Ray Peat Carrot Salad

Ray Peat Carrot Salad is a simple and nutritious salad recipe that aligns with the dietary principles advocated by Dr. Ray Peat, a biologist, and physiologist known for his research on hormones and nutrition.

The late Dr. Ray Peat claims that eating raw carrots with their skin on assists with the elimination of excess estrogen from the body. He has a very large following in many alternative-thinking circles.

Jump to:

• What's the Big Deal About This Salad?
• What Does The Carrot Salad Do?
• Why You Need Carrot Salad
• How to Decrease Your Estrogen Load
• How to Grate a Carrot
• What You Need
• How to Make a Ray Peat Carrot Salad
• When To Eat A Carrot Salad
• Make Your Carrot Salad a Meal
• Chopped Carrot Salad
• Health Benefits of Carrots
• Take Away
• Resources
• Try These Healthy Shellfish Recipes
• "📖 Recipe"
• 💬 Comments

What's the Big Deal About This Salad?

This carrot salad went viral on TikTok in 2020 for promoting fertility and regulating intestinal movement.

I'm not on TikTok, so I just heard about this...

So, for the past three weeks, I've made it a point to eat this salad every day. I heard about it in the Estrogen Dominance Group on Facebook.

Regarding fertility, I have grown children, so that isn't necessary, but the regulating intestinal movement part is working like a charm.

This raw carrot salad could help balance the effects of estrogen accumulation and facilitate the removal of toxins from your body.

What Does The Carrot Salad Do?

"One vegetable has a special place in a diet to balance the hormones, and that is the raw carrot. It is so nearly indigestible that, when it is well chewed or grated, it helps to stimulate the intestine and reduce the reabsorption of estrogen and the absorption of bacterial toxins.

It's the stimulating effect on the intestine. The fiber in the carrot isn't digestible. So the excretion of bile into the liver carries all kinds of detoxified chemicals and hormones. If you have fiber in your intestines, these toxins will be carried out, bound to the carrot fiber. Without enough fiber, they can be reabsorbed and recirculated."

Nutrition for Women, 1993 , Raymond Peat

The above quote is from Dr. Peat's book entitled, Nutrition for Women, an online book you can download for free. The printed version is priced at over $500.00 on Amazon!

Why You Need Carrot Salad

Without getting graphic, raw carrots are a good source of fiber and my digestion has improved in the past few weeks.

While estrogen is an essential hormone in the human body, having too much of it, a condition known as estrogen dominance, can lead to various health problems and imbalances.

How to Decrease Your Estrogen Load

To reduce your estrogen load, focus on a balanced diet rich in fiber, vegetables, and fruits, and limit processed foods and alcohol consumption.

Regular physical activity also helps maintain a healthy weight, which is important since excess body fat can contribute to higher estrogen levels.

How many times have you heard deodorant is full of aluminum or the shampoo you're using has poison in it? Or is that just in my house?

Most common household cleaners are loaded with endocrine disrupters. All those smelly things like soaps, candles, and perfumes, can cause estrogen dominance.

How about the smell of new carpet? New car? New clothes? 

• Laundry detergent: should be free of fragrance and dyes. 
• Avoid harsh scents such as air fresheners, perfumes, and candles. 
• Avoid toxic cleaning supplies. Try making homemade soaps.
• Avoid toxic cosmetics, shampoos, and skin products.
• Exercise 3-4 times per week to flush estrogen.
• Limit alcoholic beverages.
• Get good quality sleep.

Check out Live Simply, for instructions on how to make non-toxic household items.

How to Grate a Carrot

The preferred way (from Dr. Peat) to cut the carrot is to use a vegetable peeler. Instead of peeling off just the outer skin, just keep going and peel the whole carrot.

What You Need

• 1 large organic carrot, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (I like Bragg organic ACV)
• 1 teaspoon organic coconut oil or organic olive oil
• A pinch of sea salt, Celtic salt, or other salt that is free of anti-caking agents or preservatives.

