Ken Berry Touts Carnivore Diet to 1,600 at Meatstock 2026 as 70% of Americans Seek Protein
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 1
Ken Berry Touts Carnivore Diet to 1,600 at Meatstock 2026 as 70% of Americans Seek Protein
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 1
1,600 people attended Meatstock 2026, where Tennessee physician Ken Berry used his keynote to argue Americans have been "misled and misfed" and should favor meat-heavy eating.
70% of Americans said protein is the nutrient they are most trying to consume in 2025, up from 62% in 2021, while "good source of protein" overtook "fresh" as the top marker of healthy food.
Berry said carnivore diets can fit tight budgets because shoppers can choose cheaper cuts and processed meats such as bacon, baloney and hot dogs if ingredients are limited to meat, salt and spices.
Berry cited his own 70-pound weight loss and audience testimonials about reduced fatty liver and inflammation, but critics say carnivore diets are too restrictive and lack strong clinical evidence.
WHO's cancer research arm classifies processed meat as carcinogenic and red meat as probably carcinogenic, underscoring the broader dispute over long-term health risks and missing nutrients such as fiber.
As US guidelines now push for more meat, why do global experts warn it's a planetary and health disaster?
Are new pro-protein guidelines driven by science, or by weight-loss drugs and powerful industry lobbying?
Can processed meats like bacon and hot dogs be a healthy choice, or is this a dangerous dietary myth?