It may change your life and will change your poop…
Believe it or not, the staff at Poopable actually possesses a wide range of background knowledge regarding diet, health and exercise.
We’ve written about health topics in the past, and Poopbale will soon be debuting a “health-oriented” section on the site. So that’s something to look forward to.
Not to brag, but it’s an area we can confidentaly talk about and give actionable advice. Poopable’s staff have completed multiple masters degrees in various scientific fields, and we possess professional experience ranging from university athletics to working with personal trainers.
We even have published corporate material intended to educate medical professionals… We love our bathroom humor, but we also love science!
The topic of the Carnivore Diet always pops-up around this time of year. January is considered to be world carnivore month. The diet is a 31-day meat-only challenge and consists of following the strict regimen of animal-based eating.
A Poopable staff members is attempting the challenge… We’ll see how they feel and smell by the end of it…
We’re not exactly sure why January is the month of choice or who actually started this trend (search queries attribute this to a variety of different alleged sources) but it has most certainly stuck in recent years.
What is the Carnivore Diet?
According to healthline, “The carnivore diet consists entirely of meat and animal products, excluding all other foods.”
It’s pretty simple. The carnivore diet allows you to eat anything that is animal based. While plant-based meat can offer many of the nutritional and flavor benefits of animal products, it’s called carnivore for a reason. Instead, the diet allows meals of any meat of your choice (for me, it is a lot of chicken and beef), fish, eggs and some dairy.
Followers of the carnivore diet believe that eliminating plant-based foods can alleviate various health issues and promote weight loss by avoiding potential allergens or irritants found in plants.
Also, this diet includes essentially no sugar. Since excessive sugar consumption is linked to weight gain and obesity, you can understand how this could lead to a healthier lifestyle.
Carnivore and controversy!
This is a highly restrictive diet, and like many other limited diets, there are both supporters and detractors. Some dismiss it as a fad or note the undetermined long-term side effects, while others believe it is completely life changing.
The Carnivore Diet’s restrictive nature raises concerns about nutrient deficiencies due to the exclusion of fruits, vegetables, grains and other plant-based sources of essential nutrients, fiber and antioxidants.
The staff at Poopable advise the same as any health expert that with any diet, it’s crucial to consider potential risks and consult with a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
Eating only meat will have an effect on your poop!
Our staff will leave the decision to the individual pooper of whether or not a month of carnivore is worth your while. Those poopers out there willing to give this challenge a try, be warned!
Your bowel movement will without a doubt be affected by your newfound carnivorous appetite. According to a litany of registered dietitians, some individuals on the carnivore diet may experience constipation due to the low fiber content.
Fiber adds bulk to stools and helps promote regular bowel movements. Also, With a reduced intake of plant-based foods, stools may become firmer and smaller. The absence of fiber and certain plant compounds can influence the consistency of bowel movements.
Is the Carnivore Diet Poopable?
Short answer? Yes, and it will be for sure depending on the individual pooper that is giving this diet a whirl. As far as our brave and or silly carnivore staff member, we’ll see if their able to stay the course…
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