Courtney says everyone should be following her example in the current climateNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)
06:52, 02 Apr 2026Updated 09:31, 02 Apr 2026
Mum feeds her children meat to ‘prepare for war’
A mum is feeding her children burgers, bacon and butter every day and is urging people – especially parents – to follow the same diet Courtney Luna goes through around at least $400 – £300 – of meat per week for her family-of-four – in a bid to ‘prepare for World War Three’.
The mum, aged 41, began eating a carnivore diet – eating only animal and animal by-products – initially to lose weight. And aside shifting 55lbs in less than a year. Now, Courtney is urging people to adopt the diet, too, to ‘prepare’.
She said: “Meat, eggs and animal fats are some of the most nutrient-dense foods available. And in a situation where food is limited, you want the most nutrition per bite; not empty calories. Having a freezer stocked with cuts of beef and simple meals are key. It doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.”
The diet involves a lot of meat every day
Courtney, from Southern California, says the diet doesn’t have to be expensive, adding: “It can be done really cheaply at around $5 per day, per person. A meal of cheap ground beef and eggs can go a long way.
“You can also prepare meats and eggs to be canned and have your own pantry of meat-based items in case of loss of power. Shelf-stable foods like pemmican, meat sticks, jerky and protein powders would also be great to stock up on.”
For Courtney and her family, a typical day consists of steak, eggs, burgers and chicken wings. As for snacks, this includes pork rinds, salami or cheese. But she draws the line at organs.
She said: “I won’t eat those because they’re just not as delicious as muscle meat. We’re spending a lot less now because we’re not wasting money on snacks or the bag of spring mix that always rots in the back of the fridge.”
Courtney’s family eats a lot of animal protein
It even stretches to her skin care; using beef tallow – or fat – as a moisturiser. In a video, Courtney visits Costco and picks up salmon, rotisserie chicken, eggs, steaks, ground beef and other cuts of meat, as well as different types of cheese – such as raw milk-based ones.
Despite grabbing some chicken broth, she wasn’t too happy that it was simmered with vegetables. In total, it came to $240 (£179).
Users flocked to the comments to share their reactions. “The adults that didn’t grow out of their hating vegetables phase,” one person said.
Mariah added: “I know your heart is screaming. This can’t be good for your heart AT ALL.” “I genuinely can’t tell if this is satire,” Elle said. Ava commented: “I don’t believe this is healthier than eating an orange or apple.”
Courtney Luna says we need to be stocking up on a carnivore diet
“Wait…this means their kids don’t eat veggies too?” someone else said. Courtney added: “In a situation where food is limited, the goal isn’t just to eat – it’s to stay strong. Prioritising animal-based nutrition is the difference between thriving and surviving.
“We’ve been taught to fear red meat; but in a survival scenario, it’s the exact food you’d want most. Starting kids on a whole-food animal-based diet sets the foundation for stable energy, proper growth and a healthier relationship with food.
“You’re giving them real nutrition instead of ultra-processed habits they have to undo later.”