Reasons NOT TO DO CARNIVORE! - Doctor Reacts

In this video, Dr. Eric Westman reviews and debunks common myths about the carnivore diet. Discover the key reasons why this diet might not be for everyone and learn about its potential benefits and challenges. Dr. Westman also discusses the impact of restrictive diets, social pressures, and how to manage cravings. Stay until the end for his final thoughts and insights!

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[LimitLessLindy]

Life at 700+ lbs is restrictive!! After many failed diets and lapband procedure, carnivore finally gave me the food freedom I never had. It works for me and I will never look back :)

[khill]

I live in a small town in Oklahoma and after ordering hamburgers without the bun for over 2 years now, I noticed they've changed the menu to include a keto option... hamburger without the bun. Love it!

[zerocarb]

Thanks for reacting to my video, Dr. Westman!

[dahVEEDBBone]

Dr. Westman is my favorite TV show, part sit-com, part drama, and the action, oh my!

[Bama_J]

Carnivore 19 months now! Eighty pounds down, off all meds and feel better than I have in 20 years!!

[jennifermarlow.]

The dentist's admin staff asked if I wanted some Lindt chocolates (Lindt is next door to them, they have tons of free chocolate), and then said, BUT we know you probably won't want one because sugar. I said, yes, and thanks anyhow. THEN, she said that they had all switched to low carb since seeing how youthful and in shape I am for my age. So, they've done this since my last visit. Dropping clues ... leading by example - it works!

Thank you Dr. Westman. This guy's channel is so excellent - he has so many interviews with people that healed using carnivore. My own experience was cold turkey ... no cravings, except when I am out, and smell toast! :)

[GenRN]

First comment that isn’t a spam bot!

I’m trying to get my cousin with a young adult son with ASD level 3 and schizophrenia to start him on a carnivore/ keto diet.

[janac]

I'm Carnivore 99% of the time and I LOVE your videos!!! I always recommend your videos when people try and tell me how unhealthy I am eating. Thank you so much for your videos!

[thomashughes]

Dave's great! We're going to have a chat with each other tomorrow. How fun!

I'm a week shy of 1, 200 days on Carnivore. I've lost 100 pounds!

Be well! ❤

[johnmartinsen]

Dave has a fantastic channel...real people sharing their experiences and path to recovery from "incurable" chronic disease. Plants are what my food eats ❣️

[kathrynray]

I am over a year carnivore and haven't felt this good in decades. I made a keto birthday cake for my sister and thought I might try a small piece or a few bites, but when it came time I just didn't want it. I had smoked a brisket and was full and happy. There is just no food I would trade for the way I feel now..

[howardhamaker]

LOL love the confusion of smart TV vs youtube. Cracks me up.

[LittleRadicalThinker]

Dave has a lot of great personal stories and many great interviews.

[andredaedone]

Carnivore is easy once you get through the first 3 weeks of hell😅😮. Even after three weeks and sometimes months many people have to keep adjusting their eating to get it right for them. I am sure Dave is honored that you used his video.

[hansvanderwaal]

Dr. Westman keep going. Wonderfully to see an unbiased and feet on the ground Dr. with common sense.

[jobrown]

I love Dave's video; it is a unique way of getting people to think seriously about things and hopefully will get them curious enough to actually try it. It's a combination of honesty, sarcasm, humour and fact.

[barbaraspitzer]

I just started and I have to say the social aspect is going to be the hardest.

[Turbo]

Yes the simplicity of the restricive way of eating is a HUGE selling point. ESPECIALLY if you've always preferred meat, like me <3

[kahearne]

Dr Westman you continue to be my most trusted source of info and thought Dave who you just showed at first was an AI copy as he sounded robotic and different than usual... odd. Thank you for all you do! My Mum just took the sugar challenge through Adapt Your Life and your presence is a gift to many++++. You helped me get a foothold on keto and now carnivore trying to help my Multiple Sclerosis. You started me on the path to better

[Ellfman]

In 2010 I did a mono diet and week after week would introduce one food at a time. I learned a lot about my body, and how it reacts to individual foods. After 2 years of that, I then created a diet which has worked for me. I've lost 50lbs, stopped all pharma/vacc, avoid processed food, red meat, pork, eggs, and minimal diary.
Maybe my diet is boring, but I no longer bleed from my colon, and the constant pain from fibro and degenerative disc issues is lessened. And, after going to the doctor on a quarterly basis since 1967, I no longer get ill no matter who I'm around, and haven't been ill since 2011.
For all those doing carnivore, good luck on your diet journey. For you are the only one who can find your (diet) path in life.