I’ve come across countless diet tips throughout the years, and unfortunately, more than half of them are bad. I love and respect the pursuit of optimal health and wellness, as well as going after aesthetic goals, but if you follow the wrong diet tips, it can lead you down the wrong path, regardless of how …
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In short: Antinutrients are compounds in some plant foods that interfere with how you absorb other nutrients. This article covers six groups: oxalates (in foods like spinach and beetroot), phytates (grains, nuts and seeds), lectins, saponins (quinoa, oats and legumes), goitrogens and glucosinolates (cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower) and tannins (coffee, tea and legumes). …
In short: I no longer eat nuts, and this article explains why. Nuts contain antinutrients like oxalates, phytates and lectins, which can make minerals harder to absorb, and they’re high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fat. After two months of daily stomach pain that went away when I cut out nuts, I stopped seeing them …
Jonathan 0:39 Hey, everyone, on today’s podcast, we’re going to be talking about why should you prioritize your health? Joané 0:46 Yes, well, this is The Hart of Health after all. So, if we’re not talking about health, this isn’t our podcast? Jonathan 0:54 Yeah, I suppose we are very health focused on this podcast. …
In short: You don’t have to count macros on an animal-based diet, but it can help. Tracking lets you experiment with your protein-to-fat ratio, make sure you’re eating enough fat and keep fruit in check. Most people eating this way end up high in protein and fat, with carbs kept fairly low. Do macros still …
I’m about halfway through my pregnancy at the moment. While pregnant, I’ve been trying to eat as well as I possibly can, exercise daily, keep my stress levels low, and do whatever I can to help my baby be as healthy as possible. But the truth is that I’ve been living with the aim of …
I’m pregnant and I’m on a strict animal-based diet. Have you seen those pregnant women who try to stick to a healthy diet while pregnant, so they drink green smoothies for breakfast, have big salads for lunch, and pile on the veggies at dinner? That’s not me. My diet consists of animal foods and fruit. …
In short: Accounts of Marilyn Monroe’s eating habits show a diet built mostly on animal foods. Breakfast was warm milk with two raw eggs stirred in, and dinner was usually lamb chops, steak or liver cooked at home, with a few raw carrots at night. That lines up closely with an animal-based diet. Marilyn Monroe …
Joané 0:08 Hi, everyone, on today’s podcast, we’re talking about the real French paradox. Jonathan 0:44 Hmm. Hopefully, we can enlighten you guys into what we think the real cause of this paradox is. Joané 0:57 Yeah, if you haven’t heard of it before, the French paradox is a term that was created in 1980 …
In short: Animal foods give you a lot of nutrients in forms your body absorbs easily. This article looks at three standouts: liver, for protein plus vitamin A, vitamin B12, folate, iron and vitamin C; egg yolks, for choline, vitamins A, D, B6 and B12, iron and selenium; and salmon, for omega-3 fats, protein, magnesium …
The Lion Diet Review: We Consumed Only Meat, Salt and Water for a Month | The Hart of Health Podcast
In short: We spent January, World Carnivore Month, eating only ruminant meat, salt and water. The first three days were the hardest, extra salt helped with energy, and gym performance dipped for a while as we adjusted to zero carbs. It’s a very restrictive diet, so a quieter time of year with fewer social events …
Can you count your macros on a carnivore diet? If you’ve heard of macronutrient counting, you probably associate it with people eating what they want as long as it fits their macros (IIFYM) or bodybuilders who want to get the ideal ratio of protein, fat, and carbs in their diet. Perhaps you want to try …
Can a carnivore diet help you lose weight? Many people around the world have turned to low-carb diets to help them lose fat and have done so successfully, so a zero-carb, all-meat diet like The Lion Diet or standard carnivore diet must be even better, right? Well, a quick Internet search can show you how …
Do you want to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Have you been told that it’s impossible and that you should either focus on building muscle or burning fat? Well, the truth is you don’t have to only focus on one of these goals. Instead of the traditional “cutting” and “bulking” approaches …
What are the benefits of the carnivore diet? Find out in this podcast episode. The transcript is below. Jonathan Hart 0:08 Hey, everyone, on today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about the benefits of a carnivore diet. Joane Hart 0:46 Yes, I’m really excited to do this one. I’ve been wanting to do the …
In short: Yes. Building muscle comes down to resistance training with progressive overload, enough protein (this article works with 1g to 1.2g per pound of body weight), enough calories and good sleep. You don’t need carbs for that, although your gym performance may dip for a few weeks while your body adapts to low-carb eating. …
I think I’m addicted to the 75 Hard challenge. I’ve done it a few times and told myself I don’t have to do it this year, but here I am on 10 January 2022 and I can’t resist the urge to do 75 Hard again. I’m so excited! I don’t necessarily have any expectations of …
In short: In our view, yes. The Lion Diet cuts everything except ruminant meat (such as beef, lamb and wild game), salt and water. That removes more possible trigger foods than a standard carnivore diet, which still allows eggs, dairy, pork and chicken. After a strict phase, you add foods back one at a time, …
I’m doing The Lion Diet by Mikhaila Peterson for World Carnivore Month in January. With The Lion Diet, you basically stick to eating meat from ruminant animals (like beef or lamb), salt and water. It’s the ultimate elimination diet and a version of the carnivore diet. This might be the toughest diet challenge I’ve ever …
I was pregnant for 75 days before I lost the baby — its nickname was Blueberry. It was the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. That’s why, a week after it happened, I decided to do 75 HARD™ again. I knew that there was a long journey of healing ahead of me and thought that the …
Do you love looking at gorgeous food photos on Instagram? If you do, I highly recommend checking out the Instagram page @meat_on_my_plate by Benigna. Benigna is quite an incredible woman. I often drool over the beautiful images of food on her Instagram page. She can make a plate full of meat look more appealing than …
I’m inspired beyond words. I recently did an interview with Hadi Doumit, aka The Carnivore Chef, about how he lost over 200 pounds, his animal-based diet, and how weightlifting has changed his life. Keep reading to learn more about his incredible transformation and maybe you will end up feeling inspired yourself. View this post …
Here is the transcript for our latest podcast: Joané 0:34 Hi, everyone. On today’s podcast, we’re doing part two of Myths About Eating Meat. Jonathan 0:42 So we’re going to be busting some myths. Joané 0:45 Yeah. So well, let’s just start with the first one, shall we? Plant-based meat alternatives are healthy. Jonathan 0:56 …
Jonathan and Joané 0:03 Hi, I’m Joané Hart and I’m Jonathan Hart. This is The Hart of Health, a show where we focus mainly on health and self-optimisation. Here, we like to talk about our experiences and knowledge when it comes to health and biohacking. Hope you enjoy the show. Joané 0:34 Hey, everyone. On …
I can easily get lost in Rafal, aka the Carnivore Traveller’s Instagram feed. He travels to some of the most amazing places in the world and shares pictures of the most interesting carnivore meals. He not only travels to exciting places, but his taste buds also go on quite the adventure. Do not expect your …
By Michelle Hurn RD, Author of The Dietitian’s Dilemma What is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting an estimated 2.3 million people. (1) Binge eating disorder is a serious, life-threatening condition characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often in a …
There’s a lot to be thankful for in life, and for Brett Lloyd, changing his diet and switching to a carnivore diet has given him a lot to be thankful for. He lost over 100 lbs, improved the quality of his sleep, got rid of his depression symptoms, is no longer plagued by anxiety, and …
In short: Meat is the base of the carnivore diet, and most borderline foods come down to how strict you want to be. Bacon and hot dog sausages can work (choose pasture-raised pork and skip the bun). Standard fried chicken, shop-bought mayonnaise, nuts and olive oil don’t fit a strict carnivore diet, while avocado and …
Jonathan and Joané 0:03 Hi, I’m Joané Hart and I’m Jonathan Hart. This is The Hart of Health, a show where we focus mainly on health and self-optimisation. Here, we like to talk about our experiences and knowledge when it comes to health and biohacking. Hope you enjoy the show. Jonathan 0:37 Hey, everyone. On …
Jonathan and Joané 0:03 Hi, I’m Joané Hart and I’m Jonathan Hart. This is The Hart of Health, a show where we focus mainly on health and self-optimisation. Here, we like to talk about our experiences and knowledge when it comes to health and biohacking. Hope you enjoy the show. Jonathan 0:36 Hey, everyone. On …
Guess what?! I got the exciting opportunity to interview Lady Carnivory for The Hart of Health. If you’re new to the carnivore community and don’t know her yet, Lacie is an ex vegetarian turned carnivore. She’s a health coach and recipe developer whose Instagram feed proves that a carnivore diet doesn’t have to be boring. Here …
In short: Being fat adapted means your body can easily burn fat for energy and switch between fuel sources. To get there, eat enough fat, cut back on carbohydrates, try intermittent fasting and exercise regularly. It takes some people two to three weeks and others a few months, depending on how you ate before. If …
When you first hear about the carnivore diet, your first reaction might be: “I can only eat meat?” And yes, this will be the basis of most people’s carnivore diets, but the umbrella extends to any animal-based foods. If you are looking to do the carnivore diet long-term, products like dairy, eggs, and honey all …
