The REAL Cause of Insulin Resistance - It’s NOT Too Many Carbohydrates | Dr. Paul Saladino

[@JesseChappus]

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[@AliciasHealingChannel]

Where’s the carb calculator? Its not on his site 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@duaneyost4668]

Dietary changes, to me are a normal journey. Everyone has different needs. I believe people should do the Carnivore diet for a year just to clean their system and heal their ailments. Once you've healed yourself, then slowly add in, like what you did. Then pick healthy carbs in moderation and listen to what your body needs. But if the person is not working out take it easy on the carbs.

[@stellaborealis4846]

Nobody is talking about the real deeper issue at hand. Which is this: US stomachs have a significantly lower variety of bacteria compared to all the rest of the word. There is a study done to the gut flora on Vietnamese immigrants before they arrived to the US, during their new life in the us, and MANY years after they arrived. They found out that over 50% of the guts bacteria they had when they lived in Vietnam disappeared and died. That bacteria they USED to have was what allowed them to EAT RICE WITHOUT BECOMING FAT and other carbohydrates. They also found out that the only food that people in the US were able to digest better (because the only bacteria left in their stomach could help then do that) was meat. Hence, the only reason we need to be almost full carnivore in the US is because they have oversprayed fruits and veggies with deadly components and over fed us antibiotics. The real profound conclusion about all of this is the following: if you want to eat a variety of food without having bad side effects you need to move out of the US because the excess of antibiotics and deadly pesticides like Glyphosate have changed the gut of our entire US population

[@EMC2AlbertJans]

Insuline resistance is caused by animal fats blocking the cells so the glucose cannot get into the cells so the mitocondria in the cells dont get glucose whoch they need So thats why high blood sugar with diabetes Thanks ❤

[@lindamaimon9578]

H U D

[@tommynickels4570]

After consuming about 50+ carnivore videos, my take is this: do carnivore for 30 to 180 days as an elimination diet. Reset the baselines.shed excess weight. Begin exercise. Then introduce 20g of carbs. Assess. 40g. Assess. Find level that makes sense. Introduce foods 1 at a time. Evaluate and assess. Eat only whole foods.

[@sharonbohannon1219]

Your in-a-nutshell comment is very helpful! Thank you.

[@tommynickels4570]

@@sharonbohannon1219 3 weeks later and I think this more so. Our goal SHOULD be to re-introduce carbs back into our life. Whether we can, is a different story. I absolutely am looking forward to bringing back a ton of fruit and vegetables BUT I am prepared to walk away as well. It's not about what I want; it's about what works. If fruits and veggies can work, then I absolutely want them. Carnivore is a tool; it's not my life.

[@sylviaking8866]

As Dr Stephen Phinney says. Find out what your own personal carb tolerance is. Each person will have a different number of carbs daily they can consume and remain healthy.

[@gingebrien2408]

Is glucose essential nutrient? The Science claims that it is not.essentially. Essential meaning you don’t need to consume.

[@gingebrien2408]

Observational studies? You’re killing me.

[@chromezeta]

I love how Jesse allows his guests to talk and follows up with great questions. Loved this podcast 👏

[@Paulsaladinomd]

Thanks for having me on the show Jesse! Really enjoyed our conversation.

[@JesseChappus]

Back at you Paul - I really enjoyed round 2! Thanks 🙏🏻💙

[@30petlin30]

Enjoyed the interview Jesse. Not heard of Paul before today. However, some very interesting points. I have listened once, but I need to listen again. Thank you Paul, and Thank Jesse

[@Indieauguste]

You are my role model, mister Paul S. May you find a good wife, that’s what I wanna wish you. Augustin.

[@5589-c5o]

Great video! Paul is one of the most intelligent + high integrity individuals on the entire internet.. Loved watching this :)

[@yourchoice7869]

​@@Indieaugustewhat do you mean? Isn't he married yet? 😮

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

I used to eat carbs and ended up pre diabetic. Now on carnivore 5 years. Best decision of my life.

[@GameChanger597]

But can't it cause iron toxicity. There was an influencer who was a chef, very young male, who did an all meat diet and his lab results came back with an excess of iron and he had to quit the carnivore diet after that

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

@@GameChanger597 I have no issues, may be he ate lots of organ meats like liver. Also the lab numbers based on average people eating ton of carbs, on drugs, processed food....etc.... I never been to a doctor over 5 years.

[@deboraballes9044]

​@@GameChanger597It is also a good idea to donate blood. For men, donating blood just a few times in their lifetime will actually add years to their life😊

[@lisadefries6718]

@@desmomotodesmomoto2033a diet too high in iron encourages too much blood clotting and obvious consequences as one gets older. All things in moderation.

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

@@lisadefries6718 What should I moderate? Not to eat my natural diet? Do you tell a Wolfe not to eat its natural diet?

[@stellaborealis4846]

Nobody is talking about the real deeper issue at hand. Which is this: US stomachs have a significantly lower variety of bacteria compared to all the rest of the word. There is a study done to the gut flora on Vietnamese immigrants before they arrived to the US, during their new life in the us, and MANY years after they arrived. They found out that over 50% of the guts bacteria they had when they lived in Vietnam disappeared and died. That bacteria they USED to have was what allowed them to EAT RICE WITHOUT BECOMING FAT and other carbohydrates. They also found out that the only food that people in the US were able to digest better (because the only bacteria left in their stomach could help then do that) was meat. Hence, the only reason we need to be almost full carnivore in the US is because they have oversprayed fruits and veggies with deadly components and over fed us antibiotics. The real profound conclusion about all of this is the following: if you want to eat a variety of food without having bad side effects you need to move out of the US because the excess of antibiotics and deadly pesticides like Glyphosate have changed the gut of our entire US population. That’s only the number one reason, there is another information that is extremely important and it once again comes from people who have lived and eaten in a different country and came to the us to eat. That other discovery is the following: our fruits and vegetables have little to no nutritional value IN THE US, because of the over exploitation of farm land. Big Farm industry and Monsanto have literally eliminated the nutrients on most fruits and veggies. Everything is nutrient deficient in the US, except for meat. I’m planning to move out of here in the future because of the stomach issue and lack of variety in the gut. So I can eat a variety of food fruits and veggies without having terrible side effects

[@teresamoore4126]

My son goes to America for holidays, he enjoys it but always says, I need to get back on my food, never says that when he goes to Italy etc. 😢

[@animaleyes4733]

Same with canada

[@donnacharles7348]

Makes a lot of sense.

[@bradbaker4679]

A lot of what you’re saying is true, but you realize the US imports fruits and vegetables from other countries too right?

[@darkstarunderground]

@@bradbaker4679 Exactly

[@kellycollins9285]

I eat 72% ground beef most of the time and even at that I still add butter. I believe my body is craving the fat since most of my life I never ate fat. I feel like I’m coming alive for the first time and I’m well into adulthood!!

