The Carnivore Diet Book

I first read the book back in mid-2022. 

I remember it clearly because I was traveling at the time, shortly after earning my keto and carnivore nutrition certification. Committed to continuous learning, I set a goal to read for twenty minutes every night. Over four weeks, I worked through the physical copy, page by page.

The book resonated deeply. It wasn’t just about nutrition—it was about a doctor and athlete who followed mainstream medical advice for years, only to realize it wasn’t working. His relatable storytelling, combined with real-life success stories, made the message even more powerful.

As a former military member, I especially connected with the author, a military doctor. Reading about his transformation—from following conventional guidelines to challenging them—was both eye-opening and inspiring.

One of the most striking parts of the book was the resistance the author faced.

 As an orthopedic surgeon, he realized many patients didn’t need surgery—just a dietary change. But when he started recommending diet over operations, he was investigated for malpractice.

Not for harming patients. Not for incompetence. But for telling people they didn’t need surgery.

Think about that.

His managers and the system opposed him—not because he was wrong, but because it wasn’t profitable. That realization changed how I saw the medical industry. Doctors are incentivized to push medication and quick visits, prioritizing profit over healing.

It was eye-opening. And it made me mad.

What Made This Book So Powerful

The book’s simplicity stood out. It skipped the complicated science jargon and focused on a clear message:

“Just eat meat. Eat fat. Stop overthinking it.”

In a world obsessed with counting macros, tracking calories, and following rigid rules, this was refreshing. What if health is simply about eating real, nutrient-dense food and avoiding what makes you sick?

That idea stuck with me.

Key Lesson #1 of 2: Meat is optimal.

Animal-based diets provide superior nutrition, supporting muscle growth, energy, and overall health.

Animal protein is the most bioavailable food, yet it’s rarely emphasized. Instead, mainstream nutrition pushes plant-based options, ignoring how efficiently our bodies absorb nutrients from meat, eggs, and fish—without the anti-nutrients found in plants.

I learned this the hard way. Relying on plant proteins, I thought I was eating right—until my hair started falling out.

I was losing my hair. It was terrifying.

I’d wake up to hair on my pillow, lose handfuls in the shower, and panic.

Only when I started eating real, nutrient-dense animal protein did my hair begin to grow back—slowly, but surely.

If I hadn’t experienced this, I would not believe it possible. 

Key Lesson #2 of 2: Carbs are unnecessary.

The body thrives on fat and protein; carbohydrates are non-essential. This blew my mind. Your body makes the glucose it needs—fat is a more efficient, stable fuel.

Before changing my diet, I was constantly exhausted, living on hidden sugars and processed junk. Walking felt like a chore. I’d circle parking lots for the closest spot, sit on the couch sweating from the effort of just being upright, and avoid playing with my kids.

Now, I don’t just walk—I lift, build, and fully engage in life. I even helped build my own house. That kind of transformation doesn’t happen by accident.

A Message to My Past Self—and Anyone Who Feels Stuck

If I could talk to my past self—the one who felt hopeless and stuck—I’d tell her to just start. To open her mind and stop accepting that life had to be that way.

If you feel the same, unsure where to begin, I’d hand you this book and say:

“Read this. Just give it a chance. Open your heart to God, be humble, and learn something new. You don’t have to stay stuck. Change is possible—but you have to take the first step.”

I did. And I’ll never go back.

Dr Baker’s book, The Carnivore Diet, is a must-read.