Banting and Ketogenic Diets…

Food Journal 22 October 2014

All is beginning to fall into place now. I have spent a few days and nights researching ketogenic diets, which is what I believe Banting is, and come away with meal plans, recipes and good advice. Here is a link to an article I found helpful. http://www.ketosisdietplans.com/what-to-eat-on-a-keto-diet-plan/  The trick is to keep the ratios more or less the same every day. I have read differing ratios so here are two. You choose what suits you or go between them. The carbs stay at 5% for both plans.

75% Fats/25% Protein/5% Carbs

65% Fats/30% Protein/5% Carbs

As you can see, the fat percentages are high and this is what helps me keep my appetite in check and it keeps me feeling full. Below is my intake for the day. I get the numbers from my nutrition tracker on SparkPeople and they also have a pie chart which shows you the percentages. Very useful.

4 rashers bacon – 1 carb/19g protein

3 scrambled eggs – 3 carbs/18g protein

Parmesan Cheese 25g – 1 carb/10g protein

Spinach .5 cup – 3 carbs/3g protein

Fresh cream in two coffees 30g – 1 carb/1g protein

Milk in tea 50ml – 3 carbs/2g protein

Breakfast Total – 12 carbs/53 protein

6 Macadamias – 4 carbs/2g protein

3 tsp coconut oil – 0 carbs/0 protein

Snack Total – 4 Carbs/2g protein

Green Beans 50g – 4 carbs/1g protein

Rump Steak 250g – 0 carbs/58g protein

Dinner Total – 4 carbs/59g protein

TOTALS

Carbs 20 – 6% of calories

Protein 114 – 35% of calories

Fat 87 – 59% of calories

There will be food trials coming up in the next couple of days, so watch this space. I am keen to do some LC Bread!

Onward with the Revolution…