in today's video we're going to be talking about the keto diet and the carnivore diet
how they are the same how they are different and how to know which one is right for you both keto
and carnivore have exploded in popularity over the last few years more and more people are sharing
their results on these diets in regards to weight loss blood sugar regulation healing autoimmune
conditions and more but what is the difference between the keto diet and the carnivore diet
and is going with the more restrictive one always the better option in today's video we're going to
answer those questions and talk about whether the keto diet or the carnivore diet is right for you
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we're going to start off by defining these diets and talking about the foods you can eat on them
and then we will get into how to know which one is better suited for you
the keto diet the keto diet which is short for ketogenic is a way of eating that is low in carbs
high in fat and moderate in protein this diet is focused around specific macros now this isn't to
say that you need to always track your macros when you're eating keto no it is very possible
to eat keto without tracking anything once you get the hang of it but the benefits of the keto diet
come from being low in carbohydrates when you limit carbs in your diet your body switches
to burning mainly fat for energy both fat that you eat along with stored body fat this state
of fat burning is known as ketosis and it is a normal metabolic function and the benefits of the
keto diet go beyond weight loss and fat loss but we'll get to that a little bit later in the video
so when you're eating a keto diet you really want to keep your carb consumption under 50 grams in a
day and when you limit carbs you really need to make sure that you're eating enough fat
because fat is now going to be your main source of energy so exactly what can you eat on keto
technically as long as you keep your carbs low enough anything goes but to get the best
results on keto you should stick to mainly whole foods and limit processed ones as much as you can
meat fish and eggs are staples on keto as are low starch vegetables such as cauliflower broccoli and
mushrooms and low sugar fruits such as avocados olives and berries nuts and seeds are also a
part of the keto diet as are healthy cooking oils and fats such as butter coconut oil and olive oil
now some people do choose to do the keto diet with a lot of processed food and this is known as
dirty keto and while this can work for some people specifically when it comes to weight
loss this can actually lead to more inflammation and you might not get the full benefits of keto
the carnivore diet now on to the carnivore diet which is also known as the zero carb diet
the carnivore diet puts the focus on eating only animal foods and no plants this ends up being
very low in carbohydrates by default because with some exceptions most animal foods have no
or next to no carbs so while the macro breakdown of the carnivore diet can be similar to keto it
can also be slightly higher in protein as well and there really isn't anything wrong with this
i actually find that some people who have trouble sticking to keto or feeling satiated often aren't
eating enough protein and when they up their protein intake they feel better so because
the carnivore diet is low in carbohydrates it does have a lot of the same benefits as
keto but there are also additional benefits as well which we'll get to in just a moment
someone who is eating a carnivore diet will eat only foods that come from animals meat fish and
eggs are staples as they are with keto but you do not eat any additional fruits or vegetables
any products that come from animals can also be included such as eggs which we mentioned and dairy
but i will mention that if you do include dairy try to stick to things such as butter
heavy cream and fermented dairy most people will get more benefits from the carnivore diet without
consuming milk which is right for me so now let's talk about whether the keto diet or the carnivore
diet is right for you in general for anyone who is looking to lose weight regulate blood sugar and
just improve their overall health the keto diet can work wonders as i briefly mentioned before
the benefits of the keto diet go far beyond weight loss and fat loss ketones are a cleaner
burning energy source for the brain so a lot of people find their cognitive function increases
ketosis also leads to more consistent energy levels so you get less tired throughout the
day and in between meals and the keto diet can also help to reverse insulin resistance
type 2 diabetes and pcos and increase your healthy hdl cholesterol for a lot of people the keto diet
can help them to reach their goals but for some people it's not enough there are some individuals
particularly those who struggle with autoimmune conditions and gut conditions
who see much better improvements to their symptoms when they eat a carnivore diet and this mainly
comes down to someone's sensitivity to plants and to anti-nutrients specifically anti-nutrients
are plants defense mechanisms and they impact everyone differently gluten is an example of an
anti-nutrient i'm sure we all know someone who's celiac and have heard about the horrible symptoms
they experience if they consume gluten but there are other anti-nutrients such as lectins phytates
and oxalates which can cause similar symptoms for some people someone who is sensitive to
lectins for example might experience bloating skin conditions such as psoriasis and fatigue
after consuming foods high in them such as tomatoes so for an individual in this situation
the carnivore diet might be more effective the big downside to the carnivore diet however is
how restrictive it is you are only eating meat and animal products and this can get tedious
for some people especially socially whereas the keto diet is much easier to adhere to
even when dining out skip the rice and fries and add extra veggies it's usually as simple as
that what it really comes down to is defining your goals and figuring out what you are trying to gain
from sticking to a diet is weight loss your primary focus then give keto a go do you have
an autoimmune condition such as arthritis then the carnivore diet might be better suited for you
and here is the other thing to remember your diet doesn't define you there's no point in being
dogmatic about it it is okay to eat keto some days and carnivore other days it's okay to try the
carnivore diet for 30 days and see what happens so often i see people tie their identities to their
diet which is unnecessary and only goes to cause further pressure and stress some people even eat
a mix of keto and carnivore called ketovor which is mainly animal foods but then some of the lowest
anti-nutrient plants and this is personally how i eat most of the time but it's important to note
that i am not tied up in labels if i'm eating out i may indulge in some extra carbs or even dessert
i say this all the time but what you do the majority of the time matters more than what you do
the minority and remember that you can start and stop a diet at any time yes it is often motivating
to set a time frame for yourself say 30 or 60 days but this can also be overwhelming for some and if
the thought of giving up carbs for that long is stressing you out just take it one day at a time
anyways guys that's all i have for you today let me know in the comment section down below if you
eat the keto diet or the carnivore diet or another diet i always appreciate your comments on my
videos and your support so thank you if you guys did enjoy this video you might also enjoy my video
on the impact that our diet has on blood sugar which you can check out here if you want to
catch up on my most recent upload you can find it here and if you want to check out my keto diet and
carnivore diet coaching programs you can find them here thanks again guys i'll see you next time bye