TL;DR: Dairy can increase inflammation and insulin levels in sensitive individuals, particularly women with PCOS, IBS, or hormonal acne. If you experience bloating, breakouts, or stalled fat loss, removing dairy may significantly improve results. Does Dairy Cause Inflammation? The question does dairy cause inflammation depends on the individual. For metabolically healthy people with no sensitivities, …
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TL;DR: PCOS weight loss is more challenging due to insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance. Stabilizing blood sugar, lowering stress, and reducing inflammatory triggers are key to sustainable fat loss. Why PCOS Weight Loss Feels Different PCOS weight loss is not simply about calories. Many women with PCOS eat less. Exercise more. Track consistently. And …
TL;DR: Inflammation and weight gain are closely linked. Chronic low-grade inflammation increases insulin resistance, elevates cortisol, causes water retention, and makes fat loss more difficult. Reducing inflammatory triggers can unlock sustainable progress. Inflammation and Weight Gain: What’s Really Happening The connection between inflammation and weight gain is often invisible. You may feel puffy. Your rings …
TL;DR: Cortisol and weight gain are closely linked. Chronic stress elevates cortisol, increases blood sugar, worsens insulin resistance, and encourages abdominal fat storage. Lowering stress is often the missing piece in sustainable fat loss. Cortisol and Weight Gain: The Stress Connection The relationship between cortisol and weight gain is often misunderstood. Cortisol is not a …
TL;DR: Insulin resistance in women can quietly block fat loss, increase cravings, worsen PCOS symptoms, and drive abdominal weight gain. Stabilizing blood sugar and lowering inflammation are key to reversing the pattern. Insulin Resistance in Women Is More Common Than You Think Insulin resistance in women is one of the most overlooked metabolic issues behind …
TL;DR: If postpartum weight loss feels impossible despite clean eating and exercise, your body may still be in protection mode. Hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, and nervous system stress can delay fat loss. Healing first often allows the weight to follow. Postpartum Weight Loss Is Hormonal, Not Just Physical Many women expect postpartum weight loss to …
TL;DR: If your PCOS weight loss has stalled despite clean eating and consistent training, chronic stress and elevated cortisol may be the missing link. Lowering stress, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting your nervous system can unlock fat loss in a way restriction alone never will. PCOS Weight Loss and Cortisol: The Hormonal Roadblock If you’re …
TL;DR: A carnivore diet lowers insulin, improves appetite control, and supports metabolic efficiency. When insulin drops and protein intake rises, your body gains easier access to stored fat. The hormonal shift often makes weight loss feel steady and sustainable. Carnivore Diet Weight Loss Hormones: How Your Body Actually Responds Weight loss is not only about …
TL;DR: An animal-based, carnivore-leaning diet built around grass-fed meat, wild-caught fish, organ meats, eggs, and bone broth delivers bioavailable omega-3s, collagen, and critical micronutrients that regulate inflammatory pathways, support joint and gut integrity, and restore cellular energy. When paired with strength training, deep sleep, and stress regulation, this ancestral approach creates a powerful foundation for …
TL;DR: On a carnivore or meat-only way of eating, electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium become central to energy, muscle tone, hydration, and skin vitality. By prioritising organ meats, mineral-rich cuts, natural salt, and bone broth, you can support optimal hydration and fully unlock the benefits of an ancestral diet. Carnivore Diet & …
TL;DR: The carnivore diet for PCOS — centred on nutrient-dense animal foods — supports hormone harmony, smooths insulin responses, and helps manage hallmark PCOS signs such as acne, irregular cycles and challenging weight concerns. By giving your endocrine system clean, primal fuel, you can enjoy clearer skin, steadier energy and a renewed sense of vitality. …
TL;DR: Embracing a nutrient-dense, animal-focused way of eating supports steady, sustainable fat loss while preserving lean muscle, hormonal balance and vibrant energy. By prioritising high-quality animal foods and pairing them with mindful movement, weight management becomes intuitive rather than restrictive. Animal Based Weight Management: The Science Behind Sustainable Fat Loss For decades, weight loss advice …
TL;DR: An animal-based diet built around quality meat, organ foods, eggs and traditional fats delivers complete proteins, bioavailable micronutrients and essential fats that support cellular repair, hormone balance, muscle preservation and skin vitality—key pillars of healthy ageing. Why an Animal-Based Diet & Healthy Ageing Work Together As the years pass, many people search for complex …
TL;DR: Grey hair is driven by changes in melanin production, enzyme activity, stem cell health, and oxidative stress. Certain animal foods can slow greying and sometimes partially restore pigment when deficiencies in copper, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, or protein are involved. These foods support the biological pathways that keep hair follicles pigmented, resilient, and well-oxygenated. …
TL;DR: Liver for grey hair supports melanin production by supplying copper, vitamin B12, folate, iron, and vitamin A in their most bioavailable forms. When greying is driven by nutrient depletion rather than genetics alone, liver can slow greying, improve hair quality, and support skin and anti-aging from the inside out. Grey hair is often framed …
TL;DR: The carnivore diet for gut healing is a simple, meat-based approach that helps calm digestion, reduce bloating and support gut repair. By removing common food irritants and focusing on nutrient-dense animal foods, many women experience better digestion, clearer skin and steady energy. Carnivore Diet for Gut Healing: Why a Meat-Based Reset Works Many women …
TL;DR: Raw dairy animal based foods offer naturally occurring enzymes, bio-available fats and beneficial microbes that align with an ancestral, animal-based way of eating. When sourced from grass-fed, transparently run farms and handled with care, raw dairy can be a luxurious and nourishing addition to an animal-based lifestyle. Raw Dairy Animal Based: How to Choose …
TL;DR: On a carnivore diet, the urge to count calories often fades naturally. Whole animal foods promote deep satiety, support metabolic health, and help regulate appetite without constant tracking. For most people, tuning into hunger and energy cues becomes far more effective than logging numbers. Should I Count Calories on the Carnivore Diet? The Ancestral …
TL;DR: The carnivore diet supports the natural hormonal systems that regulate weight loss by stabilising insulin, supporting thyroid signalling, and calming stress hormones. By removing dietary triggers that disrupt metabolic communication, an animal-based approach creates an internal environment where fat loss feels aligned, intuitive, and sustainable. Carnivore Diet Weight Loss Hormones: Understanding the Hormonal Dance …
TL;DR: Embrace a meat-centric, ancestral way of eating with confidence. Begin by setting clear health goals, choosing quality animal foods, and easing in with a simple 7-day plan. Stay well-hydrated, support your body with salt and bone broth, and listen closely to your body’s signals. Many people notice clearer skin, steadier energy, and a renewed …
TL;DR The rapid weight loss carnivore diet supports fat loss by eliminating carbohydrates and prioritising nutrient-dense animal foods. Many women experience reduced hunger, stable energy, and visible body composition changes within weeks. When approached intentionally, this ancestral way of eating can be an effective metabolic reset that simplifies nutrition and supports long-term health. How the …
TL;DR If you have hit a stubborn weight loss plateau on a carnivore or animal-based diet, you are not alone. Metabolic adaptation, electrolyte shifts, hormonal changes, and subtle calorie creep can all play a role. Strategic adjustments such as electrolyte optimisation, protein variety, planned re-feeds, and stress management may help restore progress while supporting long-term …
TL;DR: Transitioning to an animal-based way of eating is less about restriction and more about realignment. By honouring hunger cues, prioritising nutrient-dense animal foods, and making strategic, ancestral swaps, the body quickly shifts into a state of steady energy, mental clarity and visible vitality. Transition to Animal-Based Diet: First Steps for a Gentle Shift The …
TL;DR: Switching to a carnivore diet can help calm inflammation, stabilise hormones and supply the body with skin-supporting nutrients like collagen and zinc. Many people experience clearer, smoother skin by removing common dietary irritants and focusing on animal-based nutrition. Carnivore Diet for Skin: Why It Works Modern diets often expose the body to inflammatory triggers …
I’ve come across countless diet tips throughout the years, and unfortunately, more than half of them are bad. I love and respect the pursuit of optimal health and wellness, as well as going after aesthetic goals, but if you follow the wrong diet tips, it can lead you down the wrong path, regardless of how …
Did you know that most of the animals on earth are edible, but that most of the plants aren’t? Makes you think, doesn’t it? Many plant foods actually contain plant toxins and antinutrients that can damage your health. Antinutrients are compounds that interfere with the absorption of other essential nutrients. While the world has been …
Are you eating copious amounts of nuts for the sake of your health? Have you swapped your regular milk for a nut milk like almond or cashew milk? It’s time to reconsider. Perhaps you’ve been told to eat more nuts for the “healthy fat” content, the protein, the magnesium, the fibre, or the zinc they …
Jonathan 0:39 Hey, everyone, on today’s podcast, we’re going to be talking about why should you prioritize your health? Joané 0:46 Yes, well, this is The Hart of Health after all. So, if we’re not talking about health, this isn’t our podcast? Jonathan 0:54 Yeah, I suppose we are very health focused on this podcast. …
Do macros still count on an animal-based diet? Are you wondering whether you should count the macronutrients in your food while on a carnivore/animal-based diet or if you should skip doing it entirely? In this article, we’re exploring the topic of counting macros on an animal-based diet to help provide some clarity. What is Macronutrient …
I’m about halfway through my pregnancy at the moment. While pregnant, I’ve been trying to eat as well as I possibly can, exercise daily, keep my stress levels low, and do whatever I can to help my baby be as healthy as possible. But the truth is that I’ve been living with the aim of …
I’m pregnant and I’m on a strict animal-based diet. Have you seen those pregnant women who try to stick to a healthy diet while pregnant, so they drink green smoothies for breakfast, have big salads for lunch, and pile on the veggies at dinner? That’s not me. My diet consists of animal foods and fruit. …
Marilyn Monroe was on an animal-based diet. The legendary actress and arguably the sexiest woman who ever lived ate a lot of animal foods and most of the plant foods she ate are quite low in plant toxins. Some have referred to her diet as strange, while I think it was rather brilliant and better …
