Carnivore Drama, Is Beyond Meat Over? PLUS Nutrition Extremes S03E17

Nutrition advice has never been louder or more polarized. From carnivore-only diets to sugar-only extremes, confident claims often race ahead of the science. In this episode, we explore three stories shaping today’s nutrition debate. First, we unpack insights from a Mayo Clinic–trained physician, clinical nutrition expert, and stage 4 cancer survivor, who explains why food is medicine and why plant-forward eating and moderation continue to outperform nutrition fads. We then look at the business and media landscape around plant-based food, including the collapse of Beyond Meat’s share price, comments from CEO Ethan Brown, and claims from an industry insider paid to spread anti-vegan messaging online. We also examine the science comparing meat and plant-based alternatives, including the Stanford “Swap Meat” study. Finally, we examine the rise of the carnivore diet online, driven by influencer anecdotes, and why medical experts are pushing back as concerns grow about long-term health risks and misinformation.

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Carnivore Drama, Is Beyond Meat Over? PLUS Nutrition Extremes S03E17 is an episode from The Plant Based News Podcast by The Plant Based News (PBN) Podcast.

This episode is 00:50:20 long.

This episode was published on Jan 3, 2026.

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