| Meat | Seafood | Fat | Add-Ons & Snacks | Electrolytes & Spices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef steaks | Fresh salmon | Butter | Chicken eggs | Salt |
| Ground beef | Shrimp | Ghee | Duck eggs | Magnesium |
| Beef roasts | Canned sardines | Bone marrow | Bone broth | Electrolyte powder |
| Lamb chops | Canned anchovies | Beef tallow | Collagen powder | Garlic |
| Ground lamb | Canned salmon | Bison tallow | Pork rinds | Onion powder |
| Ground bison | Canned tuna | Beef suet | Beef jerky | Ginger |
| Bacon | Oyster | Duck fat | Beef biltong | Dill |
| Pork belly | Crab | Chicken fat | Beef liver capsules | Basil |
| Chicken roast | Lobster | Lard | Aged cheeses | Chives |
| Chicken thigh | Canned mussels | Other animal fat | Kefir | Parsley |
| Chicken wings | Salmon roe | Full-fat yogurt | Thyme | |
| Beef liver | Canned cod liver | Sour cream | Sage | |
| Wild game | Krill oil | Heavy cream | Cinnamon |
You can eat anything you like from the Carnivore-friendly menu, meaning animal-based foods, including meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and dairy (if your Carnivore version allows) based on your macronutrient ratio and caloric needs.
You can start the day with high-fat, moderate-protein foods because these foods give you energy for the whole day and keep you full longer, helping you reduce caloric intake. Try eggs, bacon, sausage, or even steak cooked in butter or tallow.
If you’re not a big breakfast person, you can skip it or go for a cup of bone broth to ease into the day.
Your midday food should be big enough to keep you going but not too heavy that it slows you down. A fatty cut of meat like ribeye, ground beef, pork belly, or salmon is perfect. If you need something quick, burger patties, sardines, or leftover steak can work great, too.
The evening meal is usually when people go for bigger, richer meals since there’s time to relax and digest—only if you eat in the early evening, not late at night. This is the perfect time for slow-cooked meats like short ribs, oxtail, or a roasted chicken thigh with crispy skin. Some people also enjoy bone marrow or liver for extra nutrients before calling it a night.
You just need to stick to fatty meats and eat when you’re hungry. Your body will adapt and go on. That’s it! Simple, filling, and full of the right macros. Set portion sizes based on your calorie needs, and give the calculator a go to see what works for you!