Animal Based

An Introduction to the Animal-Based Diet

The Animal-Based diet is a nutritional approach that puts animal foods first, while also including select low-toxicity plant foods.

It’s designed to give the body everything it needs for energy, recovery, and long-term health—without the downsides of common plant antinutrients.

Core Principles of Animal-Based Nutrition

1. Animal foods are the priority.
They provide the richest source of complete proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. These nutrients are highly bioavailable (easy for the body to absorb) and don’t contain the antinutrients that plants often carry.

2. Not all plants are the same.
Plants naturally contain defensive chemicals like lectins, oxalates, saponins, and phytates, which can interfere with digestion, nutrient absorption, or even promote inflammation. On an animal-based diet, only plants with low levels of these compounds are consumed.

3. Focus on quality.
Whenever possible, choose grass-fed meat, pasture-raised eggs, wild-caught fish, raw or wild fruits, and seasonal, local ingredients.

Core Animal Foods

Red meat – beef, lamb, pork, and wild game (especially fatty cuts like ribeye, steak, or ground meat)
Organ meats – liver, heart, kidneys, spleen (the most nutrient-dense foods on Earth; liver is often called “nature’s multivitamin”)

Eggs – complete proteins plus choline and vitamins A, D, and E

Fish and seafood – rich in omega-3 fatty acids, iodine, and selenium

Animal fats – lard, tallow, butter, ghee

Bone broth from bones and tendons – a source of collagen, glycine, and minerals

These foods form the foundation of the diet, supporting strength, regeneration, and energy.

Optional “Safe” Plant Foods

Fruit (especially tropical) – bananas, mango, watermelon, papaya, dates, figs
➤ Low in antinutrients, good for quick energy and electrolytes
Honey (raw, unpasteurized) – a natural source of sugars and enzymes
White rice (optional) – a clean starch with minimal plant defense compounds

These foods add variety, flavor, fiber, and energy—especially beneficial for active individuals.

Why Choose an Animal-Based Diet?

Unlike stricter approaches such as the Carnivore diet, the Animal-Based diet is less restrictive while still providing the same powerful benefits. It supports:

Sharp mental clarity
A strong, healthy body
Muscle growth and recovery
Low levels of inflammation

It’s a lifestyle suitable for anyone who wants to live with more energy, strength, and long-term health. The flexibility of combining animal foods with carefully chosen plants makes it both sustainable and highly effective.

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