Episode 3: Carnivore on a Budget: Tips & Strategies to Save Money on The Carnivore Diet

The Carnivore Experiment

Haley and Ryan are going over various strategies for making a carnivore diet more affordable. They cover topics such as buying in bulk, finding budget-friendly cuts of meat, shopping sales, and utilizing freezer space. Haley shares her experience of transitioning from eating multiple meals a day to just two meals on carnivore. They highlight the satiating nature of meat and how it reduces the need for constant snacking. They emphasize that any meat you can afford is better than no meat at all, and encourage listeners to get creative and resourceful in order to make the diet work within their budget. They also remind listeners to not get caught up in the details and to focus on the overall benefits of a carnivore diet.

Key Points:

• Eliminating other foods and focusing on meat can save money on a carnivore diet.
• Understanding macros and calories is important for budget-friendly carnivore eating.
• Meat is satiating and reduces the need for constant snacking.
• Transitioning to a carnivore diet can lead to eating fewer meals throughout the day.
• Carnivore diet can be a cost-effective way of eating. Switching to a carnivore diet can save you money by eliminating processed and junk foods.
• Shopping at places like Costco or farmers markets can help you find affordable cuts of meat.
• You don't need to buy expensive cuts of meat or grass-fed beef to follow a carnivore diet.
• Any meat is better than processed foods, and you can add fats to leaner cuts to meet your dietary needs. Any meat you can afford is better than no meat at all
• Buy in bulk and freeze meat to save money
• Look for sales and discounts on meat
• Get creative and resourceful with your meal planning
• Don't get caught up in the details, focus on the overall benefits of the diet

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro

06:35 - Transitioning from Lion Diet to Carnivore

13:18 - The Cost of Eating Out on a Non-Carnivore Diet

21:04 - Transitioning to Fewer Meals on a Carnivore Diet

22:18 - Saving Money on a Carnivore Diet

23:12 - Eating Out and Cancelling Out Junk Foods

26:14 - Avoiding Overbuying and Wasting Foods

31:43 - Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed: Personal Preference

44:34 - The Reality of Food Choices

46:09 - No Difference Between Grass-Fed and Grain-Fed

49:06 - Just Get Started

50:31 - Eggs and Bacon: Budget-Friendly Options

52:54 - Any Meat is Better Than No Meat

57:38 - Sales and Freezer Space