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Foods to Eat | Foods to Limit | Foods to Avoid
RED MEAT
☐ Ribeye Steak
☐ Sirloin Steak
☐ New York Strip
☐ Filet Mignon
☐ T-Bone Steak
☐ Porterhouse Steak
☐ Tomahawk Steak
☐ Flank Steak
☐ Skirt Steak
☐ Hanger Steak
☐ Flat Iron Steak
☐ Denver Steak
☐ Chuck Roast
☐ Chuck Eye Steak
☐ Brisket
☐ Short Ribs
☐ Beef Shank
☐ Beef Cheeks
☐ Oxtail
☐ Ground Beef
☐ Beef Patties (100% Beef)
☐ Beef Back Ribs
☐ Beef Neck
☐ Corned Beef (Sugar-Free)
☐ Beef Sausage (Sugar-Free)
🐑 LAMB
☐ Lamb Chops
☐ Lamb Rack
☐ Lamb Shoulder
☐ Lamb Leg
☐ Ground Lamb
☐ Lamb Shank
☐ Lamb Neck
☐ Lamb Ribs
☐ Lamb Heart
☐ Lamb Liver
☐ Lamb Kidney
☐ Lamb Tongue
🐖 PORK
☐ Pork Chops
☐ Pork Shoulder
☐ Pork Butt
☐ Pork Belly
☐ Pork Loin
☐ Pork Tenderloin
☐ Spare Ribs
☐ Baby Back Ribs
☐ Ground Pork
☐ Ham (Uncured)
☐ Bacon (Sugar-Free)
☐ Pork Hocks
☐ Pork Jowl
☐ Pork Heart
☐ Pork Liver
☐ Pork Kidney
☐ Pork Tongue
☐ Pork Fatback
☐ Salt Pork
🦬 GAME MEAT
☐ Bison
☐ Buffalo
☐ Venison
☐ Elk
☐ Moose
☐ Goat
☐ Rabbit
☐ Wild Boar
☐ Antelope
☐ Pheasant
☐ Quail
☐ Duck
☐ Goose
🍗 POULTRY
☐ Chicken Breast
☐ Chicken Thighs
☐ Chicken Wings
☐ Chicken Drumsticks
☐ Chicken Leg Quarters
☐ Whole Chicken
☐ Turkey Breast
☐ Turkey Thighs
☐ Turkey Wings
☐ Whole Turkey
☐ Duck Breast
☐ Duck Legs
☐ Whole Duck
☐ Goose
☐ Cornish Hen
🐟 FISH
☐ Salmon
☐ Sockeye Salmon
☐ Atlantic Salmon
☐ Cod
☐ Haddock
☐ Halibut
☐ Mackerel
☐ Sardines
☐ Anchovies
☐ Herring
☐ Tuna
☐ Albacore Tuna
☐ Yellowfin Tuna
☐ Trout
☐ Rainbow Trout
☐ Arctic Char
☐ Sea Bass
☐ Snapper
☐ Tilapia
☐ Pollock
☐ Catfish
☐ Sole
☐ Flounder
☐ Swordfish
☐ Mahi-Mahi
☐ Walleye
☐ Perch
SEAFOOD
☐ Shrimp
☐ Prawns
☐ Crab
☐ Lobster
☐ Scallops
☐ Mussels
☐ Oysters
☐ Clams
☐ Squid
☐ Octopus
☐ Crawfish
☐ Langoustines
🥚 EGGS
☐ Chicken Eggs
☐ Duck Eggs
☐ Quail Eggs
☐ Goose Eggs
☐ Turkey Eggs
ORGAN MEATS
☐ Beef Liver
☐ Chicken Liver
☐ Lamb Liver
☐ Pork Liver
☐ Beef Heart
☐ Lamb Heart
☐ Pork Heart
☐ Chicken Hearts
☐ Beef Kidney
☐ Lamb Kidney
☐ Pork Kidney
☐ Beef Tongue
☐ Pork Tongue
☐ Sweetbreads
☐ Tripe
☐ Bone Marrow
☐ Beef Brain (Where Legal)
☐ Oxtail
ANIMAL FATS
☐ Beef Tallow
☐ Suet
☐ Lard
☐ Duck Fat
☐ Goose Fat
☐ Bacon Fat
☐ Butter*
☐ Ghee*
☐ Bone Marrow
OPTIONAL DAIRY (IF TOLERATED)
☐ Butter
☐ Ghee
☐ Heavy Cream
