A Leap into the Unknown When William first embarked on the carnivore diet, he was met with skepticism and doubt from those around him. Even his own doctor was taken aback when, during a routine visit, William’s health metrics showcased improvements that seemed almost too good to be true. No longer reliant on medication for his chronic kidney disease, William’s
From Medicine to Medical Mystery Adam’s path in life was never straightforward. As a trained medical professional, one would assume he had a grasp on the nuances of nutrition and body health. Yet, despite his vast knowledge, his own body was a puzzling contradiction. His father had a history of diabetes and had ballooned to almost 400 pounds at one
Chasing Size with Carbs In high school, Robert tipped the scales at a meager 115 pounds. Driven by a desire to bulk up, he turned to the popular “Eat Big to Get Big” philosophy. This approach had him consuming a whopping 6,000 calories daily, primarily from heavily processed carbohydrates. His choices were dictated more by his budget than by nutritional
Embarking on a New Journey Laura’s encounter with the carnivore diet marked more than a mere curiosity; it heralded a pivotal metamorphosis. This distinctive regimen, centered on consuming solely animal-based products, first appeared to Laura as a means to lose weight. Yet, within the initial year, she observed a notable weight decline. As she explored further, she grasped that the
Discovering the Carnivore Diet In sunny Arizona, Jake, a dedicated physician, embarks on a transformative journey towards optimal health. For years, he’s held a keen interest in nutrition, making small adjustments to his family’s diet, aiming for what he believed was a healthier path. This curiosity eventually leads him to the ketogenic diet, a regimen focused on high fats and
Embracing the Carnivore Lifestyle Richard is a medical professional who has embraced the carnivore diet for about three years. He has found that this diet, focusing on meat and eliminating most other food groups, has had a profound impact on his health. He feels younger, stronger, and free from inflammation that once plagued him. The Diet in Detail: A Meat
Why is meat such a staple across cultures? Because human life demands it, and it’s one of our most primitive needs. Eating meat is as vital to our survival as breathing. If we don’t provide our bodies with a regular supply, then our bodies begin to cannibalize our tissues to make up for the deficit. That’s when the slow reabsorption
Often when people follow some form of a low-carb diet, they focus on monitoring certain things through blood testing to get some insight into the effects of diet. Blood testing provides some data and often can help to troubleshoot problematic health issues. Before I get into some of the common observations that I’ve made about carnivore dieters, let me put
When officials at the USDA came up with the recommended daily allowances (RDA), they primarily studied populations and individuals who consumed high-carb, grain-based diets. In a 2007 Institute of Medicine review of the RDA, several speakers asserted that the Dietary Reference Indices should be based on a higher standard of evidence than what had been used to formulate the recommendations.