[@janrebec5919]

When you ground beef you homogenize fats so your body doesnt get it . Thats why butter is necesary

[@OakwiseBecoming]

I feel better eating more beef and lamb, also. And I need to eliminate vegetables and grains that are affecting me. But I have to have it with a little white rice.

[@nutech1810]

That is a nasty amount of rendered beef fat... barf lol

[@michael-bell]

​@@nutech1810What do you think a hamburger is? Do you ever eat a hamburger? That's 80/20 ground beef

[@SK-jq8um]

You need fat to operate your hormones. That's why so many young women have mental health issues, low cholesterol, and low hormones.

[@JennWatson]

I'm doing low carb/keto combined with fast walking 1 hr daily and I could actually feel my brain coming to life in a way I have never experienced before with this high fat diet. Brains love fat! I'm 64 and consuming info and learning non stop and I've never been so creative, curious and alive! Plus I lost 100+ lbs! Win/win

[@bbujic]

I have been on a keto diet for about 15 months. Even before I knew about keto, I developed leg cramps while eating lots of carbos (somewhere at age 78-80). Now on a keto diet, I still have that problem that requires me to use 4.5 g of potassium and 500 mg of magnesium daily. But, no more cramps. However, what keto did for me is here at age 85: - pre-diabetes gone - A1c is now 5.2 - I do not have to take blood pressure pills anymore - I lost 25 pounds - No more early down sweating - No more some pains I experienced for years- I can exercise every second day in a gym and walk long distances in between.

[@danae1326]

I'm not a doctor but as someone who has been metabolically sick for many years (I am 60), as well as being overweight, I have to say that the carnivore diet has been the best most healing way of eating that I have found. Not only have I lost 65 lbs. so far (10 months in) but I am no longer metabolically sick, no longer have bloating, swelling, joint pain , skin issues and insulin resistance or high blood sugar issues. My energy level has greatly increased and I feel better than I have in 2 decades. The best thing about starting the carnivore diet is that you see results very quickly as far as weight loss and you begin to feel better very quickly after the first week, which encourages you to keep going.

[@plantagenant]

Did you go straight in ...and did you find it difficult to adapt, or did you lower carbs slowly?

[@danae1326]

@@plantagenant I cut out sugar, flour and junk carbs cold turkey, did first week of mostly meat with some veggies, then dropped dropped the veggies and went full carnivore the 2nd week.

[@danae1326]

@@plantagenant I have done every diet under the sun and this was by far the easiest thing I have done and I have felt better than I have in years. You know you're having meat, so it takes all the pressure and guesswork out of eating. The first 2 weeks were the hardest, getting all the bad stuff out of my body, I felt tired so I slept more when possible. By the 3rd week I began to feel really great, more energy, getting clear headed. Just remember to use some electrolytes to help with cramping and drink more water. Higher carb foods contain more water than high fat high protein foods so it is easier to get dehydrated at first. Your body will adapt, just give it extra water, electrolytes, even a magnesium and potassium supplement until it does.

[@junkerdude2927]

I am a full carnivore. Not only is it cheaper, by far, but there is a transition period that should be followed. I was in pretty good shape but found out that my body absolutely does not handle carbs well. In fact, I had to have a stint but in my neck. Then I researched and found out that there are plenty of high end athletes that have either died or had to have the same procedure done. I do believe that he has a very valid point about Linoleic Acid. I never really thought about it. Making the switch to full carnivore was thrusted upon me. It is no easy task. It’s a type of shock. Your body will adjust. I’m at two months as of last week. Best decision of my life. There is a price at the start for most. But not all. I am going to incorporate some carbs at some point to test this assertion by Paul. But not before I’m completely healed metabolically. Presently I lift to failure twice a week followed by dead-mill wind sprints. And mid week I start with dead-mill wind sprints followed by deadlifts. Mostly I eat once a day. Sometimes twice a day depending upon my body’s needs. I really do think Paul is onto something.

[@mirandaweaver2898]

Dr Salidino , you make the most sense . Thank you!

[@Elijah8890]

Sure is crazy that several decades ago, everyone consumed way more meat, way more butter, and way less sugar, and almost no one was fat.

[@Bozzface]

Possibly because gut microbes are being killed off by pesticides etc as well as by air and water pollution. Modern commercial farming practices are reducing the nutrients in food. The increase of ultra processed foods in the average diet has a negative impact. We generally are more inactive, has less appropriate sun exposure, more stress, less close relationships and use more chemicals on our skin, hair, nails etc . These all probably have a negative impact on our health.

[@terriem3922]

People didn't snack back then. 2 or 3 meals a day.

[@asinh1100]

Meat was a luxury.. base 80 pc calory was beans stews porridge and suds

[@user-Red5hield-exp0ser]

Blame seed oils

[@sarahtiferet9025]

several decades ago people moved A LOT more and didn't sit around in front of a screen . In the 50's and 60's even fast food was healthier. They used lard and non GMO potatoes without gallons of pesticides

[@thomaspayne6866]

Gone meatless and felt sick. Gone carnivore and felt sick . My body is designed to eat meat and vegetables at the same time. I feel great.

[@peteregan9038]

This is one of the best podcasts I've seen so far. Jesse, you did a fantastic job asking real questions and getting to the root of Paul's philosophies. Great job! I follow Paul regularly and I have a far better understanding of how to implement all this into my life. Thanks Paul and Jesse!

[@JesseChappus]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@graphicmaterial5947]

I've been almost 100% carnivore for two years now, and I don't hate you. It's just that when I try to introduce some fruit or berries I get terribly bloated so - not for me. I don't over salt, take few to no electolytes and don't eat any organ meats. So I hope this will work for many years to come, because I really feel excellent on carnivore. I'm 63yo.

[@sandrabentley8111]

@graphicmaterial. Well this is just his experience. He had quite a few health issues like Ashma and excema, so for him his electrolyte balance was impaired. Everyone's needs are different. I produce a lot of B12 for some reason, as an example. Each one of us has a different metabolic profile for sure.

[@graphicmaterial5947]

So you think you "produce" vitamin B12? @@sandrabentley8111

[@saskajankovic6903]

@@sandrabentley8111 Check if you have a Mthfr gene, hence having increased b12-your body might not be absorbing it properly :)

[@nutech1810]

Its the chemicals. Leave the USA and everything gets better lol

[@LindenTree18]

I second what Sandra said. The first diet-related book I read that resonated with me was Eat Right 4 Your Type. We all have different body chemistry, blood type being a big factor. I’m not sure that Type A, who tend to have issues digesting red meat, would do well on a carnivore diet long-term. I have food allergies and sensitivity, one of which is to fructose specifically, so definitely honey is not an option and any time I have tried to juice anything (mainly veggies with maybe a green apple added), it always just went right through me. So I don’t see adding fruit as an option- but I don’t surf or do that level of activity, so I won’t need as many calories.

