Low Carb History
- Low Carb since 1997 (age 24)
- Carnivore since 2009 -- put Bipolar Disorder into remission!
- Blogger since 2012
- Speaker since 2016
Published papers on:
- Theoretical math
- Computer science / computational linguistics
- Cognitive psychology
- Evolution / Ketogenic diets
Profession
- Left programming / data science / machine learning to write about nutrition
Personal
- Canadian expat
- Divorced mother of 3
- Cypherpunk values: cryptography for privacy, eg cryptocurrency
- Sing in a punk rock band
- Previously fluent in Russian, French (rusty)
- Perpetual beginner at tango
- Humans evolved as carnivorous "lipivores" (fat eaters)
- Ketosis doesn't "mimic starvation" or cause "stress" by elevating cortisol or lowering thyroid
- Phytochemicals are not nutrients
- We don't need plants for antioxidants
- We don't need plants for "hormesis"
- Plant fibre isn't necessary for colon health
- RDAs were determined on grain-based diets and need to be reassessed for low carb
- Anecdotes can be weak or strong depending on context
- In some cases high fat carnivore (Keto Animal Foods or KetoAF) is more effective for weight loss than high protein carnivore
- Why do you eat a carnivore diet?
- Aren't humans omnivores?
- Where do you get your vitamins?
- Everyone is different. Some people should be carnivores, others will do better as vegans. Right?
- Are you saying plants are bad for you?