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30-Day Carnivore Diet Meal Plan PDF (Downloadable File)

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December 15, 2024
30-Day Carnivore Diet Meal Plan PDF (Downloadable File)
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No matter if you are an experienced Carnivore or new to the low-carb eating style, this 30-day Carnivore Diet meal plan pdf can help you get started. It includes the food sources allowed on the Carnivore Diet and is accompanied by a Carnivore Diet food list, shopping list, and everything else you need to go Carnivore. Let’s find your Carnivore level and start healing!

What Is the Carnivore Diet?

The Carnivore Diet is the third and final stage of The Primal Diet, an animal-based eating plan that follows the eating habits of our meat-eating ancestors to promote health and fitness by minimizing carbohydrates and balancing macronutrients (fat and protein).

Studies show that low-carbohydrate diets like Carnivore can have various health effects on balancing metabolic markers and root-cause healing, which helps improve insulin resistance, control blood sugar levels, regulate hormones, and reduce inflammation.

These factors are the main causes of a wide range of health problems, from heart and brain conditions to autoimmune diseases and digestive issues.

To enjoy these benefits of the Carnivore Diet, we need to start with the foods allowed on this diet and the stages of the diet. Then we get to the 30-day Carnivore Diet meal plan PDF.

Learn More: The Carnivore Diet: What Are Its Benefits and Side Effects?

Carnivore Diet Food List

Here is the Carnivore Diet food list, which is based on animal products that are rich sources of fat, protein, and various nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. Download the high-quality version of the Carnivore Diet Food List.

Carnivore Diet Food List by GoCarnivore

Ruminant Meat

  • Beef: Ribeye, sirloin, tenderloin, ground beef, brisket, flank steak, chuck roast, short ribs
  • Pork: Pork chops, pork belly, bacon, ham, ground pork, pork ribs
  • Lamb and Goat: Lamb chops, ground lamb, lamb shanks, goat meat
  • Wild Game: Venison, bison, elk, moose

Poultry

  • Chicken (whole, thighs, breasts, wings, or drumsticks)
  • Turkey
  • Duck
  • Goose
  • Quail

Fish and Seafood

  • Fatty Fish: Salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies
  • Other Fish: Cod, haddock, halibut, sea bass
  • Shellfish: Shrimp, lobster, crab, clams, oysters, scallops

Organ Meats

  • Liver (beef, chicken, or lamb)
  • Kidney
  • Heart
  • Tongue
  • Brain
  • Bone marrow
  • Spleen

Animal Fats

  • Beef tallow
  • Pork lard
  • Duck fat
  • Ghee
  • Butter

Eggs

  • Chicken eggs
  • Duck eggs
  • Quail eggs

High-fat Dairy (optional)

  • Hard cheese: Parmesan, cheddar
  • Soft cheese: Brie, mozzarella
  • Heavy cream
  • Full-fat yogurt

Others

  • Salt
  • Bone Broth

Download the free Here is also the Carnivore Diet food list PDF you can download for free. You can also use this list as a Carnivore Diet grocery list and go shopping with it.

There are also some foods you need to avoid on a Carnivore Diet to reach your health and fitness goals sooner and healthier.

Learn More: Carnivore Diet Results: #1 Way To Get Faster Results!

What Foods to Avoid?

  • Plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and plant-based oils
  • Sugary or high-carb foods
  • Processed and packaged meats with additives, sugars, or fillers

The 30-Day Carnivore Diet Meal Plan PDF has different variations depending on the stage of the diet you are at. Let’s learn about the Carnivore Diet stages and see which meal plan is yours.

Learn More: Carnivore Diet Food Pyramid

Carnivore Diet Stages

You can check out all the Carnivore Diet meal ideas to learn and get inspired but you need to stick to the one that matches your stage. There are three main stages for beginners, advanced Carnivores, and veterans (this stage is for experienced Carnivores who want to try the strict method).

Beginner

The Carnivore Diet is not about perfection but improvement. So, we need to give our body time to adjust to the new low-carbohydrate eating style. Don’t push anything and listen to your body’s reactions.

Always be open to change and adjustments based on your body’s needs. So, if you are new to the low-carb lifestyle, you need to decrease carbohydrate consumption gradually—of course after consulting a healthcare professional.

