Carnivorous Diet, Diet Trends that Reap Criticism

A carnivorous diet is becoming a trend in social media. There are currently more than 35,000 posts with #carnivorediet hashtags that invite people to eat meat. No carbohydrates, no fruits or vegetables. Only meat.

One of the most outspoken diet advocates is 26-year-old Mikhaila Peterson, controversial YouTuber and author of 12 Rules for Life Jordan Peterson. He claimed to only eat beef, salt, water and bourbon can "cure" arthritis and depression, although there is no scientific evidence of the truth.

Carnivorous Diet, Diet Trends that Reap Criticism

The same thing was expressed by other carnivorous dieters. Through Instagram, they claim that eating meat alone can reduce weight, reduce inflammation, reduce blood pressure and increase libido. But this claim is denied by medical experts. According to medical experts, there is absolutely no scientific evidence to support this claim, on the contrary the evidence suggests this diet can cause vitamin deficiency. They stressed that if only eating meat alone, it would eliminate a lot of nutrients that the body needs.

The carnivorous diet is actually similar to the keto and paleo diet, which avoids the consumption of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Also includes fish, dairy products and eggs. Although there are health benefits derived from meat, not all body nutrients are met by meat.

Many nutritionists and dietitians are concerned about this diet because they think it is not healthy. Those who undergo this diet risk increasing LDL cholesterol levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

"One thing you cannot ignore is that there are some nutrients that you cannot get from meat," said Harley Street nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert on Instagram. He explained that eating meat alone can reduce intake of folate, vitamins C and E, and fiber, from the body. Moreover, living from meat alone does not provide fiber, which is important for the intestine.