{"id":2,"date":"2025-05-08T21:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T21:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.askace.com\/carnivore\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-06-03T12:53:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:53:01","slug":"guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.askace.com\/carnivore\/guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnivore Lifestyle Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Futura&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\n  <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Gill+Sans&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <header>\n      <h1>Carnivore Lifestyle Guide<\/h1>\n      <nav>\n        <ul>\n          <li><a href=\"#start\">Getting Started<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#issues\">Common Challenges<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#meals\">Sample Meals<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#advice\">Dr. Ken Berry&#8217;s Letter<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#links\">Useful Links<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/nav>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <main>\n      <section id=\"start\">\n        <h2>Getting Started<\/h2>\n        <p>Start by eating fatty meat, eggs, butter, modest dairy, and seafood. Eat when you&#8217;re hungry, and stop when you&#8217;re comfortably full. No calorie counting needed\u2014trust your body.<\/p>\n        <p>Ease into it over 1\u20132 weeks. Be strict about food, but kind to yourself. Electrolytes from day one help prevent &#8220;keto flu&#8221;.<\/p>\n        <p>Use iodine (e.g., 2 drops\/day or seafood) since soil is deficient. Fatty drinks (like coffee with butter) help signal your body to burn fat.<\/p>\n        <p>Cravings? You may not be eating enough fat. Remember: if meat, eggs, or fat don\u2019t appeal, you\u2019re not truly hungry.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"issues\">\n        <h2>Common Challenges<\/h2>\n        <p><strong>Constipation:<\/strong> Increase fat, take Magnesium Citrate (e.g., 2 Solgar tabs dissolved in water), and stay hydrated. Coffee and carbonated water can help.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Loose stools:<\/strong> Reduce fat and cut out coffee\/carbonation. Your gut needs time to adapt.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Sleep &#038; Stress:<\/strong> Get enough sleep. Lower stress\u2014stress raises blood sugar and hinders fat loss.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Stalls or weight gain:<\/strong> Normal at first. Stick with it. For faster fat loss: try 80\/20 fat to protein ratio, remove dairy, or even short &#8220;fat fasts&#8221;.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Eating out:<\/strong> Eat beforehand. Stick to carnivore options. Politely refuse or hide non-compliant food. Carry snacks like boiled eggs or cooked bacon.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Mindful habits:<\/strong> Remove off-plan foods from your home or hide them from sight if they\u2019re for someone else.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"meals\">\n        <h2>Sample Meals<\/h2>\n        <ul>\n          <li>4 eggs with 20\u201340g butter; add bacon or cheese if desired.<\/li>\n          <li>Beef short ribs (500g), often with added fat.<\/li>\n          <li>Lamb leg roast, especially fatty parts.<\/li>\n          <li>Ribeye steak (125\u2013250g) with added fat.<\/li>\n          <li>Mince patties with fat. Egg yolks for added fat.<\/li>\n          <li>Organ meats in moderation, if you enjoy them.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>Full-fat dairy is okay if tolerated. Salt to taste. Stay hydrated. Tea, coffee, and bone broth are all fine. Avoid seed oils and margarine.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"advice\">\n        <h2>Letter from Dr. Ken Berry<\/h2>\n        <p><strong>Commit to 90 Days:<\/strong> Allow your body time to heal and adjust. Be consistent.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Eat Simply:<\/strong> 1\u20133 meals per day. No calorie counting. Stick to animal products only\u2014no grains, nuts, or fruit.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Meats &#038; Organs:<\/strong> Enjoy red meats, seafood, and optionally liver once a week. Avoid seed oils.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Dairy &#038; Fats:<\/strong> Use butter, ghee, and cream. Natural fats only. Salt is encouraged.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Hydration:<\/strong> Water, carbonated water, unsweetened tea, coffee with cream, and bone broth are acceptable.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Support:<\/strong> Join online communities, find a buddy, and track your progress. Reintroduce plant foods slowly after 90 days if desired.