Carnivore Risotto
HOW TO MAKE CARNIVORE RISOTTO
To make my carnivore risotto, I used Further Food Gelatin! Gelatin has been 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 jiggly 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 slipped out of the spotlight. But research and ancestral wisdom are bringing it back—for good reason.
Whether you’re healing your gut, strengthening your joints, or optimizing your skin, gelatin is one of the most underrated protein-rich supplements available today.
Benefits of Gelatin
1. Supports Joint and Bone Health
Gelatin is rich in glycine and proline, amino acids essential for collagen synthesis in cartilage and connective tissue.
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A study in Current Medical Research and Opinion found that athletes supplementing with collagen hydrolysate (similar to gelatin) had significantly less joint pain during activity.¹
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Gelatin may help stimulate chondrocyte activity, promoting cartilage repair.
✅ Practical Tip: Try adding gelatin to post-workout recovery drinks or broths.
2. Improves Skin Elasticity and Appearance
As we age, collagen production decreases—leading to wrinkles and sagging skin.
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A 2014 randomized, double-blind trial found that daily supplementation with collagen peptides significantly improved skin elasticity and moisture.²
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Gelatin supplies the building blocks your skin needs to stay firm and hydrated.
💡 Bonus: It may also reduce UV-induced damage when used consistently.
3. Strengthens Hair and Nails
Gelatin’s high amino acid profile can help boost keratin production, promoting faster-growing, stronger nails and thicker hair.
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One study observed improved nail strength and growth in participants supplementing with collagen peptides, which gelatin mimics closely.³
🧴 Practical Use: Add to your morning tea or coffee—it’s tasteless when dissolved in hot liquids.
4. Heals the Gut Lining (Leaky Gut Support)
Glycine plays a key role in protecting and repairing the mucosal lining of the gut.
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A 2017 review in Nutrients concluded that glycine exhibits anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects in the GI tract.⁴
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Gelatin helps form a gel-like substance in the stomach, soothing and sealing the gut lining.
🥣 Best used: Before meals or added to healing broths.
5. Improves Sleep Quality and Mental Health
Glycine is a calming amino acid that may help reduce core body temperature and promote deeper sleep.
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A clinical trial published in Sleep and Biological Rhythms found that 3g of glycine before bedtime improved subjective sleep quality and reduced fatigue the next day.⁵
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May also support GABAergic activity, helping calm anxiety and stress.
🌙 Try 1–2 teaspoons of gelatin in warm tea before bed.
6. Supports Muscle Repair and Protein Intake
While not a complete protein, gelatin is highly beneficial for connective tissue repair and complements muscle-building proteins like whey or beef isolate.
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When paired with resistance training, gelatin may enhance collagen synthesis and tendon repair, especially in injury recovery.⁶
🏋️ Pro Tip: Combine gelatin with vitamin C to boost collagen formation.
Why I Recommend Gelatin Regularly
In my work with individuals healing from metabolic dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, or leaky gut, gelatin becomes a nutritional tool that’s easy to use, affordable, and deeply nourishing.
It’s especially helpful for:
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Fasting support (minimal insulin response)
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Bone broth alternatives
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Low-carb baking
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Carnivore Risotto
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups liquid egg whites
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Further Food gelatin (use code MariaMindBody to save)
- 1/2 teaspoon Redmond Real salt (OR FISH SAUCE) or more to taste
RISOTTO:
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 tablespoons onion diced (optional-omit for carnivore)
- 1 clove garlic minced (optional-omit for carnivore)
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup Kettle and Fire beef broth (or more as needed)
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Grease a large HEALTHY non-stick pan with butter. Add the liquid egg whites and whisk in the gelatin and allow to sit for 2 minutes to soften the gelatin. Add the salt and heat to medium high heat. Scramble the mixture until the eggs are completely cooked through. Remove from the heat. Allow to cool and set into a food processor and process until you get pieces of "rice." Set aside.
- To make the risotto, place the butter into a saute pan and heat over medium high heat. Add the onion (if using) and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic (if using) and saute another 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant and onions are softened.
- Turn heat to low and add in the softened cream cheese. Whisk to loosen the cream cheese then whisk in the broth, a little at a time. Once the cream cheese and broth is combined well, add in the shredded parmesan and stir to mix well. Add in the carnivore rice and stir until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
- Serve warm. Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Do not freeze.
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