Carnivore diet

TofuMofu said:
Hilarious that you think being vegan lowers fiber intake :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: It took my stomach a few months to get used to the sudden increase in fiber. Taking vegan protein is the same as taking whey protein...it's not a meal replacement. It's a supplement. You should still eat other wholefoods for the rest of the nutrients you need daily.

I've been vegan for over 14 years. I'm very healthy and I have a very active lifestyle. I run marathons for funzies and I've been told multiple times that I look much younger than I am.
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I don't think being vegan lowers fiber intake.

I think Tim was referring to a vegan powder.

I don't have a problem with whole foods, even if they are plant-based. My concern is when whole foods are turned into a powder.
 
BBSA said:
I don't think being vegan lowers fiber intake.

I think Tim was referring to a vegan powder.

I don't have a problem with whole foods, even if they are plant-based. My concern is when whole foods are turned into a powder.
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Like flour? lol
 
@TofuMofu you run marathons for “funsies”? You mean without training? How do you know that you are very healthy?
 
BBSA said:
I don't think being vegan lowers fiber intake.

I think Tim was referring to a vegan powder.

I don't have a problem with whole foods, even if they are plant-based. My concern is when whole foods are turned into a powder.
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The label I posted states the protein supplement contains 11g of fibre per 100g of powder - almost a third of the RDA. This is excluding the 1/2 cup of raw oats, 1/2 muesli etc.

Why we need fibre

Dietary fibre intake associates with overall metabolic health (through key pathways that include insulin sensitivity) and a variety of other pathologies that include cardiovascular disease, colonic health, gut motility and risk for colorectal carcinoma. Dietary fibre intake also correlates with mortality. The gut microflora functions as an important mediator of the beneficial effects of dietary fibre, including the regulation of appetite, metabolic processes and chronic inflammatory pathways. Conclusions: Multiple factors contribute to our fibre-impoverished modern diet. Given the plethora of scientific evidence that corroborate the multiple and varied health benefits of dietary fibre, and the risks associated with a diet that lacks fibre, the optimization of fibre within our diets represents an important public health strategy to improve both metabolic and overall health.
 
Tim_vb said:
The label I posted states the protein supplement contains 11g of fibre per 100g of powder - almost a third of the RDA. This is excluding the 1/2 cup of raw oats, 1/2 muesli etc.

Why we need fibre

Dietary fibre intake associates with overall metabolic health (through key pathways that include insulin sensitivity) and a variety of other pathologies that include cardiovascular disease, colonic health, gut motility and risk for colorectal carcinoma. Dietary fibre intake also correlates with mortality. The gut microflora functions as an important mediator of the beneficial effects of dietary fibre, including the regulation of appetite, metabolic processes and chronic inflammatory pathways. Conclusions: Multiple factors contribute to our fibre-impoverished modern diet. Given the plethora of scientific evidence that corroborate the multiple and varied health benefits of dietary fibre, and the risks associated with a diet that lacks fibre, the optimization of fibre within our diets represents an important public health strategy to improve both metabolic and overall health.
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That is great!

I still prefer a nice steak or lamb chop with eggs.

I have not consumed fiber for years and I'm doing just fine...
 
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Tim_vb said:
The label I posted states the protein supplement contains 11g of fibre per 100g of powder - almost a third of the RDA. This is excluding the 1/2 cup of raw oats, 1/2 muesli etc.

Why we need fibre

Dietary fibre intake associates with overall metabolic health (through key pathways that include insulin sensitivity) and a variety of other pathologies that include cardiovascular disease, colonic health, gut motility and risk for colorectal carcinoma. Dietary fibre intake also correlates with mortality. The gut microflora functions as an important mediator of the beneficial effects of dietary fibre, including the regulation of appetite, metabolic processes and chronic inflammatory pathways. Conclusions: Multiple factors contribute to our fibre-impoverished modern diet. Given the plethora of scientific evidence that corroborate the multiple and varied health benefits of dietary fibre, and the risks associated with a diet that lacks fibre, the optimization of fibre within our diets represents an important public health strategy to improve both metabolic and overall health.
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Turning whole foods into powders changes their natural structure, which can affect how your body processes them. When fibre-rich foods are ground into fine powders, the barriers that slow down digestion are removed, leading to faster absorption of sugars and starches. This can cause quick spikes in blood sugar, even if the food is technically still "whole."