[@Nonofurbzness]

I don’t hate you. I think it’s silly for everyone to be so particular. What works for you might work for me or not. Your videos have shown me so much and it doesn’t matter if others are not on the same path

[@camisnyder3460]

So let’s just say it, “Dr. Atkins was right, AGAIN”…..May he rest in peace and get the credit he so rightfully deserves.

[@bernadineperry8340]

Agree. Read Dr Atkins book back in late 90s gave me a new lease on life. Everybody seems to have jumped in this keto diet that he pioneered as if they dreamed it up themselves. He took a lot if criticism for telling people that a high arrow carb diet would heal almost all diseases particularly heart disease high blood pressure and cancer.

[@bernadineperry8340]

High fat low carb

[@PieraB]

I totally agree wuth you, he really was the King of metabolic healing. But this interview and Dr Saladino are not supporting Keto or eating high fat low carb. He's ingesting 300 carbs a day! I definitely will stick to a more Atkins way of eating and staying lean. And Im very active and don't need to lose weight.

[@lucymcmahon5626]

Indeed. Love and credit to you, Dr. Atkins

[@danielcampbell7644]

Amen

[@quince95]

In other words, people need to go back to eating omnivore with foods in their natural state and unprocessed. Too much analysis on eating is causing confusion and extremism

[@annaak7849]

Agree

[@gerikimbrell383]

I am being educated on eating seasonally by location, along side carnivore, like they did long ago. Fascinating subject.

[@bryanutility9609]

@@gerikimbrell383Japan & Italy are doing fine with their traditional cuisine. You’re not a Hunter gather

[@muhammadkamranzaman1144]

Yes u said absolutly right

[@richardmiddleton7770]

​@bryanutility9609 no but our ancestors were and they never got heart disease, diabetes or cancer!

[@amyrose3167]

About 5 years ago I started breaking out with skin rashes. Got to the point I had rashes from head to toe. I went to a couple doctors, they couldn't figure out what was going on..they were about to diagnose me with an autoimmune disease, when I decided to take things in my own hands. I went to the Lord and prayed. I told the Lord, ok heavenly Father you made me, you know everything about me, what is going on? Why is my body doing this? What should I do to stop it? And the Lord immediately answered.. it wasn't two seconds after that prayer I heard loud and clear sugar and yeast. So I immediately stopped eating sugar and stopped eating yeast. (Not bread or carbs) Just anything with yeast in it. Within 24 hours all my rashes stopped itching and with 4 days all my rashes were completely gone. I have continued to watch my intact of sugar and yeast and to this day my rashes have never returned.

[@dianasherwood9647]

FYI All carbs are converted into sugars

[@kellyh5250]

This is a fascinating account of your experience, both because your rashes and symptoms disappeared and you heard a clear answer after calling upon the Lord. Then you had to have the will to avoid those ingredients. No one can disqualify your story because it is absolutely true for you. I envy that relationship.

[@swissherbgirl2917]

​@@kellyh5250I once was a bit desperate raising my voice to God and said : talk to me. Please. Short while after that I received a phonecall and was told : you are a peacemaker.keep doing what you are doing. To me this was a great confirmation and gave me peace, that I am on the right track. It made my day

[@imalrockme]

But, trust me, you avoid lots of carbs and artificial chemicals when you decide to ditch processed sugar.​@@dianasherwood9647

[@englishdecorator]

Bolloxs 😂

[@moontides7220]

Meat base, with carbs ( basmati sweet potato potato,)..little veggies. tomato lettuce etc, honey, peanut butter and fruits. That best for me.

[@Decranz-sb7pg]

My mother became 101 years old. She never thought about what to eat other than what she desired. She was never fat and she walked a lot. She never drank a glass of water. She liked to have some sweets at the afternoon coffee. She never ate big plates. Moderation was her MO😏

[@Sec_coach]

Back in the day people would cook using pork fats don’t forget they were using these crap seed oils of today That’s the reason why she lived so long

[@waffle_chair9269]

Because she comes from the era where food was good. It’s built a string constitution.

[@peterpiper487]

He just eats what he likes. Most kids grew up not liking vegetables so now he's reverted to childhood. Eats meats and fruits. Makes sense to me. However, I'm sticking with the ketogenic diet. It has kept me away from doctors and hospital for many, many years. I went on the ketogenic diet BEFORE it became popular... way back when it was used only for epileptic patients. I lost 80 pounds the first year (all I needed to lose) and have kept it off all this time. Have not had as much as a cold or even a headache since that time. I'm now 74 years old and can still turn cartwheels with my grandchildren on the back lawn, then race them to the pool and race them across to the other end. I always win.

[@KetoGalAnn]

😂❤

[@ameliaashton-brooke2454]

I've been keto for 4 years. It suits me. I lost 100lbs and no longer in a wheel chair. It doesn't suit everyone tho and just because it didn't suit him he shouldn't put others off trying it because for the majority it is life changing and transformative.

[@waffle_chair9269]

A healthy body should be able to eat carbs though. So just removing them doesn’t get rid of the issue at the root.

[@SebastianTrii]

I like how he learns and evolves.. and not just sticks to believes to sell books

[@B.Rights]

Evolves, yes - learns, not so much

[@colinglen4505]

If someone 'evolves' their way of eating, that will require a different book, wouldn't it?

[@doddgarger6806]

He evolved to get more clicks on his channel 😅

[@mimiwoldemicael9651]

Great conversation! Love listening to Paul and his reasoning. I’m a recent carnivore and already benefited so much by changing my diet. I recently added about 100g of carbs a day, mostly raw milk, raw kefir and seasonal fruits and honey. So far not feeling as drained during my daily hour workouts and recovering much easily.

[@Livetoeat171]

If you are eating 100 g of carbohydrates per day, you are not on the carnivore diet. The carnivore diet has zero carbohydrates, which includes all the sugar from fruit and yeasty breads, and starchy vegetables. 100 g is even way more than the keto diet even allows for.

[@doddgarger6806]

Key word "recent" and that is why you didn't have much energy yet, adding carbs is not the solution you didn't allow your body to efficiently burn fat for energy fully then abruptly shut down the process

[@CroneWisdomSpacemonkey-bg3fm]

In other words; find a life you love with people you love,eat food you love, do things you love. And you'll die satisfied. And that's the point.

[@user-Red5hield-exp0ser]

But I love cake, chocolate and all the bad foods, so your idea is flawed 😂

[@sarahtiferet9025]

@@user-Red5hield-exp0ser LOL! yeah me too , but in moderation all is good . That can be hard too i know...

[@user-Red5hield-exp0ser]

@@sarahtiferet9025 Hahaha

[@marthab7059]

It’s great to hear many points of view within the animal bases space. Everyone needs to be honest with themselves about what works best for each individual. I like that you touched on the metabolically unhealthy might want to get healthy before they introduce lord of fruit and honey. Eventually, after reversing metabolic issues, fruit and honey can be good, as long as it doesn’t spiral into a full relapse into a full on addiction spiral. For Paul, it’s working great! Learned a lot from this podcast.

