Do You Really Need Veggies for a Healthy Gut? Here’s Why Carnivores Don’t Miss ‘Em
Do You Really Need Veggies for a Healthy Gut? Here’s Why Carnivores Don’t Miss ‘Em
The “veggies for a healthy gut” rule is one of those nutrition lines we’ve all heard, and I preached it for years too. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably believed it, repeated it, and maybe even drilled it into others. But here’s the twist: on a carnivore diet, where veggies are MIA, gut health doesn’t just survive—it often thrives. Curious how that works? Let’s dive in.
Your Gut Microbiome: Master of Adaptation
Your gut is smart. It’s not clinging to kale or broccoli like it’s the holy grail. Instead, it adapts to what you feed it. When you’re fueling it with animal-based goodness, the bacteria shift gears to support species that love protein and fat rather than fiber. Does this turn it into some sad, deflated microbiome? Nope. It just adapts—no issues, no bloating, and often, no inflammation.
For people ditching plants, the carnivore diet feels like a ticket to digestive freedom. No more crazy IBS symptoms, zero bloating from “super greens,” and a far happier gut. The results speak for themselves, with thousands claiming they’ve finally made peace with their gut—no fiber required. If you’re wondering how aspecies-appropriate diet like this actually fuels the gut, it’s simple. When we’re eating what humans are built for—mostly animal products—everything just clicks into place.
Fiber:Not the Only Way to Fuel the Gut
One of the reasons fiber is lauded for gut health is that it helps produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate through fermentation. But here’s a plot twist: fat can do the same thing. You can create butyrate without a single bite of celery or spinach—just by digesting the fat in, say, a ribeye. For carnivores, fat becomes the primary fuel, and this keeps their microbiome thriving.
The Bottom Line? Your Gut, Your Rules
The human body is incredible, especially when you let it do its thing without forcing a diet that doesn’t fit. When you go carnivore, the microbiome plays along, adapting, balancing, and keeping up just fine. So, the next time someone tells you that you can’t have a healthy gut without a mountain of veggies, just smile. Your gut knows better.
Patrick
Leading the Carnivore Charge 🥩🚀
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