How to Make a Ray Peat Carrot Salad

• Mix the dressing: coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
• Wash the carrot and shred the whole thing with a vegetable peeler. I usually eat the skin too.
• Place the carrot shreds in a mixing bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.
• Consume within an hour.

When To Eat A Carrot Salad

Carrot salad is best as a mid-morning snack between meals.

Make Your Carrot Salad a Meal

Dr. Peat's salad doesn't contain garlic, but after making a few different raw carrot salad recipes, I added garlic to the dressing.

It tastes good and garlic is anti-microbial (kills bacteria) and anti-fungal (kills fungus) so I love it.

Sometimes I take the basic carrot salad recipe and add a few more vegetables and some hard-boiled eggs to make the salad a protein-rich meal.

To the basic carrot salad recipe, add the following:

• 1 organic chopped tomato
• 1 organic bell pepper, chopped
• 1 or 2 hard-boiled eggs

Chopped Carrot Salad

Here's another simple combo of a shredded carrot I like. 

Make carrot ribbons, as in the original carrot salad recipe, add chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced red pepper, and diced green pepper. Make a triple batch of dressing, toss, and enjoy. I love this salad!

Health Benefits of Carrots

• Vitamin A (beta carotene) for good vision and preventing macular degeneration and cataracts.
• The antioxidants found in carrots can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and certain types of cancer.
• Carrots can protect the body from free radicals that can cause cellular damage.
• The potassium content in carrots can help regulate blood pressure.
• The dietary fiber in carrots supports a healthy digestive system by promoting regular bowel movements, as we've discussed.

Take Away

The late Dr. Ray Peat holds a Ph.D. in biology from the University of Oregon. He was a thyroid specialist and spent much of his career researching hormones. 

“Coconut oil added to the diet can increase the metabolic rate. Small frequent feedings, each combining some carbohydrate and some protein, such as fruit and cheese, often help to keep the metabolic rate higher. Eating raw carrots can prevent the absorption of estrogen from the intestine, allowing the liver to more effectively regulate metabolism.”

Dr Ray Peat

The Ray Peat carrot salad is renowned for its potential to improve digestive health by promoting the elimination of toxins and supporting intestinal movement.

Additionally, its high fiber content may aid in balancing estrogen levels, offering a natural approach to hormonal regulation.

Estrogen dominance can result from various factors, including medications, some medical conditions, environmental exposures to estrogen-mimicking compounds (endocrine disruptors), and dietary choices.

Addressing the underlying causes of excess estrogen and achieving hormonal balance is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being.

In closing, you can't go wrong with a simple carrot salad. Try it and get your bowel moving, if not for any other reason.

For a carrot salad your whole family will love, try our Italian Carrot Salad.

Craving liver? Try How to Cook Veal Liver, a delicious and very nutritious Liver and Onions recipe.

#rawcarrotsalad ❤️

Resources

To learn more about Dr. Raymond Peat, visit raypeat.com.

To learn more about how to better balance your hormones, join the Estrogen Dominance Support Group on Facebook, run by nutritionist Kitty Martone, also known as Healthy Gut Girl.

Kitty also has a podcast called Stuff Your Doctor Should Know. You can learn about weight loss, hormones, genetics, and a lot of health information you won't hear anywhere else.

Try These Healthy Shellfish Recipes

Dr. Peat also advocated for the consumption of shellfish due to its rich content of copper and iodine.

"A deficiency of copper causes our tissues to retain an excess of iron, so foods such as shrimp and oysters which contain abundant copper should be used regularly."

Dr. Ray Peat

Shrimp and crabs contain a copper-containing protein called hemocyanin, which helps them transport oxygen throughout their bodies.

• Sautéed Shrimp with Coconut Aminos
• Healthy Shrimp Tacos with Pico de Gallo
• Oven Baked Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sauce
• Florida Keys Stone Crabs with Mustard Sauce
• Peel and Eat Shrimp Recipe

"📖 Recipe"