh Roda shares his journey from vegetarianism to becoming a carnivore, discussing personal health improvements, the role of diet in autoimmune conditions, and how nutrition affects overall well-being. He emphasizes the importance of scientific understanding in diet choices and shares anecdotal evidence of health improvements among his patients and family members. The conversation explores the impact of changing dietary habits on health, energy levels, and even psychological conditions like anxiety and depression. The video concludes with strategies for healthy carnivore eating and a deep dive into the potential benefits of testosterone therapy for overall vitality and well-being.

Key Points

Personal Journey to Carnivore

Dr. Rosh Roda shares his experience transitioning from a vegetarian diet to a carnivore diet, motivated by health concerns for his mother and personal health goals. Over three and a half years of vegetarianism, he noticed issues such as bloating and fatigue, prompting him to seek alternatives. Once he switched to a carnivore diet, he experienced significant health benefits including weight loss, increased energy, and reduced migraines.

Impact of Diet on Autoimmune Conditions

Throughout the podcast, Dr. Roda discusses the effects of diet on autoimmune conditions, particularly his mother’s case. He notes improvements in her health and reduction in symptoms after adopting a carnivore diet. The conversation highlights the importance of nutrition in managing chronic health issues and the potential for dietary changes to effect positive changes.

Nutritional Education Deficiency in Medical Training

Dr. Roda points out the minimal education future doctors receive on nutrition during medical training, emphasizing that this lack of knowledge can hinder doctors' ability to recommend proper dietary strategies to patients. He advocates for the importance of understanding how food impacts health and metabolism.

Environmental and Ethical Considerations in Meat Consumption

The discussion tackles the common arguing points regarding meat consumption and the environmental impact of eating meat. Dr. Roda reflects on his transformation from believing in the ethical consumption of a vegetarian diet to recognizing the potential benefits of regenerative farming practices and the need for animal proteins in human health.

Patient Benefits from Dietary Changes

Dr. Roda shares feedback from patients who have adopted a carnivore diet, noting improvements in energy levels, skin conditions, and overall health. He explains how educating patients about dietary changes leads to significant improvements in individual health outcomes.

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Here is a thought experiment:

If you eat only cheese for a week, zero carbohydrate cheese, and no protein. What will happen?

There is one theory that without protein or carbs to spike the insulin the fatty acids are not uptaken by the adipocytes, and you wont gain weight during the week long festival of cheese. Is this mechanistic theory credible?

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    • Glycation Damage - Carbohydrates (any type) become blood glucose - elevated blood glucose increases glycation damage throughout the body
    • Randle Cycle - Every cell in the body (except blood, and 5% of the brain) has the ability to metabolize Fat or Glucose. The Randle Cycle (misnamed, not a cycle) informs us of the cross inhibition of the opposite metabolic pathway. In a high fat, and high glucose environment cells will oscillate between Fat and Glucose metabolism, starving a bit, but more importantly the glucose just sitting inside the cell not being metabolized will glycate the cell, increasing damage and inflammation through-out the body. If the body is only using glucose or only using fat, then the inflammation from the Randle Cycle (not a cycle) will go down
    • Seed Oils - Seed oils bind to many of the cholesterol receptors in the body, basically attacking systematically all the necessary cholesterol pathways in the body, increasing inflammation and reducing the effectiveness of cholesterol signaling (thus incerasing insulin resistance).
    • Food Toxins - Plant based foods have almost all of the natural toxins in the food supply, and can also be covered in pesticides. The effect of these toxins is poorly understood, but generally can cause inflammation, auto-immune issues, and bowl issue. Many people tolerant some plant foods well, so this effect is more hit or miss.

Keto works because of 1, and 2, reducing glycation damage and reducing inflammation. Insulin signaling becomes more effective, and insulin levels decrease.

Carnivore works because of 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Even greater reduction in inflammation, healthier cholesterol function, reduced food toxins.

It's true that the body prioritizes burning glucose before fat. That does not mean glucose is the preferred fuel, just that its more dangerous and needs to be removed. If that argument works for preference, then humans have a alcohol based metabolism - because when there is elevated blood alcohol levels that is burned off first, even before glucose.