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* Use system fallback if the preferred fonts aren't available *\/\nbody {\n  font-family: 'Futura', 'Gill Sans', sans-serif;\n  background-color: #ffffff;\n  color: #000000;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 0;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n.container {\n  width: 90%;\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n\nheader h1 {\n  color: darkred;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\nnav ul {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding: 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  gap: 15px;\n  margin-bottom: 30px;\n}\n\nnav ul li a {\n  text-decoration: none;\n  color: darkblue;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\nnav ul li a:hover {\n  text-decoration: underline;\n}\n\nh2 {\n  color: darkred;\n  margin-top: 40px;\n}\n\nfooter {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-top: 60px;\n  font-size: 0.9em;\n  color: #555;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"links\">\n  <h2>Useful and Interesting Links<\/h2>\n\n  <article class=\"resource\">\n    <h3>1. Five Benefits of the Carnivore Diet<\/h3>\n    <p>Dr. Steve Berry explains five key health benefits people commonly experience after switching to a carnivore diet.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZqtXTP2BDgc&#038;t=3s\" target=\"_blank\">\u25b6 Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <article class=\"resource\">\n    <h3>2. Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Carnivore (2023)<\/h3>\n    <p>A full walkthrough of how to start the carnivore diet, common pitfalls, and what to expect in your first weeks. Also by Dr. Steve Berry.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e56gVwMFVPw\" target=\"_blank\">\u25b6 Watch the Beginner&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <article class=\"resource\">\n    <h3>3. Kelly Hogan&#8217;s Transformation<\/h3>\n    <p>Kelly Hogan was obese and infertile before finding success with carnivore over 13+ years. She now coaches others on the diet.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hGWPdO3Q454\" target=\"_blank\">\u25b6 Watch Her Story<\/a><br>\n       <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UKgUPGUlxJU\" target=\"_blank\">\u25b6 High Fat Transition Update (80% Fat \/ 20% Protein)<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <article class=\"resource\">\n    <h3>4. Butter Makes Your Pants Fall Off<\/h3>\n    <p>A humorous but insightful video showing how simply adding more fat (like butter) to your diet can lead to surprising weight loss results.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h6aMN6NLOTQ\" target=\"_blank\">\u25b6 Watch the Video<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <article class=\"resource\">\n    <h3>5. &#8216;Carnivorous Me&#8217; Weight Loss Journey<\/h3>\n    <p>A physiotherapist shares how she lost 125 pounds in a year using the carnivore diet. Her videos offer relatable tips for managing food cravings and adapting to this lifestyle.<\/p>\n    <p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1z3uJEPBrNI\" target=\"_blank\">\u25b6 Part 1<\/a><br>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SZfpjgZUPLI&#038;t=2s\" target=\"_blank\">\u25b6 Part 2<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <article class=\"resource\">\n    <h3>6. The TED Talk They Wouldn\u2019t Publish \u2013 Mikhaila Peterson<\/h3>\n    <p>Mikhaila explains how the carnivore diet helped her overcome serious autoimmune and mental health challenges\u2014and how it changed her parents&#8217; health as well.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0ka9WBEijhk&#038;t=75s\" target=\"_blank\">\u25b6 Watch Mikhaila&#8217;s Talk<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <article class=\"resource\">\n    <h3>7. The Harvard Carnivore Study<\/h3>\n    <p>A peer-reviewed study that astonished researchers by showing overwhelmingly positive health outcomes in a large group of long-term carnivores.<\/p>\n    <p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34934897\/\" target=\"_blank\">\ud83d\udcd6 Read the Study (PubMed)<\/a><br>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctorkiltz.com\/the-harvard-carnivore-diet-study\/\" target=\"_blank\">\ud83d\udcc4 Study Summary by Dr. Kiltz<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/article>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<\/main>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carnivore Lifestyle Guide Getting Started Common Challenges Sample Meals Dr. Ken Berry&#8217;s Letter Useful Links Getting Started Start by eating fatty meat, eggs, butter, modest dairy, and seafood. Eat when you&#8217;re hungry, and stop when you&#8217;re comfortably full. No calorie counting needed\u2014trust your body. Ease into it over 1\u20132 weeks. Be strict about food, but kind to yourself. 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