Can one live on only meat?

queenliz99 · March 2016

I have a friend on FaceBook that has challenged me to eat only meat for one month. This sounds horribly unhealthy.

ETA: and eat no vegetables.

markrgeary1 · March 2016

With friends like that who needs enemas?

janejellyroll · March 2016

Not addressing the substance of your question, but are seasonings allowed? It sounds awfully dull.

diannethegeek · March 2016

I offer this without any real comment. I just know that they exist: http://inhumanexperiment.blogspot.com/2009/09/two-brave-men-who-ate-nothing-but-meat.html?m=1

queenliz99 · March 2016

No spices or very little because they are not food according to her.

auddii · March 2016

I have no idea, but I believe in order for meat to be considered a "complete" diet, some of it has to be consumed raw to incorporate some of the more rare vitamins (they are degraded by heat):

http://paleoleap.com/raw-meat/

WinoGelato · March 2016

I have heard of carnivore challenges before but I though there was at least the option to include other proteins besides beef - and maybe even eggs too? I can't recall the parameters because as much as I love bacon and eggs, I really can't imagine eating nothing but animal based products, even for a short period of time.

ETA - I'd be careful, otherwise this may be your future...

auddii · March 2016

auddii wrote: »

I have no idea, but I believe in order for meat to be considered a "complete" diet, some of it has to be consumed raw to incorporate some of the more rare vitamins (they are degraded by heat):

http://paleoleap.com/raw-meat/

I like that this site talks about the benefits of eating spoiled meat because it has "probiotics" like kefir and yogurt:

http://www.mygutsy.com/is-raw-meat-healthy/

Sabine_Stroehm · March 2016

I've known of folks who've done carnivore challenges. Some have loved them, and continued on. Some have hated them. I couldn't do it. I'm a veggie fiend.
Is it unhealthy? In the grand scheme of diets it's not very balanced, but probably as nutrient balanced what many consume as their "regular" diet.

usmcmp · March 2016

http://thenortheasttoday.com/anderson-family-on-meat-diet-for-17-years/

viren19890 · March 2016

For a month, you'll survive. Would it have health consequences ? maybe but I'd think by the time you'd realize them you'd be back on normal/complete diet.

You might even lose weight for first few days cause it'll be no carb diet lol

Would it be boring -yes, unless you make different type of everyday or other day.

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage · March 2016

usmcmp wrote: »

http://thenortheasttoday.com/anderson-family-on-meat-diet-for-17-years/

I don't even know what to say to this. I'm stunned

queenliz99 · March 2016

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage wrote: »

usmcmp wrote: »

http://thenortheasttoday.com/anderson-family-on-meat-diet-for-17-years/

I don't even know what to say to this. I'm stunned

Agreed

msf74 · March 2016

IIRC the short answer is yes as the diet will provide all the essential nutrients needed (minimum amounts of protein and some essential fatty acids) which the body cannot produce itself for survival.

It sounds like a fate worse than death though so...

stevencloser · March 2016

It doesn't sound healthy or sustainable without lots of work going into what parts have which nutrients that you need. You'd have to eat lots of organ meats and possibly some raw too. And I don't want to know how your bathroom visits look if you eat like that.

usmcmp · March 2016

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage wrote: »

usmcmp wrote: »

http://thenortheasttoday.com/anderson-family-on-meat-diet-for-17-years/

I don't even know what to say to this. I'm stunned

I'm not saying I think it's a good idea or a bad one, but the thread reminded me of this family and I had to share.

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage · March 2016

usmcmp wrote: »

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage wrote: »

usmcmp wrote: »

http://thenortheasttoday.com/anderson-family-on-meat-diet-for-17-years/

I don't even know what to say to this. I'm stunned

I'm not saying I think it's a good idea or a bad one, but the thread reminded me of this family and I had to share.

Thanks for sharing the link. I had no idea that was even a thing.

shhlisa · March 2016

There are a lot of people out there that follow a zero carb diet, but I believe they eat protein that has a high fat content.

http://myzerocarblife.jamesdhogan.com/wp/2015/02/post-7-six-tips-eating-zero-carb/

queenliz99 · March 2016

But the problem I have with eating only meat is where do people get their necessary vitamins and minerals? What about fiber? That is a *kitten* load of saturated fats. Your omegas would be whacked out.

auddii · March 2016

shhlisa wrote: »

There are a lot of people out there that follow a zero carb diet, but I believe they eat protein that has a high fat content.

http://myzerocarblife.jamesdhogan.com/wp/2015/02/post-7-six-tips-eating-zero-carb/

I'm intrigued by these zero carb dairy products referred to in that blog post...

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage · March 2016

I just can't imagine a family of four eating only meat. I mean....the bathroom stench alone isn't worth it. And the meat sweats? Not fun.

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