John Veitch on Keto at 82: Heart Attacks, Carnivore Diets, and Soil Health
Episode Overview
John Veitch shares his decades-long experience with the keto and carnivore diets. A heart attack during lockdown forces John to reassess his health approach. Discussion on the potential impact of COVID-19 on heart health. Insights into regenerative farming and its connection to soil health. John's transition from teaching to business and his ongoing commitment to fitness.
I've essentially been in ketosis for probably all of the last 10 years because I've been eating on a very low carb diet for a very long time.
In this fascinating episode of Recovery and Transformation, host Sameer Dossani chats with John Veitch, an 82-year-old advocate of the keto and carnivore diets. John’s journey is anything but typical. He starts by sharing his early life in New Zealand, his career as a teacher, and his transition into business. The real turning point in his story comes when he adopts a low-carb, high-fat diet to tackle weight gain and knee pain.
His dedication to this lifestyle sees him through marathons and mountain runs, but it’s not without its challenges. During lockdown, John experiences a heart attack, leading him to question the impact of his diet and consider other factors like COVID-19 and soil health. This episode is a rollercoaster of health revelations and personal anecdotes that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about diet and wellness.
Don’t miss out on John’s wisdom and insights—he’s living proof that it’s never too late to take control of your health.