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We reviewed data on the American diet from 1800 to 2019. Methods: We examined food availability and estimated consumption data from 1800 to 2019 using historical sources from the federal government and additional public data sources. Results: Processed and ultra-processed foods increased from <5 to >60% of foods. Large increases occurred for sugar, white and whole wheat flour, rice, poultry, eggs, vegetable oils, dairy products, and fresh vegetables. Saturated fats from animal sources declined while polyunsaturated fats from vegetable oils rose. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) rose over the twentieth century in parallel with increased consumption of processed foods, including sugar, refined flour and rice, and vegetable oils. Saturated fats from animal sources were inversely correlated with the prevalence of NCDs. Conclusions: As observed from the food availability data, processed and ultra-processed foods dramatically increased over the past two centuries, especially sugar, white flour, white rice, vegetable oils, and ready-to-eat meals. These changes paralleled the rising incidence of NCDs, while animal fat consumption was inversely correlated.

Annual total caloric and macronutrient availability per capita from 1909 to 2010 (Source: USDA ERS).

Full Paper - http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.748847

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Kajan Johnson grew up in the small towns of northern Canada and rose to prominence as a UFC veteran with an impressive career spanning 40 professional fights. As the owner and founder of Tristar Gym West Coast, he has built a legacy of developing both amateur and professional champions. Kajan and his team have now cast their net even wider by building a YouTube following and an online platform, sharing elite techniques and knowledge to empower fighters around the globe.

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🔴 UFC Fighter Goes Carnivore — Here’s What Happened | Kajan Johnson

In this episode of the Plant-Free MD podcast, Dr. Anthony Chaffee interviews Kajan Johnson, a UFC veteran and trainer, who discusses his transition to a carnivore diet. Johnson shares personal insights about his health journey, improvements in training performance, and recovery speed since adopting the diet. He emphasizes the impact of the diet on mental clarity, gut health, and injury recovery, explaining how this nutritional approach can benefit athletes, particularly in high-intensity sports like MMA.

Key Points

Intro to Kajan Johnson

Kajan Johnson introduces himself as a UFC fighter from Canada, now running a gym that trains youth and future fighters. He reflects on his long career in professional fighting, including travel and competing against top-level athletes.

Switch to Carnivore Diet

Johnson explains how he was inspired to adopt a carnivore diet by witnessing his mother's health transformation after overcoming issues from a long-term vegetarian lifestyle. He discusses the potential benefits he seeks from this dietary change, including enhanced performance in competition.

Physical and Mental Benefits

Since starting the carnivore diet, Johnson reports improvements in gut health, faster recovery from injuries, and mental clarity. He mentions that his energy levels during training have remained high without relying on carbohydrates.

Experience with Recovery and Training

Johnson shares that he has experienced quicker recovery times, even after injuries, attributing his fast healing process to the carnivore diet. He mentions less soreness and better performance in training without the adverse effects he previously encountered when consuming carbohydrates.

Discussion on Energy and Performance

The discussion turns to energy levels during high-intensity fights and training. Johnson states he has not experienced a drop in performance or energy on the carnivore diet, feeling mentally sharper and able to focus better than before.

Concussion Recovery

Johnson and Chaffee discuss the role of a carnivore diet in concussion recovery, highlighting how ketones help reduce inflammation in the brain and could assist with recovery from traumatic brain injuries.

Weight Cutting in MMA

Johnson raises concerns about the traditional weight-cutting methods in MMA. He aims to determine how weight cutting works with a carnivore diet, focusing on hydration and muscle mass retention without excessive carbohydrate intake.

Final Thoughts and Goals

Johnson expresses excitement about returning to competitive fighting and the potential advantages of utilizing a carnivore diet while training. He aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of this dietary approach in the cage.

