Nutrition
Carnivore
An all-animal-product diet that eliminates all plant foods. Consists primarily of meat, fish, eggs, and limited dairy. An extreme elimination approach.
- Type
- Low Carb
- How hard to stick to
- Hard
- Protein / carbs / fat
- 35 / 0 / 65%
The short version
People usually choose it for autoimmune issues (anecdotal), extreme elimination and simplicity.
Meals: 1-3 meals per day, eat to satiety.
What you eat
- Beef
- Pork
- Poultry
- Fish & seafood
- Eggs
- Bone broth
- Animal fats
- Organ meats
- Limited dairy
What you cut back on
- All vegetables
- All fruits
- Grains
- Legumes
- Nuts & seeds
- Sugar
- Processed foods
- Plant oils
A day of eating
One day built from the Carnivore recipes in the For The Reps app. It comes to about 1,909 calories and 148 g of protein, so scale portions up or down to suit you.
| Meal | Dish | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Salmon & Soft Scrambled Eggs | 468 | 38 g |
| Lunch | Greek-Style Souvlaki Skewers | 566 | 42 g |
| Dinner | Pork Carnitas Bowl | 642 | 48 g |
| Snack | Hard-Boiled Eggs with Salt | 233 | 20 g |
Macros
Roughly 35% of calories from protein, 0% from carbs and 65% from fat.
On 2,000 calories a day that is about 175 g of protein, 0 g of carbs and 144 g of fat.
Before you start
Very restrictive. Limited long-term research. May cause nutrient deficiencies. Consult a doctor before starting.
If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take regular medication, check with your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
