A former vegan whose diet now consists purely of meat, fish, eggs and sticks of butter says fruit and vegetables aren’t good for her health.
Laura Sliazaite claims to be healthier than ever after two-and-a-half years following the ‘carnivore diet’ – an extremely limited menu that sees her shun traditionally healthy choices.
But the 41-year-old says she has experienced huge benefits as a result, having initially planned to try it for just 30 days.
Now, she says it’s a long-term lifestyle, and experiments with reintroducing food groups have led to damaging results.
“I stick with it because it’s the way of eating that genuinely makes me feel my best — my energy is stable, my cravings disappeared, and it’s had a profoundly positive impact on my overall wellbeing and mood,” Laura, an IT professional based in London, told Need To Know.
“Last summer, I experimented with reintroducing a small amount of vegetables and berries, just to see how flexible I could be.
“It didn’t go well for me personally – I started noticing old symptoms creeping back in.
“My mood dipped, cravings returned, I felt hungrier overall, and even my eczema flared up again.
“That was a clear signal that I feel and function best when I stay strictly carnivore, so I went back to it and those issues settled.”
A typical day for Laura includes fare such as eggs and butter for breakfast, chicken liver for lunch, and a dinner of beef joint with butter and salt.
She has even completed a six-day ‘sardine fast’, which involved eating four cans of the fish a day alongside salt, which she claims gave her higher energy levels, better sleep, less inflammation, and better mental clarity.
It’s a far cry from her previous diet, which saw Laura not touch meat for 13 years, and follow vegan principles of consuming no animal products.
At the time, she was struggling with multiple health issues – symptoms which she says eased considerably when she changed to the carnivore diet.
Despite critics saying she would “die from a heart attack”, Laura insists she feels better than ever.
She said: “I’ve noticed profound changes in my health since adopting this lifestyle, and those improvements have continued over time.
“Before, I dealt with a long list of issues – depression, joint pain, chronic fatigue, skin itchiness, eczema, easy bruising, bleeding gums, fragile nails, migraines, inflammation, insomnia, and a lot of stress and anxiety.
“When I was vegan, I also became anaemic, and even after more than two years of eating mostly red meat, I’m technically still anaemic, but the symptoms feel dramatically reduced.
“What’s been remarkable for me personally is how many of those challenges have eased or disappeared since going carnivore.
“I’m always careful to say that diet isn’t the only factor in health – I genuinely believe we’re a soul having a body experience, and food is just one part of the equation.
“Alongside the diet, I’ve always practised meditation, breathwork, sound healing, energy and frequency work.
The difference is that since going carnivore, all of those practices feel amplified. It’s as if my physical well-being upgraded.”
Laura now spends £250-£300 a month on groceries – though she argues this is less than she would have once spent.
She said: “I’ve definitely noticed the rise in prices, but it’s not just meat – the cost of everything has gone up.
“So even if I were eating a different way, it would still be expensive.
“The good thing is that you can do carnivore on a budget if you’re intentional.
“I look for promotions and discounts, choose cheaper cuts, and I don’t rely only on steaks.
“Ground beef is much more affordable, and adding organ meats helps too – they’re inexpensive and extremely nutrient‑dense.”
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