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Story at-a-glance: * A carnivore or meat-only diet can be uniquely beneficial for some people, especially those struggling with autoimmune diseases, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic pain and mental health disorders * It can also be used as a detox strategy for three to 12 months * One of the primary benefits of a carnivore diet — as long as you focus on red meat and limit chicken and pork — is that it’s a really low in omega-6 fat, which is the most harmful type of fat and a primary driver of chronic disease * You’re also removing most...

About 7 percent of Americans suffer from some sort of gluten sensitivity, but one cardiologist feels there is an even bigger dietary challenge with a protein group known as lectins. "Gluten is the most famous of the lectins but I've discovered tons of other lectins," said Dr. Steven Gundry. "Even gluten-free is actually full of lectins. Lectin is a plant protein that is actually designed to make us fat." Gundry looks at certain whole grains, beans, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and potatoes to name a few as foods that resist digestion and cause gut challenges, inflammation and weight gain. But dietitian...