The Quiet Carnivore Blueprint is the most powerful, plant-free elimination protocol in the Quiet Diet Roadmap.
This plan is not a starting point. It is a short-term, therapeutic experiment designed specifically for individuals who have already tried the Quiet Keto plan but are still struggling with significant or stubborn physical or mental health symptoms.
This protocol is used to quiet all potential sources of biological aggravation, creating a “clean slate” for the gut, immune system, and metabolism to heal.
Core Principles of Quiet Carnivore
This is the “quietest” diet possible, as it removes all potential plant-food irritants—including fiber, plant toxins/antinutrients, and carbohydrates—while also removing the most common animal-food irritants.
EXCLUDES (Plants): All plant foods. This includes all vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, coffee, and tea.
EXCLUDES (Animal): All dairy, all eggs, and all processed, cured, or aged meats (like bacon, sausage, or smoked fish) which can be high in histamine.
INCLUDES (Permitted): Only fresh or freshly-frozen unprocessed meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish. Organ meats, animal fats (like ghee), bone broth, salt, and water are also permitted.
The “Quiet” Difference: Beyond Standard Carnivore
A standard carnivore diet often includes large amounts of dairy (cheese, cream) and processed meats (bacon, salami). The Quiet Carnivore modification is stricter because it recognizes that these foods are common culprits in triggering sensitivities that can prevent healing. By excluding them, this plan offers a true elimination protocol to calm the system completely.
Your Metabolic Goal: The Ultimate “Clean Slate”
The Quiet Carnivore plan is not defined by a carbohydrate target, as it contains virtually zero carbs. The goal is to induce a state of deep therapeutic ketosis by prioritizing fat and managing protein (starting at ~0.8g per pound of ideal body weight).
The primary purpose is to serve as a short-term experiment, lasting just four to six weeks.
The Path Forward: Assess and Reintroduce
This is not intended to be a permanent diet. After the 4- to 6-week experimental window, you will assess your symptoms.
If your symptoms have resolved, you have successfully identified that a component of your previous diet was causing aggravation.
The next step is to begin the “reintroduction” phase. This is the most important part of the process, where you will slowly and methodically add back foods (one at a time) to discover your unique sensitivities.
The ultimate goal of the entire Quiet Diet Roadmap is to find the least restrictive and most enjoyable diet that maintains your physical and mental health. This carnivore blueprint is the most powerful tool to help you find that precise, personalized answer.