On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Shawn Baker addresses the controversy surrounding the carnivore diet, and perhaps surprisingly, does not advocate that every single person ought to go full carnivore. But he does explain the evolutionary logic behind the carnivore diet, describes its benefits, and makes a strong case that people need to take responsibility for their own health instead of delegating that responsibility to professionals. This episode is brought to you by:  Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2  SHOW NOTES:  Shawn discusses the controversy surrounding the carnivore diet [0:40] There is no doubt that humans are omnivorous, but how suitable are most foods? [2:24] If at age 85 you can run 100 meters in 15 seconds, you’re probably doing things right [3:40] Shawn describes his methods of holding back aging [4:40] Shawn believes that not everyone needs to use a carnivore diet [5:33] Why you should chase health and not lab values [6:02] Why is sexual function important? [8:37] Yes, you can gain muscle at any age [10:20] Strength is much more important than size when it comes to muscle [12:03] The very first animals were carnivorous, and early humans were primarily carnivorous [14:00] Shawn describes what a basic human diet probably was thousands of years ago [18:34] Shawn speculates on why seed oil is so dangerous [20:02] Tom discusses his own transformative dietary journey [22:42] Shawn describes the absolute requirements for the human diet [26:15] The truth about why diets fail [27:24] Shawn discusses a forth-coming study on the carnivore diet [29:21] Tom and Shawn talk about how to measure improvements in health [31:58] Shawn addresses questions about whether people should eat organ meat [35:28] Shawn describes his experience in the military [37:51] Shawn talks about becoming somewhat immune to trauma as a war-time surgeon [39:59] Shawn learned how to improvise and think on his feet in war [41:45] What is one change people can make that would most improve their health? [45:03]  FOLLOW SHAWN: WEBSITE: shawn-baker.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/38NZdds FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2tb8VaE TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2tWFMjC Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.  This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices