Dave Asprey on Why You Might Want to Reconsider that Carnivore Diet | Health Theory

On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dave Asprey discusses the primary dietary mistakes people make, advocates for some pretty unusual health practices, and details simple, inexpensive changes you can make to reverse the aging process and radically improve your day-to-day health. This episode is brought to you by:  Butcher Box: Sign up now and get $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of wild Alaskan salmon at https://butcherbox.com/IMPACT or enter promo code IMPACT at checkout. ITU. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 SHOW NOTES:  Dave talks about how to face death [1:14] Tom and Dave discuss reincarnation [4:04] Dave explains that the key is not time or money, but energy [6:41] The first step to living to 180 is to not die [8:10] Aging is death by a thousand cuts so the key is to take less cuts [11:07] Aging boils down to the mitochondria [11:43] Dave describes some tactics to optimize your mitochondria [14:49] Dave explains his methods of fasting [17:05] ave describes chryotherapy, cold showers and cold exposure [22:10] Dave and Tom discuss dietary and weight loss mistakes [26:13] Dave discusses the utility of sometimes using a vegan diet [29:23] Dave advocates not overdoing protein consumption [31:07] Dave does not advocate a carnivore diet but suggests trying it for a brief time [34:36] Dave gives some simple recommendations to become superhuman [38:14] Dave talks about using amber light and red light [40:54] Dave advocates better sleep as the single most important change people need to make [44:56]  FOLLOW DAVE: WEBSITE: daveasprey.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2ECxRKg FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2SaYpKo TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2SaYgXm  Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.  This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices