About this episode
Starting at age 17, Matt embarked on a health journey, grappling with unexplained neurological symptoms. Despite consulting several medical professionals, he received no clear diagnosis. He then explored the impact of diet on health. Initially, he attempted Atkins and keto diets and managed to lose weight but saw no relief from his neurological symptoms. Next, he tried a vegan diet inspired by The Game Changers, but instead of improving, his health deteriorated further due to what he believed were nutrient deficiencies. Frustrated, he experimented with an anti-dieting approach, which only exacerbated his condition. In a drastic change, he switched to a carnivorous diet, experiencing the first signs of improvement. He committed to this diet, incorporating unprocessed animal products and experiencing significant symptom relief and weight loss. However, severe cramps emerged as a new issue. To counter this, he added carbohydrates from honey and fruit to his diet, following the advice of Saladino and Ray Peat. While this solved the cramping, he gained weight and lost muscle definition. A stint of consuming more carbs than meat led to blurry vision and eye floaters, but despite tests, the cause remained elusive. Ultimately, he returned to a carnivorous diet, enriched with more fats and prioritizing grass-fed and pasture-raised meats. He eliminated dairy to maintain focus on his meat-heavy diet. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Trailer and introduction. 00:01:35 Health journey led to meat-only diet. 00:06:22 Diet change resolves speech issues. 00:09:12 Mostly carnivore diet, occasional cheat days. 00:12:37 Balanced diet, no vegetables, carnivore, no crashes. 00:17:37 Cheat day to test symptoms. 00:19:43 Limited soda, occasional indulgences, healthier overall. 00:24:22 Overindulging on vacation leads to discomfort. 00:28:56 Modern access to high-energy food. 00:33:06 Overconsumption of energy may affect health and fitness. 00:35:03 Protein energy ratio diet with energy toxicity. See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree