carnivore diet
Coverage of carnivore diet in the Nexus archive.
- Doctor credits meat-based diet for 70-pound weight loss
A doctor lost 70 pounds on a carnivore diet, challenging conventional nutrition advice. Domino's is exploring changes to cater to health-conscious diners.
- Doctor who lost 70 pounds on carnivore diet says Americans have been 'misled and misfed' on nutrition
Dr. Ken Berry, a Tennessee physician, claims he lost 70 pounds and reversed prediabetes by adopting a carnivore diet, citing growing interest in high-protein diets among Americans. A 2025 survey showed 'good source of protein' became the top criterion for healthy food, with 70% of Americans prioritizing protein intake. Nutrition experts debate the long-term health impacts of carnivore diets, which exclude plant-based foods.
- Is RFK’s ‘carnivore diet’ healthy? Here’s what you need to know.
The carnivore diet lacks high-quality research linking it to beneficial long-term health outcomes, such as eliminating visceral fat. People should be aware of this limitation. The diet's effectiveness is not well-established.