The short answer is: yes. Other than the fact that there are many people now following a purely animal-based diet and not dying, there is a lot of ancestral evidence to suggest that humans are actually facultative carnivores, which means that we only ate plants as a means to survive the lean times, just like …
Are animal-based foods bad for you? Good question. Before we can address good or bad, we first need to define what animal-based food is. Animal-based foods are any food products that have the majority of their contained calories coming from animal origin. Think of Custard for a Minute There are thousands of products that are …
A lot of people tell me, as if they are so certain that it is true, that we need to reduce the amount of meat we eat. Because, you know… the environment. They don’t really go into any more detail but they do say: “Oh you have to eat less meat because of the environment.” …
I just completed week 1 of 75 HARD™. I’m not going to lie to you: it hasn’t been the easiest week ever. Why? Because 75 HARD™ is a mental toughness challenge. If week 1 wasn’t hard, then I definitely didn’t do it right. It’s called 75 HARD™ for a reason. What Was My Diet Like …
Here’s the podcast episode and transcript for the interview I did with Jonathan: Joané (0:03) Hi, I’m Joané Hart and I’m Jonathan Hart. This is The Hart of Health. A show where we focus mainly on health and self-optimisation. Here, we like to talk about our experiences and knowledge when it comes to health and …
I just finished the 75 HARD™ challenge two weeks ago and I’m starting again. I finally reached the top of the mountain, so why am I running down the mountain only to start climbing it again? The 75 HARD™ challenge is actually part of the Live Hard program by Andy Frisella. 75 HARD™ is just …
We did the 75 HARD™ challenge and recorded a podcast about our experience. Here is the transcript: Jonathan and Joané: (00:03) Hi, I’m Joané Hart and I’m Jonathan Hart. This is The Hart of Health. A show where we focus mainly on health and self-optimisation. Here, we like to talk about our experiences and knowledge …
I’m a big fan of doing an elimination diet if you have any health problems, especially if you want to see if there are foods that might be triggering some of your symptoms. How Do You Do an Elimination Diet? For a chosen period of time, such as a month or even three months, you …
What is your big “why” for wanting to improve your health? There could be many reasons why you want to become healthier, but chances are that there is one that stands out. I first started wondering about my “why” after hearing about Simon Sinek’s book “Start with Why”. His book has helped many people find …
I recently posted a blog post in which I shared tips on how to stop overeating, but then I thought I also needed to dig a little deeper and discuss some reasons why we overeat or binge. I’m not an expert, but I’ve learnedt a thing or two in my 17 years of battling my …
A lot of things will happen to your body if you eat only meat, but it is determined by what you were eating before switching to only meat. Some things you can expect in the first 1 to 2 weeks when you switch from a standard American diet to just meat is withdrawal, diarrhoea, fatigue, …
Doing an elimination diet is something that we believe that most people should do in order to find the best diet for their own optimal health. An elimination diet simply entails cutting out foods that can cause negative effects and irritation in a lot of people for a period of time, and then adding each …
When I was a kid, I developed this habit of sneaking exercises into my days. I would do squats in the bathroom, do push ups against the kitchen counter, take mini dance sessions between study breaks, and take morning walks on the schoolyard. I got a little OCD about it. There was a lot of …
My husband introduced me to the carnivore diet a few years ago and now, I’m animal-based. If you told my younger self that one day, I would only be eating animal foods, she would be shocked, but she was just as much as a health nerd back then as I am now, and I’m sure …
I started the 75 HARD™ challenge on the 1st of January 2021. And even though I absolutely love doing this challenge, it’s called 75 HARD™ for a reason and I have had to start over four times. Today is basically 75 HARD™, take number three. What is the 75 HARD™ Challenge? If you don’t know, …
I love learning about people’s diets and health journeys, and I’m super excited that William Chin, agile web consultant and experienced dieter, has agreed to do an interview with me to tell us more about his health journey, experience with the carnivore diet, and more. Can You Tell Us a Bit About Your Diet and …
In short: A fat fast means eating only fat for a few days, which mimics fasting without giving up food completely. My approach is to load up on protein in the days before, eat at maintenance calories rather than the often-suggested 1,000, stick mostly to animal fats like grass-fed beef or lamb fat, keep my …
