Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Can a carnivore diet actually be healthy long term? It’s one of the biggest questions around carnivore, especially when the conversation turns to nutrient deficiencies, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium, fiber, gut health, the microbiome, and whether an all-meat diet is simply too restrictive to sustain. In this 400th episode of the Nutrition with Judy podcast, I break down four of the most common concerns about eating carnivore long term and look at what deserves a closer examination.
We also get into what the nutrition research can and cannot tell us about long-term dietary safety, how nutrient variety differs from nutrient sufficiency, questions around fiber and digestive health, and what actually matters when evaluating whether a diet is working for an individual. If you follow a carnivore diet, are considering one, or are questioning whether carnivore can be sustainable for years, this episode walks through the arguments that deserve more nuance.
00:00 Episode preview
00:39 Introduction
01:53 Concern 1: Is carnivore too restrictive?
07:06 Concern 2: Nutrient deficiencies and food variety
17:45 Concern 3: Fiber and gut health
25:39 Concern 4: Long-term carnivore research
29:11 What to consider for long-term carnivore
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EPISODE REFERENCES
Slides from episode: drive.google.com/file/d/1YDHN6r9LCAVdFWeasRpD_eRR_uIFDi92/view?usp=drive_link
Work with us one-on-one: empowerfunctionalhealth.com/who-we-are
Inflammation Fix: inflammationfix.co
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
📫 Tips and Weekly Updates: nutritionwithjudy.com/newsletter
JUDY CHO RESOURCES
⛑️ Work with Us: empowerfunctionalhealth.com/services
🎙️ Podcast: nutritionwithjudy.buzzsprout.com
📕 Inflammation Fix Book: inflammationfix.co
📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet: amzn.to/3R4VAXn
📚 Articles: nutritionwithjudy.com/articles
🎁 Free Resources: nutritionwithjudy.com/resources
📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: amzn.to/3D5lyo5
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*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
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Can a carnivore diet actually be healthy long term? It’s one of the biggest questions around carnivore, especially when the conversation turns to nutrient deficiencies, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium, fiber, gut health, the microbiome, and whether an all-meat diet is simply too restrictive to sustain. In this 400th episode of the Nutrition with Judy podcast, I break down four of the most common concerns about eating carnivore long term and look at what deserves a closer examination.
We also get into what the nutrition research can and cannot tell us about long-term dietary safety, how nutrient variety differs from nutrient sufficiency, questions around fiber and digestive health, and what actually matters when evaluating whether a diet is working for an individual. If you follow a carnivore diet, are considering one, or are questioning whether carnivore can be sustainable for years, this episode walks through the arguments that deserve more nuance.
00:00 Episode preview
00:39 Introduction
01:53 Concern 1: Is carnivore too restrictive?
07:06 Concern 2: Nutrient deficiencies and food variety
17:45 Concern 3: Fiber and gut health
25:39 Concern 4: Long-term carnivore research
29:11 What to consider for long-term carnivore
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EPISODE REFERENCES
Slides from episode: drive.google.com/file/d/1YDHN6r9LCAVdFWeasRpD_eRR_uIFDi92/view?usp=drive_link
Work with us one-on-one: empowerfunctionalhealth.com/who-we-are
Inflammation Fix: inflammationfix.co
_____
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
📫 Tips and Weekly Updates: nutritionwithjudy.com/newsletter
JUDY CHO RESOURCES
⛑️ Work with Us: empowerfunctionalhealth.com/services
🎙️ Podcast: nutritionwithjudy.buzzsprout.com
📕 Inflammation Fix Book: inflammationfix.co
📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet: amzn.to/3R4VAXn
📚 Articles: nutritionwithjudy.com/articles
🎁 Free Resources: nutritionwithjudy.com/resources
📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: amzn.to/3D5lyo5
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*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
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