☐ Sour Cream
☐ Cottage Cheese
☐ Cream Cheese
☐ Cheddar
☐ Parmesan
☐ Swiss
☐ Gouda
☐ Brie
☐ Blue Cheese
☐ Mozzarella
☐ Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
☐ Kefir
☐ Beef Bone Broth
☐ Chicken Bone Broth
☐ Pork Bone Broth
☐ Lamb Bone Broth
☐ Fish Bone Broth
☐ Homemade Stock
SEASONINGS (OPTIONAL)
☐ Sea Salt
☐ Himalayan Salt
☐ Redmond Real Salt
☐ Black Pepper
☐ Garlic Powder
☐ Onion Powder
☐ Paprika
☐ Cayenne
☐ Chili Flakes
☐ Rosemary
☐ Thyme
☐ Oregano
☐ Parsley
☐ Sage
☐ Turmeric
☕ BEVERAGES
Strict Carnivore
☐ Water
☐ Mineral Water
☐ Sparkling Water
☐ Bone Broth
Optional
☐ Black Coffee
☐ Tea
☐ Electrolyte Drinks (Sugar-Free)
⚠️ FOODS TO LIMIT
☐ Cheese
☐ Heavy Cream
☐ Yogurt
☐ Processed Meats
☐ Jerky (Check Ingredients)
☐ Sausage (Sugar-Free)
☐ Deli Meat
☐ Bacon (Added Sugar)
☐ Smoked Meats
❌ FOODS TYPICALLY AVOIDED
Grains
☐ Bread
☐ Rice
☐ Pasta
☐ Oats
☐ Corn
☐ Wheat
☐ Barley
☐ Rye
☐ Quinoa
Legumes
☐ Beans
☐ Lentils
☐ Chickpeas
☐ Peanuts
☐ Soybeans
Fruits
☐ Apples
☐ Bananas
☐ Berries
☐ Citrus
☐ Grapes
☐ Mangoes
☐ Dates
☐ Dried Fruit
Vegetables
☐ Potatoes
☐ Sweet Potatoes
☐ Tomatoes
☐ Onions
☐ Garlic
☐ Carrots
☐ Broccoli
☐ Spinach
☐ Kale
☐ Lettuce
☐ Peppers
☐ Cucumbers
☐ Mushrooms
☐ Cauliflower
☐ Cabbage
☐ Zucchini
☐ Soybean Oil
☐ Canola Oil
☐ Corn Oil
☐ Sunflower Oil
☐ Cottonseed Oil
☐ Grapeseed Oil
☐ Rice Bran Oil
☐ Safflower Oil
Sugar & Processed Foods
☐ Candy
☐ Chocolate
☐ Cookies
☐ Cakes
☐ Doughnuts
☐ Ice Cream
☐ Chips
☐ Crackers
☐ Breakfast Cereals
☐ Granola Bars
☐ Soda
☐ Fruit Juice
☐ Sports Drinks
☐ Energy Drinks
☐ Fast Food with Fillers
☐ Ultra-Processed Frozen Meals
🛒 PRINTABLE GROCERY CHECKLIST
Meat
☐ Ground Beef
☐ Ribeye
☐ Chuck Roast
☐ Brisket
☐ Lamb Chops
☐ Pork Belly
☐ Chicken Thighs
☐ Salmon
☐ Sardines
☐ Eggs
☐ Liver
☐ Bone Broth
☐ Butter
☐ Beef Tallow
☐ Sea Salt
Imp Note: There is no single official carnivore diet. Some people follow a strict meat-salt-water approach, while others include eggs, dairy, coffee, or seasonings. This list reflects foods that are commonly included, optional, or typically avoided across popular carnivore approaches, allowing users to adapt it based on their preferences and guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.
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