Bachelorette star Elly Miles has backtracked on her controversial Instagram post endorsing an all-meat diet that brands fruits and vegetables as 'toxic'.
The influencer, 26, raised eyebrows over the weekend when she reposted a graphic that set out the 'toxic' foods that are considered off-limits by followers of the 'carnivore diet' - a trendy eating regimen that consists entirely of meat and animal products.
Attempting to clear the air on Tuesday, Elly told Who magazine that she actually loves vegetables and that her post - which categorises capsicums, tomatoes, and leafy greens as 'most toxic' - was 'misconstrued' by fans.
'I don't claim to be an expert': The Bachelorette's Elly Miles, 26, (pictured) has backtracked on her controversial post promoting an all-meat diet and insists she 'loves vegetables' - despite calling them 'toxic'
'I love veggies I have nothing against veggies. It's absolutely devastating,' she told the publication after receiving a wave of online backlash from fans over the post.
Elly explained that she's currently attempting a two-month carnivore 'challenge', and uploaded the post simply to explain 'the type of plants she's able to implement into her diet'.
'By no means do I claim to be an expert and it might have come across that way,' the registered nurse insisted.
Sparking controversy: In a now-deleted Instagram Story post, the reality star re-posted a graphic that set out the 'toxic' foods that are considered off-limits by followers of the 'carnivore diet' - a trendy eating regimen that consists entirely of meat and animal products
'I love veggies I have nothing against veggies': Attempting to clear the air on Tuesday, Elly told Who magazine that she actually loves vegetables and that her post - which categorises capsicums, tomatoes, and leafy greens as 'most toxic' - was 'misconstrued' by fans
Elly explained that she isn't following the diet too strictly, and will revert back to her usual omnivorous diet once her two-month 'challenge' is complete.
'I really do love food and I just wanted to document this new experiment with my diet while I do the challenge,' she said, before advising fans not to follow diets they hear about online without consulting a medical professional.
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