Dr. Shireen Kassam, a leading doctor and founder of Plant-Based Health Professionals (PBHP), has outlined 10 reasons why following a carnivore diet is harmful to health. The carnivore diet, which excludes plant foods entirely and focuses on meat, dairy, and eggs, is considered pseudoscientific and lacking in essential nutrients like fiber, magnesium, and vitamin C. Kassam warns that a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol, as well as red and processed meats, can increase the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Studies from recent years have shown that plant-based diets, rich in fiber and nutrients, offer a range of health benefits and are associated with lower risks of cardiometabolic conditions, gut health promotion, and reduced risk of premature death. Kassam emphasizes that the carnivore diet is unbalanced, unsustainable, and potentially harmful in the long term, despite any short-term benefits from eliminating processed foods. She emphasizes that there are far healthier ways to achieve health goals without sacrificing essential nutrients by following plant-based nutrition as preventative medicine.