For decades, we've been told that fitness runs on carbs, powders, and seed oils.
But nature says otherwise.
Real cellular, muscular, and mental strength are built on animal fats.
When you train like a carnivore, you're not just working out your body; you're restoring the energy systems your ancestors thrived on.
At Homegrown Primal, we believe fitness begins with your metabolism, not your macros. And to fuel that fire, there's nothing cleaner or more powerful than the fats nature designed for humans: beef liver, organ blends, tallow, bone marrow, and brain are all full of species-appropriate nutrients.
What Makes Saturated Fat The Ultimate Fitness Fuel?
Modern diets have demonised saturated fat, but science says otherwise.
In 2018, researchers published a Nature Communications study showing that stearic acid (C18:0), a major component of animal fats, literally activates your mitochondria, the powerhouses of your cells. Within hours of consumption, subjects experienced mitochondrial fusion, a process that boosts fat burning and energy production.
In primal terms:
- Stearic acid wakes up your metabolism
- It helps your body burn fat cleanly and efficiently
- It builds endurance from the inside out
Kiwiburn delivers this exact fatty acid profile, rich in stearic and palmitic acids, tested at over 40% saturated fat content.
These aren't empty calories. They're structured energy, the kind your body was built to thrive on.
Why Does True Training Start Inside Your Cells?
Most people focus on the gym.
Few train their cells.
Your mitochondria decide how efficiently you produce energy, recover, and burn fat. When powered by saturated fats instead of seed oils, they perform cleaner and stronger, like running your engine on premium fuel instead of sludge.
This is where Ignition and Kiwiburn come in:
- Ignition is rich in phospholipids, especially phosphatidylserine (PS) and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), vital for brain and muscle cell membranes.
- Kiwiburn delivers stearic-rich fats and micronutrients that regulate hormones and rebuild tissues.
Together, they don't just feed your muscles, they feed your entire system.
Why Should You Skip Nuts, Seeds, And Powders?
Nuts and seeds may look "healthy," but in nature, they're naturally defended. They are also often grown in mono-crop environments where sprays are used.
They're loaded with anti-nutrients like phytic acid, compounds that can bind minerals and block absorption.
For athletes, that means slower recovery and weaker performance.
Animal-based fats are different. They're bioavailable, mineral-rich, and free from plant defence chemicals.
That's why our philosophy is primal and simple: Skip the nuts. Eat as nature intended. Train like a carnivore.
How Do Animal Fats Support Recovery And Hormones?
Training hard is easy.
Recovering well is the art.
Essential fats like stearic acid support:
- Hormone production (testosterone, growth hormone)
- Joint health and tissue repair
- Inflammation control and recovery
When your mitochondria burn clean animal fats, you recover faster, think sharper, and perform stronger, without the crash.
So, Why Train Like A Carnivore?
Because fitness isn't about chasing calories or macros, it's about aligning your fuel with your biology. Animal fats aren't the enemy; they're the original endurance fuel.
So next time you hit the gym, the trail, or the barbell, remember: You're not just building muscle, you're reviving a primal metabolism.
You're training like a carnivore.
FAQ's To Train Like a Carnivore
Is Saturated Fat Actually Good For Fitness?
Yes, when it comes from natural animal-based sources like beef tallow, saturated fat enhances metabolic health.
Essential fats like stearic acid activate your mitochondria, your body's engines, to increase endurance and improve fat burning.
Unlike seed oils, these fats burn clean, support hormones, and provide long-lasting power.
What Makes Stearic Acid Different From Other Fats?
Stearic acid is unique. It's the only known fat that signals your body to fuse mitochondria, improving energy production and fat metabolism
It's found abundantly in beef tallow (Kiwiburn) and beef brain (Ignition).
This is energy your body recognises.
Can Animal Fats Improve Recovery After Workouts?
Absolutely. Healthy saturated fats support hormone balance and help repair cell membranes.
Ignition provides phospholipids that enhance neural recovery and reduce inflammation.
Should I Replace Carbs With Fats For Energy?
You don't have to cut carbs completely. When you do exercise that requires fast anaerobic activity, carbs are the body's preferred fuel for performance. Here, fruits or honey may support your training. But you should reclaim fat as your primary fuel.
When your metabolism runs on animal fats, you gain metabolic flexibility, the ability to burn both fat and glucose with ease.
That means no crashes. No slumps. Just clean, primal energy.
Which Foods Or Supplements Help Me Train Like A Carnivore?
Start with nutrient-dense animal fats and organ-based nutrition: Eggs, meat, and organs. Raw dairy and some supplementation with our products will help you be the best carnivore athlete possible.
No powders. No plants. Just ancestral strength in capsule form.
When Training Like A Carnivore, We Recommend:
- Protein and fat for breakfast
- Cut refined carbs and snacking throughout the day
- A 10 am - 6 pm eating window
- Daily walks after meals
Train hard. Recover harder. Eat like your ancestors.