Joané 0:08 Hi, everyone, on today’s podcast, we’re talking about the real French paradox. Jonathan 0:44 Hmm. Hopefully, we can enlighten you guys into what we think the real cause of this paradox is. Joané 0:57 Yeah, if you haven’t heard of it before, the French paradox is a term that was created in 1980 …
Animal foods are the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. Don’t listen to someone who gives you a long list of plant foods to eat because they are “nutrient-dense”. Animal foods are the way to go if nutrient density is what you’re after. Sure, plant foods might contain many nutrients, but the nutrients in plant foods …
The Lion Diet Review: We Consumed Only Meat, Salt and Water for a Month | The Hart of Health Podcast
Here is the transcript for our podcast episode “The Lion Diet Review: We Consumed Only Meat, Salt and Water for a Month”. Jonathan 0:08 Hey, everyone, on today’s episode, we’re going to be giving you all a review on our carnivore month in January doing The Lion Diet. Joané 0:50 Yes, it was quite a …
Can you count your macros on a carnivore diet? If you’ve heard of macronutrient counting, you probably associate it with people eating what they want as long as it fits their macros (IIFYM) or bodybuilders who want to get the ideal ratio of protein, fat, and carbs in their diet. Perhaps you want to try …
Can a carnivore diet help you lose weight? Many people around the world have turned to low-carb diets to help them lose fat and have done so successfully, so a zero-carb, all-meat diet like The Lion Diet or standard carnivore diet must be even better, right? Well, a quick Internet search can show you how …
Do you want to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Have you been told that it’s impossible and that you should either focus on building muscle or burning fat? Well, the truth is you don’t have to only focus on one of these goals. Instead of the traditional “cutting” and “bulking” approaches …
What are the benefits of the carnivore diet? Find out in this podcast episode. The transcript is below. Jonathan Hart 0:08 Hey, everyone, on today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about the benefits of a carnivore diet. Joane Hart 0:46 Yes, I’m really excited to do this one. I’ve been wanting to do the …
Can you build muscle on a carnivore diet? If you’ve done some research about building muscle, you’ve probably come across the advice that you should eat carbs to help you gain muscle. This advice is pretty mainstream. Bodybuilder diets are often low in fat and high in carbs because they believe the carbs will help …
I think I’m addicted to the 75 Hard challenge. I’ve done it a few times and told myself I don’t have to do it this year, but here I am on 10 January 2022 and I can’t resist the urge to do 75 Hard again. I’m so excited! I don’t necessarily have any expectations of …
Here is the podcast transcript for our latest episode: Is the Lion Diet the ultimate elimination diet? Joane Hart 0:34 Hi, everyone, on today’s podcast, we’re discussing the question: Is the Lion Diet the ultimate elimination diet? Jonathan Hart 0:44 And in my opinion, the answer is “yes”, but we’ll give you a little more …
I’m doing The Lion Diet by Mikhaila Peterson for World Carnivore Month in January. With The Lion Diet, you basically stick to eating meat from ruminant animals (like beef or lamb), salt and water. It’s the ultimate elimination diet and a version of the carnivore diet. This might be the toughest diet challenge I’ve ever …
I was pregnant for 75 days before I lost the baby — its nickname was Blueberry. It was the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. That’s why, a week after it happened, I decided to do 75 HARD™ again. I knew that there was a long journey of healing ahead of me and thought that the …
Do you love looking at gorgeous food photos on Instagram? If you do, I highly recommend checking out the Instagram page @meat_on_my_plate by Benigna. Benigna is quite an incredible woman. I often drool over the beautiful images of food on her Instagram page. She can make a plate full of meat look more appealing than …
I’m inspired beyond words. I recently did an interview with Hadi Doumit, aka The Carnivore Chef, about how he lost over 200 pounds, his animal-based diet, and how weightlifting has changed his life. Keep reading to learn more about his incredible transformation and maybe you will end up feeling inspired yourself. View this post …
Here is the transcript for our latest podcast: Joané 0:34 Hi, everyone. On today’s podcast, we’re doing part two of Myths About Eating Meat. Jonathan 0:42 So we’re going to be busting some myths. Joané 0:45 Yeah. So well, let’s just start with the first one, shall we? Plant-based meat alternatives are healthy. Jonathan 0:56 …
Jonathan and Joané 0:03 Hi, I’m Joané Hart and I’m Jonathan Hart. This is The Hart of Health, a show where we focus mainly on health and self-optimisation. Here, we like to talk about our experiences and knowledge when it comes to health and biohacking. Hope you enjoy the show. Joané 0:34 Hey, everyone. On …
I can easily get lost in Rafal, aka the Carnivore Traveller’s Instagram feed. He travels to some of the most amazing places in the world and shares pictures of the most interesting carnivore meals. He not only travels to exciting places, but his taste buds also go on quite the adventure. Do not expect your …
By Michelle Hurn RD, Author of The Dietitian’s Dilemma What is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting an estimated 2.3 million people. (1) Binge eating disorder is a serious, life-threatening condition characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often in a …
