Coffee on the carnivore diet can be a tricky question depending on how you approach your carnivore lifestyle.
Technically, coffee is a fruit seed extract. Since it’s not an animal product, it’s NOT “carnivore.”
The carnivore diet eliminates plant foods because we don’t need them, and they contain plant chemicals and often bacteria and molds that can cause us harm.
Coffee, as it turns out, has been shown to contain varying levels of toxic molds called mycotoxins. While it is also possible to source certified mold-free coffee, it may not be necessary or feasible on everyone’s budget.Caffeine is also a drug that humans do not need.
But then again, on a zero carb diet, you’re cutting out so many plant toxins, antinutrients, molds, and bacteria already with the that the exposure from a cup or two of coffee every day is likely negligible.
Studies have also shown many benefits of drinking coffee.
The bottom line is if enjoying a cup or two of coffee allows you to stay on a carnivore diet, then allowing coffee to remain a part of your daily routine is likely a MASSIVE net positive for your health and wellness.
Do we have a solid answer?
We don’t, just some food (coffee) for thought.
Do you drink coffee on your carnivore diet?
