Eva Birat maintains high fitness at 70 using carnivore diet

Eva Birat, a 70-year-old resident of Gothenburg, Sweden, has gained attention for maintaining high physical fitness through a rigorous lifestyle and a controversial carnivore diet. Birat consumes approximately 800 grams of meat daily, totaling over five kilograms per week, while completely excluding plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains.

Her fitness regimen includes weight training three to four times a week, regular walking, intermittent fasting, sauna use, and cold baths. A former volleyball player, Birat transitioned to bodybuilding later in life, winning her first competition at age 47 and later competing in Swedish bodybuilding championships.

At age 61, Birat was diagnosed with cancer, which required surgery to remove a tumor and part of her large intestine. While she reports being healthy and medication-free today, health experts note there is no scientific evidence linking her carnivore diet to her cancer recovery. Medical professionals generally recommend a balanced diet including fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains rather than the total exclusion of plant matter.