Step into the Land of Meatopia: The Carnivore Diet
Getting tired of kale salads and quinoa bowls? Say hello to the Carnivore Diet. Be warned, though. This is not for the faint of heart – or,
more accurately, the faint of stomach. Their motto is straightforward: If it used to moo, oink, or cluck – it’s on the diet!
So, What’s the Carnivore Diet?
As the name suggests, the Carnivore Diet involves eating just meat, much like those sharp-clawed counterparts of ours in the animal kingdom.
The diet’s most prolific champion, Shawn Baker, takes it so far as to say, eat meat, drink water, and live your life. But is there meat (pun
intended!) to his claims?
Meaty Benefits of the Carnivore Diet
Followers of the Carnivore Diet rave about significant weight loss, mental clarity, improved physical performance, and skyrocketing energy levels.
No vegetable to chop, fruits to peel or legumes to soak. The Carnivore’s shopping list is as lean as the diet itself!
Weight loss
Protein-rich diets, like the Carnivore Diet, are known to aid in weight loss due to their high satiety levels. Enter a world where hunger pangs
are a thing of the past and your grumbling stomach is silenced with a juicy piece of steak.
Mental Clarity
Adherents of the Carnivore Diet report increased cognition and mental clarity, all thanks to the elimination of harmful inflammatory foods from their diet. Say goodbye to the brain fog and hello to razor-sharp focus.
But What About …?
‘Where’s the fiber?’ ‘What about vitamins?’ ‘Isn’t meat high in cholesterol?’ Yes, yes, and yes – your concerns are not misplaced. The Carnivore
Diet does raise various health questions.
Fiber
Unlike herbivores, human bodies don’t depend on fiber for a healthy digestive system. However, if you’re not ready to bid adieu to all fiber, you can include some high fiber animal products like bone broth in your diet.
Vitamins
Yet another misconception is that this meaty diet lacks vitamins. On the contrary, animal products are some of the most nutrient-dense sources
of vitamins and minerals. You just need to explore the wider tapestry of mouth-watering cuts out there!
Cholesterol
Recent studies found that dietary cholesterol doesn’t significantly affect blood cholesterol levels. Balance the fatty cuts with lean meats and,
as always, get regular health checks to keep an eye on your cholesterol levels.
Is the Carnivore Diet For You?
If you are someone looking to shed some pounds, seeking enhanced mental clarity, or merely a die-hard meat-lover looking to celebrate steak and
party with pork daily, the Carnivore Diet might just be the perfect fit. However, newbies should ease into the process, and don’t forget to pair
this diet with regular exercise and routine health checks for a holistic approach to health.