LCCP034: Dr. Shawn Baker — Creating a Community of Carnivores

This week, Orthopedic surgeon, World Record Holder and Master athlete Dr. Shawn Baker shares his solution for thriving as a human being. He eats meat. Lots of meat, and only meat. He is the leader of the carnivore movement and has created a community of carnivores through his social media efforts. This may have been considered “fringe” or “crazy” a few years ago, but now, thanks to Dr Baker’s efforts, the carnivore diet is becoming an accepted diet for health and human performance. During our conversation, Dr Baker addresses common misconceptions about the diet, his blood work results and how he believes the carnivore diet fits into a healthy lifestyle. It may not be for everyone, but there is so much we can learn from Dr Baker’s approach. Plus, we get to hear about his online battles with popular vegan doctors!   Key Takeaways:   [3:54] Dr. Baker describes how moving his patients to a ketogenic diet helped heal them without surgery. [9:33] The medical system is designed to make money, not prevent illness. [16:37] Social media is a powerful educational tool for communities. [19:13] Who is a good candidate for the carnivore diet? [35:05] How Dr. Baker reacts to the medical community’s critique of the carnivore diet. [41:18] Understanding blood glucose levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: Low Carb Cardiologist Website Dr. Scher on Twitter Dr. Scher on Facebook Dr. Shawn Baker The Human Performance Outliers Podcast Meat Heals   This Episode is Sponsored by LowCarbCardiologist.com and Your Best Health Ever! The Cardiologist’s Surprisingly Simple Guide to What Really Works, by Bret Scher, M.D., FACC