Carnivore
Carnivore is the most restrictive diet on this list — only animal products are eaten. No vegetables, no fruit, no grains, no legumes. Some practitioners include dairy; strict carnivores exclude it too.
The research base is thin compared to other diets. Anecdotal reports are strong from a vocal community. We track it because users ask for it.
Macro split
Carbs
~0%
Protein
25–35%
Fat
65–75%
- Beef (especially fatty cuts)
- Pork
- Lamb
- Fish
- Eggs
- Butter and tallow
- Hard cheeses (less strict version)
- ×All plants
- ×All grains
- ×All sugars
- ×All processed foods
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What it is
Animal products only. Strict version: just beef, salt, water. Common version: meat, fish, eggs, butter, hard cheeses.
Pros
- Simple — no decision fatigue
- Strong appetite suppression
- Anecdotal autoimmune relief
Cons
- !Limited long-term research
- !Fiber-free diet (long-term effects debated)
- !Vitamin C from organ meats only
- !Social eating extremely hard
- !Cardiovascular concerns from saturated fat profile
Best for
People who tried autoimmune protocols and other elimination diets without success. Should be approached as a short-term elimination, not a permanent pattern.
Research
Limited. Self-reported survey data shows strong satisfaction. Long-term RCTs do not exist.