I eat raw meat & drink raw milk… people reckon it’s ‘dangerous’ but it’s basically like sushi, it makes me strong too

SOME people may assume that consuming foods in their 'natural' state with no cooking may have heaps of benefits - and amongst them is also Ashley English.

This foodie recently revealed she likes to eat raw meat, as well as unpasteurised milk on the side - and she insisted it's pretty much the same concept as eating sushi with raw fish.

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So, what does a typical day of eating look like for her? Well, Ashley - who said she doesn't only eat raw meat - enjoys an uncooked ribeye steak, which she eats with orange slices, as well as smoked oyster mushrooms.

Meanwhile, as a drink on the side, the foodie has a glass full of raw milk, which is then replaced with a cup of coffee mixed with raw cream later that day.

Other dishes she shared in the video on her platform included scrambled duck eggs with kiwi and some passionfruit, raw honey, as well as tinned sardines.

To end the day full of eating, Ashley enjoyed yet another slice of raw ribeye steak, bone marrow, which was complimented with sauerkraut and fresh chimichurri (a dressing commonly made of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, finely chopped parsley, and dried or fresh oregano).

Taking to TikTok, Ashley explained the reasoning behind her raw food diet choices and claimed that this is a common practice that's been around for centuries.

''Raw meat has been eaten by many cultures around the world for thousands of years, and still is.

''Just like we eat raw sushi, you can also eat other meats uncooked and raw meat actually contains more bioavailable nutrients than cooked meat.''

When it comes to sourcing the produce, Ashley advised to best find a reliable source and best steer clear of regular supermarkets.

''Of course, I recommend sourcing from local farms and buying grass-fed and organic meats.

''I don't only eat raw meat, and I ALWAYS listen to my body to eat intuitively.

''This is an example of how I eat in a day to feel nourished, healthy, happy, and strong.''

But despite praising the raw meat and raw milk diet, Ashley was soon criticised for her dietary choices, which people branded ''crazy''.

One said: ''Raw meat I’m less concerned with. Raised on a dairy farm however the raw milk is concerning.''

Another was just as stunned, writing: ''Drinking raw milk is CRAZY.''

Someone else thought: ''Eating raw meat occasionally is one thing but having it for breakfast and dinner is crazyyyyy.''

''I lived on a farm for my whole life. The FIRST thing I was thought is to NEVER drink raw milk,'' a fourth chimed in.

''Just because you can doesn't mean you should!'' a fellow social media user reminded.

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Drinking raw milk

Although some may assume that raw milk is healthier and contains more antimicrobials, consuming unpasteurised milk can be incredibly harmful and dangerous.

As explained by Healthline, the pasteurisation process involves heating milk to kill bacteria, yeasts, and moulds.

In many cases, unpasteurised milk is also homogenised - which means applying extreme pressure to disperse the fatty acids more evenly, improving taste, as well as appearance of the final product.

Raw milk may also contain harmful bacteria, such as Campylobacter, Salmonella, Escherichia coli (E.coli), Coxiella burnetti, Cryptosporidium, Yersinia enterocolitica, Staph aureus, and Listeria monocytogenes.

If consumed, these can lead to a number of health-related issues, including vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, headaches, abdominal pain, nausea, and fever.

According to experts, this can also cause some more serious concerns and conditions, such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, hemolytic uremic syndrome, miscarriage, reactive arthritis, chronic inflammatory conditions, and — rarely — death.

Raw meat - is it safe to eat?

While the practice of consuming meat in its raw form is widespread, there are safety concerns to consider before tucking into a raw steak.

When eating raw meat, the biggest risk foodies may encounter is contracting food poisoning, Healthline warned.

This is caused by consuming food that's contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins.

Typically, the process of contamination occurs during slaughter when the animal’s intestines may get accidentally nicked and spread harmful pathogens to the meat.

These include Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter.