What is a Keto Diet Plan (Ketogenic Diet)?
The ketogenic diet plan (also the keto diet) is a low-carb, high-fat diet with many health benefits. With ketosis, you can improve your health and still lose weight.
Keto diets even have benefits against cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. This article details a complete guide to the diet.
Variations of Keto Diet Meal Plans (Printable and PDF)
General
Days | Breakfast/Calories | Lunch/Calories | Snack/Calories | Dinner/Calories | Total Calories per day |
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Sunday | Avocado pear and scrambled eggs topped with lettuce | Chicken and hummus lettuce wraps | Celery and pepper strips dipped in guacamole | Philly cheese steak gasserole(mix pork roast with sliced onions and peppers, cream cheese and shredded cedar then bake for 30minutes) | 1211 |
Calories: 298 | Calories: 310 | Calories:116 | Calories: 321 | ||
Monday | 3 eggs omelet with spinach cheese and sausage | BLT salad(mix 2-3 cups of lettuce with a little bacon then dice it with a medium tomato) | Roasted beef and sliced cheese | Zucchini noodles and cream sauce | 986 |
Calories: 400 | Calories: 270 | Calories:60 | Calories: 56 | ||
Tuesday | Bacon and eggs(fry 2-3 eggs then eat it with some bacon) | Spinach salad( add with red onion, bacon, little tomato and hot sauce vinaigrette) | Smoothie made with almond milk, almond butter and protein powder) | Cheese burgers | 1597 |
Calories: 300 | Calories: 420 | Calories:420 | Calories: 420 | ||
Wednesday | Eggies(mix 8 eggs in a bowl, add in cheese and veggies then pour it in tins. Cook for 30minutes) | Tuna salad stuffed in tomatoes | Bell pepper and sliced cheese | Meatloaf with veggies | 1285 |
Calories: 105 | Calories: 380 | Calories:20 | Calories: 640 | ||
Thursday | Fried eggs and bacon | Tuna salad lettuce stuffed in tomatoes | Celery sticks dipped in almond butter | Little tacos(because it is often carby) and beef. | 1322 |
Calories: 280 | Calories: 290 | Calories: 216 | Calories: 410 | ||
Friday | Baked avocado egg boats. | Fries and Cole slaw | Meat based bar(turkey or pork) | Pork chops and vegetables | 1005 |
Calories: 355 | Calories: 160 | Calories: 120 | Calories: 350 | ||
Saturday | Eggies | Taco salad(mix with sour cream cheese and veggies) | Turkey jerky(look for no added sugar) | Pork roast and veggies | 1044 |
Calories: 105 | Calories: 530 | Calories: 80 | Calories: 270 |
1000 Calorie
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 4 | Day6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfasy | 1 serving of basic egg white omelet | 1 serving of spinach salad with warm onions and crispy salami | 1 serving of tomato scrambled eggs | 1 serving of curry cheddar scrambled eggs | 1 serving of strawberry ginger and lemon shot with Pecans ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of spinach onion scramble with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of scrambled eggs and feta |
Snacks | 1 serving of cheese slices | 1 cup of tuna avocado salad | 1 serving of cheese slices | 2 servings of cheese slices | Almonds ( 1 oz) | 2 servings of arugula salad | 1 serving of Keto protein shake |
Lunch | 1 serving of Tuna mex tuna salad with 1 sliced bell pepper | 1 serving of arugula salad with almonds ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of lettuce cucumber walnut salad with 1 sliced bell pepper | 1 serving of bell pepper with hummus | 1 serving of turkey lettuce rollups with almonds ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of tuna mex tuna salad with 1 sliced bell pepper | 1 serving of spinach and avocado soup |
Snack | 2 servings of arugula salad | 1 serving of cheese slices | 2 servings of turkey lettuce rollups | 2 servings of strawberry flavored water with 1 serving of cheese slices | 2 servings of bell pepper and hummus snack | 1 serving of tuna avocado salad | 1 serving of spinach meal shake |
Dinner | 1 serving of spinach salad with warm onions and crispy salami | 1 serving of zucchini alfredo with 1 serving of asparagus parmesan | 1 serving of asparagus noodles with pesto with 1 serving of frizzled cabbage | 1 serving of brown butter sautéed Brussel sprouts | 2 servings of bell pepper and hummus snack | 2 servings of zucchini alfredo with 2 servings roasted cauliflower and tahini | 1 serving of peachy keen chicken with 1 serving of easy hard-boiled eggs |
Total calories | 998 | 997 | 994 | 1003 | 1011 | 999 | 1003 |
1100 Calorie
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of avocado eggs | 4 hard-boiled eggs with asparagus | 1 serving of Keto breakfast with 1 orange | 1 serving of egg -stuffed avocados | 1 serving of cottage cheese omelette with 1 orange | 1 serving of basic chaffle | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with bell pepper and feta |
Snack | 1 serving of whey protein shake with water | 1 serving of cottage cheese and salsa | 1 serving of peppered cottage cheese | 1 serving of whey protein in almond milk | 1 serving of roasted pumpkin seeds | 2 slices of cantaloupe with 2 easy to hard-boiled peel eggs | 1 serving of pumpkin scrambled eggs |
Lunch | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with spinach and bacon | 2 servings of banana egg pancakes with 1 serving of whole-wheat toast | 1 serving of spinach egg omelette with 1 apple | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with bell pepper and feta | 1 serving of Cajun tofu | 1 serving of tomato scrambled eggs | 1 serving of spinach, swiss and egg white omelet with 2 strips of bacon |
Snack | Walnuts ( 2 oz) | 1 cup of non-fat Greek yogurt | 1 serving of pistachios | 2 cups of non-fat greek yogurt | 1 serving of soft boiled eggs and toast | 4 strips of bacon | 1 serving of oats and cottage cheese pancakes |
Dinner | 1 serving of poached eggs on spinach | 1 serving of tomatoes, eggs, and chorizo | 1 serving of coddled eggs with spinach and bacon | 1 serving of boiled eggs with asparagus | 1 servings of poached eggs on spinach | 2 servings of spinach, egg and ham muffins with 2 cups of strawberries | Pecans ( 1 oz) |
Total calories for the day | 1107 | 1098 | 1101 | 1093 | 1106 | 1097 | 1105 |
1200 Calorie
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 4 hard-boiled eggs | 2 strips of Beacon with 1 serving of Spinach Avocado smoothie | 2 servings of over-easy eggs with 2 strips of beacon | 1 serving of Turkey omelette | 1 serving of Scrambled eggs with Spinach and Mexican blend cheese | 1 serving of southwestern eggs | 1 serving of ham and egg scramble |
Snacks | 2 servings of Arugula salad | Almonds (1 oz) | Almonds (1 oz) | 1 serving of Cheese slices | 2 servings of Pistachio-crusted goat cheese balls | 1 serving of cheese slices | 1 serving of plain tuna salad |
Lunch | 1 serving of Turkey lettuce rollups | 2 servings of Turkey and avocado wrap | 1 servings of low carb Caprese salad | 1 serving of Keto avocado pepperoni salad | 2 servings of Heirloom tomato basil mozzarella salad | 1 serving of Cucumber Avocado salad | 1 serving of turkey lettuce rollups with 2 servings of cheese slices |
Snacks | Almonds (1 oz) | 2 servings of Turkey lettuce rollups | 1 serving of Tuna avocado salad | 1 serving of simple lemon pepper tuna | Strawberry flavored water (2 cups) with 1 serving of cheese slices | Almonds (1 oz) | 1 serving of mixed greens with lemon salad and olive oil dressing |
Dinner | 2 serving of Garlic roasted Brussels sprouts | 2 serving of steamed broccoli dressed with olive oil and parmesan cheese | 1 serving of chicken Ceaser salad | 1 serving of Detox broccoli soup | Pan-fried T-bone (4 oz) with 1 serving of fried broccoli (in olive oil) | 1 serving of creamy chicken and herb skillet | 2 cups of bachelor Brussel sprouts |
Total calories for the day | 1190 | 1202 | 1180 | 1201 | 1205 | 1201 | 1205 |
1300 Calorie
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of Ham and scrambled eggs | 1 serving of Savory crepes made with eggs, almond milk and coconut flour | 1 serving of spinach eggs with salsa | 2 servings of over-easy eggs with 1 cup of blueberries | 1 serving of Spinach omelet with Turkey | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with bell pepper and feta cheese along with 1 cup of strawberries | 1 serving of sausage, cheese, and egg scramble |
Snack | Tomato and spinach salad ( 1 cup) | 1 apple and a handful of almonds (1 oz) | Almonds (1 oz) | 1 serving of fruit salad | Almonds (1 oz) | 1 serving of fruit salad | 1 serving of tuna avocado salad |
Lunch | 1 serving of Lemon avocado salad | 1 serving of Turkey and avocado wrap | 1 serving of fruit salad | 2 servings of mixed green salad with sliced avocadoes and cucumber | 1 serving of Tuna and Avocado salad | 2 servings of Turkey and avocado wrap | Almonds (2 oz) |
Snack | Cashew nuts (1 oz) | 1 serving of Turkey lettuce rollups with 1 serving of cheese slices | 1 serving of grilled chicken pesto parmesan with 2 servings of boiled kale | 1 serving of Turkey lettuce rollups with 1 serving of cheese slices | 1 medium apple with Almond butter (1 tbsp) | Almonds (1 oz) | 1 serving of fruit salad |
Dinner | 1 serving of broiled shrimp with zucchini noodles and 1 serving of steamed broccoli | 2 serving of steamed broccoli dressed with olive oil and parmesan cheese | 2 servings of Tomato and Spinach salad | 2 serving of steamed broccoli dressed with olive oil and parmesan cheese | 1 serving of chicken Ceaser salad with 1 serving of asparagus topped with almonds and parmesan cheese | 2 serving of steamed broccoli dressed with olive oil and parmesan cheese | 2 serving of Sautéed Brussels sprouts with garlic and onion |
Total calorie count for the day | 1301 | 1290 | 1295 | 1285 | 1305 | 1301 | 1351 |
1400 Calorie
Day | Breakfast | Snack 1 | Lunch | Snack 2 | Dinner | Total Calories |
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Monday | 1 serving of flourless banana chocolate chip mini muffins with 1 cup of raspberries and 1 cup of non-fat Greek yogurt | 1 cup of blackberries | 1 serving of chicken satay bowls with spicy peanut sauce | 1 serving of shelled edamame | 1 serving of shrimp scampi zoodles with 1 small slice of whole wheat baguette | 1415 |
Tuesday | 1 serving of ‘eggs in a hole’ peppers with avocado salsa and 2 clementines | 1 cup of blueberries with unsalted almonds (20 nos) | 1 serving of salmon salad stuffed with avocado | 1 flourless banana chocolate chip mini muffin | 1 serving of white bean sage cauliflower gnocchi with 2 cups mixed greens salad | 1379 |
Wednesday | 1 serving of buttered toast with cinnamon | Almonds (1 oz) | 2 servings of carrots with hummus | Pecans (1 oz) | 1 serving of easy grilled chicken teriyaki with 1 cup of steamed carrots | 1407 |
Thursday | 2 servings of eggs baked in Portobello mushrooms with 1 cup of non-fat Greek yogurt | 1 serving of yogurt with grape nut cereal and honey | 1 serving of tomato and hummus on rye with almonds (1 oz) | Granola (1 oz) | 2 servings of toast with tomato hummus | 1411 |
Friday | 1 serving of avocado and cottage cheese toast | Almonds (1 oz) | 1 serving of Tuna stuffed pepper with 2 sliced bell peppers | 2 servings of bell pepper and hummus snack | 1 serving of crispy cheese quesadillas | 1392 |
Saturday | 2 servings of buttered toast with cinnamon | 1 serving of chia cottage cheese with blueberries | 2 servings of turkey lettuce rollups and 1 serving of cottage cheese with banana | Almonds (1 oz) | 1 serving of steamed broccoli with olive oil and parmesan | 1397 |
Sunday | 1 serving of blueberry parfait | Granola (1 oz) | 1 serving of cottage cheese slices with dill tuna and 1 banana | Pecans (1 oz) | 2 servings of sautéed Brussels sprouts with onion and garlic | 1415 |
1500 Calorie
Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of cheese and spinach omelet | 1 serving of classic omelet with 1 orange | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with onion flakes and 1 orange | 2 servings of basic eggs | 2 servings of poached eggs with 1 orange | 1 serving of pesto scrambled eggs with 2 strips of bacon | 3 easy to peel hardboiled eggs |
Snack 1 | 2 servings of cucumber avocado salad | 1 serving of turkey lettuce rollups with 1 serving of cheese slices | 1 serving of apple with almond butter | Almonds(1 oz) | Almonds(1 oz) | 1 serving of simple lemon pepper tuna | 1 serving of cool cucumber and tomato toss |
Lunch | 1 avocado | Almonds(1 oz) | 1 avocado | 1 serving of arugula salad with 1 avocado | 1 avocado | 1 avocado | 4 servings of tuna turmeric salad with 2 servings of cheese slices |
Snack 2 | Almonds(1 oz) | 1 serving of Caprese salad | Almonds(1 oz) | 2 servings of pistachio coated cheese balls | 1 apple with almond butter and 1 serving of cucumber slices | Almonds(1 oz) | 1 serving of arugula salad with Almonds (1 oz) |
Dinner | 1 serving of Ceaser salad | 1 serving of basic chicken salad with 2 servings of easy hardboiled eggs | 1 serving of balsamic chicken salad | 2 servings of baked chicken breast with 2 servings of pan-roasted asparagus | 2 servings of lemon herb chicken and 2 servings of sesame lemon asparagus | 1 serving of taco salad | 1 serving of chicken Ceaser salad with 1 serving of steamed broccoli with parmesan cheese |
Total Calories | 1515 | 1492 | 1503 | 1497 | 1509 | 1505 | 1499 |
1600 Calorie
Meals | Day1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of egg white spinach omelet with 4 strips of bacon | 1 serving of tomato and egg scramble | 1 serving of smoked salmon and avocado salad | 1 serving of cheesy avocado omelet | 4 boiled eggs with 1 serving of asparagus | 1 serving of classic egg white omelet with 2 apples | 1 serving of bacon weave sandwich with 1 cup of blueberries |
Snack | 1 serving of spinach and mushroom scramble with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of cottage cheese with salsa | 1 serving of peppered cottage cheese with roasted pumpkin seeds | Almonds ( 2 oz) | 1 serving of cottage cheese with 1 cup of strawberries | 1 serving of avocado stuffed eggs | 1 serving of kale crisps |
Lunch | 1 serving of classic omelet with 1 cup of strawberries | 2 servings of southwest salsa eggs with 1 cup of strawberries | 1 serving of poached eggs with spinach | 1 serving of prawn and avocado salad | 2 servings of tuna avocado salad | 1 serving of avocado and prawn salad | 1 serving of Cajun tofu with 2 oranges |
Snack | 1 serving of spinach, swiss and egg white omelet with Pecans ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of avocado tuna salad | 1 serving of soft boiled eggs with whole wheat toast | 2 cups of non-fat greek yogurt | 1 serving of avocado stuffed eggs | Cashewnuts ( 2 oz) | 1 serving of protein shake with almond milk |
Dinner | 1 serving of bacon weave open sandwich | 1 serving of egg and asparagus scramble with 1 slice of cinnamon buttered toast | 1 serving of beef taco salad | 1 serving of spinach onion scramble with 1 serving of buttered toast | 1 serving of poached eggs with black beans and spinach with 1 slice of whole-wheat toast | 2 servings of boiled eggs with asparagus | 2 serving of cheese pancakes with 1 hardboiled egg |
Total calories for the day | 1601 | 1597 | 1604 | 1597 | 1608 | 1597 | 1607 |
1700 Calorie
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 4 servings of easy eggs | 1 serving of garlic egg omelet with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of sweet egg pancake | 2 servings of scrambled eggs with onion flakes | 2 servings of basic eggs | 1 serving of cream cheese omelet with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with feta and 1 orange |
Snacks | 4 cups of strawberry flavored water with pecans( 1 oz) | 1 serving of tuna mex tuna salad with 1 serving of cucumber slices | 2 cups of strawberry flavored water with pecans ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of cottage cheese and pineapple | 2 cups of strawberry flavored water with pecans ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of cottage cheese and pineapple with 1 serving of cucumber slices | 1 serving of tuna stuffed pepper |
Lunch | 1 serving of tuna and avocado salad with 1 serving of cheese slices | 1 serving of curry tuna salad with 1 avocado | 1 serving of spinach and avocado soup with almonds ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of avocado chicken salad with 1 serving of cheese slices | 2 servings of cool summer cucumber chicken and tomato toss | 1 serving of chopped radish and avocado salad with 2 servings of cheese slices | 1 serving of avocado tuna salad with 4 celery stalks |
Snacks | 2 servings of spinach tomato salad | Pecans ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of plain tuna salad | 2 servings of cucumber avocado salad | 1 serving of tuna avocado salad with 1 orange | 1 serving of tuna stuffed pepper | Pecans ( 1 oz) |
Dinner | 2 servings of cilantro lime shrimp with 1 serving of artichokes | 1 serving of chicken kebabs with 2 servings of asparagus parmesan | 2 servings of fire-roasted tomatoes with cheese and 2 servings of pan-fried fennel | 1 serving of low carb hamburger stroganoff with 2 servings of easy grilled peppers | 1 serving of warm bacon keto broccoli salad with 12 spears of roasted asparagus | 2 servings of pan-fried pork chops | 1 serving of grilled salmon with dill butter and 2 servings of zucchini spears |
Total calories for the day | 1692 | 1701 | 1697 | 1701 | 1701 | 1703 | 1694 |
1800 Calorie
Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of classic omelet with 1 orange | 1 serving of turkey omelet with 1 cup of strawberries | 2 servings of basic eggs | 2 servings of ham, eggs and spinach rollups | 1 serving of Gordon Ramsey's scrambled eggs with 1 orange | 2 servings of basic eggs with 1 apple | 1 serving of spinach and mushroom breakfast scramble with 4 strips of bacon |
Snack 1 | 1 serving of walnut avocado and spinach smoothie | Pecans (1 oz) | 2 servings of tuna avocado salad | 2 servings of cheese slices | 4 cups of strawberry flavored water with pecans(1 oz) | 2 servings of cheese slices | 2 servings of cheese slices |
Lunch | 1 avocado with 1 apple and almond butter | 2 servings of cool summer cucumber and tomato tossed with 1 avocado | 1 serving of tuna stuffed pepper with almonds (2oz) | 2 servings of lemon parmesan salad with 4 celery stalks | 1 serving of Tuna Mex Tuna salad with almonds (1oz) | 2 servings of arugula salad with 1 avocado | 1 serving of walnut, avocado and spinach smoothie with almonds (1 oz) |
Snack 2 | 2 servings of cheese slices | 1 cup of non-fat yogurt with strawberries | Pecans (1 oz) | Almonds (1 oz) | 1 serving of Caprese salad | Almonds (1 oz) | Pecans (1 oz) |
Dinner | 2 servings of steak lettuce wraps | 1 serving of chicken Ceaser salad with 1 serving of spinach recipe | 1 serving of chicken breast with fresh herbs with 4 easy parmesan crisps | 1 serving of taco salad with 1 serving of garlic spinach | 1 serving of taco salad with 1 serving of boiled kale | 1 serving of taco lime grilled chicken with 2 servings of easy fried spinach | 2 servings of detox broccoli soup |
Total Calories | 1789 | 1779 | 1807 | 1811 | 1792 | 1797 | 1815 |
1900 Calorie
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of basic egg white omelette with pecans ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with mushroom with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of eggs, cheese and mushroom omelette with 1 cup of strawberries | 1 serving of cheese egg white omelette | 1 serving of eggs, cheese, turkey sausage omelette | 1 serving of sausage, eggs and cheese scramble with 1 cup of strawberries | 2 servings of eggs and asparagus scramble |
Snack | 1 serving of pesto scrambled egg whites | 2 servings of cottage cheese and salsa | 1 serving of tarragon and chive eggs | 1 serving of ham and egg mushroom cups | 1 serving of coconut peach smoothie | 1 serving of hummus eggs with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of southwest salsa eggs with 1 orange |
Lunch | 1 serving of classic omelette with 2 strips of bacon | 1 bowl of peanut butter yogurt oatmeal with 1 serving of grilled peaches and honey | 1 serving of onion and tomato omelette with 2 strips of bacon | 2 servings of southwest salsa eggs with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of chia pudding with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of cucumber avocado salad with 1 serving of cheese slices | 1 serving of basic eggs with pecans ( 1 oz) |
Snack | 1 serving of herb omelette with fried tomatoes with 2 boiled eggs | 1 serving of sweet egg pancakes | 1 serving of ham, pepper and tomato scramble | 1 serving of tomato, cream cheese and pepper sandwich | 2 cups of ham and egg mushroom cups | 1 serving of eggs and asparagus scramble with pecans ( 1 oz) | 2 servings of cucumber avocado salad |
Dinner | 2 servings of poached eggs with bacon and tomatoes | 4 servings of over-easy eggs | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with bacon and mushroom with 1 cup of blueberries | 1 serving of simple spinach scramble with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of Caprese eggs with portabella mushrooms and pecans ( 1 oz) | 2 servings of scrambled eggs with spinach and ricotta with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of bacon, eggs and cheese in a mug |
Total calories for the day | 1901 | 1899 | 1898 | 1900 | 1898 | 1911 | 1904 |
2000 Calorie
Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with spinach and parmesan with pecans (1 oz) | 1 serving of low carb eggs in a nest with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with chorizo | 1 serving of Turkey and cheese omelet with 4 strips of bacon | 2 servings of scrambled eggs with spinach and ricotta with 4 strips of bacon | 1 serving of pesto scrambled egg whites with 2 easy to peel hardboiled eggs | 1 serving of sweet egg pancake with 1 cup of blueberries |
Snack 1 | 2 servings of tuna avocado salad with 2 stalks of celery | 1 serving of pistachio-crusted goat cheese balls with pecans (1 oz) | 2 servings of turkey lettuce rollups and 1 apple | 1 serving of lettuce cucumber walnut salad with 1 cup of strawberries | 4 cups of strawberry-flavored water and 2 servings of cheese slices | 1 serving of keto salmon-filled avocadoes | 1 serving of spinach and avocado soup |
Lunch | 1 serving of tuna stuffed pepper with almonds (2 oz) | 2 servings of spring radish salad with 1 avocado | 2 servings of lemon parmesan salad with 1 serving of cheese slices | 1 serving of endive salad with almonds (1 oz) | 2 servings of cool summer cucumber and tomato tossed with 1 avocado | 2 servings of spinach and avocado soup with 1 serving of cucumber slices | 1 serving of cucumber tomato salad with tuna and almonds (2 oz) |
Snack 2 | 1 serving of tuna mix tuna salad | 1 serving of peppered cottage cheese | Pecans (1 oz) | 1 serving of spinach and avocado soup | 1 apple with almond butter | 1 serving of tuna mix tuna salad | 1 serving of low carb Caprese salad |
Dinner | 2 servings of jumbo shrimp with chive butter | 1 serving of cheesy chicken and spinach with 1 serving of easy sautéed spinach | 1 serving of garlic butter Brazilian steak recipe with 4 easy parmesan crisps | 2 servings of bacon-wrapped hotdogs | 1 serving of easy grilled trout with lemon garlic butter and 12 spears of roasted asparagus | 2 servings of mixed green salad | 1 serving of Ceaser salad |
Total Calories | 2004 | 2006 | 1997 | 2011 | 1994 | 1994 | 2006 |
Atkins-Keto
Meals | Day `1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of eggs baked in avocado | 1 serving of egg white omelet with grilled spinach and tomatoes | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with onion flakes | 1 serving of ham and eggs mushroom cups with 1 apple | 1 serving of pesto scrambled eggs with 1 orange | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with mushroom and garlic | 1 serving of spinach eggs with salsa |
Snack | 1 serving of chocolate protein shake | 1 serving of peanut butter and banana toast | 1 serving of tuna avocado salad | 1 serving of zucchini hash with pecans ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of protein avocado shake with almonds ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of plain tuna salad with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of tuna egg sandwich |
Lunch | 1 serving of prawn and bean sprout omelet | 1 serving of basic omelet with 1 cup of blueberries | 2 servings of smoked salmon with mixed greens | 1 serving of spinach eggs with salsa and 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of over-easy eggs with 1 cup of strawberries | 1 serving of ham, pepper, and tomato scramble | 1 serving of eggs baked in mushrooms |
Snack | 1 serving of roasted almonds ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of non-fat Greek yogurt with pecans ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of whey protein shake | 1 serving of peppered cheese slices | 1 serving of green smoothie | 1 serving of protein avocado smoothie | 1 serving of non-fat Greek yogurt |
Dinner | 1 serving of grilled bluefish with 1 apple | 1 serving of grilled chicken with olive oil dressing | 1 serving of roasted Brussels sprouts with mushrooms and kale | 1 serving of roasted salmon with mixed greens | 1 serving of grilled shrimps with mixed greens | 1 serving of grilled chicken with kale crisps | 1 serving of creamy garlic chicken with herb sauce |
Vegan-Keto
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of vegan keto porridge made of flax seeds, chia seeds, coconut milk, and shredded coconut | 1 serving of tofu scramble with avocado and vegan cheese | 1 serving of chia pudding with sliced almonds | 1 serving of coconut yogurt topped with sliced almonds and walnuts | 1 serving of tofu scramble with spinach, mushrooms, and vegan cheese | 1 serving of Vegan keto smoothie with almond butter | 1 serving of coconut almond chia pudding with sliced walnut |
Snack | 1 serving of pea protein shake with water | 1 serving of vegan cheese and salsa | 1 serving of peppered vegan cheese | 1 serving of whey protein in almond milk | 1 serving of roasted pumpkin seeds | 2 slices of cantaloupe with vegan cheese | 1 serving of roasted pumpkin seeds |
Lunch | 1 serving of vegan cream and vegetable soup | 2 servings of zucchini noodles with vegan cheese and walnut pesto | 1 serving of creamy cauliflower and coconut soup | 1 serving of vegetable, tofu, and coconut curry | 1 serving of Cajun tofu with 2 oranges | 1 serving of tofu scramble with spinach and mushrooms | 1 serving of green salad with lots of tempeh, vegan cheese, avocadoes, and non-starchy veggies |
Snack | Walnuts ( 2 oz) | Almonds (2 oz) | 1 serving of pistachios | Pecans ( 1 oz) | 1 serving of coconut yogurt | Pecans ( 2 oz) | 1 serving of vegan cheese pancakes |
Dinner | 1 serving of stir-fried tofu with cauliflower rice | 1 serving of vegan walnut chili with bell peppers and vegan cheese | 1 serving of shirataki noodle with vegan cheese and mushrooms | 1 serving of vegan cheese crust pizza topped with bell peppers and cauliflower | 1 serving of cauliflower lasagne with vegan cheese | 2 servings of cauliflower fried rice | Pecans ( 1 oz) |
Vegetarian-Keto
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of chocolate protein smoothie | 1 serving of feta and spinach omelet with two oranges | 1 serving of vanilla protein keto smoothie | 1 serving of tomato scrambled eggs with one apple | 1 serving of protein pancakes with one orange | 1 serving of chocolate peanut- butter protein shake with granola (1 oz) | 1 serving of egg scramble with tomato and cheese |
Snack | 1 serving of cucumber avocado salad | 1 serving of oatmeal with peanut butter | 1 serving of mixed veggies scrambled eggs | 1 serving of whey protein in almond milk | 4 hard-boiled eggs with one orange | 1 serving of roasted Brussell sprouts with bell peppers | 1 serving of roasted almonds ( 2 oz) |
Lunch | 1 serving of egg stuffed avocadoes | 2 servings of pesto egg muffins with a green salad | 1 serving of vegan burrito bowl with black beans and hummus sandwich | 1 serving of vegan pasta made of black beans and quinoa | 1 serving of quick and easy frittata with cheese and tomato | 1 serving of easy egg cheese sandwich | 1 serving of vegetarian keto lasagna |
Snack | Walnuts ( 2 oz) | 1 serving of non-fat Greek yogurt with almonds ( 1 oz) | Granola (2 oz) | 1 serving of roasted Brussell sprouts with bell peppers | 1 serving of non-fat Greek yogurt with pecans ( 1 oz) | 2 hard-boiled eggs with one apple | 1 serving of eggs and avocado salad |
Dinner | 1 serving of poached eggs with a mixed green salad | 1 serving of egg and cottage cheese sandwich with roasted asparagus | 1 serving of stir-fried tofu with black peppers | 2 servings of greek salad with sweet potato fries | 1 serving of vegetarian keto lasagna with a mixed green salad | 1 serving of greek salad with keto bun | 1 serving of low carb risotto with Mexican cheese |
Sout Beach-Keto
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | 1 serving of basic chaffle with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of bacon and eggs with cherry tomatoes | 1 serving of ham and asparagus frittata | 1 serving of hardboiled eggs with asparagus | 1 serving of poached eggs with 4 strips of bacon | 1 serving of scrambled eggs with spinach and fetta and 1 bowl of fruit salad | 1 serving of vegetable omelet with 4 strips of bacon |
Snack | 2 servings of tarragon and chive eggs | 1 serving of watermelon juice with 4 hard-boiled eggs | 1 serving of basic egg white omelet | 2 servings of basic egg white omelet | 2 servings of scrambled eggs with vegetables and 4 strips of bacon | 1 serving of omelet with goat cheese and bacon | 1 serving of cottage cheese breakfast |
Lunch | 1 serving of turkey and spinach omelet with 2 strips of bacon | 1 serving of egg white spinach omelet with 4 strips of bacon | 1 serving of cream cheese omelet with 1 orange | 1 serving of eggs, cheese, and mushroom omelet | 1 serving of omelet with fretta & bacon and 1 cup of blueberries | 1 serving of roasted chicken breast | 1 serving of classic omelet with 1 cup of strawberries |
Snack | 1 serving of cream cheese omelet with 1 cup of strawberries | 1 serving of sausage and egg white scramble | 2 servings of scrambled eggs with vegetables with 4 strips of bacon | 1 serving of eggs, avocado and bacon scramble | 1 serving of southwest salsa eggs with pecans ( 1 oz) | 2 servings of scrambled eggs with broccoli | 1 serving of zucchini hash |
Dinner | 1 serving of southwestern eggs with 1 apple | 1 serving of Korean style steamed eggs with 2 strips of bacon | 4 servings of over-easy eggs | 1 serving of spinach eggs with salsa and 2 strips of bacon | 4 servings of over-easy eggs | 1 serving of simple meat scramble | 1 serving of sriracha scrambled eggs and ham with pecans ( 1 oz) |
Low Carb-Keto
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | Bacon, egg and tomato. | Omelet with egg, tomato, basil and goat cheese. | Ketogenic smoothie -- 1 avocado (medium-size), 1 bunch of spinach leaves, 2 cups broccoli, ½ cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon olive oil | Omelet - Avocado, egg, salsa, pepper, onion and spices | Unsweetened yogurt with peanut butter, cocoa powder and stevia. | Omelet with vegetable, ham and cheese | Fried eggs with bacon and mushrooms. |
Lunch | Chicken salad with olive oil, feta cheese. | Milkshake -- Almond milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder and stevia. | Shrimp and avocado salad with olive oil. | A handful of nuts and celery sticks. | Roast beef with vegetables cooked in coconut oil. | Ham and cheese slices with nuts. | Burger with cheese. |
Dinner | Salmon with asparagus cooked in butter. | Meatballs, cheddar cheese and vegetables. | Parmesan cheese, broccoli | Chicken stuffed with pesto with vegetables and cream cheese. | Cheese burger with bacon and egg | Fish, eggs, and spinach cooked in coconut oil | Steak, salad, egg. |
Diabetes-Friendly
Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
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Breakfast | Scrambled eggs with spinach and asparagus - 193 | Chia pudding made with almond milk, strawberries, and half a banana - 283 | Poached egg with avocado and celery - 405 | 150 grams of full-fat greek yogurt with ten blueberries - 115 | Keto Sausage and cheese egg omelet - 483 | 2 Scrambled eggs with two slices of bacon - 195 | 1 cup of granola(122 grams) with cottage cheese, nuts, five raspberries - 596 |