[@nancykowalczyk2070]

Absolutely agree, I’ve been zero carb carnivore 4yrs. Paul was my go to guy, & still is, even though we eat different, his info is priceless. Best to keep an open mind.😊

[@foxyauragems6146]

They’re not “animal based” most are strict CV meat salt water , some not even salt ! And everything else is bad and out to kill you. Extremism to the max

[@rebeccabartsch]

I appreciate Paul's thorough discussion about the benefits of raw milk. It is my experience that, along with the benefits of non pasturized milk, it is also a great benefit that it is not homogenized. When you study the incredibly denaturing process of homogenization, it seems important that we include this is the benefits of consuming raw milk

[@Valoric]

Is homogenisation worse than pasteurisation? Does homogenised milk get heated by it alone? Or does the proteins get denatured by being broken up the same way the fat does? Just trying to understand this. I don’t have access to raw and only have the choice between unhomogenized and A2 milk.

[@bryanutility9609]

I get raw milk it hardly lasts 5days without spoilage. Very fragile.

[@macemaceson5837]

​@@bryanutility9609 wow! We get raw milk also and it will last us around least 2 weeks in the fridge. But if it did "spoil" it would just turn to sour cream. Lol

[@bryanutility9609]

@@macemaceson5837 that’s good to hear. I’m not sure the spoiled milk version is something I’d much enjoy but let me know if you do 😂👍🏻

[@bryanutility9609]

@@macemaceson5837 that’s good to hear. I’m not sure the spoiled milk version is something I’d much enjoy but let me know if you do 😂👍🏻

[@samlipsit517]

Just another reason to keep my milk , yogurt and fruit.. occasionally. Day 49 carnivore, didn’t take me long to find the balance. My better half was diagnosed with Papillary carcinoma of her Thyroid, she is on water / meat / and coffee…nothing else.. Trying to avoid surgery… 5 months till checkup.. Doctor didn’t think diet was going to help, but did say “there’s a first time for everything.. Not very reassuring. Praying for healthier days.

[@user-Red5hield-exp0ser]

Keep us posted. Be careful as coffee leeches minerals out of the bones, which is obviously not good

[@samlipsit517]

@@user-Red5hield-exp0ser noted..thank you

[@pilarskifamily899]

Maybe add some Celtics salt.

[@tounsaka5935]

Taking butter first thing in the Morning changr my diet

[@merletanaka5173]

Obviously Dr. Ken Berry‘s wife had thyroid issues, which got much better after starting carnivore.

[@SWH5619]

I respect your humbling honest approach! There's nothing wrong with changing if something isn't working rather than pushing your body to a harmful situation.

[@unknown_feature]

I started to do carnivore diet not because of the insulin resistance but because of the bacteria overgrowth in my stomach(low stomach acid). I had other symptoms that align with EONutrition theory of B1 deficiency. Some gut lacto bacteria can produce B1. But apparently if people are missing it they develop this deficiency. So I was producing alcohol w my stomach whenever I was eating carbs. Here carnivore diet was helpful because it reduced bacteria overgrowth. I saw improvements with my joints as well. Now I started William Devis yogurt. And the symptoms I’m experiencing are also interesting. My joints symptoms first got worse, now they are getting better. I’m also experiencing a lot if detoxing symptoms like my body is actively fighting an infection. And I’m starting to think. What if all these so called leaky gut symptoms is just bacteria overgrowth in different parts of the body? So when you start supplementing w good bacteria it fights the bad one hence systemic inflammation.

[@Mikemeshell63]

ok jess this is something i feel i have a chance to make work,im 65,just retired from manufacturing on concrete walking all day,so i have work to do with staying active and food,thank you for all the different people and choices.

[@JesseChappus]

Best to you!

[@sashak441]

wow fantastic science and information! thank you Jesse and Dr. Saladino!

[@spence1501]

When everyone hates you.... you know your on the right path!

[@JulieConkle]

Just watching this, and THIS is what I have been saying for a long time hearing all this from the Carnivore community. It's not the FOOD that hurts us, it's what's been DONE to the food, that hurts us. People used to eat a regular old diet, including bread, potatoes, meat, veggies, and probably a slice of cake or pie, and people weren't really ever fat. They also weren't sitting on their asses all day, looking at a screen. They walked a lot, they also ate more pure, un-messed with food. There wasn't fast food on every corner, and that is the solution. Eat pure, organic, unprocessed food, avoid seed oils, and keep moving.

[@hieronyx]

Nothing wrong with staying open minded. I like listening to Paul, Ken, Bart, Gundry, Chaffee, etc etc etc.

[@nutech1810]

bart is a fraud.

[@brojoe4919]

@@nutech1810 How?

[@liciniooliveira-becas3618]

​@nutech1810 And Paul is not? All of his stuff is based on what he feels. He defends some theory's and that's what's right.. after a few years it changes and now this is it. What about tomorrow when he probably will say the we should be all out of animal foods and start to had grass because he feels much better?

[@meatvenus]

Here in Ireland; As Paul said, high fat ground beef is WAY cheaper & you can VISIBLY see the difference in colour 🥩

[@johnclaydon604]

Hi Paul, your the only one I have heard that knows the whole story of insulin resistance/metabolic problems, congrats for squaring the circle, righ on !

[@llh1023]

I don't like what you're saying, I LOVE it! Always be authentic Paul!!! You're awesome ❤

[@JesseChappus]

😁💙

[@robertoperaza2683]

This was a FUN_TASTIC episode Jesse. Thank you for bring us Paul to the podcast and the formidable work on your side with great questions covering all the corners, definitely your "signature" 👍

[@JesseChappus]

Haha love this, thank you! :)

[@robertoperaza2683]

@@JesseChappus you are very welcome 😀

[@ART_EYELAND]

- Y’all should look up the awesome and well cited entry about Paul on the site “rational wiki” - you’ll be glad you did!!!

[@robertoperaza2683]

@@ART_EYELAND Wow - media manipulation at its greatest level - and they (Wiki) claim themselves as analysers - documenting - and exploring science media..

[@lillpriest3675]

I was on strict carnivore for a month and I felt like crap. Couldn’t sleep, had anxiety, my workout was so sluggish. In the second month I added back max about 50g of carbs and I feel great now!!! (Of course 0 added sugar). Sometimes I only eat like 30g carbs a day, that’s enough, too, but it made such a difference. Great sleep, good mood and efficient workouts.

[@va8382]

Also you need to be high enough fat otherwise your body has to turn protein into sugar and it makes your body exhausted. Makes cortisol go up

[@websterdoris3014]

Anyone else loves Paul?????❤ I love this podcast and agree with everything!!! Thank you Jesse!!!

