Animal-Based Nutrition Training
The Carnivore Diet
A science-based approach to animal-based nutrition.
Carnivore is getting worldwide attention for weight loss, metabolic health and chronic disease management. But is it the right approach for everyone? This training breaks down the mechanisms, benefits, risks and real-world application, so you know when to use it, and when not to.
The reality in practice
Your clients are already asking about carnivore.
Clients bring it up first
They've seen it online and want to know if it's safe. You need a better answer than "I'm not sure."
Some are already doing it
Often with no guidance on blood markers, nutritional adequacy, or what to do when problems show up.
The information is a mess
Hype on one side, blanket dismissal on the other, and very little practical clinical guidance in between.
It isn't right for everyone
Knowing when carnivore fits, and when it doesn't, matters as much as knowing how to do it well.
They'll make this decision with or without you.
Better that it's with you.
On the plate
Simple food. A lot of science behind it.
A carnivore diet is built entirely from animal foods. What looks simple on the plate raises real clinical questions: nutritional adequacy, blood markers, and who it suits.
This training covers how to formulate it well, how to monitor it, and how to personalise it for different goals.
Not hype. Not dismissal.
The questions you'll be able to answer
A clear look at the mechanisms, benefits and risks of an all-animal-based diet, from the people who research it and use it clinically.
Were humans built to eat this way?
The evolutionary and anthropological case for carnivore.
Taught by Miki Ben DorCan it help with weight, cancer, gut health or mental health?
The therapeutic evidence, condition by condition.
Taught by Craig Emmerich, Dr Christy Kesslering, Tamzyn Murphy RD, Rachel FraseWhich blood markers should I track?
What changes on carnivore, and what those changes mean.
Taught by Siobhan Huggins, Dr Hassina KajeeWhat goes wrong, and how do I fix it?
Common issues, troubleshooting and safety basics.
Taught by Dr Paul MasonWhat about pregnancy, lactation and weaning?
The contentious applications, discussed openly.
Covered in Sustainability & Ethical ConsiderationsIs a meat-based diet sustainable?
Regenerative agriculture and the environmental impact.
Taught by Dr Peter BallerstedtWhat you'll learn
The science, the evidence, and how to apply it
From the evolutionary roots of animal-based eating to blood markers, troubleshooting and real-world case studies, this training covers what you need to use carnivore responsibly in practice.
The evolutionary case
Understanding humans as carnivores from an anthropological and nutritional perspective.
Therapeutic applications
Carnivore's role in body weight control, metabolic health, cancer, gut health, autoimmune conditions, mental health and eating disorders.
Formulating and optimising
Designing a well-formulated animal-based approach, troubleshooting common challenges, and personalising it for individual goals.
Assessing and monitoring
How to track health markers, spot problems early, and make sure the diet stays nutritionally adequate.
Myths and concerns
Common issues, safety considerations, and whether carnivore is suitable for every condition.
Sustainability
The environmental impact of a meat-based diet, and regenerative agriculture as part of the answer.
The curriculum
13 lectures and 5 expert interviews
Five sections that take you from the evolutionary foundations through the evidence, into practical application, and out to the wider questions of sustainability.
- ▶The Evolutionary Carnivorous Diet of HumansMiki Ben Dor
- ▶Evolution of Dietary GuidelinesProf Tim Noakes
- ▶Plant vs. Animal NutritionTamzyn Murphy, RD
- ▶Carnivore Diet Guidelines: A 10-Part SeriesDr Rob Cywes
- ▶Carnivore for Weight LossCraig Emmerich
- ▶Is Carnivore the Best Diet for Cancer?Dr Christy Kesslering, MD
- ▶Carnivore and the GutTamzyn Murphy, RD
- ▶Eating Disorders & CarnivoreAmanda Cini
- ▶Carnivore Diet Assessment, Monitoring & Safety BasicsDr Hassina Kajee
- ▶Carnivore & Blood Markers: A Deep DiveSiobhan Huggins
- ▶Common Issues with the Carnivore DietDr Paul Mason
- ▶Carnivore Case StudiesTamzyn Murphy, RD
- ▶Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability & the EnvironmentDr Peter Ballerstedt
- ▶CancerDr Nasha Winters
- ▶Keto, Carnivore & FastingAnthony Chaffee, MD
- ▶Carnivore MomJanae Cywes
- ▶Eating Disorders & CarnivoreAmanda Cini, Kelsey Buchalter & Krystal Anastas
- ▶Carnivore & Mental HealthRachel Frase
Your faculty
17 experts in nutrition, metabolic health and regenerative agriculture
Medical doctors, researchers, dietitians and practitioners who study animal-based nutrition and use it in their work.
