Carnivore diet
The Carnivore diet, also called a "zero carb" diet,[1] is a fad diet in which only animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy are consumed.[2][3] The carnivore diet is not supported by science, and it has attracted criticism from nutritionists.[3]
History
The diet was originated by former orthopedic surgeon Shawn Baker and received significant media attention due to its vocal adherents Jordan Peterson who claims the diet cured his depression, and his daughter, who says it cured her depression and rheumatoid arthritis.[4]
Diet
People following a carnivore diet consume only animal-based products, such as beef, pork, poultry, and seafood.[5][6] Some may eat eggs, dairy products, and milk.[6] The carnivore diet excludes plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, although coffee and spices may be consumed.[6][7][8]
Health and environmental concerns
Dieticians dismiss the carnivore diet as a fad diet.[2][3] Even though its adherents claim health benefits,[4][9] there is no clinical evidence that the diet is safe or provides any health benefits,[5][6] and no randomized controlled trials that might help rule out placebo effect.[4] The carnivore diet has attracted criticism from physicians and nutritionists as being potentially dangerous to health (see Meat § Health).[5][6][10] Criticism also derives from concerns about greenhouse gas emissions associated with large-scale livestock farming required to produce meats commercially, and the potential for such emissions to worsen climate change (see environmental impact of meat production).[6]
See also
- Carnivore
- Low-carbohydrate diet
- Low-fiber/low-residue diet
- Gluconeogenesis
- Protein-sparing modified fast
References
- ^ R.D, Abby Langer. "I'm a Registered Dietitian and I Really Don't Want You to Eat a Carnivore Diet". SELF. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ a b "Popular Diet Trends: Today's Fad Diets By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN, CD". Today’s Dietitian. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- ^ a b c "'Carnivore diet': New social media trend criticised by nutritionists as 'very damaging'". The Independent. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- ^ a b c ""Popular Diet Trends: Today's Fad Diets By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN, CD"". Today’s Dietitian. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- ^ a b c James Hamblin. "The Jordan Peterson All-Meat Diet". The Atlantic. ISSN 1072-7825. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ a b c d e f Sutton, Malcolm (2019-12-05). "The beefed-up diet 'changing lives' but health experts not so sure". ABC News - Australia. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ Cooper, Edward (2018-08-16). "Everything You Need To Know About The Carnivore Diet". Men's Health. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ Yenisey, Zeynep. "Here Are The Pros and Cons of the All-Meat 'Carnivore Diet'". Maxim. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ "The Carnivore Diet for Mental Health?". Psychology Today. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- ^ "New 'carnivore diet' condemned by health and nutrition experts". The Independent. 2018-08-13. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
