WAPF WELLINGTON: August 2026

Tuesday, 4 August 2026

HERBS FOR CARNIVORES

One of the things that often seems to be ignored when discussing carnivore diets is the lack of flavours. Some people don't seem to mind all that much, but for many people that is one of the biggest barriers to sticking to a carnivore diet long term.

Ideally all plants need to be avoided, but possibly some very small amounts of selected plants used as seasoning appear to be OK.

Here are some suggestions. Personally I would avoid injesting any nightshades because I find even tiny amounts can lead to severe aching within hours, but some people seem to get away with small quantities occasionally.

Common Plant-Derived Spices Allowed in Small Doses

Here’s where things get a bit controversial. Technically, all spices come from plants, which means they aren’t truly “carnivorous.” Yet, many practitioners still use them sparingly - and often with no noticeable downsides.
The most common plant-derived seasonings that show up in a carnivore seasoning list include:
Black pepper – sharp bite, pairs well with red meat
Garlic powder – adds savory depth
Onion powder – brings subtle sweetness
Oregano, thyme, rosemary – Mediterranean notes, often used on lamb or chicken
Paprika & cayenne – heat and smokiness - but these are nightshades!
Parsley, basil, dill – fresh accents, especially on fish
Cumin & coriander – earthy tones, though used very lightly
Tarragon – aromatic, slightly licorice flavor

https://parscove.com/modern-nutrition/carnivore-spice-code/

https://parscove.com/modern-nutrition/carnivore-spices/

These are typically used in trace amounts—just enough to boost flavor without loading up on plant matter. According to Fat Lot of Good, such small quantities don’t disrupt ketosis or digestion for most people.
Still, the carnivore spice code reminds us: keep it minimal. A pinch of garlic powder won’t undo your diet, but a tablespoon might trigger symptoms if you’re sensitive to plants.

Sunday, 2 August 2026

WAPF IMAGES 81

This year we are continuing our weekly posts of 10 WAPF related random images. We saved all the WAPF related images that we re-posted or simply noticed online last year in a big image gallery: WAPF IMAGES 2025 - There are all sorts of images in there so hopefully you will find something of interest.

The 2025 Gallery got up to around 500 images, and in 2026 we plan to have lots more fun posting images, so our new WAPF IMAGES 2026 gallery could end up having even more images than that by the end of the year!

Click on any of these images to see it full sized.