Is Chile Part of the Carnivore Diet? The Pepper vs. The Country Explained
                                
                                
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                                Chile peppers belong to the *Capsicum* genus and are members of the nightshade family. The simple answer to whether they are part of the carnivore diet is no, but this is a common point of confusion that requires clarification, differentiating between the country and the fiery fruit.