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How does this diet compare to balanced and recommended diets we discussed in class and also highlighted by health professionals?

The carnivore diet is not a balanced diet. Due to the heavy restrictions it lacks numerous things like folate, fibre, essential vitamins and minerals (like vitamin c). Only eating meat means eating a lot of animal fat (saturated fat), which means lots of LDL cholesterol. Lots of processed meats also have a lot of sodium which can increase blood pressure and other worse outcomes.

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What are possible short-term and long-term effects on health when following a carnivore diet?

Short-term effects can include loss of fat and weight and muscle gain. Long-term effects can include risk of heart disease due to nutrient deficiencies and increased cholesterol.

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What are the "pros" of the carnivore diet?

Other than the weight loss effects, pros of the carnivore diet is that it is causing people to have less brain fog and more energy. I couldn't really find scientific evidence on this however the girl in the video did say this and numerous other carnivores have mentioned this. I believe it is because there is lots of iron. Also, on a carnivore diet, one's body tends to switch to fat as the primary energy source (Texas Real Food).

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What are common misconceptions about the carnivore diet?

Misconceptions are that because it allows weight loss it is a healthy diet that provides all necessary nutrients that regular diets cannot provide for you. Basically saying fruits and vegetables are unnecessary for health.

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Is the carnivore diet healthier or worse than other controversial diets like keto?

I seen that the DASH diet is a healthier diet to lose weight. I already know of the keto diet and I know that the keto diet has less restrictions like low carbs instead of 0 carbs which would not get rid of weight as fast, but definitely be healthier and more nutritious in the long run.

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My One-Year Carnivore Diet Transformation: From Obesity to Optimal Health

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How does the carnivore diet impact the environment and sustainability?

Compared to plant-based diets, carnivore diets have a more significant footprint on the environment like higher greenhouse gas emissions/resource consumption.

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How does the carnivore diet react with gut microbiome?

The absence of plants when performing the carnivore diet can lead to a shift in the microbial population and could influence deficiencies, weakened immune system and gut-related disorders. However, evidence-based research on the implications of the Carnivore Diet on gut microbiome health remains limited, and the long-term health outcomes are still a matter of ongoing investigation (Texas Real Food).

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I am a dietitian with a master’s degree in Nutrition Science from Ottawa University. I am certified by various Academies and work online in my virtual health wellness center. It is my specialty to help clients maintain optimal health through balanced diets.

I can help clients create personalized meal plans and improve their health using nutrition from food and providing education. Registered Dietitians make around 79,601$/year (talent.com). I chose this job because it has been a passion of mine to promote wellness through nutrition.

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What I don’t understand as a doctor is this random rise in the carnivore diet. So many people are claiming they have never felt better without fiber, however there is no evidence to prove that we can keep optimal health with no fiber in the diet.

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The carnivore diet is a highly restrictive diet that only consists of animal products (meat, dairy, eggs and fish) It eliminates all plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and nuts. It has recently become popular on social media because of mass influences like the gym/weight loss and success stories about the diet.

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The carnivore diet may be ok over a short period of time (Explanation). However, long-term carnivore dieting is skyrocketing cholesterol levels and sometimes sodium levels too. In the video, the guy was cured of cancer and at optimal health in a year which is so influencing yet confusing because where is the evidence? How could the carnivore diet cure cancer? It is also not that affordable.

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/carnivore-diet

https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/what-is-the-carnivore-diet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10229385/

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/digestive-health/how-to-get-more-fibre-into-your-diet/#:~:text=Most%20of%20us%20need%20to,of%20a%20healthy%20balanced%20diet.

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The "Carnivore" diet is a diet that is going viral for being the new healthiest thing. It is basically just meat (sometimes raw) and dairy. People on the carnivore diet avoid carbs, fruits and vegetables which is an extremely controversial take. This is the reason why I chose my topic because I didn't want it to be obvious and instead I wanted it to raise debate and controversial opinions. I have seen it on TikTok numerous times and have almost even been influenced by it without seeing any scientific evidence to back it up.