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Carnivore-ish: A Pub Chat on Meat, Plants, and Living Well

Your carnivore life can improve

The diet doc (MD/PhD) in clinical practice wished to remain anonymous. I chewed on it. "How about this. We have our discussion, then I use Grok AI to reframe it into a pub convo, making sure that all material exchange is accurately represented?"

Welcome to our virtual pub, where two mates—let’s call ‘em Rich and John—grab a pint and dive into a no-holds-barred chat about the carnivore diet. Both are fans of meat-heavy eating but aren’t sold on the “plants are poison” dogma. With Rich’s years as a Paleo influencer and John’s MD/PhD chops, they’re here to unpack the good, the bad, and the “ish” of going carnivore. Expect a lively, back-and-forth vibe as they challenge each other, laugh, and maybe even agree. Pull up a stool and join the convo!

Rich: Alright, John, let’s kick this off with some love for the carnivore diet. I get why folks rave about it—meat, eggs, maybe some dairy, no plants. It’s simple, and for some, it’s a gut-saving miracle. But I’m not all-in on the “carnivore strong” hype. You’re the doc—what’s the best stuff about carnivore from your clinical lens?

John: Cheers, Rich. Carnivore’s got serious upsides. First, it’s dead simple—high protein, high fat, zero carbs. I’ve seen patients drop weight, stabilize blood sugar, and feel sharper. Second, it’s a gut reset. Ditching plants can ease bloating or IBS, especially for autoimmune folks. Small studies suggest fiber’s not always king. Third, mental clarity—patients swear by less brain fog, maybe from ketosis. But you’re carnivore-ish, not hardcore. What’s got you leaning this way, and what plants are you keeping?

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