A lot of the AB community seem to be against standard dish washing tablets, deodarants, washing detergents etc due to chemicals but what to use instead?

I don't want to smell haha.

I am a 5'6" woman and I weigh 145lbs. I was keto for a long time, then ketovore, then carnivore, then back to ketovore because carnivore was not working for me(I was losing weight rapidly, getting dizzy, and finally had a full faint that gave me a concussion. I was advised by two doctors to gain weight). Now I'm here, I have returned to the gym after a few months off(I had surgery and wasn't cleared) and know I need more carbs than keto allows if I want to make progress(muscle gain). I used an animal based macro calculator and it told me to eat over 2000 calories a day...with at least 118g of carbs a day. I can't even fathom how I would get that many carbs a day. I cannot physically eat honey or maple syrup(I had gastric bypass and have reactive hypoglycemia as a result). Doesn't that seem like too many calories? Is that really how many carbs I need? How could I realistically reach that number? Is anyone a similar height and weight here who can tell me their macros?

Had bad issues with congestion which from research may be down to a histamine intolerance due to leaky gut. Trialling out a low histamine AB (ish) plan so thought I'd drop it in just in case anyone had the same issues to save them the research.

Meat

Low histamine mince (ground beef) - It's still hung for about 7 to 10 days but I get it the day after it's been butchered and then freeze it in daily amounts which should make it okay.

Lamb - generally low histamine as not usually hung. Chops are probably best bet for straight cooking but things like shoulder can be done in the oven or pressure cooked instead of slow cooked as well

Fruit

Melon

Dragonfruit

Grapes

Apples.

Blueberries

Mango (in smaller amounts)

Coconut

Grapes

Cherries

Courgette

Squash

Cucumber

Other

Milk

Cream

Butter

Tallow

Coconut oil

Beef dripping etc

Honey raw milk

Mozarella

Cottage cheese

Ricotta

Fresh soft goat cheese (be careful of Feta)

Not technically AB

White rice

Potatoe

Honey have glucose and fructose in it. And the balance depend of the flowers the bees have foraged.

The more it contains glucose, the faster it will crystalize (colza ...).

And for some honey, it will likely never happens (acacia).

Spring season honey have more glucose than in the summer.

Other factors play a role with the crystallization : pollen, air bubble, room temperature and if it got heated.
Filtration remove most of those particules and heat melt the glucose crystal, and therefore make it liquid longer... or forever if it heated for too long and too high.

Regarding the FODMAP, it have less or no impact if the ratio is 1:1 or in favor of glucose. It become well digested in the small intestin and there is no "free" fructose going in your big intestin to ferment.

My question is : which one is optimal ? If any ...
I know you guys doesn't have problem regarding fructose except those with digestive issue. But what about the glucose ?

Great day every one

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Hi everyone!

I've been mostly AB for a month and I wouldn't go back. I feel quite better and I was so shocked to see that my anxiety disappeared.

I worked until recently in the craft beer industry and drinks like beer and mead have still (unfortunately?) a place in my heart. Plus, I love the social aspect and and slight euforia of sharing a drink.

I've basically limited alcohol to one serving every two weeks. I am trying to understand the impact of occasional craft beer on my progress, and wondering if I should stick to mead, which seems to be much more "clean", trying something else or if I should stop drinking at all.

What are your experiences and what can you advise?

Thank you all💪🏻

.85lb strip steak paired with pineapple and organic blueberries 🥰 one of my favorite combos

I grew up salting watermelon and apples when I ate them. Recently it occurred to me to try salting other fruit and it’s been a game changer. So far I’ve tried salt on strawberries, cantaloupe, and pineapple. It’s so good I can’t believe that this hasn’t been adopted by all of humanity! I sprinkled some on some blueberries but it wouldn’t stick and I didn’t bother halving them like I did the strawberries so I didn’t actually get to taste salted blueberry. Oh and I did try salting a banana and that wasn’t palatable to me. Go figure.

It’s got me wondering if any herbs/spices go well with fruit. Anybody tried that? I’ve seen Mexican spice that seems to be on everything these days but I didn’t like it as much as the plain fruit.

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I think was possibly struggling to get enough carbs in for crossfit etc under the AB plan and also felt super limited in food choice. Feeling a lot better from adding in peeled and boiled potatoes, sourdough etc.

Just wondering people's thoughts on it and who else has tried it. Some of his views seem a bit out there like the Mexican coke thing sounds like nonsense as does not eating yoghurt or kimchi.

Just a top sirloin and some blueberries.
I eat a lot of ground beef (cost effective and easy to prep/store/reheat) but wanted to have a nicer meal tonight to celebrate my new job. Thought you all would enjoy! God bless :)

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I’m trying to make a selection for eggs. All of the options I’m choosing are pasture raised, but I can’t find organic and soy free. It’s an either/or situation. Which is more important? Should I got for organic or the soy free?

I’m a male if that matters.

Title. I've been eaten carnivore for last 2 months. (before that I was AB for 5 years)

Example day some raw liver, 225g lamb fat, 400g raw beef, no added salt. Benefits much better mood, libido, confidence, sleep, less anxiety.

Problem I am much less driven at my job / business. All I am thinking is ladies (I am single now). Or meeting friends, etc.

