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Author: Josh Koop
Josh Koop started CarnivoreRx in late 2019 and wrote the site's original articles. After years of using Atkins and then keto to manage his weight, he tried a carnivore diet, partly as an elimination diet, and started the site to share what he was learning. First-person stories in his articles are his own. The site is now independently owned, and the CarnivoreRx Team keeps his articles updated.
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Are There Essential Carbohydrates For Dietary Needs?
One frequent issue you will hear about all the time should you choose any "non SAD" diet is that your body REQUIRES glucose to live and hence you must eat carbs, so then the question is, can you die without sugar? While your body does require some variable degree of glucose to operate efficiently it […]
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Exploring the Carnivore Diet: The Creatine Phosphate Energy System
The ability to use the creatinine from the meat we ate to provide that fast burst power may be the missing link of how we thrived pre-agriculture.
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Can a Human Survive Eating Only Meat: The Maasai and Inuit
Something which bothers me endlessly is the arguments about humans being herbivores sprouted out of the vegan and food religious groups. We can barely subsist on vegetables and there are much of their nutrients that are just unavailable to us due to anti-nutrients and long digestion times being necessary. Can a human survive eating only […]
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Does a Carnivore Diet Cause Kidney Stones?
A question that can be found online in many places when people start a carnivorous diet is about kidney function, then it will almost always move into the realm of kidney stones. Well, there is definitely more good news for you on this diet versus any other as you remove all the foods which contain […]
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What is the Best Way to Meal Prep on a Carnivore Diet?
There is a issue with meal preparation where carnivores aren't sure how to function when on the go to ensure maintaining the diet successfully. Definitely on the first few weeks at least this can be exceptionally difficult as you try to locate what will be appealing to you and easy to travel with and have
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Carnivore Diet Protein to Fat Ratio: Why This is Crucial!
The carnivore diet is all about fat and protein sourced from animal foods. But how much protein is too much protein? And how much fat is too much fat? If you’re looking for the ideal carnivore diet protein to fat ratio, this should help: On an all-meat diet, you source your energy (calories) from two […]
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Carnivore Diet Pros and Cons: Take On Dogma
The carnivore diet is gaining traction in quite a few dietary circles. But what effects does this diet have on your health? What are the carnivore diet pros and cons, is there any huge wins for an all-meat, zero carb diet? Pros Cons Helps naturally eliminate sugar and carbs Can be monotonous Aids weight loss […]
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How to Make a Carnivore Diet Eating Plan: The Ultimate Guide
Starting a carnivore diet is an exciting step toward a healthier lifestyle. But if you’re going to do it, you need to do it right; and that involves a comprehensive carnivore diet eating plan. The only foods allowed in a strict carnivore diet are animal foods, such as pork, beef, lamb, fish, or eggs. However, […]
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Choosing a Carnivore Diet for Dogs: All you Need to Know
For centuries in the wild, dogs consumed a carnivore diet. It was until humans started to adopt dogs that they began to eat plants as a regular part of their diet. Even in modern times, wolves consume primarily meat to keep themselves alive. So, do you want to learn more about the carnivore diet for […]
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Can I Do a Carnivore Diet Without a Gallbladder?
Choosing the right diet is essential when you’re of normal health. However, it’s even more important when you’re lacking a gallbladder. Many times people ask about carnivore diets when they don't have a gallbladder, today we go dig in to help you understand. So, can you do a carnivore diet without a gallbladder? Yes, although you’ll […]
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Can I Do a Carnivore Diet Long Term?
Carnivore diets are gaining traction as a short-term way to enable weight loss. However, even if you’re enjoying the short-term benefits, you might still be wondering about the long term effects or impact of this diet. So, can you do a carnivore diet long term? Maybe. There are not enough studies that confirm the long-term […]
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Carnivore Diet Cheat Days and Potential Side Effects
If you’re on a carnivore diet, it’s only natural that you’ll want a break or "cheat day" from time to time. However, before you take a cheat day, you should think deeply as your carnivore diet cheat day can have some potential side effects. The carnivore diet does not include any foods that don't derive […]
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Is a Chicken Egg Considered Carnivore? Are Eggs Meat?
