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Why Every Carnivore Eventually Quits (Doctor Explains)

2026-05-26 Education
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Anthony Chaffee MD
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Come celebrate the most American carnivore event of the year with me at THE MONTANA MEAT-UP (July 4-5). Early bird pricing ends in 10 days and these WILL sell out. Grab your ticket now at https://sbg.events — can't wait to see you there Most people aren’t “failing” keto or carnivore – they’re being failed by bad advice, social pressure, and half-truths about what ketosis and red meat actually do to the human body. In this episode of The Plant Free MD, I sit down with British and European Pro Bodybuilding Champion Richard Smith to pull back the curtain on the latest wave of influencers loudly “quitting” keto and carnivore, and what’s really going on behind those dramatic announcement videos. Who we are: I’m Dr Anthony Chaffee, medical doctor, former professional rugby player, and host of The Plant Free MD – a science-based, hard-facts podcast digging into optimal human nutrition, performance, and reversing chronic disease with a species-appropriate diet. Richard Smith is a British and European Pro bodybuilding champion who rebuilt his health and physique using keto and carnivore and now teaches evidence-based nutrition full time. Together, we cut through the noise, marketing, and fearmongering to focus on what actually works in the real world. Why you should watch: - You’re confused by conflicting messages about meat, cholesterol, ketones, and long-term safety. - You’ve seen influencers “coming out against” keto/carnivore and want to know if you should be worried – or just unsubscribed. - You want a clear, no-nonsense breakdown from people who’ve lived this way for years, use it clinically, and aren’t pivoting their beliefs to match the latest trend. If you’re tired of clickbait “I quit carnivore” thumbnails and want the unfiltered, science-based truth about meat, ketosis, and why this way of eating threatens a lot of powerful interests, this episode is for you. Join my NEW 90 day Carnivore challenge group! Link below: https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ 🌐 Discover More Resources, Guides, and Updates at My Website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com - Your Hub For All Things Health and Nutrition Join My New YT Membership Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzoRyR_nlesKZuOlEjWRXQQ/join ✅ The Carnivore Bar → https://endlss.io/sl/the-carnivore-bar/anthonychaffee 💲 Discount Code: Anthony for 10% off all orders 🥩 New to the Carnivore Diet? Start Here → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkkRSboRx_u2ymm3qL2PvUiwSa8KWvmk7&si=JxY6BlMx3A5RxtwX 📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonychaffeemd 🐦 Follow on Twitter/X → https://x.com/anthony_chaffee ✅ Book a 60-minute consultation with Dr. Chaffee → https://calendly.com/anthonychaffeemd/60-minute-consultation ✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more insightful content! ✅ Linktree → https://linktr.ee/DrChaffeeMD Sponsors & Affiliates: ✅ The Carnivore Bar → https://endlss.io/sl/the-carnivore-bar/anthonychaffee 💲 Discount Code: Anthony for 10% off all orders ✅ Stone and Spear tallow and soaps → https://www.stoneandspeartallow.com/?ref=gx0gql8b 💲 Discount Code: CHAFFEE for 10% off ✅ Carnivore T-Shirts → https://www.plantfreetees.org ✅ X3 Bar System → https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100676052-13511487 💲 Discount Code: DRCHAFFEE ✅ Schwank Grill (Natural Gas or Propane) https://www.schwankgrills.com/ANTHONY98004 Free grill cover with the purchase of a Schwank Grills grill with Discount Code: ANTHONY98004 This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Dietary and lifestyle changes are only part of the complete health picture, the impact of which will depend on each person’s individual circumstances. It is important to stay under the care of appropriate health care professionals, whose advice should be sought before making any substantial dietary or other changes. #carnivore #weightloss #nutrition #diet

Top Comments (10)

@Brooksy1977 2026-05-26

I’ve been on beef only carnivore over 3 years. Due to severe food allergies, I won’t be stopping. Other foods trigger IBS and Crohn’s.

244 9 replies
@Chris-tz9ct 2026-05-26

11 and a wee bit years ,going strong and no intentions of changing anything .

192 3 replies
@WDrodzeRodzeNowyPlan 2026-05-26

15 months carnivore, i dont see a reason to stop ever. Life without carbs is too beautiful

184 6 replies
@michaelbare5380 2026-05-26

Carnivore (mostly) for past 5 years. Recently, people are telling me that it seems my age is reversing. The most dangerous place in our town is the grocery store.

125 6 replies
@christmylife4654 2026-05-26

I've only been doing carnivore for 5 months. I went on holiday for 2 weeks and added veg, sweets, wine, etc. On returning home I really felt awful, aches and joint pain... following day I started carnivore again and in 4 days I'm back to feeling great. I also realised that I'm no longer a comfort and emotional eater, which I was since childhood...now at 60 I'm finally free. No more cravings, it's awesome🎉

57 4 replies
@AnneMB955 2026-05-26

Long term Carnivore here. 🙋‍♀️ Feels too good to change.

145 22 replies
@poppajay9975 2026-05-26

My wife, 77, has been on carnivor for 2.5 years. Lost 55 pounds. She has had three knee surgeries and had arthritis for years. She is walking well with no pain,and takes 0 medication. It's like she went back 30 years. For us carnivor is the proper human diet. Thank you Dr. Chaffee ,and Dr. Berry

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@ronaldbranchrb 2026-05-27

I'm not quitting the carnivore diet I actually am going to have my 2-year anniversary next month beef salt and water. I've been living with MS for 30 years from now and I can say that I haven't felt this good on the inside for so long

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@raquel5401 2026-05-26

several years carnivore - just went on vacation to visit my 90 year old mother and went keto with some plants added in and wound up with my issues showing up after 7 years without- vertigo, IBS flare up, hemorrhoid flare up, joint pain, canker sores -- HELL NO! will never do that again

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@dannyc9784 2026-05-26

6+ years NEVER EVER EVER quitting the 1 thing that got me free of the matrix in so many ways!!!

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