Pros and Corns About Carnivore Diet

The question is whether or not to eat meat, so here are some pros for it also known as the “Carnivore” diet and others.  

Carnivores have been the subject of scientific study since ancient times. They are a group of omnivores whose diets predominantly consist of plant foods, with limited amounts of animal-based foods.

This means they consume large quantities of carbohydrates but very little protein. As a result, their bodies use up all available energy, including the carbs consumed. Because this occurs without them having to stop working or gaining weight in their body, they should be able to sustain long periods

without needing much or any rest food. This has led many experts to consider those who follow a carnivore-based diet to be healthier than most other types of people for several reasons. However, while some studies suggest that certain kinds of animals may be healthier for human health, others indicate otherwise. One study that looked at the effects of different diets on cardiovascular disease found that vegetarians had an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes compared to people that ate meat. Another study, which followed nearly 30,000 women over four decades, found that eating mostly vegetarian and vegan diets was significantly associated with lower mortality rates, but this relationship disappeared when people’s age increased.   

The reason carnivores eat mainly plants is generally that it contains much less fat than animals, but the amount of fats they do consume depends on how much meat they eat, and how healthy their diet is. Daily, a typical American eats about 1,500 calories of fat at restaurants but can go more than 7,000 calories a day if they eat just one meat dish. Vegetables are one of the few foods containing naturally occurring oils that provide high levels of monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. A Mediterranean diet consists primarily of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, dairy products, fish, poultry, eggs, and soy products. Plant meats like beef and pork, which contain a higher consumption of saturated fats, are typically the major sources of these healthy fatty acids. Also, eating plants can help protect against obesity, diabetes, and cancer. According to Harvard Health Publishing, a person’s intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, dairy foods, and other healthy nutrients can all be used as a measure of nutritional adequacy. Many studies have shown that consuming fruits or veggies daily can improve blood sugar control and support weight loss. For example, one recent study showed that diets rich in fruits and vegetables were effective in reducing glucose levels in overweight and obese persons. While the effect on blood sugar levels seems small but can be significant, research shows that fruits and vegetables are beneficial in controlling cholesterol levels too. Eating fruits and vegetables is likely important to support overall physical health and prevent chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Type 2 Diabetes. It also supports a strong immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells, enhancing antibody production, preventing infections, and improving appetite. Furthermore, a lot of studies suggest that people who eat a well-balanced diet are likely to live longer. One study conducted at Cornell University indicated that for every 50 grams (about 1 ounce) of food that someone consumes per day, they will be about 12 percent less likely to die from any cause during the next 15 years.

Another study looked at mortality from stroke and heart attacks in middle-aged men and women. Researchers found that participants who ate more fatty, fried foods were much more likely to get heart attacks, strokes, and other fatal causes of death. Although not all researchers agree with this finding, it may imply that if a person consumes a diet full of foods that contain fat, then they will be at greater risk for a wide range of lifestyle-related illnesses, particularly those that cause premature death. So while there is no absolute advantage to eating a carnivore diet, there are some benefits to doing at least a bit more so that you can eat healthily.