EP 5: Q&A: Deep dive on the carnivore diet, and learning to love organ meats

Covering all aspects of the carnivore movement, today's episode is flipped on its head with Muscle Maven Radio host Ashleigh Vanhouten as today's guest! Beth Lipton, chef, recipe developer, and wellness writer is today's host and asks Ashleigh all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about a carnivorous diet. We cover health, safety, and sustainability, especially for women interested in following this lifestyle, and Ashleigh shares how a carnivorous diet can work as a tool for building muscle and living a longer, healthier life. We also talk about convenience and where to source what some would consider unusual animal proteins, including organ meat, which Ashleigh endorses as a delicious and nutrient-rich source of protein, as well as some personal stories about cooking with animal protein and recipe development from both Ashleigh and Beth. For all you've ever wanted to know about the carnivore movement, and to find out more about Ashleigh's upcoming book, Nose-to-Tail, tune in today! Want to connect, ask questions for the podcast, or offer feedback? Drop me a note on Instagram @themusclemaven, send me an email at [email protected], and sign up for my weekly newsletter at ashleighvanhouten.com  Thanks to our show sponsor BUBS Naturals - stock up on the best quality grassfed collagen and MCT powder at bubsnaturals.com and use the code MUSCLEMAVEN for a discount!   Key Points From This Episode: What the carnivore movement means to Ashleigh. Whether a carnivorous diet is safe and sustainable for women. Beth's experience of a carnivorous diet as a reset method, not something permanent. Ashleigh explains how and why a carnivorous diet can work as a tool for women specifically. Beth weighs in on why stressing about food is unhealthy and counterproductive. Protein in meat as the most satiating macronutrient for Ashleigh, preventing overeating. How a carnivorous diet can be simpler and easier while traveling. Women, muscle, body composition, and a protein first approach on a carnivorous diet. Losing fat versus building muscle and the importance of muscle for health and longevity. What Ashleigh's process is for recipe development, prioritizing health and familiarity. Ashleigh relates to how scary working with new ingredients can be, especially organ meat. Where Ashleigh's interest in organ meat and a carnivorous diet came from. Ashleigh's advice for someone interested in this lifestyle but is struggling to get started. Beth suggests asking your butcher to integrate organ meat into your regular order. Ashleigh describes the process of sourcing ingredients for her recipes. Ashleigh's experience of having difficulty with organ meats and how she got through it. Beth's experience of cooking with organ meats or unusual animal proteins. Why Ashleigh will or won't eat specific animal proteins, focused on safety and ethics. Ashleigh summarizes what she wants to impart about animal protein and organ meat.   Tweetables: "For me, the carnivore approach is someone who is deciding to eat animal products only" — @Ashleigh_VH [0:07:47] "The point is to find an approach to diet that best suits your goals, your physiology, how you want to live" — @Ashleigh_VH [0:18:42]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Bubs Naturals Website Ashleigh Vanhouten on Twitter Ashleigh Vanhouten Website Ashleigh Vanhouten Instagram Beth Lipton Website Beth Lipton on Twitter Beth Lipton on Instagram Michaela Petersen Website Mark Bell Website Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Website Paul Saladino Website Diana Rodgers: Sustainable Dish Website Tara Couture: Slow Down Farmstead