Snack | 1 cup of Low carb strawberry smoothie - 182 | 1 cup of Zucchini chips coated in olive oil and 30 gram of parmesan cheese - 316 | Two slices of watermelon - 64 | 10 Salted crackers - 204 | 10 Raspberries - 10 | 50 grams of pumpkin seeds - 223 | Guacamole with cucumber, carrot, and zucchini - 135 |
Lunch | 100 grams of Sour cream with parsley, celery, and green onion - 203 | One hundred fifty grams of Avocado salad with tomatoes, green bell pepper, lime juice, and cucumber - 124 | Tuna sandwich - 438 | 200 grams Salmon fillet with roasted cherry tomato, carrot, and mashed avocado - 436 | Turkey Sandwich - 324 | One piece of peanut butter toast - 279 | Three pieces of ham and cheese roll-ups - 179 |
Dinner | One bowl of Chicken soup with veggies - 183, One slice of white bread - 77, One piece of cheese - 113 | 10 Shrimp with olive oil, broccoli, bell peppers, garlic, and lime juice - 143 | Air-pressured chicken breast in olive oil, roasted cherry tomatoes, and asparagus - 213 | 10 Mushrooms with cheese, pepper, and green onion - 178 | Meatballs in tomato sauce and high-fat cheese - 256 | 200-gram beef in olive oil with roasted cauliflower, salsa, asparagus, garlic, One slice of high-fat cheese - 403 | Zucchini noodles with ten shrimp, parsley, pepper, green onion, sliced cucumber - 234 |
Snack | Roasted peppers stuffed with cheese - 227 | 10 macadamia nuts - 185 | 10 Almonds - 77 | 2 oz of coconut - 259 | 50 grams of Kale chips - 72 | Ten olives - 37 | Ten pecans - 103 |
Total Calorie Count | 1173 | 1051 | 1197 | 1192 | 1145 | 1137 | 1247 |
Dirty-Keto
Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack |
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1 | 2 Hard Boiled Eggs, 1 Cup Of Frozen Blueberries, Thawed A Carbquik Biscuit, And A Cup Of Hot Tea. | Mexican Chicken Burger | Piece Of Meat And A Large Serving Of A Veggie, Usually Broccoli | Celery Snack With Ranch Dip |
2 | 1-Minute Keto Muffin In A Mug | Burrito Bowl With Cauliflower Rice | Chicken And A Veggie | Dirty Keto Fat Bombs |
3 | Carbquik Biscuit, And A Cup Of Hot Tea | Bacon And Cheddar Stuffed Bell Peppers | Keto Meatball Casserole | Pork Rinds |
4 | Scrambled Egg And Veggies Fried In 1 Pat Butter | Keto Chicken Salad | Bacon Wrapped Asparagus | Taco Bar With Lettuce |
5 | Smoothie With Almond Milk, Strawberries, Vanilla, MCT Oil | Bunless Burger | Philly Cheese Steaks With Keto Bread | Crack Chicken Soup |
6 | Deviled Eggs With Pumpkin Rolls | Keto Peanut Butter Pie | Cheese And Cauliflower Casserole | Jello Chocolate Butter Pudding |
7 | Double Chocolate Chaffles | Grilled Shrimp And Bacon Wrapped Asparagus | Tandoori Chicken | Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars |
How to plan your Keto Diet?
The ketogenic diet is a diet with significantly low-carb, high-fat makeup. It involves considerably lowering your carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat.
This lowering of carbs places your body into a metabolic state called “ketosis.” In this state, your body will become very efficient at converting fat to energy.
Your body also converts fat into ketones in the liver, which supplies energy to the brain.
Furthermore, Keto diets can cause a significant reduction in your blood sugar and insulin levels. These, together with the increased ketones, have various health benefits.
4 Main Types of Ketogenic Diets
The standard ketogenic diet (SKD):
This version is the most popular and has a low-carb, moderate protein, and high-fat diet makeup. It usually contains 75 percent fat, 20 percent protein, and only 5 percent carbohydrate.
The cyclical ketogenic diet (CKD):
This keto diet involves swapping periods of higher-carb followed by a high-fat diet, i.e. 5 keto days followed by two high carbohydrate days.
The targeted ketogenic diet (TKD):
This diet allows you to add carbohydrates when working out.
High-protein ketogenic diet:
This diet is similar to an SKD apart from the fact that it includes more protein. The ratio for a high-protein ketogenic diet is usually 60 percent fat, 35 percent protein, and 5 percent carbohydrate.
It must be noted, however, that only the standard and high-protein ketogenic diets have been studied extensively.
Cyclical or targeted ketogenic diets are mostly used by bodybuilders or athletes. Therefore, this article primarily deals with SKD, although many of the same principles apply to other variations.
Health Benefits of Keto Diets
Ketogenic Diets Help You to Lose Weight
A keto diet is a very efficient way to lose weight and lower your risk factors for disease. The keto diet is also filling, and you can quickly lose weight without having to track your food intake.
Ketogenic Diets Improve Diabetes and Prediabetes
One of the characteristics of diabetes is changes in body metabolism, high blood sugar, and impaired insulin function.
However, the keto diet helps to lose excess fat, which is closely linked to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
A ketogenic diet also improves insulin sensitivity. This is a very significant benefit when considering the link between weight and type 2 diabetes.
Keto diet can also have benefits for a wide variety of different health conditions, including heart disease, cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, brain injuries, and Acne.
