What Salts and Spices can I use on a Carnivore Diet??

[@LauraSpath]

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[@jacalope22]

Nice to see someone actually talking about this diet in a sustainable fashion. Salt, Steak and Water seem boring and completely unsustainable to most people. I like meat, but I love spices, bland is the pathway to cookies.

[@chericdesigns]

Thank you for sharing! I'm new to carnivore after going Keto in Feb '22 at age 56 to reverse my T2Diabetes and high BP - off 5 prescription meds this year and down 30 lbs so far. Naturally have gone carnivore just as a matter of life style and health improvements this year. I never liked a lot of veggies and just don't want them. I find I have better gut health overall on a mostly carnivore way of eating. I am having to learn how to cook meats and having a better variety of spices will really help me enjoy the food more. I love listening to Cutting Against the Grain and your honest, straight forward, no nonsense style. The first few months of dietary changes had me thinking I had to avoid every little gram of so many things but like you I have quickly realized that while I need to stay away from sweets that I still want to enjoy my life and not worry about a tiny amount of this or that. I've got to find my way to make this sustainable for life. I've lost 4 close family members to complications of diabetes. I didn't want to be next. I really had to change my life style to save my own life. Now, I'm working to learn how to make that life more fulfilling every day. It's a work in progress. Your one non-negotiable of carnivore only really helped me. I don't feel hungry anymore BUT I still deal with the emotional eating. I have made it my non-negotiable that if I eat when I probably shouldn't that it will be carnivore. I haven't had sweets since I first started in February which is a HUGE win for me. I avoid Keto foods and eat mostly whole foods now. I feel better than I have in decades and my mental health is also so much better! I have added QUALITY years to my life! I'm staying vigilant while working to not be completely rigid. Please keep posting and sharing! You are truly making a difference! Thank you again and blessings to you!

[@pandorahunter]

I feel your story. I am 45 and in Feb'22 started keto at 315lbs and diabetic. As of Sept '22 I've lost 50lbs, my a1c is 5.5 and I only take 1 medication for my BP which is lower than when I started. My my. Is a 40 yr diabetic I've had many family members with diabetes who have hard sick lives and then pass away too early. When my friend 1 yr older than me passed in Feb I knew I had to do something or I would follow her soon. Congrats to you. I am a mostly carnivore about 80 percent of my diet is animal based. I can run up and down the stairs now when in Feb I had to painfully do 2 feet each step like a toddler. This really is a life giving not just changing diet. I have done many diets including vegan and never had such success and mental clarity and health benefits. Be well

[@snarky_farmer]

@@pandorahunter that's amazing! Congrats on the paying off on the hard work! Mentally, sometimes, it sure isn't easy.

[@violet1719]

I really appreciate your transparency about using spices. Thank you, Laura! I can’t imagine not seasoning my food and that was a big issue about why I had been putting off trying to eat primarily carnivore.

[@lilachtal4082]

Ditto.

[@daisybuchanan5378]

Laura, your face and body have continued to transform as time goes by. You look so healthy and beautiful.

[@chloeleau]

i’ve done carnivore for about 3 days and i’ve given myself the grace to still use garlic and my other seasonings. I’ve always been a foodie and it gives me something to look forward to when cooking. I already feel that my adhd symptoms are more manageable!

[@lilachtal4082]

That's amazing! Can I ask what do you eat? Meat/chicken/eggs/butter/?

[@chloeleau]

@@lilachtal4082 I’m no longer on the carnivore diet, but I did it for the whole summer. I ate mostly beef, but also seafood, eggs, butter and cheese.

[@lilachtal4082]

@@chloeleau Thank you.

[@ANewEvilRising]

​@chloeleau why did you stop the diet? Did you see any benefits?

[@chloeleau]

@@ANewEvilRising Life got really crazy and it was getting super expensive. I did see benefits but I saw the same benefits while eating keto so I eased up a little

[@kearnsey64]

WOW Laura! What an education on spices and salt!? I never knew sugar and msg were in some of these? Thank you so much!!

