RESOURCES
The free 26-slide starter deck, recommended practitioner channels, and answers to the questions that come up first. No email gate. No upsell.
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THE FREE GUIDE
A complete walkthrough of the strict 30-day BBB&E approach, including the kickoff fast, medication considerations, daily plates, troubleshooting common symptoms, and the FAQ. No email gate, no paywall — just the deck.
RECOMMENDED VIEWING
A short, curated list of medical professionals producing high-quality video content on the carnivore way of eating. None of these channels is affiliated with this site.
Family physician with two decades of clinical practice; deep video library covering protocol basics, common mistakes, blood work, and medication interactions.
Neurosurgical resident and long-time strict carnivore; technical videos on the physiology of an animal-based diet and on the evolutionary case for it.
Orthopedic surgeon and one of the most public voices in the carnivore field; interviews with long-time practitioners and clinical case discussions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Will I get scurvy without vegetables?
No. Vitamin C in fresh meat is sufficient for most people, and the requirement drops significantly on a low-carb diet. This is the single most common concern raised on day one and the field experience has been consistent for over a decade.
What about fiber?
Fiber is not a required nutrient. Most long-term carnivores report digestion stabilizing or improving once the gut adapts (typically within 2–4 weeks). If digestion is the concern, the strict 30 days is the test — see what happens.
What about cholesterol?
LDL changes are common and are an open area of disagreement in the practitioner community. Some people see LDL rise significantly; others see it stay flat. The honest answer is that the long-term cardiovascular implications are debated and a qualified physician should be involved if this matters for your clinical picture.
Can I drink coffee?
Black coffee is generally considered acceptable on the strict protocol, but if you want to maximize signal on the 30-day baseline, leaving it out gives the cleanest read. After day 30 you can add it back and see how it lands.
What about working out?
Most people report normal or improved performance after the 2–4 week adaptation window, especially in strength training. Endurance athletes sometimes see a temporary dip in the first few weeks. Match training intensity to how you feel during adaptation.
REMINDER
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