Well, hello there savvy eater, curious carnivore, or interested innocent bystander! I’m here today to chew the bacon…I mean, the fat…about the Carnivore Diet. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “another diet? Really?” But hold onto your steak knives because this one is going to throw you for a loop.
Brace yourself for the Carnivore Diet
Unlike referee whistles at a vegan sport event, the Carnivore Diet is a simple one. It gorges, no rather, worships the anthropological assertion that our early homo sapien ancestors primarily noshed on what they could kill (with a little flora on the side for garnish, of course). So, think less acai bowl enthusiast and more lion-on-the-Serengeti.
Here’s the skinny (no pun intended): On the Carnivore Diet, you feast solely on meats and other animal products, ruthlessly banishing the lot of carbs, sugars, legumes, and… vegetables (yeah, yeah, I hear the collective gasp of every avocado-toast-loving millennial out there).
Cut to the Chase: What’s on the Carnivore Diet Menu?
Fasten your seatbelts, foodies, because we’re about to take a carnivorous plunge. When embarking on your Carnivore Diet adventure, here’s what you can enjoy:
- Beef
- Pork
- Chicken
- Seafood
- Eggs
- Lamb
- Duck (Oh la la, getting fancy are we?)
- Basically, if it starts with meat, ends with meat and tastes like meat, it’s your friend.
And yes, in case you’re wondering, you can have steak for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on this diet! However, before you start doing a happy jig, realize that sticking to the ‘meat and nothing but the meat’ mantra means you’re going to be parting ways, with your dear buddy, the plant kingdom. Bid adieu to fruit salads, and part ways with that sinful chocolate dessert you’ve been secretly nibbling post-midnight!
Alright, Why Should You Try This?
First on the list – Weight Loss. The low-to-zero carb nature of the carnivore diet can potentially speed up your metabolism. Also, high proteins mean you feel fuller — keeping those pesky cravings at bay.
Second, many claim to have experienced Increased Energy Levels, Mental Clarity, Mood Improvements, and Better Sleep. Quite intriguing, right?
The Other Side of the Bone…
Like any diet that asks you to bid goodbye to an entire food group, the Carnivore Diet does come with caveats. I’m not talking about just missing out on the joy of crunching corn chips.
Potential vitamin deficiencies, the challenge of managing a socially limited diet, and health issues related to extremely high protein consumption such as kidney damage, are few of the possible roadblocks.
To Meat or Not to Meat
The Carnivore Diet is a radical one — and like any polarizing personality, it has its ardent followers and skeptics. If you’re considering giving it a shot, do your research, consult your doctor, and remember—just because a caveman supposedly did it, doesn’t mean it’s necessarily right for you.
After all, they didn’t have Netflix, did they?
Closing Off this Carnivorous Convo
We’ve chewed over the meat of this topic, let out a few laughs, and hopefully given you some fun food for thought in the process. Whether the Carnivore Diet gets your teeth tingling in anticipation, or leaves you longing for lettuce, there’s no denying it’s an interesting concept. So if you’re considering it, remember to explore the options, consider the drawbacks, and make the choice that’s right for you.