HOW TO MAKE CARNIVORE RISOTTO
To make my carnivore risotto, I used Further Food Gelatin! Gelatin is a staple in my diet and I think it should be in yours too!
🥄 Why gelatin deserves a place in your diet
Gelatin is more than a wobbly dessert: it’s a powerhouse of healing amino acids derived from collagen. As our modern diets have moved away from nose-to-tail eating, gelatin has quietly faded from the spotlight. But research and ancestral wisdom are bringing it back – and for good reason.
Whether you’re healing your gut, strengthening your joints or optimizing your skin, Gelatin is one of the most underrated protein supplements available today.
Benefits of gelatin
1. Supports joint and bone health
Gelatin is rich in glycine and prolineamino acids that are essential for collagen synthesis in cartilage and connective tissue.
A study in it Current medical research and opinion found that athletes who supplemented with collagen hydrolyzate (similar to gelatin) had significantly less joint pain during activity.¹
Gelatin can help stimulate chondrocyte activitywhich promotes cartilage repair.
✅ Practical tip: Try adding gelatin to recovery drinks or broth after training.
2. Improves the elasticity and appearance of the skin
As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin.
A 2014 randomized, double-blind study found that daily supplementation with collagen peptides was significant improved skin elasticity and moisture.²
Gelatin provides the building blocks your skin needs to stay firm and hydrated.
💡Bonus: It can also reduce UV-induced damage with consistent use.
3. Strengthens hair and nails
Gelatin’s high amino acid profile can help stimulates keratin productionwhich promotes faster growing, stronger nails and thicker hair.
🧴 Practical use: Add to your morning tea or coffee – it is tasteless when dissolved in hot liquids.
4. Heals the intestinal wall (Leaky gut support)
Glycine plays a key role in protecting and repairing the lining of the intestines.
A review from 2017 Nutrients concluded that glycine is present anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects in the gastrointestinal tract.⁴
Gelatin helps form a gel-like substance in the stomach, softening and sealing the intestinal wall.
🥣Best used: before meals or added to healing broths.
5. Improves sleep quality and mental health
Glycine is a calming amino acid that can help lower core body temperature and promote deeper sleep.
A clinical trial published in Sleep and biological rhythms found that 3 grams of glycine before bed improved subjective sleep quality and reduced fatigue the next day.⁵
Can also support GABAergic activityhelps calm anxiety and stress.
🌙 Try 1-2 teaspoons of gelatin in warm tea before going to bed.
6. Supports muscle recovery and protein intake
Although not a complete protein, gelatin is very beneficial for repairing connective tissue and complements muscle-building proteins such as whey or beef isolate.
When combined with resistance training, gelatin can improve performance collagen synthesis and tendon repairespecially when recovering from injuries.⁶
🏋️Pro tip: Combine gelatin with vitamin C to stimulate collagen formation.
Why I regularly recommend gelatin
In my work with people healing from metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases or leaky gut, gelatin becomes a food that is easy to use, affordable and deeply nourishing.
It is especially useful for:
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Carnivorous Risotto
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- Grease a large HEALTHY non-stick pan with butter. Add the liquid egg whites and whisk in the gelatin and let stand for 2 minutes to soften the gelatin. Add the salt and heat to medium heat. Stir the mixture until the eggs are completely cooked. Remove from heat. Allow to cool and place in a food processor and process until you get chunks of “rice”. Set aside.
To make the risotto, place the butter in a frying pan and heat it over medium heat. Add the onion (if using) and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic (if using) and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant and the onions are soft.
Reduce the heat to low and add the soft cream cheese. Beat the cream cheese and gradually add the stock. Once the cream cheese and stock are well combined, add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir to combine well. Add the carnivore rice and stir until combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your own taste.
Serve hot. Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not freeze.
Calories: 228.8 | Fat: 13.3G | Egg white: 20.2G | Carbohydrates: 1.9G | Fiber: 0.1G | P:E ratio: 1.3
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