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Are the Carnivores Okay? The Problem with the Meat-Only Movement

The carnivore diet has convinced people that vegetables are toxic, fibre is unnecessary, fruit is harmful, and eating nothing but animal products is the key to optimal health. But what does the science actually say?

In this solo mini episode, I'm taking a closer look at the carnivore and lion diets, the misinformation behind the meat-only movement, and the potential consequences of eliminating every plant food from your diet.

We'll explore why some people feel better when they first start eating carnivore, why those improvements don't prove that plants are the problem, and the cardiovascular concerns associated with diets high in saturated fats. I'll also discuss the loss of dietary fibre and its role in gut health, short-chain fatty acid production, and the wider benefits of plant foods.

I'll look at some familiar names in the carnivore movement who have since incorporated plant foods into their diets, including Paul Saladino, Mikhaila Peterson, Shawn Baker, and Ken Berry, and ask some questions about the messaging behind these dietary philosophies.

I'll also discuss a new scientific review examining the carnivore diet and cardiovascular disease risk, along with some real posts from the Carnivore Cringe Instagram account.

In this episode:

• Why people may feel better initially on the carnivore diet

• The cardiovascular risks of elevated LDL cholesterol and high saturated fat intake

• What happens when you eliminate fibre and plant-derived nutrients

• The role of gut health and short-chain fatty acids

• Carnivore influencers who have changed their diets

• What the current scientific evidence says about the long-term safety of meat-only eating

Research and Clips discussed:

1. The Carnivore Diet and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Narrative Review 
2. Dietary fibre intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis
3. Paul Saladino on Quitting Carnivore
4. Carnivore Diet: A Scoping Review of the Current Evidence, Potential Benefits and Risks
5. Carnivore Diet-Induced Hypercholesterolemia Complicated by Acute Myocardial Infarction
6. James Blunt Developed Scurvy After Trying an All-Meat Diet
7. Ken Berry recommending leafy greens?
8. Mikhaila Peterson No Longer Carnivore, Why?
9. Effect of Long-Term Exposure to Lower Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Beginning Early in Life on the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis
10. Carnivore Cringe Instagram

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About Your Host:
Shawna Barker is a nutritionist with a BSc. in Nutrition and has been vegan since 2002. With over 14 years of experience, she brings evidence-based insights to help you build a plant-based life that actually works for you.

 

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