At the beginner level, you can consume all the foods allowed, you can also use low-carb high-fat dairy products. Rarely, you can consume sausages and processed food.

Learn More: Why Primal Diet? 10 Science-Backed Primal Diet Benefits

Advanced

As you progress, you can decrease more carbohydrates because your body is adjusting and relies more on fat-burning to produce energy, instead of burning carbohydrates (sugar).

At the advanced Carnivore stage, you need to focus on the main fat and protein sources and avoid dairy, sausages, and processed foods.

It is no secret that progressing into the Carnivore Diet stages improves health effects on your body and the benefits you started to notice at the beginner level, including lowered inflammation, better blood sugar levels, increased energy, weight loss, hormonal balance, better sleep and mental health, and improved digestion, get more significant at the advanced level.

Lion Diet

The last stage, which is for veteran Carnivores is very strict. It is also known as the Lion Diet, where you can only consume beef, salt, and water, similar to what lions eat!

This elimination diet helps you improve physical and cognitive function, and increase lean body mass and mood [1] because beef contains macronutrients and micronutrients [2] such as iron, folate, riboflavin (B2), vitamin B12, vitamin A, and copper.

So, choosing the proper stage is the essential step before going for the 30-day Carnivore Diet meal plan PDF. Depending on your Carnivore level, you can start with the following free carnivore diet meal plan ideas.

Learn More: The Carnivore Diet Meal Plan + 30-Day Free PDF Menu

Starting Carnivore Diet Meal Beginner’s Guide

Here are two sample beginner Carnivore Diet meal plan ideas for 3 and 7 days, which you can repeat to cover the whole month.

Carnivore Diet 3-Day Meal Plan (Beginner)

Day 1

  • Breakfast: 3 eggs cooked in butter (scrambled or fried), 2 slices of sugar-free bacon, Black coffee or tea (optional)
  • Lunch: Grilled chicken thighs with crispy skin, with a side of full-fat Greek yogurt
  • Dinner: Ribeye steak cooked in beef tallow or butter

Day 2

  • Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs with a small portion of cheddar cheese, 1 sausage
  • Lunch: Pork chops pan-fried in lard with a spoonful of sour cream
  • Dinner: Grilled salmon with a pat of butter

Day 3

  • Breakfast: Omelet with 3 eggs, heavy cream, and shredded cheese, with 2 slices of ham or turkey
  • Lunch: Ground beef patties with melted mozzarella cheese
  • Dinner: Lamb chops cooked in ghee, with bone broth drink

Carnivore Diet 7-Day Meal Plan (Beginner)

Day 1

  • Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled in butter + 2 slices of bacon
  • Lunch: Grilled chicken breast with a dollop of sour cream
  • Dinner: Ribeye steak cooked in beef tallow

Day 2

  • Breakfast: Omelet with 2 eggs, cheese, and ham
  • Lunch: Salmon cooked in butter + a slice of cottage cheese
  • Dinner: Pork ribs with crispy skin

Day 3

  • Breakfast: Boiled eggs (2-3) + a slice of cheese
  • Lunch: Ground beef patties with melted cheddar
  • Dinner: Lamb shank with bone marrow

Day 4

  • Breakfast: Fried eggs with sausage
  • Lunch: Grilled turkey legs with butter
  • Dinner: Pan-seared cod with heavy cream

Day 5

  • Breakfast: Cheese-stuffed omelet with heavy cream
  • Lunch: Pork belly slices with sour cream
  • Dinner: Roast chicken thighs with skin

Day 6

  • Breakfast: Fried eggs and a slice of Gouda
  • Lunch: Baked salmon with butter
  • Dinner: Pan-fried beef liver

Day 7

  • Breakfast: 2 hard-boiled eggs and ham slices
  • Lunch: Lamb burgers (no bun) with melted mozzarella
  • Dinner: Prime rib with bone broth on the side

Learn More: How to Start The Primal Diet in a Healthy and Effective Way?

Carnivore Diet Meal Plan Advanced Guide

Advanced Carnivores can use the following sample meal plans to get started. You can repeat the 7-day meal plan to cover the month.

Carnivore Diet 3-Day Meal Plan (Advanced)

Day 1

  • Breakfast: 3 scrambled eggs cooked in beef tallow, with 100g beef liver
  • Lunch: 200g ribeye steak cooked in ghee with sea salt, with 1 tablespoon beef bone marrow
  • Dinner: 250g pan-seared salmon, with 1 tablespoon of beef fat

Day 2

  • Breakfast: 3 poached eggs, 100g ground lamb, with 1 tablespoon duck fat
  • Lunch: 250g grilled beef tenderloin, with beef bone broth
  • Dinner: 200g roasted pork belly, with a small portion of salmon roe

Day 3

  • Breakfast: 3 fried eggs, with 150g beef heart
  • Lunch: 300g grilled lamb chops, with some lamb fat
  • Dinner: 200g steak, with 100g grilled shrimp

Carnivore Diet 7-Day Meal Plan (Advanced)

Day 1

  • Breakfast: 3 soft-boiled eggs, with 100g beef liver
  • Lunch: 250g ribeye steak, with pork lard
  • Dinner: 200g roasted chicken thighs, with 1 tablespoon tallow

Day 2

  • Breakfast: 3 scrambled eggs in ghee, with 150g grilled salmon
  • Lunch: 200g beef brisket, with beef broth
  • Dinner: 200g cod, with 1 tablespoon duck fat

Day 3

  • Breakfast: 3 over-easy eggs, with 150g beef heart
  • Lunch: 300g grilled lamb chops
  • Dinner: 250g roasted pork ribs

Day 4

  • Breakfast: 3 fried eggs, with 100g grilled chicken liver
  • Lunch: 250g roasted duck breast, with beef tallow
  • Dinner: 200g pan-seared halibut with 1 tablespoon pork lard

Day 5

  • Breakfast: 3 scrambled eggs, with 150g ground beef
  • Lunch: 250g grilled pork belly, with bone broth
  • Dinner: 200g roasted tenderloin

Day 6

  • Breakfast: 3 poached eggs, with 100g lamb liver
  • Lunch: 300g beef short ribs, with 1 tablespoon of ghee
  • Dinner: 250g grilled salmon

Day 7

  • Breakfast: 3 over-hard eggs, with 100g chicken breast
  • Lunch: 250g roasted duck legs
  • Dinner: 300g grilled steak

30-Day Carnivore Diet Meal Plan PDF

The following table is the 30-day Carnivore Diet meal plan pdf designed for advanced Carnivores who avoid dairy, plant-based products, and processed foods.

However, no matter what stage or style of Carnivore you are following. You can use the meal plan below and adjust the foods or portions based on your preferences or special needs.

DayBreakfastLunchDinner
1 3 eggs, 200g ground beef 300g ribeye steak 250g slow-cooked beef shank
2 250g ground beef patties 300g sirloin steak 200g roasted short ribs
3 3 eggs, 200g beef liver 300g chuck roast 250g grilled lamb chops
4 250g ground lamb patties 300g flank steak 250g roasted pork belly
5 200g beef brisket 300g ribeye steak 250g pan-seared beef heart
6 3 eggs, 250g ground beef 300g slow-cooked beef ribs 250g grilled lamb shoulder
7 250g chuck steak 300g slow-cooked pork ribs 250g grilled sirloin steak
8 3 eggs, 200g ground beef 300g beef brisket 250g oxtail
9 250g ground lamb 300g ribeye steak 250g grilled pork belly
10 200g beef liver 300g flank steak 250g grilled lamb chops
11 3 eggs, 250g ground beef 300g roasted short ribs 250g slow-cooked pork shoulder
12 250g beef patties 300g sirloin steak 250g grilled beef ribs
13 200g fried beef heart 300g chuck steak 250g roasted lamb shoulder
14 3 eggs, 200g ground beef 300g slow-cooked brisket 250g roasted pork belly
15 250g ground beef patties 300g ribeye steak 250g braised beef shank
16 3 eggs, 200g beef liver 300g sirloin steak 250g grilled short ribs
17 250g beef brisket 300g flank steak 250g roasted pork ribs
18 3 eggs, 250g ground lamb 300g chuck roast 250g grilled beef ribs
19 250g ground beef patties 300g ribeye steak 250g braised lamb shoulder
20 200g beef liver 300g sirloin steak 250g grilled pork belly
21 3 eggs, 250g ground beef 300g slow-cooked beef ribs 250g roasted lamb chops
22 250g ground lamb patties 300g flank steak 250g braised beef brisket
23 3 eggs, 200g ground beef 300g ribeye steak 250g roasted beef shank
24 250g chuck steak 300g short ribs 250g slow-cooked pork shoulder
25 3 eggs, 200g beef liver 300g sirloin steak 250g grilled lamb chops
26 200g pan-seared beef heart 300g brisket 250g roasted pork ribs
27 3 eggs, 250g ground beef 300g flank steak 250g grilled beef ribs
28 250g ground lamb patties 300g ribeye steak 250g slow-cooked lamb shoulder
29 3 eggs, 200g ground beef 300g short ribs 250g roasted pork belly
30 250g ground beef patties 300g sirloin steak 250g grilled chuck steak

