FUNDAMENTALS - All Things Carnivore

Should You Drink Coffee on the Carnivore Diet?

by Sophia Le, PhD | Jul 20, 2021 | Drinks, FUNDAMENTALS

Coffee is the most widely consumed psychoactive stimulant drug in the world and, frankly, some of us can’t start the day without one and can’t imagine a life without it. But coffee is definitely not a carnivore food and one of the most commonly asked...

How to Start the Carnivore Diet Step by Step

by Sophia Le, PhD | Jul 14, 2021 | FUNDAMENTALS

You’ve heard amazing success stories from people who’ve been on the carnivore diet and want to try it out but are not sure where to start. This in-depth guide is written for you. Like many things in life, one size does not fit all. This guide will show you...

Can You Eat As Much As You Want on the Carnivore Diet?

by Sophia Le, PhD | Jul 13, 2021 | FUNDAMENTALS

A common question amongst people who are new to the carnivore diet is whether they can eat as much as they want as long as it is animal source food. Generally, you can eat as much as you want on the carnivore diet if you eat nose-to-tail and whole food from grass-fed,...

Is It Okay to Eat Bacon Every Day on the Carnivore Diet?

by Sophia Le, PhD | Jul 10, 2021 | FUNDAMENTALS

Bacon is tasty, cheap, easy to cook, and definitely a carnivore food. Many people are crazy about bacon. But is it okay to eat bacon every day on the carnivore diet? In summary, bacon should be eaten very sparingly on the carnivore diet because it is a processed meat...

Can You Use Herbs and Spices on the Carnivore Diet?

by Sophia Le, PhD | Jul 2, 2021 | FUNDAMENTALS

Seasonings like herbs and spices are used to enhance flavor in food. Technically, herbs and spices are not carnivore food. Lions, wolves, leopards, or hyenas don’t season their prey before devouring them. Our ancestors were unlikely to have added anything to...

Can You Eat Avocados on the Carnivore Diet?

by Sophia Le, PhD | Jul 1, 2021 | FUNDAMENTALS

A carnivore diet means eating animal source food only and avocados are plant food, so should you eat avocados on the carnivore diet? In my view, unless a medical condition dictates otherwise, it is perfectly fine to occasionally add avocados to a meat-based diet. This...