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The carnivore diet typically only includes ‘meat and no plants’ including muscle meat (steaks, roasts, ground meat, etc), offal (liver, kidneys, etc), and bones and cartilage as made into bone broth. Fish, poultry, and red meat are all consumed. Eggs (ie bite-sized meat) are usually allowed. Sea salt and other seasonings are allowed, with a strict warning against ‘plants’. In some versions, things that come from animals (cheese, milk) are also allowed.
What if I told you… that these waffles are low-carb, gluten-free, delicious, and made with only 2 ingredients? Too good to be true, right? No, not at all! You’ve gotta try these chaffles ASAP! And the good news is that you probably already have these ingredients in your fridge. The ‘chaffle’ as they’re called – …
Chaffles: Low Carb Waffles Made with just Eggs and CheeseRead More
When people start the ketogenic diet, they often quickly notice a weight loss of 10 lbs, increased energy, lessening of anxiety and depression within the first week, along with less hunger and carb cravings. These quick wins are so encouraging that it’s a no-brainer to stick with the keto diet. Want to start the keto …
“I LOVE casserole!” My 5-year-old exclaimed when he saw this come out of the oven last week. Not something uttered by many young children’s mouths, but this casserole is an exception! A staple all winter long, this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is loved by everyone in our house. Leftover Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is delicious heated up …
High in B vitamins including folate and B12, vitamins A and D and iron, liver is a legit super food. Liver pate is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the health benefits of liver. One pound of chicken liver makes 3 pates, with 16 servings of liver. If you’re noticing that you are low …
Scotch Eggs are perfect for when you want express some creativity with a fancy breakfast, but also want to stay high protein/fat and low carb. These allergen-friendly scotch eggs use pork rinds in place of the traditional bread crumbs! They also are ‘fried’ in the air fryer, to simplify cleanup. Making scotch eggs is a …
This Garlic-Mushroom Keto Chicken has been a favorite chicken dish this winter. This flavorful chicken is delicious on its own, over rice, pasta, or over cauliflower florets to keep it lower in carbohydrates. It’s easy to make ahead of time to pop in the oven just before dinner, and leftovers are amazing the next day …
Beautiful golden ghee is a favorite of cooks and those suffering from allergies. Ghee is clarified butter; butter that has had the small amount of milk solids (protein and lactose) removed. By removing these solids, you are left with a delicious butter-flavored cooking fat that has a high smoke point and is safe for most …
Homemade Ghee (Clarified Butter) for GAPS Intro, Whole30, and Dairy AllergiesRead More
While the carnivore diet can be good for relief from severe uncontrolled chronic health problems, or major food allergies, it’s typically not a diet I recommend. However, once in a while it’s fun to go full carnivore and embrace the protein. This breakfast sandwich does exactly that! Dairy-free? Just omit the cheese. Not wanting to …
It’s story time… with the rising popularity of the carnivore diet I know there will be parents wondering if this is an okay diet for children. While I wouldn’t recommend limiting your child to only animal foods, I do have a child who self-limited to nearly all animal foods (carnivore) as a toddler and absolutely …
My Naturally Carnivore Toddler (a Child-Led Weaning Story)Read More
As a society, we are starting to cycle back around to healing ourselves with food. We now are understanding the importance of nourishing our bodies, and allowing ourselves to naturally heal or maintain health. Part of this is using the way we eat to either gently correct minor issues, or use a strict dietary protocol …
Much like our baked parmesan crisps, today we bake white cheddar, and not as long, and create delicious filling keto cheese taco shells. Nearly carb-free, these keto taco shells hold all sorts of yummy taco fillings! Because we don’t bake these keto cheese taco shells until they’re super crisp, they are pliable and there is …
I purchased a beef heart last spring during a local grassfed beef sale and had been intimidated by it ever since. Since it has the potential to be tough, I wanted to use the pressure cooker (Instant Pot) to cook it. It turned out great! Finally, I made my way to the bottom of the …