[@luthietin2]

I would love a homemade jerky video! :)

[@skatinka5788]

Me too

[@daisyshouseofcolor6522]

Me too. Venison perhaps?

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Oh yeah!!

[@Justtoomuchcrap]

I needed this video. I recently started carnivore and am having trouble eating a lot of meat. I have never been a big meat eater but was not sure how to season. This is great and will make the meat taste so much better.

[@alliesteph6274]

Good luck. Not long term sustainable. And when you go to eat carbs and vegetables again, you’re going to run into a lot of unhealthy weight gain

[@ibrahimblahblahyapyap]

How’d it go!? I’m just starting mine, in the same place. Covered my first stake full of butter and some spice blend 😂

[@Justtoomuchcrap]

@@ibrahimblahblahyapyap It is going very well. Stick with it. Her tips on spices made a huge difference for me.

[@alliesteph6274]

@@Justtoomuchcrap you guys are killing yourselves.

[@Troy5204]

@@alliesteph6274 Why is it not long term sustainable?🤔

[@martgrigsby3404]

I’m with you. These so called dirty ingredients are so small for the amount you use, it’s not going to change your life. Just add flavor and enjoy. If you have a reaction you will know the next day. That’s when you throw it out. Then move on. You HAVE TO HAVE VARIETY in the foods you eat! That’s what makes any eating plan sustainable!

[@kristiejearls836]

This is a great video! Thank you for sharing your favorite salt and seasonings. This was perfect timing for my husband. He is getting sick of burgers, steak, and chicken. While I am happy with steak every day, he needs more variety. I think this might be the trick. I would love to see videos of how you use these seasonings. I feel like that would be so helpful.

[@mldouglasjr]

Thanks. Love this channel and your vibe.

[@bluksha6]

Excellent Video Laura!😊 Thank you for taking the time to make it! ❤

[@RiteOn]

Just ordered Falksalt Happy to see it on your list. Thanx for the info.

[@LauraSpath]

It is so good, you'll love it!

[@karenthebeekeeper5442]

I make my own mayo with bacon grease and various mustards and salts. Adds a variety of flavors!

[@debsmith1414]

Thank you Laura for preparing this video for us

[@tiffanykrenz5444]

One thing to think about too in the Greek freak seasoning you mentioned, depending on the brand/manufacturer honesty and how upfront they are, the sunflower oil could be used to lubricant the machines that package the product too so it may be even less!

[@jenlambie14]

Love my curries. 'Clive of India Madras curry powder' contains coriander, pepper, chilli, turmeric, fenugreek, garlic, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and salt. 😋

[@rockysjewel]

ohh yum

[@mamav8791]

The first thing I notice about people on carnivore is their beautiful skin.

[@valerieunger211]

Me too!

[@beekind6267]

Me too!!! Such a glow 😊

[@actlikebarbara]

Such great spices!! I love having the option to try something different and make this way of eating more sustainable and fun. I cannot live without Redmond’s season salt on my pork chops and Italian with my turkey. Also love some flaky finishing salt. Taco seasoning is also the best - I can’t do plain ground beef anymore, it’s gotta have some spice! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤❤❤

[@karina-ramos]

Thank you for this video, I'm starting this lifestyle today.

[@debbiefondow7871]

You always have the best videos, Laura. You explain everything so well and help in sustaining this lifestyle. ❤️

[@joangrant5857]

Excellent video Laura, thanks for sharing.

[@davidskaggs9914]

You are an inspiration!

[@offontan]

"Slap Ya Mama" seasoning has become one of my favorites.

[@fatmongo]

How have I never thought to ask for a side of salt at Fogo?! The Redmond smoked salts are a current fave, I sprinkle some over some ghee and slap a hot steak on top.

[@sherric.2190]

I get a hickory smoked sea salt and applewood smoked sea salt from a local person and I use those almost daily! I love having a smoky salt for almost anything. I’m also able to get a chipotle smoked sea salt as well but haven’t tried it yet.

