Bella Ma: Founder, Author & Health Advocate
Classical pianist turned health advocate, Bella Ma (popularly known as Steak and Butter Gal) is on a mission to show the world the healing, restorative power of animal-based nutrition.
After holding a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School and performing at the highest competitive levels, Bella spent six years on a strict whole-food vegan diet. Over time, the diet left her dealing with debilitating health challenges—including severe eczema, psoriasis, cystic acne, lost cycles, chronic fatigue, and brain fog.
Desperate to regain her health, Bella made a radical shift to a high-fat carnivore lifestyle. Within months, her skin cleared, her energy returned, her hormones balanced, and her relationship with food was completely transformed.
Today, with hundreds of thousands of followers across YouTube and Instagram, Bella empowers hundreds of thousands of people to reclaim their health through simple, nutrient-dense eating. She is also the founder of The Steak & Butter Gang, a vibrant private community dedicated to supporting individuals on their animal-based journeys.
Whether she is sharing delicious high-fat recipes, interviewing world-renowned health experts, or offering practical tips for everyday living, Bella brings warmth, joy, and simplicity back into the kitchen.
Minimal ingredients, maximum nourishment, and food that truly heals.
Community, Media, & Cookbooks
My passion for animal-based living has led to incredible opportunities to connect, educate, and share what I’ve learned on a global scale. I am the author of Steak & Butter Gal: Super Simple, featuring over 100 nutrient-dense, high-fat carnivore recipes designed to make healing accessible and effortless for everyone.
My recipes, health journey, and advocacy have been featured across leading health podcasts, panels, and media outlets—including interviews with world-renowned doctors and metabolic health experts.
What started as my personal path to recovery has grown into a thriving global movement. Today, I connect with over a million people across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. I also run The Steak & Butter Gang, a dedicated private community where hundreds of members come together for daily support, live Q&As, and practical guidance on their animal-based journeys.
Whether I am composing at the piano or crafting a new recipe, my core mission remains the same: bringing discipline, joy, and total clarity back to living a vibrant, fully restored life.
Beyond the Kitchen
Beyond sharing recipes and health tips online, my everyday life is deeply rooted in simplicity, balance, and intentional living. When I am not in the kitchen or creating content, you can usually find me practicing the violin, spending quality time with my family, or stocking up on simple, high-quality ingredients for our home.
My goal is to make animal-based nutrition feel effortless, inspiring, and completely sustainable—helping you build a life centered around real food and genuine wellness.
Have questions or want to collaborate? Head over to my Contact page—I’d love to hear from you!
