10 Apr Meat Only
I was looking into the trend on TikTok at the moment were people are just eating meat and animal products, saying they are losing weight and feeling great. This is crazy, in the short term it might be fine but long term without taking extra vitamins they are on a slippery slope to chronic illness.
The carnivore diet is also low in fibre. Fibre is important for maintaining healthy digestion and preventing constipation.
Fibre is only found in plant-based foods and lack of fibre in the diet can lead to digestive issues and an increased risk of colon cancer.
Another concern is that the carnivore diet is low in antioxidants and phytochemicals, which are compounds found in plant-based foods that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. These compounds help to protect against chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
I refer back to the Blue Zone study which shows that reducing your meat intake NOT increasing it can and does increase your life expectancy and reduce your risk of chronic illness.
Side effect of a meat only diet:
Side effects are similar to those reported for the ketogenic diet – bad breath, constipation, diarrhoea, headaches, dehydration.
In a 2012 study researcher found that of more than 100,000 men and women, People in the study who ate the most red meat tended to die younger and die more often from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
In the short term the meat only diet will help you lose weight only because you are cutting out the refined sugars which you should do on a balanced diet anyways.
Personal reference. I have lost in total at the time of writing about 4.5 stone or 63 lbs on a balanced diet and I have better gut health and less chance of a premature death.
Why risk it?
Below I’ve listed the vitamins and mineral to compare meat, an egg and some plant food.
A balance diet is the way to go.
Vitamins/Minerals
Steak Beef Meat 100g
Eggs 100g
Fruit & Veg, Nuts 100g or serving
A
B1
B2 riboflavin
B3 niacin
B5
B6 pyridoxine
B7 biotin
B9 Folate
B12
C
D
E
K2
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Phosphorous
Sulfur
Chloride
Iron
Zinc
Copper
1.6%
8%
13%
52%
5%
12%
3%
1%
164%
0%
1.8%
4%
19%
4%
9%
1%
6%
22%
108mg
5%
16%
47%
6%
28%
9%
26%
18%
27%
8%
25%
16%
67%
0%
15%
17%
69%
10%
4%
6%
4%
31%
180mg
7%
17%
15%
11%
91% Carrot
21% Green Peas
26% Mushrooms
25% Avocado (Medium)
72% Shiitake Mushrooms
65% Chickpeas
10% for 20g Sunflower seeds
15% for 30g Raw spinach
0%
142% Bell pepper
17% Wild Mushrooms 1 cup
171% Almonds or 49% handful
681% Kale 443% Serving
10% in a Pickle (half)
13% Black Beans (serving)
10% Poppy seeds per 9g or 1 tbsp
20% Cashews 28g or serving
26% Pumpkin seeds per 28g
140mg Broccoli
97% Salt 5g Daily intake
14% Pumpkin Seeds per 28g
18% Cashew per 28g
89% Shiitake Mushrooms 15g
A serving is typically less than 100g
A
Meat
1.6%A
Egg
8%A
Carrot
91%
B1
Meat
8%B1
Egg
9%b1
Green Peas
21%
B2
Meat
13%B2
Egg
26%B2
Mushrooms
26%
B3
Meat
52%B3
Egg
18%B3
Avocado
25%
B5
Meat
5%B5
Egg
27%B5
ShiitakeMushrooms
72%
B6
Meat
12%B6
Egg
8%B6
Chickpeas
65%
B7
Meat
3%B7
Egg
25%B7
Sunflower Seeds 20g
10%
B9
Meat
1%B9
Egg
16%B9
Spinach 30g
15%
B12
Meat
16.4%B12
Egg
67%B12
Veg
0%
C
Meat
0%C
Egg
0%C
Bell Pepper
142%
D
Meat
1.8%D
Egg
15%D
Wild Muhrooms
17%
E
Meat
4%E
Egg
17%E
Almonds or 49% per handful
171%
K2
Meat
19%K2
Egg
69%K2
Kale or 443% per serving
681%
Sodium
Meat
4%Sodium
Egg
10%Sodium
Half a pickle
10%
Potassium
Meat
9%Potassium
Egg
4%Potassium
Blackbeans
13%
Calcium
Meat
1%Calcium
Egg
6%Calcium
PoppySeeds
10%
Magnesium
Meat
6%Magnesium
Egg
4%Magnesium
Cashews
20%
Phosphorous
Meat
22%Phosphorous
Egg
31%Phosphorous
PumkinSeeds
26%
Sulfur
Meat
108mgSulfur
Egg
180mgSulfur
Broccoli
140mg
Chloride
Meat
5%Chloride
Egg
7%Chloride
Salt 5g
97%
Iron
Meat
16%Iron
Egg
17%Iron
PumpkinSeeds
14%
Zinc
Meat
47%Zinc
Egg
15%B5
Cashews 28g
18%
Copper
Meat
6%Copper
Egg
11%B5
ShiitakeMushrooms
89%
Not found in meat products
Quercetin – High intake of quercetin has been linked with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease
Catechins – They have been linked to reduced blood pressure, improved blood vessel function and lower blood cholesterol
Hesperidin – Studies indicate that hesperidin may help prevent heart disease and cancer. However, the evidence is mostly limited to studies in laboratory animals
Cyanidin – Studies indicate that anthocyanins may reduce the risk of heart disease, but the evidence is still very limited
Beta-glucan – As an effective prebiotic, beta-glucan ferments in the colon where it stimulates the growth of beneficial bifidobacteria. This can lead to improved colon health.
Pectin – Pectins may promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon. They may also help ease chronic diarrhea and moderate blood sugar levels after meals
Inulin – As prebiotic fibers, inulin and other fructans promote colon health by stimulating the growth of beneficial bifidobacteria
Lignans – fermented by intestinal bacteria. This fermentation process turns them into phytoestrogens, Phytoestrogens have been linked with several health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease and breast cancer
Resistant Starch – Resistant starch promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon, improving colon health
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