[@clairetitus6904]

Very interesting. I will try some of these and will remember to read labels.

[@mariannebrowne7398]

I’m waiting on my Redmond’s order

[@gingerstrahan7464]

Really great, informative, and fun video. Headed now to purge, declutter, and restock my spice pantry. There are probably a ton of really old ones, as well.

[@pandorahunter]

One of my fave spice mixes is fading in my use because of the added sugars. I just use the main spices and mix my own now it's amazing to see that they put sugar in so many things.

[@beatrizstephanycolares9884]

I'm Brazilian and I love that you know and like our churrasco (aka bqq) stuff, and also the math meme you added in another video 😂

[@geraldbrown8711]

I'm new to carnivore lifestyle and I'm very thankful for your informative videos! Thank you

[@gaylaskates8831]

I ordered the LMNT sample pack and another pack from your promo code. My husband and I are hooked! Thank you

[@Swearengen1980]

I don't believe most of these KZbinrs hocking LMNT and other stupid expensive products are truly using it yourselves. You can make an electrolyte drink yourself for super cheap and get everything you need.

[@StephB888]

Thank you for sharing! We love several seasonings by Meat Church. A few favorites are Holy Cow, The Gospel, & Holy Voodoo.

[@wingandhog]

I use Meat Church as well. They’re great

[@aldensmith826]

Still "Researching" carnivore, but this is great info! Thank you!

[@chrism746]

If you're interested in losing weight I recommend checking out the Carnivore Quest (KZbin) and watching his BBBE challenge playlist.

[@barblacy619]

Jump on board and eat meat. Pitch the vegetable seed oils and processed food, watch Dr Ken Berry’s Proper Human Diet videos, buy butter and bacon and eggs and meat. 45 lbs lighter and after year of maintenance, I say bring on the fatty meat🍳🥩🥓 I love this way of eating. ~I’m a former 36 year plant based, calorie restricted, low fat yo-yo dieter. My gut biome is healed to the point that if I eat cake or ice cream at a grandchild’s birthday party, I get diarrhea and a belly ache LOL Needless to say I’ve cut the portion down to a mere sliver to be polite. Frankly it no longer tastes good🎉❤😂 Freedom is fatty meat😊

[@teamfishlineswfl9099]

I also have been Carnivore 95% of the time but spice it up a lot.. Excellent detailed video Laura !!!

[@stephanieraphael8338]

We make our own spice blends. Taco, Cajun, Montreal, and ranch. We were pretty strict for the first 6mo, only salt. Then slowly started adding onion and garlic powder on occasion. My family Czech so giving up paprika forever was scary. But it's been a few months now adding spices back and no detectable health issues. We were never big fans of black pepper even before but do use some white pepper in blends. It's still 50/50 using only salt or spice blend. Sometimes the steak so good only needs salt.

[@deborahstarnes4346]

Love your presentations …so info worthy❣️🥩

[@carolgallaher7685]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@cherie297]

Thank you for sharing such good advice for being able to change up the flavors and to keep from getting bored and cheating.

[@Crumpman]

Kinders Buttery Steak rub is my favorite "special" store bought seasoning for steak. 😋

[@freddycooks]

Thank you for this video.. I'm going all meat, but really love garlic and onion for seasoning. So alternatives are imperative if any

[@freddycooks]

I had to put a 📌 in starting the carnivore diet. My cholesterol went rogue on me before I could even get started. I want to get that under control first 😩

[@rockysjewel]

​@@freddycooksno dont worry about it.. high cholesterol is NOT bad,, the big pharma says so because of $$ maker search there are several doctors on carnivore and they talk about it weNEED cholesterol. i wish i could remember the names. but search youtube for carnivore and cholesterol and youll come across it. ill ook for them too,, start carnivore! youll love it

[@deborahstarnes4346]

Laura would love you sharing your incorporation of the fried cheese…air fryer etc…

[@46ky46]

Glad I found you. New subscriber here! Great contents and thank you!

