186: Carnivore Diet, Ketosis, Macros, & Diet Variation With Dr. Anthony Gustin

It seems like there’s always a new diet to try… the keto diet, the carnivore diet, different types of fasting… the list goes on.The question is, how do we know if any of them are actually good for us?What is the Carnivore Diet?Today’s episode should answer a lot of questions. My guest Dr. Anthony Gustin is a board-certified sports physician, a functional medicine practitioner, and an overall food and fitness skeptic like I am. His focus recently has shifted from private practice to starting his own company, Perfect Keto and Equip.Dr. Gustin’s mission is to create products that improve the accessibility of whole food nutrition and ketosis, and he’s the perfect person to explain a little bit more about the carnivore diet, how it works, and if it’s right for you.Episode Highlightswhy not to follow one diet for too longthe best way to fast for womenhow to do the keto diet correctlywhich diets have their place in a healthy lifestylewhat the carnivore diet ishow much protein we actually needand more!Resources We MentionDrAnthonyGustin.comPerfectKeto.comBooks We MentionThe Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat, and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet by Nina TeicholzWhy We Get Fat & What to Do About It by Gary TaubesAntifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder by Nassim TalebThe Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Foods That Cause Disease & Weight Gain by Dr. Steven GundryThe 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan PetersonMore From Wellness Mama394: The Carnivore Code, Plant Toxins, and Optimal Protein With Dr. Paul Saladino