PURPOSE & BENEFITS OF THIS PLAN
- Promises weight loss
- Increased mental focus
- Depletes body of sugar reserves
- Burns fat by cutting carbs
- High in healthy fats and adequate amounts of protein
- Very low carb
- May improve acne, decrease risk of cancers and improve heart health.
BASIC RULES TO FOLLOW
- Under 25 net carbs per day
- Eat high quality protein (lean, unprocessed meats, shellfish, fatty seafood)
- Heavy on good, healthy fats like avocado, grass-fed butter, coconut oil, ghee, etc
- High fat dairy (cheeses, cream cheese)
- Drink a lot of water
- Eat all food within an 8 hour window (i.e.: Nothing to eat before 10am and nothing to eat after 6pm)
THINGS TO AVOID ON THIS PLAN
- No starchy vegetables (carrots, peas, potatoes—choose broccoli or cauliflower instead)
- No starchy fruits
- (bananas are a no—but berries are fine)
- No sugary alcohol (Vodka in great moderation may be ok, or a hard cider over a beer)
- No cheating to take you out of Ketosis
Below are some recipes to get you started with delicious options for this meal plan.