[@flutingaround]

he's a pretty impressive human fighting the good fight

[@baddabing28]

I’m a diabetic. I tried Paul’s diet. It raised my blood sugar and A1C due to too many carbs. I do better on a lower carb diet where I eat less than 75 carbs a day. Also, I felt sick and would get sick when I stopped eating vegetables. I do think avoiding processed foods and seed oils are very important. I can’t eat very low carb or I get electrolyte imbalances.

[@candissdelcastillo7863]

Very interesting and helpful podcast all the way around. The interviewer is quite stellar on the way that he delivers his questions and the content of his questions, themselves. Dr. Paul is always so remarkable with his delivery and information.👍 I have come a long way in my own carnivore journey because of Dr. Paul and I appreciate him so much for that.

[@moewilson4605]

Really liked this information but I feel like I don’t want to eat anymore.

[@kayaba8702]

This podcast really confused me, really do not know what to eat. Sorry I do not do organ meats😮.

[@kahisasaintlouis7724]

Same here! It’s exhausting at this point. I don’t know what to do anymore.

[@bonfireblessings]

I agree with you! I eat red potatoes with butter or fried in bacon greese with sour cream with a half pound of beef once a day, and a second all-meat/eggs as second meal.

[@michellesummers1010]

Costa Rica sounds like heaven to me, and he didn't even mention all the beautiful birds :) I appreciate Paul's perspective on diet and how in-depth his research is. I, too, have developed an issue with muscle craps, and have started adding fruit into my diet.

[@jh-nt9ws]

Jesse, I have totally loved all your podcasts and all the guests you have had on your channel, You seem to summarize and eloquently express the complex ideas your guests are sharing. However, I would love to hear an overall summary of what you have learned from all your guests? Some seem to say the exact opposite of the previous guests, what are the common threads that we can all stand behind? I would love your ability to summarize those things that everyone would agree.

[@JesseChappus]

I hear you, I'm always navigating and pivoting myself :)

[@quattr03]

Another great one, Jesse! Thank you both! I wish Dr. Lustig and Dr. Saladino could sit down together and clear up fructose conversation for us 😊

[@pb.pb.pb.pb.]

I lived in Costa Rica for 9 years. My wife is from there. All those little problems can really piss you off in the moment, but you quickly get over it because it’s such a cool country with cool people. I can’t wait to move back. It is home to me🇨🇷💙.

[@chrisbrown2211]

What's the best part of Costa Rica?

[@sarahtiferet9025]

By cool people you mean the Trump supporters ? LOL!

[@pb.pb.pb.pb.]

@@sarahtiferet9025 LOL that is a random, weird and uncalled for comment connecting between people in Costa Rica and United States Politics... I don't think Costa Ricans care who is president LOL, my wife is Costa Rican and she doesn't care.. doesn't matter anyway, presidents are just puppets, whoever really runs the parties behind the scenes is who makes the decisions. They just pick a person for each party and some will love them and some will hate them 😂

[@pb.pb.pb.pb.]

@@chrisbrown2211 Hey. Depends what you like, there are awesome mountains, lots of green and volcanos surrounded by hot springs warm water everywhere. Then there are amazing beaches all around the country! There are really nice paradise like beaches with out a lot of people, then there are tourist beach towns which are still nice and awesome! If you are going for a short vacation for the first time ever and want to see beaches, i would try like Manuel Antonio, there is a state park there too, it's awesome and full of monkeys on the nice beach ! check it out, also, Tamarindo is nice, touristy but nice beaches and cool fun town... have fun if you go.

[@maryhazelwood7441]

OMG this video makes so much sense. Thank you Dr. Salintino so very much. I've been so strict on my carnivore journey, and at the same time suffering so badly from nite time leg cramps. I take tons of electrolytes and sea salt, but still cramp. I knew this can't be right after all this time. Just started to eat some berries with full fat organic Greek yogurt. Guess what, no more leg cramps! 😊

[@sandrabentley8111]

I don't know if berries contain Magnesium? Do you think they do?

[@bonnieo8]

Just shows everybody is different. I don’t think I ever heard of any Dr. Salatino’s complaints WHILE he was actually promoting a carnivore diet.

[@lela888]

You probably need magnesium

[@kimkane135]

I Lost five pounds and (just started a couple wk's ago) following Pauls way of eating with the dieting you described... I just make sure it's early enough when I eat the fruit and honey and greek yogurt..Btw for dinner is a beef patty cooked in the 'Airfryer' over two organic eggs with lots of organic butter and "my weight has started coming off, thankfully."

[@ricosuaveon2]

I was having the same problem with excruciating cramps until I started taking just a few grains of Celtic sea salt on my tongue before drinking water. I used to use pink Himalayan sea salt, but not anymore. The (wet) Celtic sea salt is unique because its a source of magnesium. No more cramps.

[@ericfarmer17]

I'm a big fan of Paul and always looking forward to what he has to teach us next

[@KetoGalAnn]

No one “hates” Paul. Some over generalizations regarding insulin, etc. If he were pre-diabetic or wasn’t as active as he is surfing daily, etc., this amount of daily sugar would be harmful.

[@formulaish]

Great sincere interview - appreciate the honesty and frankness - well interviewed - THANKS

[@JesseChappus]

Thank you!!

[@hannahruth3993]

WE LOVE YOU DOC... don't worry about the haters... blessings from Australia

[@aluhutwerkstatt468]

If we would have organic, non-treated, biological food nobody would talk about diets because you could literally eat what you like without problems. Our gut and body system is damaged and causes all kinds of problem. All the chemicals in the environment too.

[@elizabethstocker7379]

Wow. Loved this interview. So authentic! Thanks

[@jeffrey4577]

One of Paul's best interviews!

[@JesseChappus]

Thank you 💙

[@jeffrey4577]

@@JesseChappus 🤙😉❤️

[@Valoric]

I find it fascinating thinking about which foods are healthier raw vs cooked. Or partially cooked. Or gently cooked. Or fermented. Be great if all food could be studied to find the maximum nutrition.

[@saved3671]

I definitely can't have cooked veg, my stomach hurts ,feels so bloated and uncomfortable. Raw veg, like cucumber, tomato, onions , avocado im ok with . Even raw cauliflower is ok but cooked is absolutely no for me.

[@Valoric]

@@saved3671 very interesting. I’d be careful with raw cauliflower though. Doesn’t it have the same issue as raw kale? Being bad for thyroid that is

[@saved3671]

@@Valoric good point, I try not to have to often of cauliflower , something tells me it could be ok once in a while ,but not regularly. Strange things I noticed on pure carnivore my A1c was going up from 34 to 38. When I added some veg, and cottage cheese or have strawberry with natural yogurt ,, my A1c gone down to 34 again. I thought no carbs will help to lower my A1c but after 15 months on carnivore it was higher. There is so many things we all learning, so there is no one size fits all.

[@Valoric]

@@saved3671 seems like Paul is right about carbs. My theory is humans were always meant to seasonally cycle through almost every type of localised diet and no dogmatic system like carnivore, Leto or veganism works long term.