Lion Diet Meal Plan (Very Strict)

The Lion Diet is the strict version of the Carnivore Diet, which only allows beef, salt, and water. You can use the following 3-day and 7-day meal plans for it. You can have 2 or 3 meals a day as you prefer.

Learn More: The Low-Carb Diet Side Effects and How to Address Them

Lion Diet 3-Day Meal Plan

Day 1

  • Breakfast: 250g grass-fed ground beef patties
  • Lunch: 300g grilled ribeye steak
  • Dinner: 250g slow-cooked beef shank

Day 2

  • Breakfast: 250g slow-roasted beef brisket
  • Lunch: 300g pan-seared sirloin steak
  • Dinner: 250g pressure-cooked chuck roast

Day 3

  • Breakfast: 250g pan-fried ground beef
  • Lunch: 300g grilled flank steak
  • Dinner: 250g slow-cooked beef ribs

Lion Diet 7-Day Meal Plan

Day 1

  • Breakfast: 250g ground beef patties
  • Lunch: 300g grilled ribeye steak
  • Dinner: 250g slow-cooked beef shank

Day 2

  • Breakfast: 250g roasted beef brisket
  • Lunch: 300g pan-seared sirloin steak
  • Dinner: 250g chuck roast

Day 3

  • Breakfast: 250g ground beef
  • Lunch: 300g grilled flank steak
  • Dinner: 250g slow-cooked beef ribs

Day 4

  • Breakfast: 250g ribeye steak
  • Lunch: 300g ground beef patties
  • Dinner: 250g slow-cooked short ribs

Day 5

  • Breakfast: 250g fried sirloin steak
  • Lunch: 300g slow-roasted brisket
  • Dinner: 250g oxtail

Day 6

  • Breakfast: 250g pan-seared ground beef
  • Lunch: 300g grilled chuck steak
  • Dinner: 250g beef ribs

Day 7

  • Breakfast: 250g ribeye steak
  • Lunch: 300g grilled flank steak
  • Dinner: 250g roasted beef brisket

To make these and similar delicious Carnivore dishes, you can use the following recipes.

Carnivore Diet Recipes​

Here are the easiest and most nutritious Carnivore Diet recipes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts.

Carnivore Diet Brunch and Breakfast

Carnivore Sausage Waffles with Butter and Eggs

Carnivore Waffles with Egg and Cheese

Carnivore Chaffles - The Viral Zero Carb Recipe

Carnivore Diet Yummy Mug Bread with Pork Rinds

Carnivore Diet Bacon Tacos with Egg for Breakfast

Carnivore Diet Grain-Free Pizza for Breakfast

Carnivore Diet Sausage Sandwich with Egg for Breakfast

Carnivore Bacon, Sliced Turkey and Ham Breakfast Sandwich

Carnivore Diet Deviled Eggs with Bacon for Breakfast, Brunch

Carnivore Breakfast Casserole With Ground Beef

Dairy-Free Carnivore Muffins - BBBE Diet Breakfast

Carnivore Diet Breakfast Meatloaf with Bacon

Carnivore Diet Lunch and Dinner

Carnivore Burger Sandwich with Cheese and Bacon

Carnivore Diet Steak and Sausage Omelette with Cheese

Carnivore Eggs Benedict with Steak

Carnivore Chicken Liver Recipe: Make It in Only 10 Minutes

Carnivore Pork Belly Recipe: Crispy Cracks for All Meals

Carnivore Chicken Thigh Recipe with Only Two Ingredients

Carnivore Diet Chicken Casserole for Lunch and Dinner

Carnivore Diet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole with Heavy Cream

Carnivore Diet Steak and Bacon Salad with Cheese and Cream

Carnivore Chuck Roast Recipe: Maximizing Taste and Health!

