If you thought tweaking your regular diet was intimidating, buckle up, because we’re only meant to live on the edge, right? Allow me to introduce to you a diet that might just make you raise one of your perfectly sculpted eyebrows: The Carnivore Diet.
WHAT IS THIS CARNIVORE DIET?
Before you jump to conclusions, it’s not an elaborate excuse to gnaw on your coworker’s arm when the team meetings run into your lunch break (though, wouldn’t that be a plot twist?).
The Carnivore Diet, as its fierce name suggests, revolves around you channelling your inner T-Rex and consuming primarily meats, fish, and other animal foods like eggs and certain dairy products. Basically, if it dances in a field or swims lazily in a pond, it’s on your menu. This diet tosses fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, grains, and seeds out the window. A radical form of the Keto diet, it trades off carbs for proteins and fats.
WHY TRY THE CARNIVORE DIET?
It seems far fetched, we get it. But calling all beefsteak lovers – this might just be your golden ticket. Proponents claim the Carnivore Diet leads to weight loss, better heart health, improved mental clarity, lowered inflammation, and even happier mood. All the reasons to finally become that happy-go-lucky T-Rex you always dreamed of becoming, eh?
CARNIVORE DIET: A BALANCED NUTRITIONAL CHART OR A HIGHWAY TO NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES?
The million-dollar question that’s got everyone on tenterhooks. How on earth do you get all the nutrients your body needs if you’re living your best meat-life? Isn’t fibre crucial? What about Vitamin C? Each food group brings something unique to the table (literally and figuratively). Stripping our diet down to predominantly just one food category could potentially open doors to deficiencies. And nobody likes an unwelcome guest, do we?
THE CARNIVORE DIET – IS IT A CULINARY CHALLENGE?
While bingeing on barbecued ribs sounds like a dream vacation, adhering to the Carnivore Diet can be a culinary challenge. A day in the life of a carnivorous dieter involves elaborate meal prepping that balances calorie intake and nutrients, and creativity in crafting delectable dishes (you wouldn’t want to be stuck with broiled chicken for the rest of your life).
MAYBE IT’S JUST NOT FOR YOU (AND THAT’S OKAY!)
From daily meal prepping that sounds trickier than your taxes to potentially missing out on critical nutrients, the Carnivore Diet may not be everyone’s cut of meat. It may work for some and not for others. Fret not if this animal-based diet isn’t your calling. There are countless other diets out there waiting to be explored and embraced, each one unique as you are. Now, who’s ready for that lunch break?
Before embarking on any significant dietary change, it’s crucial to ruminate and do your homework. A consultation with your doctor or a registered dietitian nutritionist could help you choose what suits you best! So, what’s your dinner tonight? Steak or Salad?