Do you mind giving me your opinion on the carnivore diet?
Discussion
Concluding constipation based on frequency of BMs is like trying to check if door is stuck by observing how many people pass through it. Totally unrelated.
Most of the meat is absorbed, so there's less waste. It's basic logic. Also given that and the fact that meat is absorbed in small intestine, as opposed to e.g. fiber which partially breaks down (rots) in the colon, it doesn't make sense to assume that meat is heavy to digest. Quite the opposite.
I suggest you give it a try for three months to understand it better. You can always go back if you dislike it.
Cool. I do eat meat. Every day.
I have gone periods where I ate a lot of meat and times where I ate less.
I'm very happy and healthy with my current diet so no need to change.
I am happy that you have found something that works for you.
To clarify , I didn't make up the ayurveda rule about most meat being drying. But I have experienced the drying effects, and other energetic effects of food.
The cool thing about Ayurveda is that you can test everything out on yourseld. Just like you're doing with the carnivore diet!
So to determine if meat has a drying effect on the body, you would need to eat it alone and with no seasonings. I believe there is a reason why most people add butter to their steak (and salt).
Regarding bowel movements, the effects were f not eliminating on a daily basis can show up at anger in the short term and serious disease longer term (10- 20 years).
I wish you well on your path. ✨🙏
Aah, I think I see the misunderstanding. Judging from the mention of butter by "meat" you probably mean just muscles, not fat. In the carnivore community the term generally refers to both and sometimes also eggs or other animal products.
And yes, eating animal fat is absolutely required and every experienced carnivore I've seen says to eat a lot of it. 1:1 fat:protein ratio by weight or higher is generally recommended. And yes, if you didn't eat fat you'd not only get hard stools but also Rabbit starvation and eventually death.
It's great that you eat a lot of meat - you're getting important nutrients. Just note that plant elimination is also an important part of the diet. Contrary to popular belief, they can be very harmful. Here's my favorite talk about it: https://youtu.be/j1cqNDDG4aA
Sure, you just can never be sure since studies aren't generally 100%. I meant to share the talk as a general idea. That's why I advocate doing experiment on yourself for just three months and comparing - then it's personal to you. Then you can try adding the plants you'd like to eat one-by-one.
I personally found I no longer desire to eat them. 😀 YMMV
Oh, yes, "why would I need to change" is a common question. I'll tell you a story.
Until about 8 years ago I didn't wear glasses. I always thought that I see well, I could read fine, I could identify objects... And sure the more distance from me the harder it was to see. But that applies to everyone, right? Until one day I randomly looked through the glasses of someone else. I was amazed "what the hell, this is like seeing in full HD!" So I went to the doctor and got prescription.
Years later, very similar story. I personally wasn't aware of any health problem but for some time I was curious about carnivore. Then one day I watched the talk I linked and I thought "This is so interesting! I'm finally going to try it." So I did.
A few weeks later I got an insane surge of energy. I felt like I could fly. Went to gym and after a proper workout I still felt that I could probably do a marathon. I was also subjectively and objectively smarter. I could think better and I had much, much better score in puzzles. My sleep was also great I always woke up instantly ready to work. Didn't feel like that since early childhood. And my procrastination plummeted. Even my vision felt clearer and more focused. I was amazed.
I had no idea this was even possible. For years I lived in the dark putting off trying. And this is what I regret about carnivore the most. Not doing it sooner. (Side note: since then I messed up some things and I struggle to get the energy back. Other people don't seem to have this problem.)
Of course if you have tons of energy, wake up fresh with zero fatigue there's a good chance you won't see a difference. I can't tell. Nobody can. And of course if you love vegetables more than the idea of feeling like this, that's totally understandable. I myself don't.
I totally believe you are already waaaaaaay healthier than most of the population, so congrats on that!
It's a good thing you changed then!
I'm happy you have found something that brings you balance ✨🙏