A consolidated, plain-language reference for the carnivore way of eating — protocols, practitioner guidance, and the foundational questions answered in one place. Kept up to date as new studies and field experience emerge.
Free. No email required. Not medical advice.
Good information about the carnivore way of eating exists. It is scattered across hundreds of hours of video, a handful of practitioner sites, dozens of books, and an enormous volume of anecdote. The signal-to-noise ratio is poor, and the best material is rarely indexed well.
This site consolidates the foundations — what carnivore eating is, how to start, what to expect, and where the evidence stands — into one maintained reference. It is not a personal narrative or a coaching program. It is a living document, updated as the field evolves, the practitioner consensus shifts, and new research becomes available.
The goal is to be the first place someone lands, and the last place they need to go to get started.
Beef, Butter, Bacon, and Eggs — nothing else for 30 days. It is not the only path into carnivore eating, but it is the cleanest starting point: minimal variables, clear rules, and a long enough window to observe how the body responds before adding anything back.
Salt to taste. Water to thirst. Nothing else for 30 days.
Salt is the only seasoning. No sauces, marinades, spice blends, or other flavourings during the initial 30 days.
Butter is the only dairy allowed. No cream, cheese, milk, or yoghurt until the evaluation period is complete.
Strict for the full 30 days. The point is an unambiguous baseline — then re-evaluate and reintroduce deliberately.
The deck linked below is the most-shared resource on this site. It is a complete walkthrough of the strict 30-day approach: the kickoff fast, medication considerations for people on ongoing prescriptions, what a daily plate looks like, what to expect in weeks one through four, common troubleshooting scenarios, and a plain-language FAQ. It is free, and there is no email gate.
This site is maintained by Boyd Tiffin. He is not a licensed physician, registered dietitian, nutritionist, or food-science professional of any kind. His role here is editorial: to consolidate the available information, keep it current as new studies and practitioner guidance emerge, and mark clearly where practitioner consensus exists and where it does not.
Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Dietary change — particularly a restrictive protocol like strict carnivore — can have significant effects on the body, including on blood work, medication efficacy, and conditions that require clinical management. Before making changes to your diet, consult a qualified physician or licensed healthcare provider, particularly if you take prescription medication, have an existing medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, or have a history of disordered eating.