7 Days of Keto Delight: A Scrumptious Low-Carb Meal Plan to Kickstart Your Ketogenic Journey
A good keto meal plan should include a variety of high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carbohydrate foods to help you reach and maintain a state of ketosis. Here's a sample 7-day keto meal plan to get you started:
Day 1:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach, cheese, and avocado
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad with leafy greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese with olive oil dressing
Dinner: Baked salmon with asparagus and a side of garlic butter sauce
Snack: A handful of macadamia nuts or almonds
Day 2:
Breakfast: Keto pancakes with almond flour, topped with butter and sugar-free syrup
Lunch: Lettuce wraps with deli turkey, avocado, and cheese
Dinner: Cauliflower-crust pizza with mozzarella, pepperoni, and bell peppers
Snack: Cheese sticks or cheese slices
Day 3:
Breakfast: Omelette with mushrooms, spinach, and cheddar cheese
Lunch: Tuna salad with avocado, celery, and mayonnaise served on a bed of mixed greens
Dinner: Steak with garlic butter, served with sautéed zucchini and mushrooms
Snack: Avocado slices with salt and pepper
Day 4:
Breakfast: Greek yogurt (unsweetened) with raspberries and crushed walnuts
Lunch: Cobb salad with grilled chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and blue cheese
Dinner: Zucchini noodles (zoodles) with ground beef and marinara sauce (sugar-free)
Snack: Celery sticks with almond butter
Day 5:
Breakfast: Chia seed pudding made with coconut milk and topped with coconut flakes and a few berries
Lunch: Egg salad lettuce wraps with a side of cucumber slices
Dinner: Baked chicken thighs with green beans and a side of hollandaise sauce
Snack: Olives and cheese cubes
Day 6:
Breakfast: Spinach, mushroom, and feta cheese frittata
Lunch: Chicken Caesar salad (no croutons) with a Caesar dressing
Dinner: Pork chops with cauliflower rice and roasted Brussels sprouts
Snack: A handful of pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
Day 7:
Breakfast: Keto-friendly smoothie made with unsweetened almond milk, spinach, avocado, ice, and a scoop of low-carb protein powder
Lunch: Smoked salmon and cream cheese roll-ups with a side of mixed greens
Dinner: Stuffed bell peppers with ground turkey, cheese, and a side of sour cream
Snack: Flaxseed crackers with cream cheese
Remember to drink plenty of water and consider supplementing with electrolytes if needed. Adjust portion sizes to fit your individual caloric needs and feel free to mix and match recipes to create variety in your meal plan.