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Arthritis, Reflux, Steroids, and a Moment of Desperation

In this video, Karl shares his personal journey on the carnivore diet, detailing his struggles with health issues such as arthritis, reflux, and obesity while following traditional diets. He discusses how adopting the carnivore diet transformed his health, alleviating pain and allowing him to cease using multiple medications. Throughout the interview, Karl emphasizes the importance of dietary choices in managing inflammation and overall well-being, while also highlighting the challenges he faced and the mindset required for successful lifestyle changes.

Key Points

Health Struggles

Karl recounts his initial health issues, including high blood pressure, acid reflux, and arthritis, which began in 2015 due to stress from his job. He describes the physical pain and reliance on numerous medications in his struggle to manage these symptoms.

Discovery of Low Carb Diet

In search of solutions, Karl was introduced to low-carb, high-fat diets, which eventually led him to adopt the ketogenic diet in August 2016. He experienced significant weight loss and improved energy levels during this transition.

Transition to Carnivore Diet

Karl followed the ketogenic diet until around 2020 when he discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Sean Baker's podcast. This dietary shift further reduced his pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, enhancing his overall health.

Medication Reduction

Karl highlights the drastic decrease in medication usage due to the carnivore diet, ultimately leading to the cessation of all his prescribed medications, noting the correlation between his dietary changes and improvement in health.

Managing Sabotage Days

Despite the benefits, Karl acknowledges that he occasionally experiences 'sabotage days' where he reintroduces non-carnivore foods, which typically leads to a quick return of his previous symptoms, reaffirming the diet's impact on his health.

Advice for Newcomers

He offers three key pieces of advice for those looking to start a carnivore or low-carb diet: eliminate seed oils, remove grains, and cut out refined sugars, suggesting a gradual approach to avoid adverse reactions.

Mental and Emotional Health Impacts

Karl discusses the mental clarity and emotional resilience he gained from following the carnivore lifestyle, contrasting it with his previous struggles with depression and anxiety, suggesting that diet plays a significant role in mental health.

Community and Support

Throughout his journey, Karl emphasizes the importance of community support and awareness around dietary choices, mentioning how sharing his story can help others facing similar health challenges.

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The video explores historical methods of preserving meat during the 18th century, specifically focusing on the technique of jerking meat, as practiced by Nicholas Creswell during his travels in 1775. It offers insights into the challenges faced in preserving and consuming large quantities of game such as bison and deer, along with a practical demonstration of how to create jerky using a smoking method over a fire.

Key Points

Historical Context

The video begins with the introduction of Nicholas Creswell's journey in 1775, emphasizing the dangers and hardships faced while traveling through Kentucky with limited provisions and inexperienced companions. It sets the stage for understanding survival during that period.

Meat Preservation Challenges

Creswell and his companions faced significant challenges in preserving meat during their travels. With large game such as bison, preserving the meat to last for weeks was critical, especially when encountering long stretches without food, leading to the need for preservation methods.

Jerking Meat Technique

The video elaborates on the jerking method of preserving meat—a process involving cutting the meat into thin slices and drying it over a slow fire, which was noted as a traditional method that Creswell learned about during his journey.

Importance of Drying

Drying meat is central to the jerking process. The narrator explains that the meat needs to be kept off the fire to avoid cooking and rather to remove moisture, ensuring it remains preserved without spoilage.

Use of Salt

The narrator discusses the occasional use of salt in the preservation process to enhance flavor and aid curing, demonstrating the adaptability of preservation techniques based on available resources.

Comparison with Modern Techniques

There is a comparison between 18th-century jerky and modern jerky, highlighting differences in appearance, preservation methods, and taste, as well as the evolution of meat preservation through contemporary techniques.

Flavor Profile of Dried Meat

The video describes the taste and texture of the dried meat, explaining how it's designed to be simple yet palatable, making it suitable for survival situations, and that it could be turned into stews or soups when combined with other provisions.

Practical Demonstration

Towards the end, the video includes a demonstration of making jerky, emphasizing the techniques involved and offering a taste test of the final product, showcasing its practicality and historical significance.