Carnivore Beef Stroganoff for Lunch or Dinner

Carnivore Diet Seafood Mix with Cheese and Cream Sauce

Carnivore Diet Burger with Egg and Cheese Buns

Carnivore Diet Ground Beef Muffins with Eggs for All Meals

Carnivore Diet Desserts and Snacks

Carnivore Diet Zero Carb Chocolate Mug Cake

Carnivore Diet Creamy Cheesecake A Perfect Dessert

Carnivore Diet Yummy Pancake with Only 2 Ingredients

Carnivore Diet No Sugar No Milk Birthday Cake

Carnivore Diet Egg Pudding Dessert

Carnivore Diet Birthday Cake with 3 Ingredients

Carnivore Diet Brown Butter Bites

Carnivore Diet Heavy Whipped Cream

Carnivore Diet Creamy Custard Dessert

Carnivore Waffles with Crushed Pork Rinds & Parmesan Cheese

Carnivore Diet Muffins with Egg and Cheese

Carnivore Diet Shopping List

When shopping for Carnivore foods, buy grass-fed, pasture-raised, or wild-caught products. Buying in bulk is more budget-friendly. You can buy ground beef, ribeye, and organ meats in bulk to save money.

If you buy products in bulk, get freezer-safe bags or containers to store your bulk purchases. Also, remember that farms or farmers' markets usually sell higher-quality meats, so try them.

The main categories of foods you need to buy on a Carnivore Diet include meat (ruminants, non-ruminants, and poultry), fish and seafood, fats, and eggs. You can use the following food pyramid. Download the high-quality version of the Carnivore Diet Food Pyramid and take it with you.

Carnivore Diet Food Pyramid by GoCarnivore

Meat

  • Beef: Ribeye steak, Chuck roast, Ground beef (80/20 or fattier), Sirloin steak, Beef brisket, Flank steak, Short ribs, Oxtail, Beef shank, Beef liver (optional for micronutrient density), Beef heart, tongue, or kidney
  • Lamb: Lamb chops, Lamb shoulder, Ground lamb
  • Pork: Pork belly, Pork ribs, Pork shoulder, Ground pork
  • Chicken: Chicken thighs (skin-on, Chicken wings, Chicken liver
  • Other Meats: Duck, Turkey thighs, Venison, Wild boar

Fish and Seafood

Wild-caught salmon, Cod, Sardines, Mackerel, Shrimp, Scallops

Animal Fats

Beef tallow, Pork lard, Duck fat, Ghee (optional if dairy-tolerant)

Bone Broth

Beef or lamb bones, Chicken feet or carcass

Seasoning

  • Sea salt (e.g., Himalayan pink salt, Redmond’s Real Salt)
  • Black pepper or minimal spices (only at beginner level)

Personalized Meal Planner

You can always check GoCarnivore Meal Planner to get free, personalized meal plans based on your macronutrient goals.

Eating Out and Traveling on the Carnivore Diet

Eating out and traveling on the Carnivore Diet is super easy despite what some may think because you can find meat dishes in restaurants at every corner.

You can even make your own Carnivore-friendly dishes. Here you can learn easy recipes for the top 10 Carnivore snacks on the go.

You can also check these Carnivore Diet recipes to find various yummy, easy, and affordable dishes for traveling or ordering at restaurants.

Carnivore Diet Tips for Beginners

If you have experience on a Carnivore Diet, you already know the importance of the following tips but if you need to refresh your memory or are new to the Carnivore lifestyle, consider the following points.

  • Consult a healthcare professional before starting the diet to get personalized advice.
  • Drink lots of water during the day, and consider using electrolytes if you feel tired.
  • If cutting carbohydrates seems difficult at first, be flexible and consume low-carb dairy or occasional processed meats.
  • Monitor your body’s changes and reactions and adjust accordingly. It is normal to feel cravings, fatigue, headaches, nausea, or even diarrhea during the adaptation phase (first weeks).
  • Buy fatty cuts of meat like ribeye, pork belly, and brisket to stay energetic as you minimize carbohydrates.
  • Consume organ meats (liver, heart, kidneys, etc.) because they are rich in various nutrients.
  • Use clean animal fats like beef tallow, pork lard, and ghee for cooking.