Meet the Men Who Eat Meat (and Only Meat)

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the rise of a social media trend among mostly male meat-eaters who follow a strict "carnivore diet" consisting solely of meat, seafood, and eggs. It describes the content and popularity of videos posted by these "meatfluencers" on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Meet the Men Who Eat Meat (and Only Meat)

1. What is the "carnivore diet" described in the article?

• The carnivore diet is a stricter version of high-fat, low-carb diets like Atkins and keto, consisting solely of meat, seafood, and eggs. Some may also include dairy and a small amount of fruit.
• The strictest proponents of the diet adhere to what they call "B.B.B.E." - beef, bacon, butter, and eggs.

2. What are some of the claims made by followers of the carnivore diet?

• They claim the diet provides health benefits such as drastic weight loss and improved mental acuity.
• Some boast about not having consumed any vegetables for months.

3. How do the "meatfluencers" featured in the article consume their meat-heavy meals?

• Some forgo using dishes and eat straight from the cutting board.
• Videos show them feasting on a "petting zoo's worth of meat products" such as rib-eye steaks, bacon, and organ meats.