Eating a lot of these foods on the carnivore diet can lead to excessive sodium intake, which has been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, kidney disease, and other negative health outcomes (16). Given that the carnivore diet consists solely of animal foods, it can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol. To improve consumption of pelleted diets, feeding should be done in the morning, with the other food items offered during the day. Additionally, a disease …