Diary of a Carnivore –
Carnivore Foods :
Garlic
Takeaway
Is Garlic allowed on a Carnivore Diet?
No - Garlic is not typically included in a strict carnivore diet due to its plant-based nature and carbs, but might be used in small amounts for flavor in a flexible approach.
Garlic is a bulbous plant, closely related to onions, known for its strong flavor and culinary uses.
It is worth considering that per 100g, Garlic contains on average; 33g of carbohydrates, 0.5g of fats and 6.4g of proteins (e), making Garlic something that must be carefully considered for anyone undertaking a carnivore based diet. Garlic may not be a good choice depending on your goals.
Note: The above answer is based on the foods that are commonly consumed on the 'Classic Carnivore' diet.
Below, I go further into the appropriateness of Garlic for different variations of the carnivore diet, including; Strict, Classic, Animal-Based, and Keto versions.
Allowance of Garlic based on specific carnivore diet variation...
Strict Carnivore
No
No - the consumption of Garlic cannot be included on the Strict Carnivore diet. The Strict Carnivore Diet consists of; Ruminant meats, salt, water, and ruminant meat fat for cooking. Strict Carnivore is often referred to as the Lion Diet.
More about the Strict Carnivore Diet
Classic Carnivore
Optional
Optional - the consumption of Garlic is optional on the Classic Carnivore diet. The Classic Carnivore Diet consists of; All types of animal meats, bacon, seafood, organs, eggs, some dairy (like cheese and heavy cream), with coffee, tea, and some herbs and spices being optional.
Animal-Based
Optional
Optional - the consumption of Garlic is optional on the Animal-Based Carnivore diet. The Animal-Based Carnivore Diet consists of; All types of animal meats, bacon, seafood, organs, eggs, dairy (like milk, cheese and heavy cream), some fruit and honey, as well as coffee, tea, and some herbs and spices being optional. Animal-based carnivore is often much higher in carbohydrates.
More about the Animal-Based Carnivore Diet
Keto Carnivore
Yes
Yes - the consumption of Garlic can be included on the Keto Carnivore diet. Keto Carnivore is not truly a carnivore diet, however, it is still low in carbohydrates (usually up to around 40g per day to remain in ketosis) with fruits, vegetables, plant-based oils, nuts, and seeds also included.
More about the Keto Carnivore Diet
Nutritional Values of Garlic (estimated)
Below you can find out the typical nutritional facts for Garlic.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic
per 100g
Carbohydrates
33g
Fats
0.5g
Proteins
6.4g
Please note that the above values are average estimates and are not guaranteed to be completely accurate.
Garlic as a food on the Carnivore Diet
If you have landed on this page, the chances are you have either;
- Already embarked on the carnivore journey and want to check if Garlic Is allowed on the carnivore diet, or not.
- Are in the research phase and considering the carnivore diet.
- Are simply curious as to whether or not Garlic Is something that can be consumed on the carnivore diet.
The answer to your question is, No - Garlic is not typically included in a strict carnivore diet due to its plant-based nature and carbs, but might be used in small amounts for flavor in a flexible approach.
Curious about other foods suitable for the Carnivore Diet?
USEFUL INFORMATION
What is the Carnivore Diet?
The Carnivore Diet is arguably not a 'diet' as such, but a lifestyle - one that involves the consumption of animal-based products, with a focus on consuming animal-derived fats and proteins, over carbohydrates.
The Carnivore Diet is an 'elimination diet', where commonly known foods that may be irritable or inflammatory to many, are eliminated and the focus is primarily on the consumption of ruminant meat, with other meats, fish, eggs, dairy and even fruit and honey included in some variations of the diet.
With the focus on fats and proteins over carbohydrates, the carnivore diet is naturally high fat and low carbohydrate, meaning the body will transition into 'ketosis', a process that allows the body to switch to using fat as the primary fuel source (over glucose) which has many benefits, specifically fat loss and many types of healing (find out what the carnivore diet has healed for me).
Find out more about the Carnivore Diet.
Find out about the different types of Carnivore Diet
Different foods on different types of carnivore diet
The 'carnivore diet' is not a fixed diet for all. There are different variations of the diet that may be better suited to different people, usually depending on your own body as well as considerations such as levels of physical activity. Some may wish to go 'Strict Carnivore' which would consist of purely ruminent meat (usually beef), alongside salt and water, whereas others may choose 'Animal Based' which is primarily meat, eggs, dairy and other foods that come from animals, but with the addition of some non animal-based foods that are higher in carbohydrates such as honey and fruits.