[@bryanutility9609]

Worry less about nutrition, and enjoy healthy traditional cuisine. Homemade sauerkraut is a good start.

[@PrincessAlayna444]

I absolutely loved this one. Made me feel I’m living my whole life wrong 😅 but I hope to aim to be as natural as this even down to the soaps n products I use, I’ve always wanted to be all natural since a teen but learning this alone while my family history has no health knowledge of any sort.. break generational traumas thru food n natural healing sources!! Thx for this amazing video ❤

[@dmilano56]

MD's scope of knowledge is frikken amazing.

[@JesseChappus]

Yeah he's good! 😁

[@dmilano56]

@@JesseChappus Doc is metabolically healthy. Do you think he might have a different opinion about someone with cancer? Maybe they would be better off either reducing or eliminating ( Keto/ Carnivore ) any carbs or sugar from fruit?

[@dmilano56]

Or based on the people you interviewed and the investigation and research you have done do you have an opinion on that?

[@georgewashington8934]

If you eat anything, your insulin goes up. One can eat protein and fat, and your insulin must go up. It must. It just does not go up as high with carbohydrates. Insulin rises about 65% with protein and fat, compared to 100% with carbohydrates. I haven't listened to the entire video, but I will. It seems interesting.

[@philerkkinen2880]

I like how the world experts are pushing bugs on us to eat. But if they pushed it towards the chickens we would have healthier chickens to eat.

[@delhargis2219]

What are you talking about? The only people I hear talk about experts telling us to eat bugs are conspiracy theorists.

[@user-Red5hield-exp0ser]

​@@delhargis2219Are you special needs?

[@charlotteprout-jones7257]

Only Schwab wants us to eat bugs. Not experts

[@sarahtiferet9025]

@@delhargis2219 many cultures eat bugs and they're very healthy . Full of protein and micro nutrients

[@richardwilliams1986]

I'll get some grub to eat later on.

[@toniweston4330]

I started carnivore Jan 2024. They wanted to remove my gall bladder. I said no. I have lost 60lbs. I feel wonderful. I am never hungry. Even black heads have disappeared. My memory is back! I went through a few weeks if oxsolett dumping, which was awful. I got through it. Yes there were bad headaches in the beginning. I got through it. I am almost 70.

[@pacificislandgirl]

Where I live in Canada our farm animals are not fed soy and corn - this problem appears to be a USA problem. It is cheaper to feed grains and cows' grass here.

[@dougroberts3643]

I hope you realize that corn and soybeans are the grains that you mentioned that you're feeding your cattle. Your farmers are doing the same as American farmers. They both have their cattle on pasture until it's time to fatten them up on grains before butchering. The only exception is the 100% grass fed, grass finished farmers. There are very few of these farmers in existence

[@pacificislandgirl]

We and all the farmers I know use oats and barley mixture - no corn, no soy --@@dougroberts3643

[@lynlawley8903]

That s good but lots of grains are pre dried with glysofate. Do you have that happen where you live. Here in England they have started,too

[@candissdelcastillo7863]

I do not hate you, Dr. Paul. I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate your podcasts and KZbin videos. They have helped me so very much in my own carnivore journey. I do not include fruit as you do, but I have added raw milk, raw cheese, and raw honey, since listening to you. I think you have excellent information and you are very courageous to do what you do. Keep it up!!

[@DissolvingEmotionalReactions]

@Paul Saladino, while I respect your approach to incorporating fruit and honey into an animal-based diet, I think there’s an important aspect not fully considered: fruit hybridization and the historical rarity of these foods. Modern fruits are hybridized to be much sweeter than their wild counterparts. Historically, wild fruits like blackberries, blueberries, and apples were much smaller, more fibrous, and far less sweet. For example, modern blueberries have about 54% more sugar than their wild counterparts, with cultivated varieties focusing on sweetness by breeding out bitter and sour compounds rather than increasing sugar content alone. Even mangoes and other fruits you might grow locally are significantly hybridized from their ancestral forms. You also mentioned honey, but I believe it’s important to recognize that finding honey in the wild would have been rare for early humans. Wild hives are typically built high in trees or cliffs, making honey an occasional find rather than a regular food source. I experienced the effects of modern fruit firsthand this summer when my A1c levels rose into pre-diabetic ranges due to consuming hybridized fruits apples, bananas and mandarins. The reality is, modern fruits often lead to higher insulin spikes than the seasonal, lower-sugar fruits early humans would have encountered. My typical diet, before this experiment with fruit, has been low in carbohydrates and primarily meat-based. This long-standing approach had worked well for me in maintaining stable blood sugar levels. However, this summer’s experiment with fruit intake brought unexpected changes in my metabolic health. Additionally, elevated insulin in the bloodstream, particularly when it remains high for long periods, can cause serious health issues. Chronic elevated insulin contributes to insulin resistance, where cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to more insulin production and worsening blood sugar regulation. This can result in inflammation, especially in the endothelial lining of blood vessels, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. The lingering effects of insulin also promote fat storage and block fat burning, making it harder to maintain a healthy metabolic state. While fruits can be part of a balanced diet, it's crucial to recognize that the modern varieties, even in places like Costa Rica, are very different from the fruits our ancestors consumed. I believe a more cautious approach to modern fruit consumption is needed, particularly when considering their impact on insulin and overall metabolic health.

[@KetoGalAnn]

Outstanding comments. Agree with each point. Well said!

[@DissolvingEmotionalReactions]

​@KetoGalAnn thank you!

[@alisonbamford6723]

I totally agree with the Linoleic fatty acid concept. My mother used ‘heart-healthy’ unnatural seed oils all my childhood, & I used them too for well over 30 years until I came to understand how nasty they were. For several years I would use them to fry chips/fries in an electric fryer using ‘vegetable’ oil - usually either rapeseed or sunflower. The stuff would go hard like varnish on the fryer & was almost impossible to remove! (Varnish was traditionally made from boiled linseed (flax) oil, so that figures). Whilst saturated fats like lard & tallow will just melt when heated & then resolidify, seed oils change property when heated. If they do that on a fryer, what the heck is that varnish doing to our cells……?? Thank you for this interview. It has cemented more understanding about this, & more motivation to do things to get these horrible clogging fats right out of my diet completely & out of my poor congested cells. It also explains my years of chronic fatigue & compromised mitochondria………

[@Someone-vn9ce]

One of the few diets that they have many decades of research on is the ketogenic diet. It has been used for decades to prevent seizures in children with epilepsy. What they find in these children is after being in ketosis for many, many years is that they develop malabsorption, kill off the gut microbiome and start developing early onset osteoporosis, kidney and liver problems and colon problems. It is truly sad. I think you are 100% correct. Keto or Carnivore might be good in the short term for people with type 2 diabetes and to lose weight, but in the long term it can cause significant problems.