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A compendium of ancestral wisdom, Weston Price's Nutrition and Physical Degeneration is considered a masterpiece by many nutrition researchers who followed in his footsteps.Weston Price, a dentist with interest in nutrition and health, travelled extensively, and observed the dietary habits of diverse cultures, including the Lötschental in Switzerland, Native Americans, Polynesians, Pygmies, and Australian Aboriginals, among many others. His extensive research materials include some 15,000 photographs, 4,000 slides, and many filmstrips. He observed that various diseases endemic to Western cultures of the 1920s and 1930s were rarely present in non-Western cultures, and that as non-Western groups abandoned indigenous diets and adopted Western patterns of living, they showed increases in typical Western diseases. He concluded that Western methods of commercially preparing and storing foods stripped away vitamins and minerals necessary to prevent these diseases.Initially, the medical and scientific communities vigorously rejected this controversial work as lacking scientific precision, nevertheless, as time went on, research has confirmed his observations and modern medical orthodoxy is slowly accepting that lifestyle and diet are a major factor, perhaps the major factor, in the degenerative diseases that plague the developed world. Many have credited this book with greatly improving their health.

Full Book https://healthwyze.org/archive/nutrition_and_physical_degeneration_doctor_weston_a_price.pdf

Written by Weston Price: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston_A._Price

a Canadian dentist known primarily for his theories on the relationship between nutrition, dental health, and physical health. He founded the research institute National Dental Association, which became the research section of the American Dental Association, and was the NDA's chairman from 1914 to 1928.

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Investigation: Here's why they're hiding carnivore and the key milestones that got us to this obesity and diabetes epidemic.

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The video explores the connections between various societal influences, historical events, and dietary guidelines that have contributed to the obesity and diabetes epidemic. It particularly critiques the promotion of plant-based diets and processed foods, revealing how corporations, government policies, and certain dietary advocates have shaped public health perceptions. The speaker argues for the benefits of a carnivore diet and personal health success stories.

Key Points

Rise in Diabetes Rates

The video opens with alarming statistics about diabetes rates in the US and worldwide, predicting that by 2050, 1.3 billion people could be living with diabetes. This rise is framed as a direct result of orchestrated influences rather than random occurrences.

The Influence of Ellen G. White

Ellen G. White, a key figure in the 7th Day Adventist Church, is spotlighted for her promotion of vegetarianism and health responsibility. Her writings played a significant role in shaping dietary insights that have persisted into modern health narratives.

John Harvey Kellogg's Role

John Harvey Kellogg, influenced by White and a proponent of bland foods, founded the ultraprocessed food industry through products like granola and cornflakes. His beliefs linked food choices to moral and health outcomes, contributing to the dietary trends we see today.

Ansel Keys and Saturated Fat Myth

Ansel Keys’ controversial seven-country study correlated saturated fat intake with heart disease, which had a profound impact on dietary guidelines, promoting low-fat diets while downplaying sugar's role in health issues.

Harvard and Sugar Industry Corruption

In the 1960s, researchers at Harvard, funded by the sugar industry, skewed studies to shift focus away from sugar as a health issue, contributing to public misinformation about fat and sugar.

Nixon's Agricultural Policies

President Nixon's agricultural policies, particularly corn subsidies, led to an increase in high fructose corn syrup production. This shift coincided with a narrative that favored low-fat, high-sugar processed foods.

The Role of Dietary Associations

The American Dietetic Association, founded by advocates of plant-based diets, has been influential in promoting nutritional guidelines that uphold the ideals embraced by the 7th Day Adventist Church.

Calories and Nutritional Misconceptions

The concept of calories as a mere measure of energy is criticized. This oversimplification misleads consumers and supports the consumption of ultraprocessed foods while neglecting nutritional value.

Pharmaceutical Industry's Focus

The pharmaceutical industry treats symptoms rather than underlying health issues, contributing to chronic disease rather than promoting preventive health solutions through diet and lifestyle.

Personal Health Transformation

The speaker shares a personal testimony of overcoming diabetes through dietary changes, particularly a shift away from conventional medication, emphasizing empowerment over health management.

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