First Off find a calculator to figure out what you need in calories and percentages . There is so many out their . For Ketosis or Atkins Calculator . Also find out how many calories you burn a day if you want to lose weight eat less than that. About 400 .
Also get ketosis sticks. They typically should show up a purple color. Although today and yesterday mine came up negative so I am very frustrated. I have not strayed from the path so I do not know why. But I will keep going. Also the list of foods say not to drink coffee but scientifically it says coffee does not effect ketosis . Maybe because of dehydration. I drink it , it helps me with hunger. So drink on my friends. Just do not go to Starbucks they are loaded in carbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry . I went and got a cool lime refresher near knocked me off Ketosis.
On phase 1 eat all the meats you want . for Veggies stick with lettuce types cabbage mushrooms . Its all good. Just no corn , potatoes, sweet potatoes. Eggs are very good. Nuts are good. Just watch your carbs and oils are good. No milk no yogurts. But eat cream cheese or whipping cream or sour cream.
It is actually pretty easy . When you shop just get sugar free . Do not eat bread or pasta or sugar or Juice. Drink lots of water. Google no carb low carb recipes and foods . Buy Atkins bars or frozen meals to take to work. Make egg salad tuna salad or salad with steak and lots of ranch dressing.
Fating dressings are great . Remember the diet calls for lots of fat . Weird right? Fat does not make us fat , it is how our body processes it.
Any meat (such as beef, venison, pork, veal, lamb) in any just about any cut or preparation, though check the carb content of processed meat products like sausages and ensure you don’t buy anything cured with sugar or honey.
Any poultry (chicken, turkey, quail, duck etc.). It is preferable to leave the skin on poultry to increase the fat content. Poultry must not be breaded or battered, but can otherwise be prepared any way you like, roasted, stir fried, deep fried, baked, grilled or barbecued.
Fish and shellfish. They should be fresh – things like imitation crab meat often contain added carbs – and if you buy canned fish make sure it hasn’t been preserved with added sugar. Again, it must not be breaded or battered.
Eggs. You will probably find that eggs become a staple when you are on a ketogenic diet.
Cheese. Most types of cheese are suitable for a ketogenic diet, though they do contain some carbs, so make sure you include these in your daily carb count to ensure you stay below your limit.
Vegetables. Vegetables will be the source of most of the carbs you eat, but you still need to choose the lowest carb vegetables with the best nutritional value. Green leafy vegetables are the best, such as spinach, all kinds of lettuce and cabbage, watercress, Brussels sprouts and kale. You can also eat broccoli and cauliflower, celery, cucumber, asparagus, bean sprouts, radishes and more, but must strictly limit you intake of sugary vegetables like peppers, onions and tomatoes, and avoid starchy vegetables like potatoes.
Nuts can be eaten in moderation as a snack.
Most kinds of oil, butter and cream can be used in cooking.
Fresh herbs and dry spices can be used for flavor.
Mayonnaise and oil based salad dressings are usually OK, but check the carb content on the bottle.
Artificial Sweeteners such as Splenda can be used in place of sugar.
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