Beef Is Great… But Lamb Is BETTER (Here’s Why) | Carnivore Diet

Summary

Rebecca, a 45-year-old former multiple sclerosis sufferer, shares her passion for lamb on the carnivore diet. She explains why lamb has become her preferred meat over beef, highlighting its richer flavor, higher fat content, and ability to keep her fuller, which supports her mostly OMAD eating approach. Rebecca discusses lamb’s nutritional benefits, including B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and omega-3s, as well as its slightly superior sustainability compared to beef. She also shares her journey learning to buy and cook lamb in Spain, and updates viewers on her small-scale homesteading adventures with chickens, a rooster, and temporarily fostering geese, inviting viewers to share their own thoughts on lamb.

Takeaways

• 😀 Rebecca, 45, no longer experiences multiple sclerosis symptoms after following a carnivore diet for 2 years.
• 😀 Lamb has become Rebecca’s preferred meat over beef due to its rich flavor and higher fat content.
• 😀 Lamb’s higher fat content makes it more filling, which helps Rebecca stick to her OMAD (One Meal a Day) routine.
• 😀 Rebecca finds lamb’s taste more exciting and flavorful compared to beef, which she finds bland and needs to add extras like cheese.
• 😀 Nutritionally, lamb is superior to beef, being high in omega-3, B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid).
• 😀 Lamb is often grass-fed, offering a more sustainable and nutrient-rich alternative to beef.
• 😀 Rebecca finds lamb to be reasonably priced in Spain, sitting between cheap and expensive cuts of beef, and it keeps her fuller longer.
• 😀 The availability of lamb in Spain initially surprised Rebecca, but she has now figured out how to order cuts like ‘medallions’ from butchers.
• 😀 Lamb offers sustainability benefits, as sheep require less infrastructure and feed compared to cattle, making them more suitable for regenerative farming.
• 😀 Rebecca dreams of raising her own sheep as part of a homesteading lifestyle, aligning with her sustainable carnivore practice.
• 😀 In addition to her love for lamb, Rebecca is expanding her homesteading life by getting a rooster and fostering geese, embracing a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Q & A

Who is Rebecca and what significant health change has she experienced?

Rebecca is a 45-year-old woman who used to suffer from multiple sclerosis. Since starting the carnivore diet two years ago, she no longer experiences any of the symptoms.

Why has Rebecca recently started preferring lamb over beef?

Rebecca prefers lamb because of its richer taste, higher fat content, better satiety, and nutritional benefits. Lamb keeps her fuller for longer and aligns better with her carnivore diet.

What is Rebecca's experience with the taste of lamb compared to beef?

Rebecca finds lamb's stronger, gamier flavor and higher fat content much more enjoyable than beef, which she considers more bland and less satisfying.

How has lamb influenced Rebecca's eating pattern?

Lamb has helped Rebecca mostly stick to OMAD (one meal a day) because it keeps her naturally full, reducing the temptation to add side dishes or extras like cheese and mushrooms.

What are some of the nutritional benefits of lamb mentioned in the video?

Lamb is rich in omega-3, B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which supports fat metabolism and has anti-inflammatory effects.

How does Rebecca address the cost concern of lamb?

She notes that in Spain, lamb is mid-priced, often cheaper than high-end beef cuts, and its higher fat content provides longer-lasting satiety, making it cost-effective.

What challenges did Rebecca face when first trying to buy lamb?

Initially, she was unfamiliar with local lamb availability and cuts in Spain, was intimidated by large legs or ribs, and had to learn the correct cuts like medallions (medayones) to buy.

What sustainability and lifestyle benefits does Rebecca mention regarding lamb?

Sheep require less infrastructure and are suited for regenerative farming. Raising sheep also allows for a potential homesteading lifestyle, which she finds appealing.

What new animals is Rebecca adding to her small homestead?

Rebecca is getting a rooster to join her seven chickens and is temporarily fostering geese from a neighbor who cannot care for them.

What personal sentiment does Rebecca express about lamb as a food choice?

Rebecca expresses strong enthusiasm for lamb, stating she could be completely happy eating just lamb and salt for the rest of her life, indicating it’s her favorite meat.

Why does Rebecca find fatty cuts of meat important in her diet?

Fat provides energy and sustenance on a carnivore diet. She enjoys fatty lamb cuts because they are flavorful and help her feel full, supporting her OMAD eating pattern.

How did Rebecca discover lambburgers and how did that influence her diet?

She found lambburgers at the national supermarket in Spain, which were affordable and convenient. This discovery allowed her to regularly include lamb in her meals and transition from beef.