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Oct 2024
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#879 She Did Carnivore Diet For 1 Year &...

Ben Azadi
About this episode

Today, I am blessed to have Courtney Luna join me on the podcast. Courtney has thrived on a carnivore diet for two years. Courtney shares how her husband’s TikToks inspired her to try the diet, leading to significant weight loss, mental health improvements, and clearer skin. We discuss the diet’s simplicity, its impact on food cravings, and tips for managing digestive issues during the transition. Courtney also highlights her new cookbook, offering diverse recipes to keep meals exciting. We address misconceptions about the diet and emphasize the importance of listening to your body and finding what works best for you.


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Show Highlights:


  • Overview of the carnivore diet and its focus on animal-based foods.
  • Personal journey and motivations for adopting the carnivore diet.
  • Health benefits experienced, including weight loss, improved mental health, and digestive health.
  • Common misconceptions about the carnivore diet and its impact on health.
  • The importance of self-awareness and recognizing body signals related to food.
  • Tips for transitioning to the carnivore diet, including managing digestive issues.
  • Discussion on the flexibility and variety within the carnivore diet, including recipe ideas.
  • The role of community support and family in maintaining dietary choices.
  • Insights on the potential for changing mainstream perceptions of the carnivore diet.



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Keto Flex by Ben Azadi


Connect with Courtney Luna:

Website: courtneyluna.com

Courtney Luna on Social:@itscourtneyluna

Instagram: instagram.com/itscourtneyluna

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@itscourtneyluna

Facebook: facebook.com/itscourtneyluna

YouTube: youtube.com/@courtneyluna

X (formerly Twitter): twitter.com/courtneyluna


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