Back to the People with Nicole Shanahan The Meat Effect: Redefining Nutrition with Dr. Shawn Baker
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Nov 13, 2024 Dr. Shawn Baker, a leading authority on the animal-based diet and author of 'The Carnivore Diet,' discusses the transformative health benefits of a meat-focused nutritional approach. He highlights the detrimental effects of processed foods and advocates for sustainable farming. The conversation delves into the intersection of nutrition and mental health, emphasizing how dietary changes can improve conditions like autism. Baker critiques the pharmaceutical-centric healthcare system and calls for personalized dietary interventions as a means to tackle chronic diseases and improve overall health.
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Diet over Surgery
- Dr. Baker got frustrated with traditional healthcare's focus on surgery.
- He found patients' knee pain resolved through diet, eliminating the need for surgery.
Nutrition's Impact
- Nutrition significantly impacts almost every disease, often being curative.
- Many foods eaten in the US are banned in other countries due to health concerns.
Resistance to Dietary Data
- A case series on inflammatory bowel disease showed complete remission with dietary intervention.
- Academic centers resist publishing this data, possibly due to it contradicting the current narrative.