Sardine Fasting, How and Why

In this video I take about how to sardine fast and why you might want to try it!
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[@esther.f.g]

I live in a Mediterranean country and I am always surprised to see that Americans are afraid of eating sardines but they are not afraid of eating something coming out of a plastic box with lot of artificial ingredients. I love sardines and any fish and seafood

[@LoriP123]

On Kelly Hogan’s channel, she recently interviewed a lady (can’t remember her name) who’s been eating EXCLUSIVELY ONLY sardines for several MONTH! She said it was to get relief from her arthritis pain. She was also getting the sardines in water and adding in MCT oil for the extra ketones.

[@carnivorerevolution]

I saw that. Amazing!

[@jackiestarling1664]

Thanks Serena for all this detailed information. This is one of the best videos I have seen on the sardine fast. You did a great job!!!

[@carnivorerevolution]

Thank you so much!!

[@wealthychickens]

You look so beautiful in that natural light in your vehicle!!!! Thanks for your info about sardines!!

[@carnivorerevolution]

Oh thank you! And you’re welcome!!

[@monicamoore111]

I have just replaced a few meals each week with sardines and lost a few pounds. I am going to start with a day and maybe go longer. I know this will help me. Thanks for an awesome video!!

[@1BethMcBeth]

I did my own "version" of a 3 day Sardine Fast on 8-26-24. When I did my weigh-in on Sat., I had finally broken a 2 week weight stall and had dropped almost 4 lbs. I'm going to incorporate this each month from now on.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Such a great idea!

[@caprice6825]

What was your version?

[@1BethMcBeth]

@caprice6825 I didn't ONLY eat the cans of sardines. I would add a soft-boiled egg or sliver of avocado. I ate a can of herrings. I tried different brands of sardines and if in spring water, I added grass-fed butter. THIS is what I meant by "my version".

[@MissJonas]

​@@carnivorerevolutionI bought the Wild Planet skinless and boneless in water and fried them in butter. They are delicious! But I'm guessing the bones have more nutrition.

[@kenstory6713]

Thank you Serena, I've been watching your videos and enjoy them I'm African American just turned 78 am carnivore and feel great still dealing with a few pains but am doing good a lot of friends think I'm crazy for doing carnivore but I'm sticking with it did a lot of research on people all over the world and learned a lot it works. Ken

[@carnivorerevolution]

It totally works! So glad you’re doing well!

[@ellieb2914]

Perfect, thanks for answering the water or olive oil question! I can totally see me with a plate of sardines and a side of browned butter bites. I did a browned butter bites fast day and saw my ketones blow up even with just 24 hours! I'm definitely trying it with sardines next time. Awesome!

[@carnivorerevolution]

Great idea!

[@SherylAZ]

Serena, this was a superb video! Packed with tons of tips & motivation. BTW; you look amazing and full of energy. Gonna give this a 3 day go.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Thank you!! Let me know how it goes!

[@JasonGrizzleOwlteacher]

Wow! I had no idea this was a thing. I've been slacking on both fasting and incorporating sardines, but I really want to give this a whirl. Thanks!

[@carnivorerevolution]

You can do it!

[@Shaboom61]

I do 2 day sardine fast now which probably don’t have the same benefits, but the few 3 day ones I did just put me off doing it that long. So I guess it’s better than nothing. Thank you for making a great video

[@carnivorerevolution]

Two days is still great. Thanks for watching.

[@KathyPianoHarp]

Thank you SO much for all the DETAILS & sharing the results of your little experiment! Been so close to my goal but stalling now. Thank you for the nudge & your insights. I've done several 3-day sardine fasts, but you encouraged me to go longer for weight loss. Yes, the boneless, skinless taste like tuna to me, too!

[@carnivorerevolution]

Yes, they aren’t that bad! And you’re welcome!

[@hannahfox4304]

Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely be trying this. I personally have always lived sardines; even before starting the carnivore eating regimen about 2 months ago, I ate sardines. So eating them as part of a fast, I'm eager to see and feel the results. God bless.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Congratulations on starting carnivore!

