Dr. Anthony Chaffee is a practicing physician and nutritional advocate, known for promoting a carnivore-based diet and challenging mainstream dietary guidelines through science-driven discussions.

In this conversation, Dr. Anthony Chaffee shares his journey to a proponent of the carnivore diet, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in health optimization. He discusses the biological basis for a meat-based diet, the effects of plant toxins, and the significant improvements in health and athletic performance he has witnessed in himself and his patients. Dr. Chaffee also addresses the economic aspects of a carnivore diet, the challenges of transitioning to this lifestyle, and the future of nutrition advocacy against the backdrop of big agriculture and misinformation.

Chapters

00:00 Dr. Anthony Chaffee's Journey in Medicine and Nutrition

06:03 The Impact of Carnivore Diet on Health

11:35 The Shift to a Carnivore Diet: Personal Experience

17:44 Cognitive Benefits of a Carnivore Diet

22:44 Athletic Performance and Nutritional Needs

30:14 Transitioning to a Carnivore Diet for Athletes

33:19 Athletic Nutrition and Performance Adjustments

39:37 Intuitive Eating and Nutritional Signals

50:01 The Ketogenic Advantage in Athletic Performance

57:35 Longevity and Dietary Impacts on Health

01:03:37 The Impact of Industry Capture on Pet Nutrition

01:10:15 Understanding Human Dietary Adaptation

01:17:01 Challenging Big Agriculture and Lobbying

01:22:43 The Future of Nutrition and Health Awareness