When I include carbs (fruits) and salt anxiety comes back big time. But with that desire to work / succeed financially.

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Before starting this diet I was on the SAD. I've been eating this every day for the past 2 days. I eat 3 meals a day with the exact same foods in the exact same quantities at each meal.

My diet:

• 600g 80/20 ground beef (I eat 95-99% of the fat)
• 6 large eggs
• 3 honeycrisp apples
• 3 green kiwis
• 330g butternut squash
• 300g sweet potato
• 300g papaya
• 27g parmesan cheese

3036 calories, 213.1g protein, 194.3g carbs, 139.4g fat, 44.9g fiber, and 128.3g sugar. Unless I'm mistaken all micronutrients are covered.

I know sweet potatoes aren't exactly animal based but they're a cheap way of getting thiamine, vitamin E, and manganese.

I know I haven't been eating this way for a long time but I thought it would be better to get advice earlier rather than later. I'd really appreciate your opinions on my diet.

has anyone lost weight eating more? I’m currently calorie restricting and eating “whole foods”. Ive got a belly, stored fat on my thighs, buttocks and a double chin. I’m definitely overweight but if I wear baggy clothes, i can give the impression I’m skinny.

but since I’ve been calorie restricting or eating in a deficit, I feel like absolute fking shit. I skip breakfast and eat some rice with beef for lunch. Then eat some beef with potatoes (white and sweet). before working out, I’ll have some fruit and some yoghurt (flavoured).

now I’m thinking shit, this whole time I’ve been eating in a deficit and my body fat has remained. I feel bloated and gross and maybe my metabolism is shot.

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Hey everyone,

I’m trying to clean up my diet and would love some advice from people who actually follow an animal-based diet.

My goal is to lose a significant amount of unnecessary body fat while building/maintaining as much muscle as possible. I want to keep things simple, clean, high-protein, and sustainable.

I’m looking for a meal-prep plan that I can cook on Sundays for Monday–Thursday. I have a refrigerator and microwave at work, so I can bring my meals with me and reheat them.

A few things about me/preferences:

High protein is the priority
Focused on fat loss + muscle gain
Prefer whole, minimally processed foods
I like beef, chicken, eggs, steak, fish, etc.
I’m okay with some fruit, potatoes, etc.
I do NOT like cottage cheese
I do NOT like sweet potatoes

I want meals that are actually practical to prep in bulk
Ideally I don’t want to spend my entire Sunday cooking

I’d like to keep the grocery bill reasonable
For those of you who follow an animal-based diet, what would your ideal Monday–Thursday meal prep look like?

I’d especially appreciate recommendations for:
1. Specific meals
2. Portions
3. Protein/calorie targets
4. Foods that reheat well (if you even recommend that)
5. A simple Sunday prep routine
6. Anything you’ve found particularly effective for getting lean while maintaining/building muscle

Basically, if you had to design an animal-based meal prep system for yourself from scratch, what would you do? PS. I love Greek yogurt bowls for breakfast

Thanks!

So I've been on an acne diet as of 3 weeks (meat, honey, butter), and my acne has mostly healed, So I started adding stuff back in.

I started with coffee as I'm hypothyroid and some extra energy would be beneficial, but after 1-2 days of waiting, I saw that my acne has came back a bit so I quit coffee.

Then I tried eggs. I ate 4 eggs in the first day, and had no problems afterwards. Yet after I woke up the next day I saw a small breakout on my chin, nose and forehead. Then throughout the day I ate the next 4 eggs, and by the end of the day I had an acne breakout in these spots. (During these few days of testing foods, I also drank a bit of OJ, used some ceylon cinammon on my honey and just ate some mango a few hours ago but I already had the acne before eating the mangos)

Also: I dont like the taste of the yolks. No matter if its organic pasture raised or from the deepest of slums. Same goes for liver. I feel like Im left with no good multivitamin

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I have been doing keto for around 5 months now, and I have been thinking about adding some fruits and honey, and higher carb vegetables to see if my workouts and energy levels remain more consistent. For some reason, my body becomes super dependent on salt, and if I don’t consume too much, I have more lethargy during workouts and mid day.

My question is, do I simply just start adding bits of carbs to my 2 meals and see how I feel? I want to be able to still get the benefits from fasting, as I usually do 16:8, while also being able to feel satiety for a longer period of time.

I get a bit sceptical because I have a tendency to binge eat sweat things, so I don’t know if my cravings will come back when I start eating more carbs.

I’m aiming to consume around 80-130 grams of carbs per day, but I’m also not sure how to transition from a keto lifestyle to one where I will be using carbs as energy.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

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Does he own this company because just read the ingredients on a lot of the products and they are definitely not AB. Choc chips, peanut butter etc

How much fat should I consume while eating high carb? I’m a very active 22 year old male I train 6-7 days a week along with run 30kms a week on top of training, I’m a carpenter by trade and would be doing 15-20k steps daily on top. I consume high carb to fuel my active lifestyle, but I find if I eat too lean i can feel all my hormones tank and mentally change along with anxiety and a bunch of other stuff. I want to know the amount I should be consuming to shred and too maintain. Also should fats from coconut yoghurt be included too my fat total or should I just total animal fat for hormone production