The carnivore diet is trending, promising strength and weight loss. While ketosis may lead to short-term results, this all-meat lifestyle isn’t sustainable. Anatomically, we are not carnivores — we lack the short intestines and acidic stomachs of meat-eaters. Our molars are built for grinding plants, our long digestive tracts thrive on fiber fermentation.
Some indigenous cultures eat meat-heavy diets, but these reflect survival in harsh climates — not wellness ideals. The Inuit consume raw fish but also rely on berries and seaweed for vitamin C.
We are “cultural omnivores,” but our biology favors plants. Fiber, absent in animal products, feeds gut bacteria that improves immunity and reduces inflammation. The carnivore diet, high in saturated fat, heme iron and inflammatory compounds, impairs blood flow and increases risk of atherosclerosis and erectile dysfunction. Athletes who prioritize plants report faster recovery, less inflammation and better digestion. Honor your biology.
Stephanie Skow
Lihue
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