What do you know about the Carnivore diet?
The carnivore diet is a type of diet that primarily consists of animal products, such as meat, fish, and animal-derived products like eggs and dairy. Followers of the carnivore diet typically avoid plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and legumes. The diet is based on the belief that humans evolved to eat primarily meat and animal products and that this is the most natural and optimal way to fuel the body.This diet is how our hunter gatherer ancestors ate before the agricultural revolution. After doing an extensive research let’s say that it’s a more strict version of the Keto Diet.
The Carnivore Diet what does it do to the body.The carnivore diet can have various effects on the body, both positive and negative. Here are some potential changes that may occur:
- Weight loss: Many people report initial weight loss on the carnivore diet, as it typically restricts carbohydrates and processed foods, leading to decreased calorie intake. After doing extensive research the Carnivore Diet is the only diet that melts fat from your body. So if you have reached a weight plateau this is the Diet for you. For short term success of quick weightloss its very Effective. This diet made me lose weight without effort lost 6KGS in 3 weeks.
- Improved energy levels: Some individuals experience increased energy levels and mental clarity on the carnivore diet, possibly due to stabilized blood sugar levels.
- Reduced inflammation: Some followers of the carnivore diet report a reduction in inflammatory symptoms, such as joint pain and bloating, although scientific evidence is limited in this area.
- Potential nutrient deficiencies: The carnivore diet lacks essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are typically found in plant-based foods. Over time, this can lead to deficiencies if not carefully monitored.
- Digestive changes: The carnivore diet may impact digestion, as it is low in fiber and may lead to changes in gut bacteria composition.
- Cholesterol levels: Some studies suggest that a diet high in saturated fats from animal products may lead to increased cholesterol levels, which could be a concern for some individuals.
- Reduced sugar craving: I have never been free of sugar cravings except when i was on the carnivore Diet. This is the best side effects of the Carnivore Diet. Sugar cravings is caused by excess consumption of carbohydrates specifically sugar spiking snacks and fiber less carbohydrates .
- Mental clarity: The Carnivore Diet eliminates brain fog caused by excessive sugar spikes. Your thinking becomes better. Your concentration improves drastically your able to to process information efficiently and make rational decisions quickly.Imagine waking up everyday and your at your best.
Not so pleasant side effects of the Carnivore Diet!
- Nutrient deficiencies: Eliminating plant-based foods can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins (such as vitamin C), minerals (such as potassium), and antioxidants that are important for overall health.
- Increased risk of heart disease: The high consumption of saturated fats from animal products on the carnivore diet may lead to elevated cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease.
- Digestive issues: The lack of fiber in the carnivore diet can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the gut and lead to constipation, bloating, and other digestive problems.
- Potential kidney stress: Eating a diet high in protein, as is common on the carnivore diet, may put strain on the kidneys over time and could be harmful for individuals with pre-existing kidney conditions.
- Impact on long-term health: Since the carnivore diet is relatively new and lacks long-term scientific research, the effects of following this diet over an extended period are not well understood. It’s important to proceed with caution and monitor your health closely.
My take on the Carnivore Diet!
I like this diet it’s superb for a quick weightloss journey. But even doing my nutrition clinical training we never suggested the carnivore diet to our morbidly obese patients or overweight patients. The most suggested diet was reduction in empty calories from processed carbohydrates. Most suggested diet was the keto diet but on a relaxed level to increase high fibrous foods and to pair with lean proteins.The main focus was pairing more antioxidants plants with lean proteins for every meal.
The Carnivore Diet isn’t sustainable long term because the human body feeds on different gut microbes and these gut microbes need certain plant based high fiber nutrient dense foods.The Carnivore high protein intake isn’t sustainable economic wise as its expensive to eat high quality meat products every meal. Some people don’t have access to high quality protein sources that was eaten by our hunter gatherers ancestors.
So please consult With your doctor for any dietary changes. So many people choose to take their health in their own hands due to lack of trust in the medical system. So many people struggling with weight issues.For short term quick weight loss the Carnivore Diet is the best, anyone struggling with sugar craving the carnivore diet is your solution. If you choose the Carnivore diet make sure to write abnormal symptoms and share it with Your doctor.
Hunter Gatherer diet(Carnivore Diet) is a debated topic some doctors suggesting that the Carnivore diet is the reason why our ancestors died young. But those times is way different, diet only didn’t cause early death but it was an extremely dangerous period to be alive the risk from dying from a cut was more common or being hunted by an animal predator.
Modern times and the Carnivore Diet: We live in a time whereby we are advanced in medicine and medical procedures, but we are way sicker than our hunter gatherer ancestors. We live in a time where most human beings eat packaged or processed foods so maybe this diet needs to make a comeback to eliminate the sugar addiction that has been forced on all of us. Every food in the supermarket has some type of sugar why does chicken tikka masala contain 20gr of sugar per serving Why! why! surely its supposed to be a high protein meal why!!.
Lets focus on natural foods rather than man made highly processed foods that make you sicker in the longterm