Why the Carnivore diet is bullshit!
Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson's cult effect
Ever since Jordan Peterson began promoting the carnivore diet and his good buddy Joe Rogan jumped on the bandwagon, there has been a giant snowball effect of followers ready to join the carnivore cult. Pushing the narrative, and like sheep, they all follow and eat up every word, like grass. “Pun intended.” One thing I would like to clear up is this is from a neutral opinion because I also partake in consuming meat. The only difference is that I chose to eat other food groups such as vegetables and fruits and occasionally sugary substances because if all I ate were meat, I would get incredibly fukin bored. That being said, If I had to choose any strict diet regime, it would be the Alkaline diet, but that's a story for another day. With no real, hard scientific evidence to back up any claims and only a minimal amount of data, how can people be so willing to partake in something incredibly nuanced and impractical? Now, there are things such as World Carnivore Month proclaiming that this new fad diet will somehow turn you into an unstoppable superhuman that can cure any ailment as long as they continue to consume dead animal products. The Joe Rogan effect is in full swing, with all his minions and fanboys claiming this diet is a new and provocative ingenuity that will change their lives. The cringe factor has to be level 9000 and above, and for anyone curious, that was a reference to a Dragon Ball Z episode. Fads, like the Jerry curl or corduroy bell bottoms, come and go, and hopefully, they are in vain. The world already has enough cults and dumb trends, so we don’t need to inundate it with more. So with no valid scientific evidence or any statistics on the long-term effects, this should dissipate like a fart in a hurricane. Let us look at some of the limited data for practical purposes and have a little fun. Some of the claims and benefits reported promote weight loss by reducing overall caloric intake, improving satiety, digestion, mental clarity, and reducing inflammation. Ok, now let’s look at the cons, shall we? The exclusion of plant-based foods can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins C and E, and specific phytonutrients. High intake of saturated fats and cholesterol may pose risks to cardiovascular health, so it is likely not great for your heart health. Last but not least, there is a lack of variety. The limited food choices can lead to boredom and potential disinterest in maintaining the diet, but Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson said it works, so it must be legit, right? If you found this article valuable, don’t keep it to yourself—spread the word! Please share it with your friends, family, and colleagues. It helps my Substack grow.
