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Title: Limits on raw fat intake?
Post by: technosmith on February 03, 2011, 12:28:39 am

Hi,

I love the taste of raw beef fat. I love getting really fatty beef and adding extra fat to this.

Although I have not tested this yet, I imagine I could consume a HUGE amount.

For those who eat relatively low carb, what sort of values are you hitting for daily fat consumption (grams if possible)?
Do you just chew on fat until your desire to eat any more diminishes?

Could over-eating raw fat be taxing on digestion?

Do you consider my taste for fat and my desire to eat it as a sign I should go wild with it?

Thanks,

Phil

Title: Re: Limits on raw fat intake?
Post by: djr_81 on February 03, 2011, 01:56:13 am

Quote from: technosmith on February 03, 2011, 12:28:39 am

For those who eat relatively low carb, what sort of values are you hitting for daily fat consumption (grams if possible)?
Do you just chew on fat until your desire to eat any more diminishes?

I eat it usually as chunks of suet with my meat. I hit maybe 1/2 pound a day.

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Could over-eating raw fat be taxing on digestion?

Yes, definitely. It takes a fair amount of bile to break down denser fats and if you eat way too much they'll sit very heavy. It's also likely if you eat much more that you can handle that you'll purge it all with diarrhea as well.

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Do you consider my taste for fat and my desire to eat it as a sign I should go wild with it?

Personally, yes. Just take it slow and listen to your body. You should get signs to stop when you've had enough.

Title: Re: Limits on raw fat intake?
Post by: Ioanna on February 03, 2011, 07:54:46 am

Quote from: technosmith on February 03, 2011, 12:28:39 am

For those who eat relatively low carb, what sort of values are you hitting for daily fat consumption (grams if possible)?
Do you just chew on fat until your desire to eat any more diminishes?

trying to achieve some magic number gets me into trouble, so i don't count.  i just eat the amount i feel like eating

Quote from: technosmith on February 03, 2011, 12:28:39 am

Could over-eating raw fat be taxing on digestion?

yes, and your body will let you know it, so don't worry.
 

Quote from: technosmith on February 03, 2011, 12:28:39 am

Do you consider my taste for fat and my desire to eat it as a sign I should go wild with it?

yes. i ate a lot more fat in the beginning, not as much now though ever so often i'll want a lot of it.