[@christopherthompson3313]

Great video! I keep it fairly simple, but like some basic seasonings. I recently added Redmond's Real salt, but have used Gator Sprinkle (from Gator Sauce Co., Felda FL) for several years, and my sister sent me some Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning (from LA). Both are fairly simple and I think they're fairly clean. I mainly use the Redmond's salt and accent with the other two.

[@toomuch2do470]

You may not see this- BUT is Redmond worth the money? Is it better tasting than my regular kosher salt?

[@christopherthompson3313]

@Toomuch2do From what I've read and heard, it should be free of microplastics that other forms of salt may contain. Granted, it comes in a plastic container, but everything else does, too. It also has a unique flavor, which might be worth trying. It is my belief that others suggest it for carnivore, since we are adding back in a noticeable amount of salt, after removing it with all of the processed food which contains salt. It hasn't hurt my budget yet, since I usually mix it with Gator Sprinkle, which is predominantly salt, but some other spices, too. They do offer larger refill bags that are more economical than the shaker bottle.

[@LibertyEducator]

I'm glad you mentioned smoked salt bc I just found several different types and was wondering if it was cheating some how 😂

[@fishermgcj]

Make sure it doesn’t have sugar in it!! That is one major problem with smoked salt!

[@MissTexas8]

Your next trip to TX find the richest part of town (it’s only in theirs for some reason) and go into their Central Market grocery store. Their bulk seasoning section had a wall of salt. You can open, smell and see the texture. Saw $50/lb salt in North Dallas last week. #ThingsToDoOnVaca 😂

[@oneofgodschildren]

I have been using kosher salt. Yummy

[@esmeraldagarcia2848]

Thank you!! I need a variety of spices on my meat 😄

[@Primal-Dude]

Nose to tail seasonings are amazing as well

[@gladysobrien1055]

Great show‼Yes‼Spices and new flavours make meats so very good‼i am considering buying many different Indian spices….and chilis roasted in 100% palm oil‼My kitchen is over run with spice boxes so much so that I purchased a shelving unit just for spices and installed it in my closet converted to a kitchen pantry‼ During Covid and being bored and in quarantine…I also splurged and purchased at least 25 new kitchen appliances…if it helps me fall in love with cooking,,,,I want it! If it helps me NOT fall off the keto carnivore wagon…I want it! If it creates and cooks amazing foods….I want it! My only limitation was that all has to be electric for balcony use in an apartment!😋😋😋 Gladys🇨🇦Toronto🇨🇦Canada🇨🇦

[@Trish59au]

I use salt on a daily basis but every once and a while I like to have seasonings to change it up. My gut doesn't like the seasonings but it just has to get over it because my taste buds do. When we smoke brisket I have found that ground up fresh garlic and salt makes for a very tasty seasoning.

[@suew2928]

Although I do more ketovore than carnivore, I rely heavily on spices/seasonings as well. My preference is to make my own seasoning blends - I get recipes out of cookbooks and on pinterest and I've developed a few of my own - I probably have about 30+ 1/2 pint mason jars of homemade blends now.

[@Lambchop59]

This REALLY answers all the questions in making meats different...while normally u add different veggies or potatoes or sauses....this was perfect and SO much variety to start...like u said one chicken can be so many different flavors...sincerely thank so much.....next would you teach us how to cook the meats differently....especially for us limited apartment dwellers please? Just LOVE ur videos Laura ..love to you.😊

[@shadybendbison1525]

Another great video! We do love our Redmonds, their supplements are great too. ❤ 🥩

[@veronicahewlett9693]

This information is so helpful. Thank you! For seasonings, we have been using Pork King Good. We love the seasoned salt and the taco seasoning.

[@ARefinedMe]

Old Saratoga is EXCELLENT for limited ingredient spice blends and I absolutely love his smoked salt. We met him at a BBQ festival and he grows the herbs and makes the blends in small batches. LOVE the TFC (taco/fajita). I have found some awesome stuff at Pepper Palace as well. I think both are regional to the northeast US, but they have websites to order online.

