Everyday Electrolyte Habits on a Carnivore Diet

When you change to a meat-based way of eating, it is worth thinking about where your electrolytes come from. Sodium, potassium and magnesium are minerals found in food, and on a carnivore diet they come mainly from meat, fish, eggs, bone broth and the salt you add to meals. Here are some simple habits that make it easy to include them every day.

Where electrolytes come from on carnivore

• Sodium: salt added to meals, bone broth, and naturally occurring sodium in meat.
• Potassium: beef, fish (including tinned fish with bones), organ meats and eggs.
• Magnesium: fish, shellfish and meat.

Many people also drink more water when they change the way they eat, and some choose to add a pinch of salt or an unflavoured electrolyte product to their water.

Pantry staples

• Electrolyte powders with a clear ingredient list
• High-quality sea salt or rock salt
• Shelf-stable bone broth or gelatin-rich options
• Low-temperature dried organ meats
• Tinned fish with bones, such as sardines or mackerel

These are handy when you are busy, travelling or not in the mood to cook.

Simple daily habits

• Salt your food to taste at each meal.
• Add a pinch of salt, or an electrolyte powder, to a glass of water in the morning if you like.
• Keep mineral water handy, especially on hot days or after heavy sweating.
• Include organ meats a few times a week.
• Stir gelatin or powdered bone broth into stews and soups.

Warmer weather

As the weather warms up you may sweat more, even on a walk. That is a good time to think about your salt and fluid intake.

Finding what works for you

Everyone is different. Keep things simple, notice what suits you, and adjust over time. If you would like a measured amount of sodium, potassium and magnesium, browse the Electrolytes collection or our Functional range.

This article is general information about food and eating patterns. It is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or take medication, speak with your doctor before changing your diet or using supplements. Always read product labels and use only as directed.