Tyler Thompson

Long-Term Carnivore Advocate

Carnivore since 2018 · Seattle, Washington · 4 posts

Tyler has been carnivore for six years (since 2018) — one of the longer streaks in the contributing-editor pool. He covers the 'after the honeymoon' content: how the diet shifts after year two, what plateaus look like, how to handle social situations long-term. Day job: software engineer.

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Recipes by Tyler

Strips of homemade beef jerky on a wire rack, dark mahogany color, slightly textured surface, scattered salt, glass jar of finished jerky in the background

Homemade Beef Jerky (No Sugar, No Soy)

2 lb top round sliced thin, salted, dehydrated at 165°F for 4-5 hours. Strict carnivore — no soy sauce, no Worcestershire, no brown sugar. $3.50 per oz.

Guides by Tyler

Lean chicken breast and salad next to a dish of salt — visual representing common carnivore diet mistakes

7 Common Carnivore Diet Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Most people get the carnivore diet wrong in the same 7 ways: too lean, not enough salt, drinking calories, and four others. Each mistake plus the fix.

Strips of homemade beef jerky on a wire rack — carnivore-aligned shelf-stable snack

18 Carnivore Snack Recipes That Don't Need a Stove

18 carnivore snacks ranked by protein per dollar. Jerky, pork rinds, biltong, liver pâté, egg cups, beef heart skewers. USDA macros per serving.

Strips of carnivore-aligned beef jerky on a wire rack with salt scattered around

Is Beef Jerky Carnivore? (Yes — Here's What to Look For)

Beef jerky is carnivore-aligned if it has no soy sauce, sugar, or seed oils. Brands to buy, brands to skip, plus the home recipe with salt only.

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