Carnivore Diet: Does Eating Only Meat Really Improve Your Health? We Ask @SteakAndButterGal

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Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 55 minutes

Is the carnivore diet actually healthy - or is social media getting ahead of the science? On this episode of What the Health?!, host Claira Hermet gets into one of the most controversial and talked-about diets online: the carnivore diet. The all-meat, animal-product diet has exploded in popularity, with advocates claiming it can improve everything from blood sugar and inflammation to skin, energy and overall wellbeing. But with fruit, vegetables, grains and other plant foods completely removed, questions remain around fibre, essential nutrients, red and processed meat, and potential long-term health risks. Claira is joined by Isabella Ma, better known online as @SteakAndButterGal, who previously followed a vegan diet before switching to carnivore. She explains what she eats in a typical day, why she made the dramatic change, the benefits she believes she has experienced, and how she responds to concerns about nutrition and long-term health. We also ask the questions people might be too embarrassed to ask, including what happens to your bowel movements when you eat an almost entirely animal-based diet! Then, with Hair Loss Awareness Month taking place in August, Claira speaks to leading trichologist Marie-Royce Book about the growing number of younger people experiencing hair loss and thinning hair. They discuss genetics, stress, lifestyle, supplements, rosemary oil, scalp massages, modern hair-loss treatments and when you should seek professional advice. Plus, Claira answers your fitness and wellness questions, from starting your fitness journey and breaking the cycle of exercise as punishment, to exercising while working from home, dealing with grief and finding a new hobby as an adult. In this episode:The carnivore diet explainedCarnivore diet benefits and health claimsIs eating only meat healthy?Carnivore diet risks and concernsRed meat and long-term healthFibre and essential nutrientsWhat happens when you cut out fruit and vegetables?Vegan vs carnivore dietsHair loss and hair thinningStress and hair lossRosemary oil, supplements and scalp massagesModern hair-loss treatmentsBeginner fitness adviceExercise and mental wellbeingFinding motivation to move

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