This past week brought yet more confusion as to what we should eat for optimal health. At the two extremes are the Vegans, been there, not trying that ever again, and the Carnivore crowd.
Katy and I have found that any dramatic change in diet initially works extremely well as you are typically eliminating foods which might not have worked well for you. The move to a raw vegan lifestyle a few years back is a good example. We both initially felt better and had some of the best athletic performances of our lives. This was until we noticed we were both becoming very fatigued, had hair falling out, and were becoming more easily agitated. So I led the charge into a meat heavy and fairly high fat lifestyle. Life immediately got better (my hormones were much happier).
Since this switch away from a Vegan lifestyle, we have continued to eat a mostly meat diet, but do throw in the occasion salad and sweet potatoes. Both of us have way more energy and find we recover faster from our outdoor adventures.
So will we move to a full blown carnivore diet? I doubt it. We may do week long carnivore tests, but also will continue to drink coffee and wine, eat chocolate, and continue to bake sweet potatoes.
Until next time, Enjoy!
Chuck
