The ketogenic diet (often called keto diet ) dates back to the 1920s and was created by endocrinologist Dr. Henry Geyelin to treating epilepsy. In 1921 Geyelin found that kind of food which he recommended has a positive effect on how the body processes nutrients, leading to fewer attacks in patients. It is very similar to the Atkins diet.
Actually phase induction with the Atkins diet is ketogenic diet. Basic principle behind ketogenic diet is to reduce the carbohydrates intake and replace them with healthy fats and protein. In this article we will present you example of 7 day ketogenic diet meal plan.
7 DAY KETOGENIC DIET MEAL PLAN
DAY 1
- Breakfast – Eggs, bacon and tomato
- Lunch – Chicken salad with olive oil and feta cheese
- Dinner – Salmon with asparagus cooked in butter
DAY 2
- Breakfast – Eggs, tomatoes, goat cheese and basil
- Lunch – Peanut butter, almond milk, cocoa butter and milkshake with stevia
- Dinner – Meatballs with vegetables and cheddar cheese
DAY 3
- Breakfast – Keto milkshake
- Lunch – Salad of prawns with avocado and olive oil
- Dinner – Pork shops with broccoli, parmesan cheese and salad
DAY 4
- Breakfast – Omelette with avocado, peppers, onions, spices and salsa
- Lunch – A handful of nut and celery with guacamole and salsa
- Dinner – Stuffed chicken with cheese and vegetables
DAY 5
- Breakfast – Omelette with cheese and tomatoes
- Lunch – The remains of the last dinner
- Dinner – Eggs, steak, mushrooms and salad
DAY 6
- Breakfast – Omelette with ham and vegetables
- Lunch – Ham and cheese and a handful of nuts
- Dinner – White fish with eggs and spinach cooked on coconut oil
DAY 7
- Breakfast – Eggs with bacon and mushrooms
- Lunch – Hamburger with salsa cheese and guacamole
- Dinner – Beef steak with eggs and salad
KETO SNACKS
If you get hungry between meals, try to reduce hunger with these snacks :
- Cheese with olives
- 1-2 hard boiled eggs
- Dark chocolate with 90 % cocoa content
- Celery with salsa and guacamole
- A handful of nuts and seeds
- Yogurt mixed with cocoa butter and pecan butter
- Milkshake with a low content of sugar and carbohydrates, cocoa butter and pecan butter