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00:00Woman shares surprising impact carnivore diet has on her body.
00:04After years of eating only meat, eggs, and butter,
00:06Rachel Ashby, 41, follows the carnivore diet,
00:10consuming only animal products for four years.
00:13She eats around 5,000 calories daily from meat, eggs, and butter.
00:17Her meals include 10 eggs with butter for breakfast,
00:19chicken wings for lunch, and ribeye steaks for dinner.
00:23Rachel's diet, inspired by Dr. Sean Baker, aims to provoke vegans.
00:27Only one of her four children doesn't follow it.
00:30Though some report health improvements highlighting her influence.
00:36Rachel credits the carnivore diet for 56-pound weight loss,
00:40muscle gain without exercise, and constant satiety,
00:44attributing reduced calorie intake to high protein content.
00:48The carnivore diet eliminates processed carbs and sugars,
00:51possibly reducing obesity-related issues.
00:53Followers observe improved blood pressure, cardiovascular markers,
00:57and overall well-being, exceeding past weight loss efforts.
01:04National health service and health organizations oppose the carnivore diet,
01:08recommending fruits, vegetables, fiber, dairy, varied proteins,
01:12and unsaturated oils instead.
01:14Cancer Research UK warns regular red meat increases bowel cancer risk.
01:20Medical experts warn that the carnivore diet's lack of fiber can cause gut issues.
01:25Its high-protein, low-carb nature may increase inflammation risks
01:28and deprive the body of essential plant antioxidants.
01:31Nutritionists caution the carnivore diet risks micronutrient deficiencies,
01:36high-saturated fat, and cholesterol intake,
01:40posing concerns for kidney issues, pregnant women, children,
01:43and those with disordered eating history.
01:46While Rachel Ashby defends her carnivore diet's benefits,
01:49experts warn about its safety due to lack of studies.
01:51Uncertainty surrounds its long-term effects,
01:55questioning its sustainability as a lifelong choice.
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