"I've had people say that to me, 'Don't you want to just be normal?' If being normal means that you can't exercise, and being normal means you can't stand up without your knees or back hurting, then I don't want to be normal."
"Attendees shared what they called their testimonies, describing how they believed the diet had healed a wide array of ailments, including arthritis, mental illness and diabetes."
"Most doctors would disagree with the attendees' enthusiastic claims about the diet's benefits. They have urged people to eat less red meat, warning that consuming too much raises cholesterol and increases the risk for heart disease."
Meatstock, a three-day carnivore convention in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, attracted over 1,400 attendees who follow a diet primarily consisting of animal products. Participants shared personal testimonies of health improvements, claiming relief from ailments like arthritis and diabetes. Influencers at the event, such as Serena Musick, expressed a rejection of conventional dietary norms, emphasizing their health benefits. However, medical professionals caution against the diet, highlighting risks associated with high red meat consumption and the importance of fruits and vegetables for overall health.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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