[@firstinthedance]

I am a diabetic who doesn't use medication but has spent the last two years controlling my diabetes with a low carb diet. My diet started with 3 months of strict carnivore, then moved into keto/low carb. My diet has remained mostly beef/egg/animal protein heavy supplemented with vegetables, non-sweet fruits and occasional nuts/dairy. Over the last two years I have developed kidney stones (my CT scan 2 years ago showed no stones). The one in my left kidney is so large that it can't be passed and the doctor says I need it surgically removed. Apparently the uric acid from excessive amounts of animal protein is the culprit. However, the doctor has advised me to drink 4 oz of lemon juice (diluted in lots of water) each day to prevent more stones. I've also reduced the amount of animal protein I'm consuming.

[@deborahh2556]

​​@@firstinthedance, there are products like "Stone-free" at my local health food store. Perhaps we should all be taking this for prevention. Lemon juice is also needed, from what I've read.

[@beebee4334]

12:35 I had a friend who did that Rice Diet at Duke University twice in 10 years. He lost weight and looked amazing. But, he couldn’t get the food psychology in order and he gained everything back later, due to portion control issues.

[@schrubelwubel]

I feel definitely better with carbs.

[@catsrus2890]

Me too! I just started adding back in fruit and honey and a few other things like rice.

[@JujuBerry]

@@catsrus2890how’s that going? Thinking about doing the same

[@catsrus2890]

@@JujuBerry I am doing great! I have energy, I'm exercising again and feeling so much better! I feel like I'm finally getting all the nutrients, especially electrolytes I need, from real food...fruit. You should definitely try it! If you add honey, make sure it's raw unfiltered honey. Good luck!🤗

[@JujuBerry]

Makes me happy to hear you're doing great! quite inspiring. I've been carnivore for 2 months now and I'm definitely noticing it's hard for me to hold on to electrolytes and trouble sleeping after exercise. Gonna add milk, honey, and fruit to see what happens@@catsrus2890

[@catsrus2890]

This was a great video! Thank you so much!

[@kidmaverick5211]

Please keep up the great work, Jesse! Fascinating discussions 🔥 🔥

[@JesseChappus]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@mrentertainer47]

I think Paul makes a very good observation about seed oils! But it is not just the quantity that matters! It also matters to what level of contamination takes place within the 'industrial' process! I understand that by the end of each process, the product has already become oxidised and so additives are used to 'freshen' the oil! However, an oxidised oil is an oxidised oil and that process of oxidation is what is bad (that is my understanding of the process). As for myself personally: I'm classed as T2 diabetic (25 years) but I'm slim, walk 4 miles per day, exercise on a night and follow a very low carb diet! But if I have any pastry my BS goes through the roof! I am not LADA according to tests 3 years ago but I am almost certain that my problem must be that I am not producing enough insulin!

[@Marshadow69]

It always seems to come back to taking a balanced view of ancestral diet. I believe there is a lot to be said for keto and carnivore - but it has to be seen in a context of ancestral diet and ancestral lifestyle. Carnivore influencers seem to ignore the likely 20 to 30% of ancestral diet which was plant based. They also ignore that evolution only informs us on fitness after about age 45. They also ignore other ancestral lifestyle factors which influence the the way in which diet acted - like circadian rhythms, light exposure, exercise patterns, toxins, social engagement. We can't replicate an ancestral lifestyle, which means that ancestral diet may not have some of the effects contended for in the absence of other lifestyle factors. Ancestral diet had seasonal fruit, mushrooms, phytonutrient dense meat from ruminant animals, fibre rich resistant starch. Ancestral lifestyle had way more sun exposure which set our digestive clock. Use of glyphosate on grain which finds its way into grain fed meat, destroys our enzymes which metabolise sulphur - this interferes with the production of cholesterol sulphate (needed to protect the skin from sun damage) and interferes with the formation of structured water which then causes cardiovascular problems. So, seasonal consumption of fruit is likely ok, together with much greater exercise.

[@margiegandy9189]

Your proximity to the equator may be affecting the amount of carbs that you can consume. I have to do very low carbs in the US, (Texas). When I am in central Mexico, or Nicaragua I can consume all the carbs that I want without any negative effects. I believe that it’s the massive levels of vitamin D. We mostly walk and spend a lot of time in the sun. I believe that location is a huge part of what your body can process.

[@therealtoni]

at 37 minutes, there is now nothing I can eat............................

[@gazsto]

Every day, the scientific community presents more conflicting evidence about carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, making it increasingly challenging for the average person to determine the right diet. Clearly, living with insulin sensitivity is not metabolically healthy, and we need to make adjustments to manage it effectively. I've recently viewed several videos featuring centenarians who offer substantial evidence-based advice on their long lives. Their secrets to longevity aren't solely based on consuming fruits and vegetables or following restrictive diets like carnivore, Atkins, Paleo, etc. While some are vegetarians, most maintain a balanced diet and enjoy all kinds of foods, even those considered unhealthy, in moderate quantities without overindulging. Having been a vegetarian for many years, I never truly felt healthy, which led me to revert to a more varied diet. Now, I consume a range of foods in smaller, moderate portions. This has helped me maintain my weight, feel significantly healthier, and keep a normal waistline.

[@HaDi-p1x]

Just be conscious what you’re eating; and then you’re body tells you what works better for it.

[@TerriblePerfection]

Your comment is spot on. If you're scrupulously honest with yourself, you will know what to eat and what to avoid. Instead of following KZbin influencers, you merely need to pay attention to your own body.

[@annaak7849]

I learned a lot, he is my fav nutrition expert. Not dogmatic and brainwashed as many of the other are.

[@mr400meter]

I alternate carnivore and what Paul does (with less carbs). I feel the best doing that monthly alternating

[@jennygibbons1258]

This was a joy to watch. Thank you both.

[@justanother240]

Zero carb diet is a healing diet. Unfortunately, some of us are too broken to go back to being omnivores 😢

[@ashamahee]

Don't give up, I went from not being able to drink a single glass of milk without extreme pain in the guts to now being able to down an entire litre of it without any issues, this is only after a few months of carnivore, perhaps you just a bit more time on it?

[@justanother240]

@@ashamahee I will certainly keep that in mind!

[@ashamahee]

@@justanother240 we are different and I am no doctor but perhaps its difference in how fast or how much healing we need? Also I do 3 day fasts every now and then so I am not sure if that is the one doing the healing.

[@justanother240]

@@ashamahee I actually want to try longer fasts, too. I already do OMAD.

[@debbiemcdonald9360]

On carnivore, I suffered from the whole list of cramps, heart palpitations, light sleep and weird falling dreams. Also weakness, while Trying to cure fatty liver. Had to add about 15 grams of carb back in and also supplement with Ketochow minerals. I admire your grace and courage to stand your ground. I was relieved when I saw your videos, raw honey has been a joy to have back in my diet.