A question which is frequently asked by people when trying to figure out what is allowed on their carnivore diet is around eggs. While the egg has been a staple of most breakfasts for our entire lives many aren't able to place what they are and if they fit in the carnivore diets meat only […]
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The Benefits of Using a Carnivore Diet and Depression Levels
The link between food and mental health is nothing new. But how does your carnivore diet affect your psychological wellbeing and stress levels? Being skeptical about the benefits that such eating habits can have on your mind is universal. So, does the carnivore diet have any benefits related to depression? Several studies explored the positive […]
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What is World Carnivore Month?
Many diets have communities who organize events to rally dietary participants and intrigue potential newcomers to their lifestyle. And with World Carnivore Month, the carnivore diet is no exception. So, what is world carnivore month? The World Carnivore Month is usually in January, every year. This 31-day challenge allows many health and fitness aficionados intrigued […]
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Carnivore Diet During Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know
Have you been successfully following a carnivore diet for months, and now you are expecting? Is it healthy to carry on with such a lifestyle while pregnant? Or would it make your pregnancy complicated? What About a Carnivore Diet During Pregnancy? While there are testimonials of women completing pregnancies while on an all-meat diet, dietitians […]
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Carnivore Diet and its Impact on Your Social Life
One of the most concerning things for people deciding to start a carnivorous diet is around social stigma related to the diet itself. How can a diet influence social gatherings you may wonder, well just think about going out for drinks after work or heading to a bar. Carnivore Diet Impacts Social Life: Social Gatherings […]
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How A Carnivore Diet Affects Gut Health And Microbiome
The carnivore diet has several health-related benefits, the most prominent of which is significant weight loss. However, prospective participants in this diet will want to know how it affects all of your body’s systems - including your gut health and the associated microbiome. So, how does a carnivore diet affect gut health and microbiome? The […]
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Side Effects to Artificial Sweeteners on a Carnivore Diet
When you are starting a carnivore diet you may be interested in whether artificial sweeteners can be consumed or should they be consumed.
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9 Uncommon Carnivore Diet Mistakes That Tank Results
There are a great many possible missteps a person can make when they are on a carnivorous diet, from not eating enough to quitting too fast because they "don't feel well". Today we are going to jump through the most uncommon or off-guard mistakes which derail your chance to get amazing results. What are uncommon
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Does a Carnivore Diet Increase Testosterone?
A supposedly healthy diet and lifestyle have led us to a catastrophe across the world with Testosterone issues and the related issues with ED and TRT therapy, what if you could fix it by diet alone?
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Why No Vegetables on a Carnivore Diet? Fruits? What Gives?
Many people are confused by the carnivore diet and the lack of vegetable intake, and they wonder why no vegetables on a carnivore diet? Is it unsafe, unhealthy or far more disturbing?
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Carnivore Diet Sous Vide Meat and Steak Cooking
Choosing to Sous Vide instead of just standard pan frying or steaming can give you mouth watering steaks with an ease of cooking.
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Can You Drink Alcohol on a Carnivore Diet?
When on a carnivorous diet you will need to relearn how to diet and drink or risk issues with feeling horrible. It isn't uncommon for many who don't read up before hand to throw up everything with force! You've been warned!
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How Does the Carnivore Diet Affect Cholesterol?
Long time scapegoat, cholesterol, in recent days is having a change in its reputation that is well deserved. How Does the Carnivore Diet Affect Cholesterol? Well recent science is beginning to show that minimizing your LDL may put your health in serious jeopardy!
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Can You Drink Milk on the Carnivore Diet?
Today we are discussing the topic of can you drink milk on the carnivore diet. This has always been a hotbed for people due to being for baby cows, not humans.
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Bone Meal Powder Supplement On a Carnivore Diet
Let's take some time now that you know what bone meal powders can help with and let us discuss what it is and why you want to add it.
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How Much Water Should You Drink on Carnivore Diets?
A carnivore diet will change many things around the quantity of water you should consume. The old myth of 8 cups a day is incredibly incorrect and can cause issues if you don't understand electrolytes and more.
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Top 4 Carnivore Diet Podcast Roundup For 2020
Hopefully, you aren't like me and you have a short drive to work. If not, then like me, while traveling to work you may have an hour or more on the road each way, not that it is sane! This is why I first got into carnivore diet podcasts as I can download them and […]
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How To Do a Protein Sparing Modified Fast
If you are trying to drop body fat in a hurry then maybe you have read about a protein sparing modified fast, or PSMF. If you haven't heard about it then today we are going to dive into the basics about it and why it would or wouldn't be a valuable tool for your needs.
