Carnivore Food List

The Carnivore Diet Food List PDF includes animal-based products and eliminates all plant-based foods to balance macronutrients and hormones, remove the root cause of chronic diseases to improve health, and promote weight loss.

The most important aspect of the Carnivore Diet is finding a suitable macronutrient ratio. Consult a healthcare professional and consider your health status and goals to find the right balance.

After finding the right macronutrient ratio, you should emphasize eating nutrient-dense, high-fat, moderate-protein foods from different animal sources. Here's the Carnivore Diet Food List (PDF):

Meat (Base of the Carnivore Diet)

The main food source in the printable Carnivore Diet food list (PDF) is meat. Ruminant meats are highly prioritized due to their nutrient density and high levels of healthy fats.

Ruminant animals provide highly bioavailable nutrients like iron, B12, zinc, and essential fatty acids. These meats also contain healthy fats that provide energy and balance hormones. The most common ruminants include:

• Beef: Steak, ground beef, ribs, brisket, roasts, and organ meats (liver, heart, kidneys, etc.)
• Lamb: Lamb chops, ground lamb, shoulder cuts, and lamb liver
• Bison, Elk, Venison: Leaner meats but rich in nutrients

Non-ruminant meats are also allowed on the Carnivore Diet. While leaner than ruminant meats, non-ruminants still provide high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and healthy fats. The most common non-ruminant meats include:

• Pork: Bacon, pork chops, pork belly, ribs, ham, and pork sausages
• Poultry: Chicken, turkey, duck, quail, and goose (whole birds, thighs, wings, breasts)
• Organ Meats: Pork liver, chicken hearts, and gizzards

Organ Meats (Offal)

Organ meats are highly nutrient-dense and considered superfoods in the Carnivore Diet because they contain essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are lacking in muscle meats.

The most commonly consumed organ meats on the Carnivore Diet include:

• Liver: Beef liver, lamb liver, pork liver (rich in iron, vitamins A and B12)
• Kidneys: Beef, pork, and lamb kidneys (rich in selenium and iron)
• Heart: Beef, pork, or chicken hearts (high in CoQ10 and B vitamins)
• Bone Marrow: It is found in beef and lamb bones and is rich in collagen and healthy fats.

Fish and Seafood

Another main source of nutritious foods on this printable Carnivore Diet food list (PDF) is seafood. Fish and seafood are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart and brain health. Commonly used fish in the Carnivore Diet are:

• Fatty Fish: Salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring
• Lean Fish: Cod, haddock, sole, halibut
• Shellfish: Shrimp, lobster, crab, clams, oysters, mussels, scallops

Eggs

Whole eggs from chicken, duck, and quail are a staple on the Carnivore Diet and are highly nutritious. Eggs are a complete protein source containing all essential amino acids. They're also rich in choline, which is vital for brain health. Egg yolks are also nutrient-dense, containing vitamins A, D, E, and K and healthy fats.

Animal Fats

Fats are a crucial component of the Carnivore Diet food list (PDF) and the primary energy source for inducing and maintaining ketosis in low-carbohydrate diets.

Animal fats provide saturated fats and fat-soluble vitamins essential for energy, hormone regulation, and satiety.

Although you can receive fat from fatty cuts of meat, here are the most common fat sources on Carnivore:

• Beef Tallow
• Lard
• Duck Fat

High-Fat Dairy (Optional)

Dairy provides calcium, vitamin D, and additional fat, but use full-fat, grass-fed versions and avoid processed or low-fat dairy products. The most common Carnivore high-fat dairy products include:

• Butter and Ghee
• Heavy and Sour Cream
• Full-fat Cheese and Yoghurt

Bone Broth

Bone broth is made by simmering animal bones, often with some connective tissue, to extract nutrients. It can be used as a drink, like water, or as an ingredient in different Carnivore meals.

You can consume beef, chicken, and fish bone broth to receive collagen, gelatin, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which support joint health and skin elasticity.

Add-ons, Snacks, and Spices

Here are the add-ons, snacks, and spices you can have on the Carnivore Diet food list (PDF):

Collagen powder, pork rinds, beef jerky, beef biltong, beef liver capsules, aged cheese, kefir, electrolytes, salt, garlic, onion powder, dill, basil, chives, parsley, thyme, cinnamon.

Foods to Avoid on the Carnivore Diet

The printable Carnivore Diet food list (PDF) eliminates certain foods to provide the best health and fitness results. Since the Carnivore Diet is an elimination animal-based diet, all sources of carbohydrates, i.e., plant-based foods, are excluded.

• Vegetables: Leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, or tubers
• Fruits: All fruits, including berries, apples, bananas, and citrus fruits
• Grains: Wheat, rice, oats, and other grains
• Legumes: Beans, lentils, and peas
• Sugars: Both natural and added sugars (honey, maple syrup, etc.)
• Plant Oils: Vegetable oils such as canola, soybean, and sunflower
• Processed Foods: Any foods containing preservatives, artificial ingredients, or additives

Carnivore Diet Shopping List of Groceries and Equipment

The following table shows a quick Carnivore Diet shopping list you can have when shopping for Carnivore groceries and equipment.