Foods to Avoid on a Keto Diet
Any food that is high in carbohydrates should be consumed sparingly.
The foods you should avoid while on a keto diet are Alcohol, Beans or legumes, Fruits, Grains or starches, Low-fat or diet products, Root vegetables and tubers, condiments or sauces with sugar and unhealthy fat, Sugar-free diet foods, Sugary foods, and unhealthy fats.
Foods to Eat on a Keto Diet
You should build most of your meals around these foods:
- Meat: bacon, red meat, steak, ham, sausage, chicken, and turkey.
- Fatty fish: Such as mackerel, salmon, trout, and tuna.
- Eggs
- Butter and cream
- Cheese: Unprocessed cheese such as cheddar, goat, cream, blue or mozzarella.
- Nuts and seeds: Almonds, chia seeds, walnuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds.
- Healthy oils: Primarily avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, and coconut oil.
- Avocados: freshly made guacamole or whole avocados.
- Low-carb veggies: tomatoes, most green vegetables, onions, peppers.
- Condiments: You can use pepper, salt, and various healthy herbs and spices.
The thing to do on a Keto diet is to eat whole, single-ingredient foods.
1 Week Sample Keto Meal Plan
Monday
Breakfast: Bacon, tomatoes, and eggs.
Lunch: Chicken salad with feta cheese and olive oil.
Dinner: Asparagus cooked in butter and salmon.
Tuesday
Breakfast: Egg, basil, tomato, and goat cheese omelet.
Lunch: Almond milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and stevia milkshake.
Dinner: Meatballs, vegetables, and cheddar cheese.
Wednesday
Breakfast: A ketogenic milkshake
Lunch: Shrimp salad with avocado and olive oil.
Dinner: Pork chops with broccoli, Parmesan cheese, and salad.
Thursday
Breakfast: Omelet with avocado, peppers, salsa, onion, and spices.
Lunch: nuts and celery sticks with salsa and guacamole.
Dinner: Chicken stuffed with cream cheese and pesto, together with vegetables.
Friday
Breakfast: Sugar-free yogurt with cocoa powder, peanut butter, and stevia.
Lunch: Beef stir-fry cooked in coconut oil and vegetables.
Dinner: Bun-less burger with egg, bacon, and cheese.
Saturday
Breakfast: Ham, together with cheese omelet and vegetables.
Lunch: Ham and cheese slices with nuts.
Dinner: Egg, white fish, and spinach.
Sunday
Breakfast: Fried eggs, bacon, and mushrooms.
Lunch: Burger, guacamole, salsa, cheese.
Dinner: Steak, eggs, and a side salad.
While on a keto diet, swap the vegetables and meat as each provides different nutrients and health benefits.
Keto Diet Side Effects and How to Minimize Them
While the keto diet is very safe for healthy people, some initial side effects occur while your body adapts to the meal. These side effects are known as the keto flu and usually end in a few days.
The keto flu symptoms are sleep issues, reduced energy and mental function, increased hunger, nausea, decreased exercise performance, and digestive discomfort.
To mitigate these effects, eat a regular low-carbohydrate diet for the first few weeks of your keto diet. This will let your body burn more fat.
A ketogenic diet may also alter your body’s water and mineral levels. You can correct it by adding extra salt to your diet or consuming mineral supplements.
In the beginning, try to eat until you are full. Also, avoid reducing the calories you consume too much. A ketogenic diet naturally causes weight loss without intentional calorie restriction.
Frequently Asked Questions about Keto Diet
Q. Can I ever eat carbohydrates again?
A. Yes. However, it would be best to reduce your carb intake significantly initially. After 2–3 months, you can eat carbohydrates on special occasions as long as you return to the diet immediately afterward.
Q. Will I lose muscle?
A. There is a likelihood that you will lose some muscle on any diet, including keto. However, the high ketone levels and high protein intake may help you keep muscle loss to a minimum, particularly if you exercise by lifting weights.
Q. Can I build muscle on a keto diet?
A. Yes, but it may not be as efficient as when you are on a moderate-carb diet
Q. Do I need to or carb load or refeed?
A. No. A few higher-calorie days will be beneficial occasionally.
Q. How much protein should I eat?
A. Protein should be consumed moderately, as a high intake may spike your insulin levels and lower the ketone level. Around 35% of the total calorie intake should be your maximum.
Q. What if I am constantly tired?
A. Most likely, you are not in full ketosis, or your body is not utilizing ketones and fats efficiently. Lower your carb intake by taking a supplement like MCT oil or ketones.
Q. My breath smells. What can I do?
A. This is a common side effect of the ketogenic diet. Chew sugar-free gum or drink naturally flavored water.
Q. Is ketosis extremely dangerous?
A. Ketosis is different from ketoacidosis. Ketosis is natural, while ketoacidosis only occurs in uncontrolled diabetes. While ketoacidosis is dangerous, ketosis on a keto diet is healthy.
Q. I have digestion issues and diarrhea on the diet. What should I do?
A. This common side effect usually stops after 3–4 weeks. If your digestion issues, such as constipation, take longer than 4 weeks, consume more vegetables that are high in fiber, such as Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
Using magnesium supplements may help with your constipation as well.
Conclusion
While the keto diet is excellent, it is not for everyone. A ketogenic diet is usually helpful for people who are diabetic, overweight or looking to improve their body’s metabolic rate.
It is less useful for elite athletes or people who want to add large amounts of muscle or weight. Also, the die will only work if you are stuck with it.
Note: You need to reduce your intake of carby (carbohydrates) to 20-50g per day.
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