Controversial Thoughts: Animal-based Diet for Beginners

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Paul Saladino13m · 2020-11-06

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Well SupportedAn animal-based diet, consisting of organs, grass-fed meat, fruit, honey, and raw dairy, is considered evolutionarily consistent and nutrient-rich.Well SupportedFor men, a protein intake of approximately 1 gram per pound of body weight per day is recommended, while for women, it's about 0.9 grams per pound of body weight.Well SupportedThe timing of the feeding window within the 24-hour cycle is crucial, and for humans, it should align with their active phase (morning or early evening), not at night.Well SupportedConsuming connective tissue provides glycine and helps maintain a healthy methionine-to-glycine ratio.Well Supported

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Fruit is generally less toxic than leaves, seeds, nuts, grains, and legumes.

Not SupportedPaul Saladino avoids pork fed corn, soy, and seed oils due to high linoleic acid accumulation.

Well SupportedPaul Saladino feels best when consuming approximately 220-240 grams of protein per day, which is about two pounds of meat plus a few ounces of organs.

Well SupportedColostrum is a beneficial supplement for individuals who tolerate dairy and are interested in immunoglobulin-rich colostrum, particularly for those with GI issues.

Well SupportedContinuous glucose monitoring can immediately assess an individual's metabolic health.

Well SupportedEggs should be cooked using tallow, butter, or ghee, rather than seed oils, olive oil, or avocado oil.

Not SupportedGrains, beans, nuts, seeds, and some vegetables contain plant defense chemicals like lectins that can cause problems for humans.

Well SupportedBeef organ capsules from Heart & Soil contain bioavailable copper, kidney, spleen, pancreas, and heart.

Not SupportedCookware and food storage materials that can leach harmful substances include Teflon/non-stick coatings, aluminum cookware, copper cookware, scratched or damaged cookware, plastic cutting boards, plastic storage containers, plastic wrap, and BPA in can linings.

Well SupportedA carbohydrate intake of 20-30% of daily calories is a beneficial sweet spot for most people.

Partially SupportedMetabolically unwell individuals experience greater blood sugar spikes from fruits and honey and should limit these foods.

Partially SupportedBeef liver should be included in the diet, starting with half an ounce, and can be consumed raw, frozen, seared, or as desiccated organ supplements.

Partially SupportedGrass-fed colostrum supplements improved the speaker's digestion, reduced allergies, and restored a sense of well-being.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino's diet consists of organs, meat, fruit, honey, and raw dairy, with approximately half an ounce of liver daily and 2+ pounds of meat per day.

Partially SupportedFruit is sought after by humans because it is sweet, colorful, and contains fewer plant toxins compared to vegetables.

Not SupportedKale, broccoli, spinach, and celery should be avoided.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet should prioritize animal foods such as heart, liver, meat, bone marrow, and eggs daily.

Partially SupportedA low-carbohydrate diet and the removal of seed oils are beneficial for individuals with metabolic dysfunction and diabetes.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino feels best consuming around 100 grams of carbohydrates per day, preferably from sources like fruit, honey, or white rice.

Well SupportedCarbohydrate intake can be adjusted based on energy expenditure and fluid loss.

Partially SupportedAdding extra fats like tallow, lard, or ghee to fatty meats may be necessary to achieve the recommended fat-to-protein ratio on a carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedModerate consumption of sea salt, such as Redmond or Maldon, is recommended.

Partially SupportedIf dairy is tolerated, consider including cream and kefir in the diet.

Partially SupportedBone broth can be made by pressure cooking knuckle bones with water, and the meat, tendons, fat, and trabecular bone are edible and nutritious.

Partially SupportedSweet potato and pressure-cooked white rice may be tolerated by some individuals but should be consumed cautiously.

Not SupportedMany people on a carnivore diet consume too much protein and not enough fat.

Partially SupportedIf grass-fed, grass-finished, regenerative meat is unaffordable, opt for the best available meat.

Partially SupportedWhen including carbohydrates in the diet, aiming for about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight is a good starting point.

Partially SupportedOn a strict carnivore diet without carbohydrates, nutrition should be approximately 50% protein and 50% fat by grams, translating to about a 70/30 calorie ratio of fat to protein.

Partially SupportedEdible trabecular bone from knuckle bones is a source of calcium, boron, and strontium.

Limited ResearchExcess linoleic acid from corn and soy-fed pork fat may contribute to health problems.

Partially SupportedStew meat, bones, and liver are affordable options for a carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedConsuming carbohydrates in the second meal of the day can improve sleep quality.

Partially SupportedSpring water is the preferred beverage.

Partially SupportedExcess monounsaturated fatty acids and plant fats should not be substituted for more nutrient-rich animal fats.

Not SupportedPeople sensitive to eggs or dairy should avoid them.

Partially SupportedEgg yolks from corn and soy-free animals can be included in the diet.

Partially SupportedDairy can be a beneficial component of a carnivore diet for individuals who are not sensitive to it, particularly A2 sources.