02.06.2023 - By Robert Sikes
Have you ever considered going strict carnivore to help with health issues? I met Melanie Thomas at Keto Palooza last year and I couldn’t wait to get her on the podcast to discuss what she has achieved by following a carnivore protocol. She and her entire family are following a ketogenic or carnivore diet. She’s reversed multiple health issues and has basically turned her life around. I enjoyed hearing what she had to say and I know you will as well. What we discussed: What got her into the keto carnivore space initially (1:10: Her health concerns (2:08) Poor nutrition that started at a very early age (7:41) Handling family and friend’s reactions to a new lifestyle (11:09) Being more in tune with her body and what makes her feel good (14:19) Flexibility with her children’s diets (16:45) Taking care of yourself now to avoid health problems in older age (21:50) Genetic predispositions to chronic health issues (23:34) When she and her husband started their keto journey (29:53) Her definition of carnivore (31:34) The initial struggle when she transitioned her oldest child to keto (34:24) How she navigates the constant array of foods that target children (39:45) The importance of being honest and transparent with your children (42;46) What compelled her to start a YouTube channel to document her journey (46:04) Where to find Melanie: YouTube If you loved this episode, and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!