Dr. Shawn Baker - Thriving on The Carnivore Diet

Welcome to another episode of Optimise Your Body! Today, we're excited to have Dr. Shawn Baker join us. He shares his fascinating journey with the carnivore diet and its remarkable health benefits. As an orthopaedic surgeon and athlete, he delves into how his personal quest for improved health in his 40s led him to explore nutrition. Dr. Baker details his transition through various diets before fully embracing the carnivore diet, focusing solely on meat and animal products. He discusses the positive impacts on his health, from enhanced digestion to improved sleep and even libido. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion where he addresses common concerns about the carnivore diet, debunking myths and providing expert insights based on his medical background Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to today’s episode. 1:42 - Athletic achievements and medical career2:21- Nutrition and health with a focus on the carnivore diet6:27 - Aging with a former athlete9:50- The effectiveness of a carnivore diet for various health issues15:08 - Cholesterol and its relationship to health18:40- Cholesterol levels and their impact on cardiovascular health22:40- Healthy eating and nutrition28:29 - Human evolution and diet31:15- Nutrient density and sustainability in the context of animal-based foods34:21- Human evolution and dietary preferences37:03- Environmental impact of animal agriculture and profit-driven marketing strategies43:59 - Beef production’s environmental impact47:10 - Sustainable farming practices and environmental impacts50:52- Dealing with criticism and pushback as a public figure55:53 - Conclusion Subscribe to the OYB email newsletter below and get your FREE Training & Nutrition Plan: https://mailchi.mp/1fe353b57501/level-up-7-day-challenge Ready to become our next success story? Take the first step by completing our Coaching Enquiry Form: https://optimiseyourbody.typeform.com/to/lhjdMbYC?typeform-source=linktr.ee Connect with Martin Silva: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)https://www.instagram.com/martinsilvafitness/https://www.youtube.com/c/MartinSilvaWBFFProhttps://www.facebook.com/Optimiseyourbodycoaching/ Connect with Dr Shawn Baker   (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)https://www.instagram.com/shawnbaker1967/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ?app=desktophttps://www.youtube.com/c/Revero