The carnivore diet (like most nutrition plans) focuses on the food that you eat. While there are no set rules on calories, the restrictions on where you can get those calories from are very significant. Building a comprehensive strategy that appreciates what to eat, drink, and avoid is essential.
EAT MOSTLY...
Anyone following a strict carnivore diet can eat virtually all meats including but not limited to; beef, chicken, turkey, organ meats, lamb, and pork. However, it is advised that individuals pay special attention to fatty cuts of their meat products in a bid to gain the necessary energy and calories from fat. Go-to meats include steaks, roasts, and ground beef.
Fish is included on the menu with all common fish meats accepted. Cod, salmon, sardines, crab, lobster, mackerel, etc. can all be enjoyed. Other animal products such as eggs, cheese, lard and marrow can be consumed in any quantity should you be able to tolerate them, but heavy cream, hard cheese, and butter (any low-lactose dairy) should be restricted to smaller quantities.
FOODS TO AVOID WHILE ON CARNIVORE
Virtually all other foods should be off the table, at least while you try to resolve the issues you started carnivore for in the first place. This includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, alcohol, juices, sodas, alcohol, and sugars.
This also includes table condiments like syrups and table sugar. If you're trying to fix autoimmune issues, most will suggest that adding pepper, and sauces to meat dishes should be avoided too. At least for some time until you find out what triggers the autoimmunity.
While hard cheeses and heavy cream are OK, high-lactose dairy such as milk, yogurt, and soft cheeses should not be consumed either.
Remember: The Carnivore Diet is an elimination diet. That means it's temporary. Very few people choose to remain strict carnivore long term. Once health is restored and autoimmune issues are resolved, most revert to an animal based/relaxed carnivore meal plan.
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Fish is included on the menu with all common fish meats accepted. Cod, salmon, sardines, crab, lobster, mackerel, etc. can all be enjoyed. Other animal products such as eggs, cheese, lard and marrow can be consumed in any quantity should you be able to tolerate them, but heavy cream, hard cheese, and butter (any low-lactose dairy) should be restricted to smaller quantities.
FOODS TO AVOID WHILE ON CARNIVORE
Virtually all other foods should be off the table, at least while you try to resolve the issues you started carnivore for in the first place. This includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, alcohol, juices, sodas, alcohol, and sugars.
This also includes table condiments like syrups and table sugar. If you're trying to fix autoimmune issues, most will suggest that adding pepper, and sauces to meat dishes should be avoided too. At least for some time until you find out what triggers the autoimmunity.
While hard cheeses and heavy cream are OK, high-lactose dairy such as milk, yogurt, and soft cheeses should not be consumed either.
Remember: The Carnivore Diet is an elimination diet. That means it's temporary. Very few people choose to remain strict carnivore long term. Once health is restored and autoimmune issues are resolved, most revert to an animal based/relaxed carnivore meal plan.
If you would like help devising a meal plan for 1 month, 6 months or even 1 year (With a FREE 3 day trial) just click the button below!