Eating whole, unprocessed foods keeps the natural balance of nutrients, fibre, and structure intact, supporting steady digestion and more stable blood sugar levels. For those managing their blood glucose, sticking to minimally processed foods is usually the better option.
 
BBSA said:
Are you about to start a Carnivore Diet but you have questions that worry you? Well, I have answers to the 33 most common questions about starting a Carnivore Diet.

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Anyone shed light on whether this works well with IF?

I need to shed some pre-and-Christmas weight. Ok lets be honest, more likely weight from the whole year lol.

I'm wondering if i should count calories only, or calories + IF, or NO calories just IF or NO calories but IF+no-carb/low-carb.

My problem is i like snacking.. i think that's what generally gets me.
 
neoprema said:
Anyone shed light on whether this works well with IF?

I need to shed some pre-and-Christmas weight. Ok lets be honest, more likely weight from the whole year lol.

I'm wondering if i should count calories only, or calories + IF, or NO calories just IF or NO calories but IF+no-carb/low-carb.

My problem is i like snacking.. i think that's what generally gets me.
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Yes, it does, as most of the food you consume is nutrient-dense. I usually only eat once a day.

The thing is, it’s very difficult to transition from a high-carb diet with three meals a day plus snacks to just one or two meals a day. The best approach is to first switch to a low-carb diet until you get used to it, and then gradually try intermittent fasting.
 
SlinkyMike said:
Proof?

Not saying you're wrong. I am saying that social media isn't the best place to get dietary advice, and muscle men on instagram along with whatever supplement their grift is are obviously, clearly, objectively not impartial.
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Basically don't eat junk food but whole foods.
 
I have now been on the carnivore diet for 6 years. I have lost 227 lbs, I am off all medications, resolved my COPD (I had the lungs of an 88-year-old in my 30s), asthma, allergies, gout, blood pressure, pre-diabetes, and more.

I decided to make a thread about the journey and to answer some of the questions I am often asked.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1873060790539849912
 
BBSA said:
Yes, it does, as most of the food you consume is nutrient-dense. I usually only eat once a day.

The thing is, it’s very difficult to transition from a high-carb diet with three meals a day plus snacks to just one or two meals a day. The best approach is to first switch to a low-carb diet until you get used to it, and then gradually try intermittent fasting.
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Hmmm ok interesting.

I thought of doing the 16:8 fast, but limiting food to 1800 calories during the eating window. Hopefully that will result in some loss. (not necessarily changing what i eat, or should I?)
 
neoprema said:
Hmmm ok interesting.

I thought of doing the 16:8 fast, but limiting food to 1800 calories during the eating window. Hopefully that will result in some loss. (not necessarily changing what i eat, or should I?)
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Good luck trying to fast when you’re eating carbs.
 
neoprema said:
Hmmm ok interesting.

I thought of doing the 16:8 fast, but limiting food to 1800 calories during the eating window. Hopefully that will result in some loss. (not necessarily changing what i eat, or should I?)
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I'm not sure what you're currently eating, but if you restrict calories like that, you'll likely feel hungry all the time, which isn't sustainable.

On a carnivore diet, you don't focus on counting calories. Instead, you eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full.
 
wingnut771 said:
Good luck trying to fast when you’re eating carbs.
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Correct, Your body needs to adapt to burning fat instead of carbs, a process known as becoming fat-adapted. Since your body has plenty of stored fat, you won't feel hungry as easily because it will begin using its own fat for energy.
 
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BBSA said:
I'm not sure what you're currently eating, but if you restrict calories like that, you'll likely feel hungry all the time, which isn't sustainable.

On a carnivore diet, you don't focus on counting calories. Instead, you eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full.
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But still have weight loss?

When i went to a dietician many years ago she drilled low-carb out of me with a bat lol. She was like you cannot lose weight properly with low-carb and will land up with a host of problems. So i've always found it hard to understand how one would lose weight on it. But it does seem to work i know people who've tried it.
 
neoprema said:
But still have weight loss?

When i went to a dietician many years ago she drilled low-carb out of me with a bat lol. She was like you cannot lose weight properly with low-carb and will land up with a host of problems. So i've always found it hard to understand how one would lose weight on it. But it does seem to work i know people who've tried it.
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Yes, you will still loss weight as long as you don't comsume to much fat.
 
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