The Energy Blueprint Podcast Influenced to death by your favorite social media star? With Victoria LaFont
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Feb 1, 2025 
In this discussion, Victoria LaFont, co-host of the Influenced to Death podcast and expert in nutrition and functional medicine, dives into trending health topics. They tackle the carnivore and ketogenic diets, highlighting the importance of critical thinking amidst dietary controversies. Breatharianism is examined with skepticism, revealing its historical allure and scientific impracticality. Victoria also shares insights on cognitive biases influencing public perceptions of health, emphasizing the responsibility of wellness influencers to communicate accurately.
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Carnivore Diet Debate
- Ari hosted a debate between Paul Saladino and Alex Leaf on the carnivore diet.
- He found the experience unpleasant due to perceived cherry-picking and ideological defense.
Carnivore Diet Claims
- The carnivore diet promotes an extreme claim: plant foods, widely supported as beneficial, are toxic.
- Strong evidence is needed for such extraordinary claims, yet carnivore proponents often cherry-pick data.
Influenced to Death Podcast
- Victoria LaFont and Hannah Wright explore controversial health topics on their podcast, "Influenced to Death."
- They address the carnivore diet, acknowledging its perceived benefits while questioning its rationale.
