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Carnivore Bodybuilder Jonathan Griffiths Talks Animal-Based Diet: “I Eat A Brick Of Butter A Day”

by Greg Patuto Published on Feb 13, 2024

Jonathan Griffiths has followed a carnivore diet for four years.
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Jonathan Griffiths has followed his diet plan for nearly four years.

Every bodybuilder has his or her own methods when it comes to building a diet plan that works best. For Jonathan Griffiths, this method is following a completely animal-based diet. Griffiths has followed this diet plan for four years and it includes eating a brick of butter each day.

Griffiths developed a love for fitness at a young age. At 14 years old, he began training to become a bodybuilder. He suffered a rugby accident as a teenager that has left him with spinal pain. Griffiths was eventually diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis, a spinal diseased that causes bones to slip forward. In 2022, he had his spine fused to help with the condition and also believes that his new diet plan helps relive pain.

Griffiths began following this animal-based diet in February of 2020. Before this, he would feel “sluggish or guilty” after eating certain foods. Now, he views food as a necessity only, according to Wales Online.

“It’s more eating to function rather than eating for enjoyment. I still enjoy food but I don’t have that craving.”

Griffiths shared what he eats on a daily basis and it includes some unusual combinations.

 

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Jonathan Griffiths Explains His Animal-Based Diet

At 28 years old, Jonathan Griffiths has perfected his diet plan that works best for his personal goals. This includes eating 700g of meat, half a liter of raw milk, 100g of cheese, and four eggs per day.

“My first meal of the day is whey, raw milk, and cheese. I’m quite a heavy chap that needs a lot of food.

I don’t get bored of it. I maintain a much leader physique much easier.

 

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Along with the combination of meat and cheese, Griffiths adds a brick of butter daily.

Jonathan Griffiths claims that his cholesterol levels have not changed and that he gets his blood checked regularly to keep track. The butter is consumed with bites made by melting down the butter and freezing it to make a bar similar to chocolate.

This is not a diet plan that can be adapted overnight. It takes time for your body to become used to it. Griffiths believes that his health and performance is better because of it and urges others to try it.

“I have less pain and stiffness in my back and I’m able to move more freely and comfortably. My performance is better.

Anyone experiencing anything health issues should have started this diet yesterday but they should introduce it slowly.”

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About Greg Patuto

Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.

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