Last updated: January 2025 | Reading time: 5 minutes
This is a practical question many people have when starting or following the carnivore diet. Here's what you need to know.
The carnivore diet eliminates all plant foods, which means you need to get all your nutrition from animal sources. This requires understanding what nutrients meat provides and how to optimize your intake.
Animal foods are incredibly nutrient-dense and provide bioavailable forms of vitamins and minerals. Many nutrients you might think require plants are actually found in animal foods in more absorbable forms.
Focus on eating a variety of animal foods, including muscle meat, organ meats, eggs, and fatty cuts. Eat to satiety and don't restrict calories unnecessarily. Your body will adapt over time.
Many worries about the carnivore diet are based on misconceptions. The diet has been used successfully by many people, though individual responses vary. Consider working with a knowledgeable healthcare provider.
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