In this episode of Steak Bites, UFC champion Raquel Pennington shares a powerful look at how mental discipline, nutrition, and motherhood intersect in her life as both an elite athlete and intentional parent. She details how transitioning to a whole-food, largely carnivore-style diet—centered on high-quality red meat, eggs, fruit, and vegetables—dramatically improved her skin, energy, sleep, recovery, and overall performance.

Even outside of fight camp, Raquel continues to feel stronger, leaner, and more balanced by prioritizing nutrient-dense, ancestral foods. The conversation moves from the octagon to the kitchen table, as Raquel opens up about raising her daughter in today's ultra-processed world and her desire to simplify nutrition and protect long-term wellness. From hormone health to mental clarity, Raquel's story challenges mainstream food narratives and offers a grounded, holistic perspective on fueling strength—for yourself and your family.

Highlights include:

• Raquel's 100% beef-based diet during fight camp—and why she's still following it.
• How cutting processed sugar changed her sleep, skin, and training.
• The mental side of being a professional fighter and mom.
• Why being "rich" in life means something deeper than money.
• The truth about raising strong daughters in a world full of toxic food and messages.
• Honey as a natural pre-workout and what she's feeding her family now

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