Sunlight and Steak: The Ancestral Power Combo

The sun and the carnivore diet are the ultimate dynamic duo—an ancient partnership that has stood the test of time. They don’t just complement each other; they complete each other. One nourishes your body from the outside, the other strengthens it from within.

This isn’t about chasing fleeting health trends. No, this is about ancestral alignment—a return to the rhythms your body was always meant to thrive on. It’s about reconnecting with what nature originally intended for your health and vitality.

• One heals from without.

• One rebuilds from within.

Together, they form the biological blueprint for vitality, resilience, and glowing skin—the kind of health that turns heads.

The Carnivore Diet: Internal Healing Made Simple

Modern diets are loaded with hidden threats that are doing more harm than you realise. The carnivore diet eliminates those threats completely:

What you eliminate:

• Seed oils — Highly oxidative, they are easily stored in your fat cells, doing damage from the inside out.

• Plant toxins — Oxalates, lectins, saponins, the invisible threats lurking in plant-based foods.

• Sugar and grains — Chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, the root of many modern illnesses.

• Chemical additives — Hormonal disruption, gut damage; your body wasn’t designed to process them.

What you restore:

• Collagen — Vital for your skin, joints, and connective tissues.

• Zinc — The powerhouse nutrient for immune strength, skin healing, and hormone production.

• Retinol (true Vitamin A) — The hero for skin regeneration and eye health.

• Saturated fat — The foundation for optimal hormone production and cell membranes.

• Cholesterol — A key player in synthesising Vitamin D right from your skin.

A clean, animal-based diet doesn’t just nourish you—it primes your body to absorb all the goodness the sun has to offer.

“Your body was designed to thrive on animal-based foods and sunlight. Without these, you’re missing out on the foundational nutrients that fuel your cells and hormones.”

The Sun: Nature’s Master Regulator

Let’s make one thing clear: the sun isn’t your enemy. It’s your original medicine. Yes, it provides vitamin D—but it’s so much more than that. It shapes your hormonal balance, mental health, and immune function in ways that go far beyond just “getting your daily dose.”

The sun is a living force that your body has evolved to thrive on. It’s not just about the skin-deep benefits—its influence reaches deep within, aligning your biology with the rhythms of nature. So, the next time you think about the sun, remember: it’s not here to harm you; it’s here to heal, energise, and empower.

1. Vitamin D is not just a vitamin — it’s a hormone.

Created from UVB light and cholesterol, Vitamin D regulates so much more than your bones:

• Boosts immunity

• Reduces inflammation

• Supports muscle and bone health

• Balances hormones

• Improves mood and skin health

2. Your eyes are hormonal light sensors.

Your eyes aren’t just for seeing; they’re gateways to your circadian rhythm. They help regulate:

• Morning cortisol (energy and alertness)

• Nighttime melatonin (sleep and relaxation)

• Mood and hormonal balance

Stop wearing sunglasses—let your eyes absorb the morning light. Your body listens, and it will thank you for it.

3. Sunscreen: Blocking what you desperately need.

Most commercial sunscreens block UVB—stopping your body from making Vitamin D. And even worse, they allow UVA in, causing deeper skin damage. Overuse of sunscreen often correlates with a toxic, inflammatory diet. The problem isn’t the sun; it’s the modern body’s inability to tolerate it due to internal toxicity.

“The sun doesn’t just provide vitamin D—it plays a crucial role in regulating your circadian rhythm, enhancing sleep quality, and supporting mental health.”

Why You Burn in the Sun (And How to Stop)

Sunburning isn’t a problem caused by sunlight—it’s a metabolic inflammation issue. You burn because:

• Seed oils are stored in your fat, oxidising under the heat and light of the sun.

• Plant toxins damage your mitochondria and DNA.

• Sugar sensitises and dehydrates your skin.

• Skincare chemicals react with UV, causing phototoxicity.

The carnivore diet works to cleanse your body of these harmful triggers. Once your system is detoxified, your skin will burn less, tan faster, heal more efficiently, and radiate with natural health.

Timing the Sun: A Daily Hormonal Symphony

Sunlight isn’t static—it’s a living, breathing force that changes throughout the day. Your body listens to these changes, and aligning with them can unlock your fullest health potential.

