I have to be honest.
I’ve never really understood the keto diet.
I mean what I saw people posting online about it anyway.
All I ever saw was red meats, tons of cheeses.
taco bell.
McDonalds without the bun.
I mean, it didn’t really seem very “Healthy” to me.
Soo I researched it a bit to see what exactly they mean by “high fat” diet.
Here are the top 10 much healthier fats that I found.
- Avocados
- Nuts
- Eggs
- Olive Oil
- Coconut/coconut oils
- Chia Seeds
- Salmon
- Dark Chocolate
- Cheese
So by incorporating these and other similar fats into your diets, along with higher proteins and low carb/sugars. You can put your body into a state of ketosis where it burns fat instead of carbs.
Make sense?
I’m still trying to figure it all out, but I know for a fact that my body will definitely appreciate the absence of carbs for the next couple of weeks.
Meal #1:
Shrimp Zuchinni Boats from the recipe critic.
This recipe is a low carb option. Not very high in fat content but full of nutrients and good health benefits from the greens and artichokes. Serve this with a big hefty side salad (holding the croutons may be the hardest part for me) with egg, cheese, and whatever veggies your little heart desires. Also adding a healthy oil based dressing will be super beneficial to the keto diet.
Meal #2:
This Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp dish looks soo yummy!
I think eating this by itself would be plenty, but I might make a cauliflower mash to go with it.
Meal #3:
I’m trying to get us all to eat a little more on the same page over here at the Johnston Household.
As I’ve mentioned before, its hard!
I have a pescatarian hubby, bean hating oldest, fish hating middle, and a three year old who would live off of cheese sandwiches if I let him.
But the kids are all still so good about trying some of the things that don’t really love.
So anyway, here’s another shrimp recipe for you from theorganickitchen.com. I’m going to swap out the shrimp for salmon to change it up.
You’ll get a huge dose of healthy fats in this one!
And it looks so yummy and filling.
I’m pretty certain we won’t be missing the carbs at all on this night.
Meal #4:
Chicken Cordon Bleu is probably one of my all time favorites.
This healthy skillet recipe with asparagus, from skinnytaste.com looks so simple and delicious.
Meal #5:
I’ve been itching to go to Trader Joes lately, so I’m thinking I’ll make a trip there for this weeks meal plan.
Something I’ve been hearing rave reviews about is their cauliflower Gnocchi.
So for this meal I’m going to just pan fry Salmon and serve with the Gnocchi and Green beans or Asparagus.
Meal #6:
I know some people would beg to differ, but I am a HUGE fan of salads as a meal.
We don’t do it often enough, but I feel like they are just so simple, easy and; if done right, delicious!
This vegetarian Keto Club salad look ahhhmazing and so filling!
I’m drooling over here from this one…
Something about those chunks of cheese and creamy dressing with the refreshing veggies!
Looks so so good!
I have a feeling I’m going to be ok after this week….
Also, I’m so happy I don’t have to down myself in Big Macs (no bun), bowls of taco meat, and cheese wrapped in bacon just to follow the keto diet.
For my other meals/snacks I plan on doing almonds, Greek Yogurt, cheese sticks, hard boiled eggs, and of course my Isagenix shakes for breakfast and lunch.
We’re not trying to go full fledged keto over here. But I figured I’d give it a little trial.
See how we all feel.
As much as I love bread I don’t necessarily love that full feeling afterward, so I’m hoping this week leaves us feeling rejuvenated and lighter.
Enjoy your week!
