THERE are many eating habits that divide people.
From the age-old debate over whether pineapple belongs on pizza to whether chocolate should be kept in the fridge or cupboard.
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A woman has sparked new culinary controversy after sharing her one-ingredient snack – which she calls “carnivore crack”.
Food influencer Julie Smith, who promotes the keto diet on social media, has been dubbed a “heart attack waiting to happen”.
The keto diet involves eating lots of “good” fat and cutting out carbs to put your body in a state of ketosis.
This metabolic process is where the body begins to burn fat stores for energy once it has run out of carbohydrates for fuel.
And as someone who follows a notoriously strict diet where typical snacks like chips and granola bars aren’t possible, Julie prepares her own snacks.
This is what led her to create the controversial “carnivore crack” – which she even claimed “tastes like caramel” in a viral Instagram video.
Carnivore Crack is simply butter that has been melted and then frozen.
Julie’s recipe involved melting two sticks of butter in a pan and stirring continuously until the liquid turned brown.
She then pours the liquid onto a baking sheet and freezes it.
When the mixture comes out of the freezer, it’s on a frozen slab that you can crack and break into bark-like pieces.
“It gives a beautiful, rich caramel flavor,” Julie said.
“I understand why people call it flesh-eating crack.
“It really tastes like caramel.
“That was ridiculously good – and yes, it’s just butter.”
Is the high fat carnivore diet healthy?
Carolina Gonçalves, Superintendent Pharmacist at Pharmaceutical told Fabulous: “The high-fat carnivore diet, similar to the ketogenic diet, involves consuming foods of animal origin, especially those containing high levels of fat, as well as other high-fat foods such as butter. This diet includes weight loss, reduced inflammation, and mental clarity.
“According to research, a high-fat carnivore diet may help with weight loss due to reduced carbohydrate intake and increased satiety from high-fat foods. This is because the body normally stops using foods as primary source of energy for fat when carbohydrates are limited (a process known as ketosis).
“Plus, fats are more satiating than carbs, meaning they can keep you fuller for longer. Therefore, following a high-fat diet can help reduce overall calorie intake, making the individual less likely to eat more frequently.
“Regarding inflammation, omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and other seafood that may be part of a high-fat carnivore diet may potentially help reduce inflammation by incorporating into cell membranes. It is also thought that these omega-3 fatty acids could have anti-inflammatory properties and affect the functions of neurotransmitters that support serotonin and dopamine levels. This may help with symptoms of anxiety and depression, although the research on this is unclear. .
“That being said, the high-fat carnivore diet can negatively affect the body in several ways. Excluding plant foods, such as fruits and vegetables, can lead to nutritional deficiencies and a lack of vitamins and minerals to support bodily functions. In Beyond Furthermore, high intake of saturated fats can increase LDL cholesterol levels, which can result in cardiovascular problems. Finally, the lack of dietary fiber in a high-fat carnivore diet, due to the absence of fibrous plant-based foods, can lead to digestive problems such as constipation.
“Overall, although there are some benefits to the high-fat carnivore diet, a lack of essential food groups and nutrients can lead to health problems. It is, therefore, recommended to have a balanced diet to ensure overall health and bodily function.”
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Social media reacts
Her one-ingredient recipe was not well-received on social media, as critics flocked to the comments of her Instagram video to give their opinions.
“Are you literally eating brown butter? This is crazy,” wrote one.
“What the fuck is this?” another snapped.
“I know you didn’t just freeze two sticks of butter and then promote them as healthy.”
“You made brown butter,” said a third.
“Let’s call it brown butter instead of ‘crack,’ which is a drug that has destroyed communities.”
Another critic joked that “real crack is safer than this recipe.”
The SNS says…
Too much fat in the diet, especially saturated fats like butter, can raise cholesterol, which increases your risk of heart disease.
Medical guidelines state that men should eat no more than 30g of saturated fat per day and women should eat no more than 20g.
NHS guidance says: “As part of a healthy diet, you should try to reduce your consumption of foods and drinks high in saturated fats.
“Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced mainly by the body in the liver.
“Eating too much saturated fat in your diet can increase “bad” cholesterol in your blood, which can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.”
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