[@BellaRosa55]

Love your tee!

[@christinenason9477]

Awesome job

[@8stringmonkey]

Just recently got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes love to cook, was surprised how many of the seasoning blends included sugar. The Adobo seasoning is already a staple. As far as salt goes, I like the pink Himalayan salt. Saw a video on how someone uses a salt slab, and cooked meat directly on it. It is on my Christmas list.

[@Johnsoncrna]

I love all of these ideas for adding variety to meat! Have you done a video on how you make jerky? I'd love to try that.

[@Uniquececile]

Me too, I will like a jerky video please :)

[@kellycarter2497]

I haven't started yet, I thought you were supposed to eat everything plain and that really turned me off....thank you for making this video. We already use Redmonds, love it

[@Crumpman]

Fogo De Chao is ABSOLUTELY the BEST restaurant period, but especially for a carnivore!

[@AlbeeSoaring]

This video was very helpful and re-inspired me to got ahead and move to carnivore diet. I love my spices especially individual spices that I can combine. Although I really love kinders blend.

[@wingandhog]

Kinders and Meat Church seasonings are my go-to’s. My wife cannot tolerate the Kinder’s taco seasoning blend so we have backed off off that one. The rest are fine.

[@iwillsinganewsong]

LOVE Falksalt! A while ago I followed your Amazon link to this salty wonder. Hands down the best flaky salt! Now it’s a regular subscribe & save. Thanks for your recommendation 🧂Also, totally agree that crunching on a few flakes of salt curbs the desire to snack.

[@markiangooley]

I use pink “Himalayan” salt or kosher salt. Spices: black pepper is still usual despite its drawbacks, though sometimes I use chipotle powder instead. Probably that has drawbacks too.

[@ramonabargen3216]

You look so so healthy!!!

[@rebeccasims3333]

Good information. Thank you.

[@jeffferguson3572]

I use Bearded Butchers Brock Lesnar Blend. It contains no MSG, No Sugar and is also Gluten Free for those who are unable to tolerate gluten in a seasoning. I am also reviewing many of my other seasonings. I have noticed several have sugar as one of the top two ingredients. Will decide whether or not to keep those in the pantry. They will likely not make the cut as I have seen some good alternatives on your video. Thanks for publishing!

[@karennagorski4782]

Thanks for this wonderful video! I’m ready to add spice and spice blends to my meats to make things more interesting. It’s hard to decide where to start - so many tempting options!!!

[@GreggsWoodworking]

thanks for this video. Lately I've been growing bored with my carni meals especially the ground beef I eat on days I don't eat ribeyes or more expensive cuts.

[@LifeStyleProjectsandGardening1]

Celtic Salt works great for a crunchy effect.

[@cheveyo2403]

i love celtic grey seasalt

[@md1972]

Hi Laura, your channel was recommended by Terri Leist who has her own channel too. I've subscribed and look forward to watching your videos. 👍🙏

[@MarkClark-n5g]

I started buying pure seasoning’s just garlic, onion powder, and so on and mix my own seasoning mixes. It helps me control exactly what I want in my food. I just get it in bulk,

[@kenjohnson4423]

I enjoy watching you order food. your shorts. my only question. i had terrible arthritis and other problems. they all went away in 10 days, i fasted 21 hours a day, ate once a day, only meat, eggs and salad. its been 2 months, i eat anything that came from the earth, no bread, no fast food, no sugar, only what i prepare. all pain is gone, i feel fine, day 10 and 11 sucked, like the flu. some muscle pain in my right leg. lost 20 pounds. i don't see the need to go all meat. but the need to quit sugar and bread and fast food, processed food. i don't need ketosis. my life is forever better. i don't snack, i fast, i have been eating some breakfast on occasion. fasting is easier than i thought. just up to 21 hours a day.

