Do You Need Fiber on the Carnivore Diet?

Do You Need Fiber on the Carnivore Diet?

If you are on the carnivore diet, your fiber intake is zero because fiber is unique to plant food. Yet, the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a daily intake of fiber in the range from 22g to 34g depending on age group and gender. So what should you...
How to Get Calcium on the Carnivore Diet?

How to Get Calcium on the Carnivore Diet?

Getting enough calcium on the carnivore diet is one thing that you don’t need to worry about. You will find in this article a comprehensive list of dairy and non-dairy calcium sources to make sure your body gets enough calcium for its ongoing need. In summary,...
Can You Get Scurvy on the Carnivore Diet?

Can You Get Scurvy on the Carnivore Diet?

Your fear of getting scurvy on the carnivore diet is totally reasonable. Vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy and animal-based foods are generally not known as a source of vitamin C. The best sources of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables. So can you get scurvy on...
How to Eat Healthily on the Carnivore Diet?

How to Eat Healthily on the Carnivore Diet?

Like any other diet, there are healthy and unhealthy versions of the carnivore diet. To get the best out of this diet, follow closely the five healthy eating principles below which is exactly the way our ancestors did for millions of years: eat from a wide variety of...
Is the Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Is the Carnivore Diet Healthy?

You’ve read a lot of anecdotes about the amazing health benefits of the carnivore diet. But you’ve also heard many doctors and nutritionists are up in arms over it, claiming that it is just another fad, stupid and dangerous diet. So what is the truth? Is...