[@fehfehgal1684]

Thank you so much for your video! I've viewed several about the Sardine Fast & I really appreciate your in depth insight on the topic, especially the head-to-head comparison against the same micros! You rock! ☺️

[@carnivorerevolution]

Thanks!

[@superapex2128]

Thanks for the tip - I may give it a try for my brain fog! I'm already having 1 or 2 cans of sardines everyday for joint pain but I would never have thought of going on a sardine fast!

[@carnivorerevolution]

It’s amazing

[@littlefarmer1303]

Carnivire cheat code. Thank you for this info. I am at a stall just now, so your video came just in perfect time.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Great! Let me know how it goes!

[@Pamlayne515]

Thank you for dispelling my fears!! I’m going to give it a try.

[@carnivorerevolution]

You can do it!

[@charlottedunn9258]

Thanks for the sardine pep talk. I'm having surgery at the end of the month. I think i will do a few days of just sardines each week before my surgery. I already eat 2 cans one day a week so I hope this will help me loose a few pounds and reduce inflammation before my surgery.

[@carnivorerevolution]

I hope so too! Good luck!

[@a_wee_scotch4813]

I highly recommend Polar smoked sardines. Great flavor, I eat them now because I love them and not only because they are healthy.

[@carnivorerevolution]

They are pretty good!

[@juliecooley9433]

I’m starting my second sardine fast tomorrow! I learned the first time around that if I eat more than 1 can per meal, I feel yucky! Ready to try again!

[@carnivorerevolution]

Me too. It’s too much!

[@CiprianFx59]

isn't 1 can like 4-5 little sardines? would probably eat 3 cans.

[@juliecooley9433]

@@CiprianFx59 yes, I thought two cans per meal, but the first time, I ate 1 1/2 cans , and felt way overstuffed! So strange, but everyone is different, so you’ll have to try for yourself and see how you do. I have heard some say they can eat a couple cans each meal.

[@sandramanning8729]

Brunswick boneless butterflied sardine fillets are superb! I get them at Walmart.

[@emilykajillion]

I just did this! I found I needed 2 cans per meal to not get hungry between. Until the last night when I struggled to finish them. Looking forward to my last can today so I can eat some beef. I ate them cooked in butter for lunch and just with salt and lemon juice for dinner with brown butter bites on the side. Not unpleasant!

[@naomi3kids1]

I'm starting a sardine fast on Monday. I love sardines, so it should be a piece of cake (sardines). lol.

[@hopeparrish295]

I really want to do a sardine fast but I can't seem to eat more than one can a day. One of these days I will put on my big girl pants and actually do it. I was scared to try them for a long time. I bought them and they sat in my cupboard forever. Finally tried them and they are actually good.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Yay! You should do it!!!

[@sharalle5296]

Just finished a 4 day sardine fast. Feel amazing 💪!

[@carnivorerevolution]

That’s great!

[@mymetaboliclife]

For my first 57 years, I thought that sardines were gross, but never tried them Couple years ago decided they are so healthy that I should give them a shot and I love them

[@carnivorerevolution]

That’s great!

[@mymetaboliclife]

@@carnivorerevolution love to interview you on my podcast. I have two of them when I do solo and when I do with the cardiologist.

[@EatBeefBeHealthy]

Thanks for this video. I'm not a fish eater, but you convinced me to give it a try because I can add mayo to help get them down.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Yes. Mustard helps too

[@wattle2394]

Yes, I've just added sardines daily along with other food and my stall has shifted. Also, I feel good and they taste great. If need be, I'd do a sardine fast but don't have to yet.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Wonderful!

[@mariak9871]

On day 2 and I’m doing my own version of sardines challenge and it’s working well.

[@caprice6825]

What is your version

[@carnivorerevolution]

That’s great!

[@michelesimpson2237]

Ok I drain the oil add chipotle primal Mayo add a few dill pickles and a small chunk of cucumber on the side 3-4 days it’s awesome.