[@francaperi7434]

Amazing interview. Thank you so much ❤

[@getter_done]

An absolutely “wonderful” 💯 interview Jesse with Paul SALADINO. Yes, I hit the LIKE 👍button. Thanks from Winnipeg 🇨🇦 😃

[@JesseChappus]

💙

[@GlasDevGuy]

This is very interesting, Omega-6 fatty acids can influence lipid metabolism and insulin signaling pathways. Suggesting high levels of certain omega-6 fatty acids, particularly AA, can lead to the production of pro-inflammatory molecules, which may contribute to the development of insulin resistance.

[@hjhshoms2545]

I think this guy has good points about raw dairy and food and bad seed oils but he is missing the fact is unique living in an unpolluted area getting much infrared and ultraviolet from sunshine, he gets more than average exercise and sea salt and unprocessed food ie lives in an ideal environment which is not typical for us that live in polluted cities work indoors and only have access to processed foods, BIG DIFFERENCE.

[@teddy5236]

Not a good excuse I live in the city and still do this bro, you can always find a way

[@teddy5236]

Sea salt unprocessed food and exercise, everything you have the capability of having regardless of where ur at 😭

[@conniewheat924]

Thank you for introducing some balance that people can establish a lifestyle with. I appreciate your willingness to be scientific and not dogmatic. You have helped me find a system that works for my own body. I have much less inflammation, and my weight is very steady now.

[@HyperOne1]

🥵 FL is way too hot to be active outdoors. I do my morning walk before the sun comes up, but most of my other light cardio is done indoors throughout the day.

[@tamwinat]

Sounds like a support for what Dr. Peat has been saying.

[@julia912d5]

This was EXCELLENT. And makes so much sense!

[@alisonbamford6723]

Same thing happened to me. I was following Carnivore for over 8 years but struggled especially in the last couple of years to digest the protein, regardless of what I tried. Eventually, not only did my digestion throw in the towel & refuse to digest protein any longer (had to make myself vomit to get rd of the last meat that had been stuck in my stomach for hours & hours), but my insulin resistance went into orbit & not even heaps of insulin could get it down to anywhere near normal. It was like the insulin was hardly working. I had also gained well over 30lbs more during the LC foray, too. Never lost any weight at all. Defeated, I had no option but to go plant-based. I just juiced veg/greens & some fruit for the first month. Whilst my BG stayed high for most of the month, probably as my body was clearing out ectopic fat, suddenly my BG started to drop, my insulin sensitivity returned & I had to radically cut my insulin intake by more than half (50+ units to just 20 or even less, despite all the carbs). I also lost some of the extra weight. For me, it’s fats & oils that drive my insulin resistance & weight gain, not (natural) carbs. I am able to digest some animal protein now, but do consume a higher amount of plant foods because my body needs the potassium, magnesium & other minerals. Being overweight & diabetic has meant that I don’t retain Mg & K+ very well anyway so getting plenty of natural carbs is important for me. I don’t fear spikes either……. What I realised was that Carnivore didn’t actually reverse my insulin resistance, it merely maintained it because my carb intake was so low. But eating carbs & keeping the fat very low actually restored my insulin sensitivity. I can understand people recovering on the rice diet for instance because there is no lipids to block insulin uptake into the cells.

[@dbb7286]

Great now I’m all fucked up. I don’t know if I should be on keto. I don’t know if I should be on carnivore I don’t know if I should be on the fucking potato diet because I keep switching back-and-forth because everybody’s an expert.

[@dixsusu]

Dr. Robert Lustig would have things to say to this dude ! O man , run ! He might learn a thing or two .

[@HCW2855HCW]

Sounds like my sonin-law who refers me to the clip of the guy coming back from the future saying don't eat eggs and don't eat that and then he comes back later and says I'm from the future even further and now it's OK to eat it and then he comes back, saying I'm even from the further future and the saying don't eat it! So my son-in-law just says I give up I'm gonna eat crap.

[@darkpatches]

You'll be alright. Saladino is a reductionist selling a product. If you haven't already, check out Dr. Westman for a calm, rational, clinically-experienced viewpoint on keto, as well as his perspective on carnivore and even the rice/sugar diet.

[@jeanniewhite3450]

What can we eat?

[@HCW2855HCW]

@@jeanniewhite3450 Five years ago I started out on keto. I wanted to optimize my health after seeing some signs of dementia and I have lost 70 pounds. Then a year and a half ago I went carnivore currently I am still basically carnivore optimizing my protein to build back muscle that I lost and therefore am lifting weights three times a week. To answer your question for me, I am eating grass fed beef, pasture raised eggs, pretty much all animal food, and all the good fats like real butter, tallow. Making my own bone broth I have just started incorporating most fruits and raw honey because your mitochondria will make more energy from glucose than fat. I am 70 years old. I am still learning how to be more healthy, but nothing matters if you don't optimize your sleep.

[@mariaa8224]

So interesting! Thank you, Jesse, for all you do! Could you please have Dr. Daniel Pompa on? He talks about the importance of diet variation and feast and famine cycles. Keto people don't like him either because even though he loves keto, he doesn't think you should be on it forever. From people's experiences, including my own, it's not a one size fits all with all these diets! What Dr. Pompa says makes a lot of sense 🤔

[@JesseChappus]

I'll look more into him - thanks for the reco :)

[@mariaa8224]

@JesseChappus You're welcome! And he is friends with Dr. Mindy, whom you interviewed before!😃

[@yolandaschartner9345]

Heart palpitations and muscle cramps stopped when I added electrolytes. And have not come back.

[@mamakaka73]

A butcher explained to me that the problem with ground beef is the bad hygiene of the mill used to grind it. Not the meat itself. Grind your own and it's all good 😁

[@hillarywolf5889]

Jessie, you do an amazing show, you don’t waste time, all of your shows have great content! Thanks❤️

[@JesseChappus]

💙

[@vonitaesse4307]

Wonderful perspective! Thank you doctor!

[@mom0410]

When I cut sugar out of everything, except some berries, and ate a healthy whole food diet of 1 carb portion (example eggs & veggies in butter 1/2 cup gf organic oats & then dinner sweet potato, some chicken or steak & salad, the weight melted off. I even did a lunch as well. No snacking in between. Processed food & sugar in foods were a big problem.

[@JohnnyCarthief]

I think Dr. Westman does a good job exposing the limits of Dr. Saladino’s point of view. Not a clinician Not a researcher Influenced by extremely limited research studies. Take his insight and advice with caution and skepticism.

[@leighkelly2161]

And Saladhino changes his mind every 5 minutes. I'll stick to listening to advice from people who know what they're talking about instead of passing on whatever they're doing at the moment 😊

[@tamom64]

Continuing to learn is evolution. Thinking you figured something out and that it'll always work for everyone is small minded. Being brave enough to change your mind and share that is better than pretending you already know everything. I found his information fascinating and worth looking into and studying more.

[@CM7777...]

He eats animal testicles

[@tom474e]

When I drastically cut my sugar intake my lipid panel numbers like triglycerides dropped into the healthy range. My high blood pressure also reduced into the normal range.