[@Lea31706]

I find a seasoning I like then make it from scratch without the sugar,tonight I had Chinese sat and pepper belly pork

[@pandorahunter]

Oh that's sounds soo good

[@truckertruthetrutrucker5357]

Hi Laura I was wondering maybe you can do a video on carnivore diet with a twist. The twist being how to survive a famine with this diet intact. Lots of people are worried about upcoming global famine. Thanks

[@everblestexodusamende5545]

Learn to Hunt …. bc this was our ancestors way ….. no famine will interfere bc grocery stores are not your only source. Butchers and farmers can sell animals. But do not worry GOD says there’s enough for all for a million years. Pray against famine as ask not receive not.

[@TJD6419]

Beautiful!!!!

[@SCM1949]

Thank you for great information 🎉

[@gratefultammy]

I love spices and added flavors . Salt , pepper alone are not enough for my pallet . I’m going to buy the Adobo and give it a go ;)

[@dollyscorner4850]

Hi thanks for the information. Where did you buy your salt and butter tower?

[@annieg5581]

Not sure if you can get it there but try MINGLE seasoning. They are fantastic and NO nasties or additives. They even have 3 sweet seasonings. I know it's not Carnivore or true Keto but for anyone who is lo carb, they also have a no nasty less sugar Ketchup and Sweet Chilli.

[@Sara-pb6lj]

This is my favorite video of yours so far, thank you! I really want to experiment with spices more, in hopes that I’ll then be able to cut out the condiments that I keep holding onto. My current go-to for pretty much everything is a blend from a local butcher shop, but I just checked the label for the first time and it has soybean oil and msg 😢 I’m now on the look for something new and will look into your suggestions!

[@alkobi8743]

Great vid!!! Thank you ☺️

[@diananore1368]

Have you done an updated conversation with your husband? I am looking for pain and mobility improvement content.

[@deborahhosein2535]

Yes, yes and yes! 2 months into Carnivore and already I am going into spices . Returning to my roots I found jerk seasoning to be clean and just so pleasing to my steaks and ribs. Have you tried it as well?

[@Daughter_of_the_MostHigh]

yes thank you i want to make taco meat, i hate grounded beef so seasoning is a necessity and cheese

[@heidifouche7187]

we only use sea salt and the pink malyan salt

[@spritelybird]

Only at this since oct 3. So can't give up garlic and herbs. I also use very finely shredded iceberg, Eggs are killing me I literally gagged a day before yesterday.

[@MissCarol-gb3]

Thank you

[@melissaandrews1603]

Thank you 🙏

[@thebigmann81]

I like salt 84 / Pink Himalayan salt. But Redmond salt is good too.

[@tedwolfe6159]

Laura. Have you tried the Eden sea salt triple washed Portuguese sea salt fine grind with the blue label. It’s about nine dollars for the jar on Amazon. I tried Redmans, which I thought I was tasting rocks and dirt in it. I tried Himalayan sea salt found the same. It seemed to taste gritty and dirty. Happened to be a huge fan of Portugal so tried looking for Portuguese salt. For me, this is such a wonderful salt. Really salty. Just need a couple of pinches for steak or pork chops or eggs, and it transforms them into deliciousness. Love your videos love your videos.

[@ketoneburner8025]

You are looking really good!

[@danny6466]

I really appreciate all of yours and your husbands videos but the ones where you go to restaurants and give examples on what and how to order is absolutely fantastic. That has always been challenging. When needing to find a video for a particular restaurant or type of food, is there an easy way to search for it from you guys? Would I go to KZbin, enter your KZbin channel and search for that particular restaurant or food? Can you guys do a video on how to find videos on the different things people are needing information on? Thanks!

[@jonnaenck1570]

Yeast extract is MSG

[@amberfern51]

Laura, Hopefully, you haven’t already answered this somewhere but where did you get your cutting board plates at? Loving your channel ❤ Amber

[@to-tx2sz]

Do you mind sharing the taco seasoning recipe? Thanks for the vid!

[@LauraSpath]

Whoops forgot to link it. I added it to the description but here it is as well. wholenewmom.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/

[@to-tx2sz]

@@LauraSpath thanks!