Intermittent fasting has been getting all the hype lately—but there's one version of it that’s catching serious attention: OMAD, or One Meal A Day.
It’s simple. You eat once. You eat well. You get results.
But here’s the kicker: not all OMAD meals are created equal. If you want to thrive—not just survive—on one meal a day, that meal better be meat-heavy. Preferably regeneratively raised, nutrient-dense beef, like what we deliver here at Dude Food.
Let’s dive into why OMAD works, and why it works best with meat.
What Is OMAD?
OMAD is a form of intermittent fasting where you eat one meal within a 1–2 hour window, and fast for the remaining 22–23 hours of the day.
It’s extreme? Sure.
But done right? It’s powerful.
People adopt OMAD for:
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Fat loss without counting calories
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Mental clarity and sharper focus
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Improved digestion
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Metabolic health and insulin sensitivity
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Simpler routines with fewer food decisions
But the real secret to success on OMAD lies in what you eat—not just when you eat.
Why Meat Is the Ultimate OMAD Food
Doing OMAD with a bagel, smoothie, or salad? You’ll crash. Hard.
Doing OMAD with a 16 oz ribeye, a side of ground beef, and some eggs? Now we’re talking.
Here’s why meat is the most effective food for OMAD:
1. Complete Nutrition in One Sitting
If you only eat once per day, you need that meal to cover all your nutritional bases.
Beef and other meats deliver:
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Complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids
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High doses of B vitamins, iron, zinc, selenium
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Natural sources of creatine, carnitine, and cholesterol (needed for hormone production)
No other single food group can deliver that much raw, bioavailable nutrition in one plate.
2. Stable Energy, No Crashes
Meat is low in carbs, high in protein, and rich in healthy fats—the perfect combo for stable blood sugar and sustained energy during long fasts.
You won’t be jittery, foggy, or hungry two hours later.
You’ll be locked in, fed, and focused.
3. Muscle Preservation (or Growth)
Fasting without enough protein? You’ll lose muscle fast.
OMAD + meat? You build or maintain muscle.
Just 8 oz of regeneratively raised beef can deliver:
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50g+ of protein
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Iron and zinc for testosterone
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Creatine for performance
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Saturated fats for hormone production
That’s why lifters, athletes, and high-performers can still build or maintain muscle on OMAD—as long as it includes beef.
4. Fat Loss Without Starving
Want to get lean without obsessing over every bite?
Eating a huge, protein-rich, fatty steak meal once a day will:
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Keep you full for 24 hours
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Support a natural calorie deficit
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Prevent muscle loss
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Boost your metabolism
It’s the easiest way to lean out while staying strong.
5. Simplicity That Actually Works
No snacks.
No meal prep three times a day.
No sugar cravings or grazing.
Just one big, primal, satisfying meal—centered around real, nutrient-packed meat from family farms right here in the Midwest.
(Dude Food doesn’t import anything. Ever.)
What an OMAD Meal with Meat Looks Like
Let’s build a real OMAD plate with Dude Food cuts:
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🥩 12 oz Ribeye (for healthy fats and protein)
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🍗 2 Chicken Breasts (lean, high protein)
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🐄 6 oz Ground Beef (for iron and zinc)
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🍳 2–3 Pastured Eggs (choline, B12)
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🧈 Grass-fed Butter or Tallow
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🧂 Sea salt, pepper, garlic
Add some low-carb veggies or bone broth if you want, but the meat is the main event.
A Word of Advice
If you’re jumping into OMAD cold turkey:
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Start with 16:8 or 20:4 fasting windows first
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Eat enough protein and fat to avoid muscle breakdown
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Stay hydrated and electrolyte-balanced
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Focus on quality—factory-farmed meat won’t cut it
Regeneratively raised beef gives you better micronutrients, better fats, and better energy.
Final Thoughts: OMAD Works. OMAD + MEAT Wins.
If you’re ready to simplify your life, shed fat, and fuel performance, OMAD is a killer tool.
But only if you fill your plate with food that fuels you—and nothing fuels like meat.
Ditch the junk.
Eat real.
Go OMAD—with beef.