Read more about the different variations of the carnivore diet.
Should you consume Garlic on the carnivore diet?
I am a firm advocate for self-experimentation to see what works best for you as an individual. This way you know first hand what suits your body's needs.
For me, on my personal carnivore journey - I began with classic carnivore. I felt great and the improvement to my mental clarity (and many other benefits) was significant, however, I found that I lost weight and some muscle and struggled to maintain a weight I felt and looked better at.
I later introduced a little milk, some fruits such as dates and berries and also honey and maple syrup (in moderation) which helped with energy levels and facilitated the readdition and maintenance of the weight and muscle mass that I feel more comfortable at.
Bearing in mind that I do exercise 6 days per week, I believe that for me - the addition of a few higher-carb foods on the animal-based carnivore diet is beneficial.
Of course, some foods (highly processed, refined sugar-based foods) should be avoided if you are looking to optimise your health.
I think it is important to not be too rigid and do what is best for you, whilst using the above as a guide and the consideration of Garlic is something you need to think about on a personal basis, depending on your goals.
Take a quiz to find out what version of the carnivore diet is likely best suited for you.
FAQ
Is Garlic ok on the Carnivore Diet?
Garlic is a bulbous plant, closely related to onions, known for its strong flavor and culinary uses. containing 33g of carbohydrates, 0.5g of fats and 6.4g of proteins (e). The quantity of fats, proteins and carbohydrates in Garlic is something to consider when deciding what foods to consume on the carnivore diet.
Can you consume Garlic on the Carnivore Diet?
No - Garlic Garlic is not typically included in a strict carnivore diet due to its plant-based nature and carbs, but might be used in small amounts for flavor in a flexible approach.
How many carbohydrates are in Garlic
Garlic contains around 33g of carbohydrates per 100g. The Carnivore Diet is naturally very low in carbohydrates. The amount of carbohydrates consumed are important to consider when undertaking a carnivore diet.
How much fat in Garlic?
Garlic contains around 0.5g of fat per 100g. Natural and healthy fats, derived only from animal products are an important aspect of a carnivore diet.
How much protein in Garlic?
Garlic contains around 6.4g of protein per 100g. Natural and healthy sources of protein derived only from animal products are a key element of the carnivore diet.
Is Garlic suitable for the Lion diet?
No - The 'Lion Diet' carnivore diet consists strictly of; Ruminant meats, salt, water, and ruminant meat fat for cooking.
Is Garlic suitable for the Strict Carnivore diet?
No - The Strict Carnivore Diet consists strictly of; Ruminant meats, salt, water, and ruminant meat fat for cooking.
Is Garlic suitable for Animal-Based Carnivore diet?
Optional - The Animal-Based Carnivore Diet consists of; All types of animal meats, bacon, seafood, organs, eggs, dairy (like milk, cheese and heavy cream), some fruit and honey, as well as coffee, tea, and some herbs and spices being optional. Animal-based carnivore is often higher in carbohydrates due to the fruits and honey.
Is Garlic suitable for Keto Carnivore diet (Ketovore)?
Yes - Often referred to as 'Ketovore', the Keto Carnivore diet is not really a carnivore diet, however, it is still a low carbohydrate diet with animal fats and proteins being the primary sources of nutrition with fruits, vegetables, plant-based oils, nuts, and seeds also included.
What would happen if you consumed Garlic on the Carnivore Diet?
Whilst strict and classic carnivore are always going to be zero-very low carbohydrates, non strict versions of the carnivore diet such as animal-based or keto carnivore (aka Ketovore) will likely involve the consumption of some carbohydrates, usually in the form of fruits, honey, dairy including mink and cheese, and even some plant based foods.
The amount of carbohydrates consumed on a daily basis can make the difference to whether you are in 'ketosis' or not which is something that needs to be considered depending on your goals and reasonings for taking this route.
Find out the benefits of being in ketosis.
Strict and Classic carnivore are naturally low-carb. Depending on your goals, you may wish to remain in 'ketosis', by keeping carbs at zero or very low, or you may wish to limit carbohydrates to below 40g per day which should keep you in ketosis also.
Useful links
Find out more about the carnivore diet
Different types of carnivore diet
Beginners guide to starting a carnivore diet
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About the author
Craig
Documenting my journey exploring the carnivore healing diet. Started 1st August 2023.
