Garth Davis joins us today on The Sakara Life Podcast to help us wade through the noise that is social media diets, nutritionism, and what we really need to focus on if we want to feel our best for decades to come.  Garth shares: The nuances of obesity and why helping to prevent it is his life’s missionThe dangers of following social media diets: why we shouldn’t all be carnivoresHow much protein do we really need in a dayWhy you might feel bloated after switching to a plant-based dietWhy you actually NEED carbs to build muscleThe greatest health study ever conducted and what it tells us about longevity About Garth: Dr. Garth Davis is a distinguished surgeon, health advocate, and author with over two decades of experience in the medical field. Having served as Chief of Bariatric Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital and as a clinical professor at the University of Texas, Dr. Davis has dedicated his career to transforming the lives of his patients through innovative surgical techniques and a holistic approach to health.  He is the author of the acclaimed book "Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It," which challenges conventional beliefs about nutrition and advocates for plant-based diets. Through his extensive research and compassionate care, Dr. Davis has become a leading voice in the movement towards healthier living and sustainable healthcare practices. IG: https://www.instagram.com/drgarthdavis/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.