[@carnivorerevolution]

That’s great if that’s working for you!!!

[@MiriamAbr]

Can I add non starchy vegetables and eggs? Will it make it uarder to lose weight?

[@debclair822]

I’ve been eating sardines since childhood, as did my dad. This was because my grandpa was from Scotland and he always ate sardines. I just thought sardines were normal food most people ate. I prefer them with skin and bones. When eat herring, same fish but bigger, they are usually de-skinned and de-boned. I don’t like them as much because they are so dry! We don’t have a lot of variety in Canada and I’m fine with the “fishiness ”.

[@carnivorerevolution]

That’s great!

[@kefirheals7383]

Okay. Re-listened. I think I "might" try it. So. 4 cans a day. King Oscar w/o skin, w/o bones, in Olive Oil. Either drain off olive oil and add 2 Tbsp of fat per can, or drink the oil in the can. Or. drain and eat 2 Tbsp. Butter. Or. drain and mix with Primal Kitchen Avocado Olive Oil Mayo. I think I've got it.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Yep! Great summary!

[@caricurley7634]

Thank you!! But I do want to say that King Oscar and Season brand with the skin on do have the tails on. No heads though 😂.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Yikes. Not the ones I buy. I didn’t know that.

[@Denise-fx1oc]

Yes, I would definitely do this. Did you gain the weight back when you returned to carnivore? 😊

[@carnivorerevolution]

Not if I don’t overeat

[@Dan-ut5fz]

Love sardines, was eating 1-2 cans a day. Had to reduce intake due to elevated arsenic levels. Now 3 cans a week

[@lorenamcgovern]

@@Dan-ut5fz did you test the arsenic in your blood?

[@Dan-ut5fz]

@ yes blood test. I cut down my consumption to about 3-4 cans a week and the level went down to acceptable level, high but still within recommended limits.

[@lorenamcgovern]

@@Dan-ut5fz I'd be interested to know what brands you were eating

[@chrisstoner7686]

Before focusing on food, the fundamental foundation for health is light, dark, water, and magnetism. Everything became more effortless once I changed to living from a quantum health perspective. Junk light (LED lights) raises glucose. Optimize your light environment, and you will optimize your life. It is waaaaay easier!!!

[@carnivorerevolution]

Diet is still super important

[@chrisstoner7686]

@@carnivorerevolution It is very important. But if your circadian rhythm and light environment are off, the body will not break down nor nourish the body the way you want. Switching to focusing at a cellular level is needed.

[@kefirheals7383]

Ugh. I have an aversion to Sardines. I think it's just the smell. My dad loved Sardines. He would buy and eat them - but my mom made him eat them outside. LOL. I'd have to really work on my mindset if I was going to do the Sardine Fast.

[@carnivorerevolution]

You can do it. Cover it up with mustard or hot sauce?

[@lorenamcgovern]

@@kefirheals7383 it took me months to work up the courage. Watching canned fish files on KZbin helped a lot

[@deborahjones6066]

THERE IS A GREAT WAY TO EAT THEM IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE TASTE. I USE MY SWIMMERS NOSE PLUG! I CAN'T TASTE A THING! 😊

[@Curlyque1970]

I did my first 72 hr sardine fast of Dr Boz's and lost 8 lbs. I did not know about the added fat back then so no extra fat. And, my sardines were in water. The last 2 times I did it w the extra fat, packed in oil, and I lost 4 lbs. I kept the 8 pounds off however I gained back 2 lbs w the other 2 times w the fat. I'm not sure why but it seems I has tge opposite effect. However, my ketones were extremely high w the added fat.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Interesting!! It works better for me with the fat

[@Curlyque1970]

@@carnivorerevolution I'm wondering if I may have lost muscle with that first round 🤔.

[@a.humphries8678]

Can you do this if you dont do carnivore?

[@ShinySilverBunny]

It is carnivore. Everyone is obsessed with red meat hardly anyone talks about fish. Fish is a carnivore food!!

