The Nutritionist’s Guide to the Carnivore Diet: A Beginner’s Guide

I have been on the carnivore diet for over a year now and while the diet (or what we call the carnivorous way of eating) has become increasingly popular, thanks to the likes of Dr. Shawn Baker, Mikhaila Peterson and longtime carnivores such as Amber O’Hearn, there isn’t much succinct information out there to help curious folks easily get started (at the time of article print, September 2018).

Before we get started, let me throw in some the legal disclaimers: While I am a nutritional therapy practitioner and provide nutritional support, I am not providing medical advice. Any information provided in regards to nutritional therapy should not be considered medical advice or treatment. While I do partner with physicians to provide holistic nutrition and lifestyle support, whenever you start a new diet, always consult your primary care physician and/or holistic team.

So here’s to paying it forward.

Part 1: What exactly is the Zero Carb Carnivore way of eating?

When I first started carnivore, I wasn’t sure how to begin. I knew that a low carb high fat, ketogenic (keto) diet had helped me tremendously with many physical and mental ailments but I was still struggling with cravings (diet soda!) and inflammation, to name a…