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Does a Carnivore Diet Cause Diabetes? The Truth Is Complex
When you start to eat a carnivorous diet you should always understand your health and any issues that could arise. If you listen to the media and plant-based businesses they may try to scare you off.
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Pouring High Octane Fuel on Your Fat Loss By Adding Fasting
When you begin examining different dietary options many will come across fasting and its many types and variations. Well, what happens if you choose to match this philosophy with a carnivore diet? Today we dive into this concept and why it can help or hinder your goals. Should you fast on carnivore diets? If your […]
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What Supplements Should I Take on The Carnivore Diet?
So while I was researching what long time carnivores have issues with I came across basically nothing, including that they weren't sucking down supplements like candy either. When I read about this online the sites I find tend to stick to the same incorrect belief of Vitamin C , and other plant-based nutrients like fiber
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Pork Rinds on Carnivore Diets: A Quality Option For Snacking
I know many of you will be non-snackers and the thought of eating in-between meals may be odd to think about. The thing is for people who graze (or snack as we call it for humans) is that they have prepared themselves to almost always be chewing something, don't get me wrong this is an
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What is Allowed on a Carnivore Diet? Better Health Through Quality Nutrients
If you are new to a carnivore diet or are interested in learning to start fresh at a new approach then you may not know what can be eaten on a carnivore diet. I plan to cover this in detail to help you start out on the right foot, I have a totally free PDF […]
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Does Carnivore Diet Cause Constipation? Will You Have Issues?
When you choose to become a carnivore you will hear people ask "what about fiber"? Also they may ask if you have constipation since you skip vegetables, well here is your answer!
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Does a Carnivore Diet Cause Gout?
Gout is a very understood yet totally not understood disease. It used to be termed the "rich mans disease" but has grown into a mainstream problem.
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What is the Carnivore Diet Plan: Your Guide To Health
Our hands-down can't be beat guide to starting a carnivore diet and achieve measurable results towards your goals.
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Can You Lose Weight on a Carnivore Diet?
Many believe that a balanced diet is the only way to effectively lose weight when you are dieting. What if I told you this was a gross fallacy based on the country having vast grain and agriculture and less on the diet itself containing vegetables, today we jump headlong in! Can You Lose Weight on […]
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What Are Some Carnivore Diet Hair Loss Causes?
When you change your diet fundamentally, something like a change from the Standard American Diet to a zero or low carb approach you to have a large amount of change in your body and how it handles and holds nutrients. When these bodily changes occur if you aren't making sure to get enough foods, vitamins, […]
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How Do Carnivores Get Vitamin C? Is Scurvy An Issue?
Vitamin C is required for production of many things within our bodies, among them collagen and other helpful items. Is it necessary, the jury is still out.
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How To Do The Carnivore Diet on a Budget: Light on the Wallet Edition
A concern many voice about the carnivore diet is that they have a perceived sense of extravagance and costs associated. While this can be true of any diet, you can easily manage this on a budget approach while still eating well and building up your health. You just need to prepare a list and not […]
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Does a Carnivore Diet Put You in Ketosis?
Many people are familiar these days with the Ketogenic diet and have read about ketosis, which is also known more in context specifically with the diet. What's more interesting is that we all are in a form of ketosis, even though very minor, while we sleep away the night. Does a Carnivore Diet Put You
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CarniBatter: A Next Level Carnivore Treat
When people choose to move to a carnivore diet they sometimes have reservations due to the perceived lack of food options available, welcome CarniBatter. This is where people have become amazingly resourceful in creating recipes which allow for a greater change in food options while maintaining a carnivore lifestyle without including sugary, carby cheats. I […]
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Can You Gain Weight on a Carnivore Diet? Many Will be Surprised!
So then the question needs to be asked, can you gain weight on a Carnivore Diet? The answer will surprise many of you!
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How to Start a Carnivore Diet: Idiots Guide To Success
I have only recently started following the carnivore diet and this is everything that I have learned over these last 30 days while adapting from my previous ketogenic diet. This has been a very interesting change and one which I was well suited for, I am not very sweet inclined and really have always preferred […]
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How Long to Adapt to a Carnivore Diet?
What is adaptation you may wonder? When you look at a diet change from a primary carbohydrate-based to a protein and fat-based you experience some physical changes which help you to start the digestion of these foods. While many may think that the gut bacteria are the same this is bot the fact, and many […]