Sunrise (6-8 AM):

Red and infrared light wakes your cells, reduces inflammation, and charges your mitochondria. Set your circadian rhythm by exposing your eyes and skin to the first light of the day.

Morning (8-11 AM):

Blue light dominates, boosting mental focus and energy. Combine it with movement—walking, grounding, and a nutrient-dense breakfast.

Midday (11 AM–1 PM):

This is the prime UVB window for Vitamin D synthesis. Just 10-20 minutes of direct sunlight is enough to fuel your body’s Vitamin D production. No sunscreen—just sun and skin.

Evening (4-6 PM):

As the sun sets, infrared light promotes healing and prepares your body for rest. Watch the sunset, and avoid blue light afterward to help signal your body that it’s time to wind down.

“Sunburn is not caused by the sun — it’s caused by what’s stored in your fat cells and flowing through your bloodstream. Toxins, seed oils, and inflammatory foods are the real culprits. Clean the diet, and the sun becomes your medicine.”

A Daily Template: Carnivore Meets the Sun

• Morning:
  View the sunrise with no sunglasses. Expose your face, chest, and arms to the early light.
  Meal: Eggs, liver, beef tallow.

• Midday:
  Get 15-20 minutes of direct sun. Move your body and hydrate with mineral-rich salt water.
  Meal: Ribeye, lamb chops, marrow bones.

• Evening:
  Watch the sunset. Limit artificial blue light exposure.
  Meal: Fatty meat, slow-cooked bones, organ meats.

Mental Health, Immunity, Longevity — It’s All Connected

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to:

• Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

• Autoimmune conditions (MS, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes)

• Certain cancers (colon, prostate, breast, ovarian)

• Hormonal imbalance and infertility

• Chronic fatigue, pain, and immune dysfunction

What blocks vitamin D production?

Obesity, liver/kidney issues, chronic sunscreen use, and a lack of cholesterol and animal fat block vitamin D production. The carnivore diet fixes the input, while sunlight activates the output. Together, they restore balance and unlock true vitality. Align your body with the sun and fuel it with real food—this is the foundation for ultimate health.

“Saturated fat is essential for cellular integrity— and the carnivore diet provides it in its most bioavailable form. Without it, your cells can’t absorb nutrients or defend against oxidative stress. Your skin, joints, and hormones rely on it.”

The Medical Lie: Fear the Sun, Fear the Fat

You’ve been misled by mainstream medical advice that warns:

• The sun causes cancer

• Fat causes heart disease

• Meat causes inflammation

The truth?

• Vitamin D prevents cancer, DNA damage, and immune dysfunction.

• Saturated fat and cholesterol are critical for hormonal health.

• Meat heals your gut, skin, and mind.

You’ve been starved—not of food, but of real light, real nourishment, and the ancient wisdom that’s always been there.

The Truth: Your Body Was Never Broken

“SPF blocks UVB rays, preventing essential vitamin D production for immunity, bone health, and hormones. Worse, many sunscreens contain toxic chemicals that disrupt hormones and fuel inflammation. Clean up your diet, and let the sun heal you.”

When Meat Meets Light, You Become Limitless

This is not a “biohack.” It’s ancestral biology.

When you combine sunlight and steak, you don’t just survive—you thrive. Your skin stops burning and starts glowing. Your mind clears, hormones balance, and energy becomes unstoppable. The risk of chronic disease plummets.

This is vitality. This is resilience. This is limitless health.

Final Thought:
No pharmaceuticals. No fear. Just two ancient healers: the sun and steak. Eat like your ancestors. Live in harmony with nature’s rhythms. Watch your health transform.

— Stella

P.S. It’s not rocket science—eat real food, get real full spectrum light, and use some common sense. Your body is an amazing self-healing machine. Give it what it needs, and it will do the rest.

Sources for Further Reading

■  Dr. Ken Berry on Sunlight, Meat & Lies My Doctor Told Me – Dr Ken Berry, 2024 Watch Video  ■  Do You Have To Worry About Sunlight On Carnivore? – Dr Ken Berry, 2024 Watch Video  ■  Benefits of Sunlight on a Carnivore Diet | Carnivore Diet Coach, 2025 Read Article