Lecturers
Miki Ben Dor
ResearcherResearcher in human evolution and ancestral diets.
Prof Tim Noakes
ProfessorScientist and pioneer in low-carb, high-fat nutrition.
Tamzyn Murphy
RDResearcher and dietitian specialising in low-carb nutrition.
Dr Rob Cywes
MDBariatric surgeon and expert in carbohydrate addiction.
Craig Emmerich
AuthorAuthor and expert in ketogenic and carnivore nutrition.
Dr Christy Kesslering
MDRadiation oncologist focused on metabolic therapies.
Amanda Cini
Nutrition coachCarnivore nutrition coach and educator.
Dr Hassina Kajee
MDSpecialist physician in metabolic health and lifestyle medicine.
Siobhan Huggins
ResearcherResearcher in lipidology and immune health.
Dr Paul Mason
MDSpecialist in sports medicine and metabolic health.
Dr Peter Ballerstedt
Regenerative agricultureRegenerative agriculture expert and advocate for sustainable meat production.
Rachel Frase
LecturerSpeaks on the relationship between a carnivore diet and mental health.
Special guests
Expert interviewsDr Nasha Winters
Integrative oncologistIntegrative oncologist and expert in cancer metabolism.
Anthony Chaffee
MDMedical doctor and leading voice in the carnivore movement.
Janae Cywes
Carnivore momCarnivore mom and advocate for family-based, animal-based nutrition.
Kelsey Buchalter
ResearcherResearcher exploring nutrition's role in mental health and eating disorders.
Krystal Anastas
AdvocateAdvocate for healing eating disorders through a carnivore-based approach.
Who it's for
This training is for you if…
- ✓Your clients or patients are asking about carnivore and you want an evidence-based answer.
- ✓You want to know when carnivore is appropriate, and when it isn't.
- ✓You need practical guidance on monitoring blood markers and nutritional adequacy.
- ✓You already work with low-carb or keto and want to understand the animal-based end of the spectrum.
Designed for
Practitioners, coaches and anyone who wants to understand carnivore properly.
How the training works
Learn at your own pace, from the people doing the work
Start any time
It's fully self-paced. There are no live sessions, so you study whenever suits you.
Lifetime access
Once you enrol, the training is yours to revisit for as long as you like, on any device.
Lectures and interviews
13 expert-led lectures plus 5 exclusive interviews with leading carnivore and metabolic health experts.
Real-world case studies
See how carnivore has been applied in practice, and what happened to health outcomes.
Slides, references and feedback forms
Each lecture comes with the speaker's presentation, a reference list and a short feedback form to test your learning.
Expert community
Ask course questions, troubleshoot difficult cases and connect with other members in our private community, moderated daily by our experts.
A Science-Based Approach Nutrition Network
CPD
points
Your certificate
A certificate, 20 CPD points, and a step towards certification
When you complete the training you'll receive a Certificate of Completion from Nutrition Network.
It's also an elective on the path to certification as a Nutrition Network Practitioner. See the certification pathways
guarantee
Our 30-day money-back guarantee
We'd never want you to be unhappy. If you're unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us within the first 30 days and we'll give you a full refund, provided 30% or less of the training has been completed. That's more than enough time to watch the opening lectures and know this training is for you.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Whenever you like. It's completely self-paced, so you decide when you start and when you finish.
For life. Once you enrol, you have unlimited access to the training on any device you own.
No, and this training doesn't pretend it is. A core part of the course is learning when carnivore is appropriate, when it isn't, and the safety considerations for different conditions and populations.
No. Anyone can enrol. You don't need to have completed any previous Nutrition Network course.
No. It's designed for medical professionals and health coaches, but individuals who want to understand carnivore for their own health are welcome too.
No. There are no live sessions. You work through the lectures entirely in your own time.
13 video lectures and 5 expert interviews, with supporting documents such as the speaker's presentation slides, a reference list, and short feedback forms to test your learning.
Yes. You'll receive a Certificate of Completion, and the training carries 20 CPD points.
Yes. It's an elective module. You'll need to complete 3 electives before progressing along the path to certification. See how the certification pathways work.
Yes. You'll get access to our private online community for members, moderated daily by our experts. You can ask course questions, troubleshoot difficult cases, keep up with the latest science, and connect with other practitioners.
Contact us within the first 30 days and we'll give you a full refund, provided 30% or less of the training has been completed.
Ready when you are
Give your clients a straight answer on carnivore.
Learn the evolutionary and metabolic case, the risks, and how to apply and monitor an animal-based diet safely, from 17 specialists.