Traditional Foods vs Modern Diets: What should we Eat?3 min read

I was plant-based for 2 years. Then carnivore. Then Atkins. The results? Incredible. The sustainability? A disaster.

As a woman rooted in culture and community, I quickly realized: these diets weren’t designed for my life. Between family dinners, travel, and the sheer cost of ‘trendy’ ingredients, I felt isolated—and exhausted by the hustle.

Worse? The ‘wellness’ industry hijacked these diets, pushing processed ‘keto cookies’ and ‘vegan junk food’ that made me question: If we’re eating fake versions of real food, what’s the point?

🥗 Modern Diets: Innovation or Confusion?

Diets like Atkins, vegan, plant-based, or carnivore often focus on body goals: weight loss, muscle tone, gut health. And to be honest, they all work—to an extent.

I’ve tried them all—Atkins, plant-based, even carnivore. I was vegan for two years and got fantastic results. My body responded well, and I truly believed I could sustain it. But then life shifted—and so did my ability to keep up.

Here’s the truth, my queens:

1. These diets are still new to many of our cultures and communities. It’s not easy to find foods or ingredients that match, especially in family or social settings.
2. Once a diet goes mainstream, the media and food industry jump in—adding fake ingredients or promoting processed “healthy” versions, diluting what the diet was meant to be.

Carnivore gave me amazing results too—but quickly I realised: man shall not live by meat alone. The universe offers us a table full of goodness. Why only pick one part and discard the rest?

🌍 My Realisation: Take the Best of Both

These diets are powerful—especially if you’re healing or need a quick shift. I’ll still recommend them in the right context. But long-term? They’re not always sustainable for a culturally rooted woman who grew up eating in a more balanced, wholesome way.

After years of exploring both traditional and modern foods, I now coach women to blend the two with intention.
The result? You become a balanced, empowered, well-nourished woman who feels strong, eats with freedom, and honours her identity.

💡 Final Word: Choose Balance

Both traditional and modern diets can work—if you approach them with intention. What’s best is what works for your body, your culture, and your life.

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