[@Wealthofhealth_CD]

How many cans do you typically eat in a day?

[@carnivorerevolution]

Should be 4-5. I usually just do 2-3. They keep me so full

[@DangerZone-w6y]

I eat a can of (WATER PACKED) sardines EVERYDAY! I do add .25 cup of crushed BAKED pork rinds + mustard. I dont focus on "weight loss" so much as I do bodyfat loss and putting on muscle. Personally, ladies that's what you should be focusing on .. BODYFAT LOSS, and putting on muscle. Ladies if you're over 40 or so.. you should put on as much muscle as you can. I'm not talking about "bodybuilder level", unless of course that's where you want to go. Muscle burns fat and it looks super sexy on ladies!!!!!

[@carnivorerevolution]

Yes!!!

[@Dakiniwoman]

I have not been able to lose weight, even on Carnivore .... I just ordered four cases of Sardines... I hope I will be able to eat them, as I have always loved Sardines, but hard to eat plain. The best Sardines are fresh and roasted over an open fire, but I only found those in Spain and not in Canada where we only seem to have canned sardines. Before Carnivore I used to always mix my Sardines with mayo. If I can lose a pound a day on Sardines I will choke them down as I find it impossible to get started on a water fast. Hearing you mention the fat, I ordered the sardines in water as I was trying to keep to Carnivore... I can always add some good olive oil. I think I will be able to eat them if I blend them with a mixer to a pate. I got also some smoked sardines and some with lemon and cracked pepper. I may mix those with the spring water Sardines...

[@luciavasile2895]

Serena, do you get loose stools on sardenes fast?. I have a job, that i am not able to run to the bathroom fast. That's why i ask. Also, why is it that my triglysorides from 60 up to 116went up on my lion diet? Thank you❤

[@carnivorerevolution]

I’m not sure about your triglycerides, but it takes a while for things to adjust sometimes. How long were you on lion? That doesn’t happen to me with sardines. Maybe start on a weekend!

[@FreeKekistann]

I used to get the ones in olive oil (no skin or bones). HUGE difference for me. Bought some in water…….couldn’t get them down 😂

[@carnivorerevolution]

They are all so different

[@ybe7011]

Omg I was eating 6 or 7 cans a day! I'm hungry. Maybe because i was draining the oil.

[@adim00lah]

Why sardines and not any other fish like salmon?

[@ShinySilverBunny]

Sardines are cheaper, Mercury is a non-issue high Omega-3s and the protein and fat is perfect macros

[@jewelsbug927]

Some cans have tails with back fin

[@lorenamcgovern]

My boneless skinless sardines in olive oil are 200 calories, not 400

[@carnivorerevolution]

I added avocado oil mayo. Yours probably has them listed as drained.

[@lorenamcgovern]

@carnivorerevolution thanks I missed that

[@d.r.7396]

I feel so bad for people who don’t like sardines! They are so delicious!

[@carnivorerevolution]

I wish loved them

[@kirtandsunshyne]

I bought some, i just can't bring myself to eat them yet. Lol

[@carnivorerevolution]

Do it!! You’ll be glad!

[@emilykajillion]

I did this challenge on the weekend for this reason! I never had to run but things were definitely looser.

[@CiprianFx59]

hah if I would know someone afraid of sardines I probably would mock them for all eternity 🤦😂 sadly no such people in east Europe.

[@carnivorerevolution]

😂

[@caprice6825]

They

[@carnivorerevolution]

Huh?

[@devadulce]

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[@irishslave51]

But the meat was supposed to take care of all your needs? Hmm... Just admit it, the meat only doesn't work for everyone... I'm that percentage of people it doesn't work for.. Got major bloat, and weird stools..

[@denise76]

Sounds like you might be a vegan at heart but maybe scared you won't get the right nutrients if you stop eating meat. I'm like that.

[@carnivorerevolution]

Well, I do love meat though.

[@jodyjackson5475]

Love you but please don’t call us all ‘guys’ thanks

[@carnivorerevolution]

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