Hewett HealthStraight answers on nutrition, training & recovery
Practical, evidence-aware guides on carnivore nutrition, strength training, HRV recovery and AI-assisted tracking — from the team building Hewett Health.
Do you need to count calories on a carnivore diet?
For most people, no — carnivore's satiety often self-regulates intake. But there are specific cases where tracking earns its place. Here's how to tell which camp you're in, and what to track instead of calories.
How accurate is AI calorie counting?
AI photo calorie counting is typically within 10–30% of a meal's true calories. Here's what the research shows, where estimates go wrong, and how to make AI tracking accurate enough to actually hit your goals.
How to track electrolytes on a carnivore or keto diet
Low-carb eating flushes sodium, potassium and magnesium faster than usual — the real cause of most 'keto flu'. Here's why it happens, roughly how much of each you need, and how to stay ahead of it.
MyFitnessPal alternatives for low-carb and carnivore
MyFitnessPal fights you on low-carb. Here's an honest look at the alternatives — Cronometer, Carb Manager, MacroFactor — and why Hewett Health is built specifically for carnivore and whole-food eating.
What is a good HRV score, and how do you improve it?
There's no universal 'good' HRV score — it's one of the most individual metrics in fitness. Here's what HRV really tells you, why your trend matters far more than the raw number, and the habits that actually raise it.