Post: The Carnivore Diet Is Going Viral–Here’s What Experts Say

CVS Halloween decor animal-based diet Burgers, steaks, bacon, eggs, and butter on repeat–It may sound like a recipe for disaster, but many nutritionists, health nuts, and influencers are saying otherwise, swearing by the so-called “carnivore diet” (AKA the animal-based diet) and crediting it for clearer skin, better gut health , more energy, and feeling in the best shape of their lives. Case in point: the “bowl of meat” trend on TikTok, credited to Lauryn Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential . Taking the Paleolithic and ketogenic diets to an extreme, the meat-only diet cuts out all plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. A far cry from the plant-based, raw-vegan, juice cleanse fads of years past. ThirdLove lounge wear Sponsored by / ThirdLove

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In a TikTok video , content creator Bella Ma (who goes by the moniker “ Steak and Butter Gal ” and has been following the carnivore diet for five years) takes us through her typical lunch, consisting of an unsalted stick of cold butter (yes, you read that right), seven fried eggs cooked in beef fat, two burger patties, and gelatinous bone broth (what she calls “liquid gold”): “I eat this way to maintain my 30-pound weight loss, to keep my skin clear, to have zero brain fog, and perfect poops…” Her carnivore community alone, called “The Steak & Butter Gang” has garnered almost one million followers across social platforms. But we’re typically wary of diets that include restriction (especially restricting nutrient-dense foods like fruits and veggies); are the benefits “meatfluencers” claim legit, and is the carnivore diet actually good for you? I dug deep to find answers.

In this article

1 What Exactly Is an Animal-Based Diet?

2 What Are Its Benefits?

3 What Are Its Downsides? 4 Can it Be Practiced in a Healthy Way? 5 Experts Consulted What Exactly Is an Animal-Based Diet? Whether it’s referred to […]

The Carnivore Diet Is Going Viral–Here’s What Experts Say