The carnivore diet is a high-fat, high-protein diet that is based on the consumption of animal products, such as meat, eggs, and dairy. The diet is designed to promote weight loss, improve athletic performance, and improve overall health. While the carnivore diet can be effective for weight loss and improving athletic performance, it is a very restrictive diet that may not be sustainable in the long term. Additionally, the diet is lacking in certain key nutrients that are found in plant-based foods, such as fiber and certain vitamins and minerals. It is important to note that the carnivore diet is not recommended for everyone, and should only be followed under the supervision of a healthcare provider. People with certain health conditions, such as high cholesterol or heart disease, may need to follow a specialized diet, and it is important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any weight loss or diet program.
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Omnivore diet, Plant-based diet
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Regional diets
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Western diet, Mediterranean diet
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Sustainable diets
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Low carbon diet, Planetary health diet
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Religious diets
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Buddhist diet, Christian diet, Hindu diet, Islamic diet, Jain diet, Jewish diet, Rastafari diet, Sikh diet
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Vegetarianism and veganism
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Fruitarianism diet, Meat analogue diet, Milk substitute diet, Raw vegan diet, Tofu diet
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Semi-vegetarianism
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Ovo-lacto vegetarianism, Pescetarian diet, Pollotarian diet
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Supplement diets
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Bodybuilding supplements, Meal replacement diet, Therapeutic food diet
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Non-solid diets
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Liquid diets, Very-low-calorie diet
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Specific
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Calorie restriction diet, Cardiac diet, Diabetic diet, Fluid restriction diet, Gluten-free diet, Gluten-free and casein-free diet, Intermittent fasting diet, Low-sodium diet, Low-FODMAP diet, Low-carbohydrate diet, Low-fat diet, Low-fiber/low-residue diet, Monotrophic diet, NPO diet, Renal diet, Soft diet, Specific carbohydrate diet
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Other diets
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Entomophagy diet, Cotton ball diet, Pica diet, DASH diet, Inuit diet, MIND diet, Time-restricted feeding diet, Raw foodism diet, U.S. military diet
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Fad diets
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Cambridge diet, Macrobiotic diet, Master Cleanse diet, Junk food diet, Superfood diet, Slow-Carb diet
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List of diets
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Diet food, Diet, Cuisine, Nutrition, Obesity
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