Carnivore Diet

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An animal-based diet that excludes all plant foods, focusing exclusively on meat, fish, eggs, and animal products.

Key principles

  • Consists primarily of red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and some dairy.
  • Zero carbohydrates; eliminates all fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds.

Risks and benefits

Benefits:

  • May reduce inflammation and autoimmune symptoms in some individuals.
  • Eliminates potential plant-based irritants and antinutrients.

Risks:

  • Lacks dietary fiber and many micronutrients found in plants.
  • Potential long-term cardiovascular concerns due to high saturated fat intake.

Recipes for this diet

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dinner (29)

dessert (30)

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