Let me hit you with the honest truth: for the past few years, my gut was a total mess. I’m talking bloating, gas, random bathroom emergencies, and that constant uncomfortable feeling like I just swallowed a bowling ball. I'm 42, work a desk job by day and lift heavy by night—but no matter how many green smoothies or “gut-friendly” yogurts I downed, my stomach was at war with me.
Doctors handed me the usual suspects: IBS, leaky gut, stress, too much caffeine, not enough fiber, maybe even a touch of gluten intolerance. Their solution? Meds, powders, more fiber, and some vague “eat better” advice that basically meant giving up meat, dairy, and joy.
But guess what? The more salads and grains I added, the worse things got. So I did what any stubborn, slightly desperate dude would do—I said screw it, and did the exact opposite.
I went all in on meat.
From Green Smoothies to Ribeyes
Four months ago, I cleaned out the fridge, tossed the almond milk and quinoa, and stocked up on real food: grass-fed beef, chuck roasts, eggs, bacon, steak, and more steak. My breakfasts became ribeyes, my lunches turned into ground beef bowls, and dinner? Let’s just say my smoker got more action than it ever had.
And dudes—I’ve had zero gut issues since.
No bloating.
No urgent runs to the bathroom.
No mid-day energy crashes.
Just smooth digestion, steady energy, and the best sleep I’ve had since the ‘90s.
Why Meat Worked for Me
Turns out, eating meat simplifies digestion big time. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way:
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Meat is easy to digest – Especially when you cut out fiber-heavy foods that ferment and cause bloating. The protein and fat in meat get absorbed efficiently, with way less waste.
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No plant toxins = no gut irritation – A lot of plant foods contain anti-nutrients like oxalates, lectins, and phytic acid that can mess with your gut lining. Meat? None of that nonsense.
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Fewer variables = less guesswork – Once I removed the 20-ingredient salads and grain bowls, I could actually track what worked. Spoiler: meat always worked.
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Animal fats support healing – Saturated fats and amino acids like glutamine and glycine are gut-soothing powerhouses. Think bone broth, slow-cooked roasts, and yes—more steak.
What My Meat Diet Looks Like Now
I’m not strict carnivore 100% of the time, but here’s my usual lineup:
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Breakfast: 4 eggs, half a pound of ground beef, coffee with heavy cream
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Lunch: Ribeye or NY strip steak, maybe with butter or egg yolk
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Dinner: Chuck roast, pork belly, or smoked brisket
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Snacks? Beef jerky or cold steak leftovers, because I’m a savage
And yep, all my meat comes from Dude Food. Because if I’m gonna put meat in my body every day, it better be clean, American-raised, no mRNA, no additives, and no mystery import meat wrapped in plastic.
The Takeaway
If you’ve been dealing with gut issues and nothing’s worked, maybe it’s time to stop listening to the kale crowd. Meat isn’t the villain—it might just be the hero your gut’s been waiting for.
I’m not a doctor, but I know how I feel now versus how I felt for years. It’s night and day. I can eat without fear. I’m stronger in the gym, leaner, and I no longer need to map out bathrooms every time I leave the house.
If you’re tired of playing digestive roulette, give the meat life a shot, dude. Start simple, go clean, and get your meat from a source that actually respects the animal and the land it came from.
Start with Dude Food. Your gut (and gains) will thank you.
