Shawn Baker, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, multi-sport world record holding Masters 50+ Athlete, and the author of The Carnivore Diet.
What you'll learn from this episode:
It's far easier for us to extract certain essential nutrients from animals than from plants.
Is the carnivore diet for everybody?
How long has Shawn been on the carnivore diet, and what has he observed to be its most noticeable benefits?
As a doctor, does Shawn feel the health benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables are overrated?
How does Shawn's diet diverge from fellow carnivore (and former show guest) Paul Saladino?
And so much more!
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Resources from this episode:
The Carnivore Diet by Shawn Baker, MD
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Shawn Baker, MD | YouTube
Shawn Baker, MD | Facebook
Secrets of the Carnivore Diet Revealed | Paul Saladino, MD | The Genius Life 64
Max Debates the Carnivore Diet | Paul Saladino, MD | The Genius Life 94
The Case for a Low-Carb Diet is Stronger Than Ever | Dr. David Ludwig
The Doctor Who Drank Infectious Broth, Gave Himself an Ulcer, and Solved a Medical Mystery | Discover
Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) Infection Symptoms and Causes | The Mayo Clinic
Mikhaila Peterson | Instagram
Can Eating More Kale, Eggs, and Carrots Make You Smarter and Happier? | Fast Company
Lifespan: Why We Age -- and Why We Don't Have To by David A. Sinclair PhD and Matthew D. LaPlante
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