CYCLICAL CARNIVORE DIET – COMPLETE GUIDE

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🔹 CYCLICAL CARNIVORE DIET – COMPLETE GUIDE

What is it?
A powerful nutritional protocol where you eat only animal-based foods for a set number of days, followed by strategic “carb inclusion” or plant refeed days. It maximizes fat loss, mental clarity, and muscle preservation — while minimizing long-term side effects of strict carnivore diets.


🔥 MAIN GOALS:

  • Burn fat efficiently with zero-carb phases
  • Eliminate bloating and food sensitivities
  • Improve mood, focus, and hormonal balance
  • Build lean muscle with clean protein sources

🔄 HOW THE CYCLE WORKS:

Option A: 5:2 Method

  • 5 days strict carnivore
  • 2 days add low-FODMAP veggies or fruits

Option B: 3-Week Cycle

  • Week 1: strict carnivore
  • Week 2: include eggs + dairy + herbs
  • Week 3: add leafy greens, avocado, and berries

🥩 WHAT TO EAT ON CARNIVORE DAYS:

Animal Proteins:

  • Beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, pork
  • Fish, sardines, salmon, shellfish
  • Eggs, liver, organ meats (highly recommended)

Fats (Natural):

  • Fatty cuts of meat, tallow, ghee, bone marrow, egg yolks

Optional:

  • Hard cheese (if tolerated)
  • Bone broth (for hydration, minerals)

🚫 Avoid: processed meats with additives, cured sausages, dairy (unless testing tolerance)


🥗 WHAT TO EAT ON “PLANT REFEED” DAYS:

  • Low-sugar fruits: berries, green apple, kiwi
  • Low-starch veggies: zucchini, spinach, arugula, lettuce
  • Avocado, olive oil, herbs
  • Optional: probiotic foods (kimchi, sauerkraut)

⚙️ BENEFITS:

  • Quick fat loss and reduced water retention
  • Enhanced digestion and reduced bloating
  • Elevated testosterone and mental drive
  • Food sensitivity testing (by elimination)

🧠 PSYCHOLOGICAL EDGE:

  • Simplicity = fewer decisions, less temptation
  • “Tight then flexible” cycle avoids burnout
  • Mental sharpness from ketone production

💡 PRO TIPS:

  • Add sea salt and potassium to meals (electrolyte support)
  • Hydrate with bone broth or mineral water
  • Supplement magnesium if cramping occurs
  • Track strength and focus for adjustments

⚠️ CAUTIONS:

  • Not ideal for people with kidney issues or chronic constipation
  • Always cycle — strict long-term carnivore is not sustainable for most
  • Monitor bowel movements and adjust with fiber on refeed days

🧘 MINDSET:

You’re not just eating meat — you’re using an ancestral, strategic reset to burn fat, restore digestion, and sharpen your mind.