Is there any form of book out on the market which would give me lists of foods so I can put together to make my meals as I don't have much spare time to do all the preparing, I need quick suggestions for a busy lifestyle.
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Jamesuk9
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When I'm in a hurry I throw a load of veg, nuts, yoghurt and cream and a few berries in the nutribullet and drink it. Fills me up and is done and dusted and washed up in under ten mins. Very filling too.
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Hi,
There are foodlists here, on the forum.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/a-few-asking-for-low-carb-food-lists.96321/
And there are menu plans for 2 weeks, complete with shopping lists on this website
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/diet-plan
There are foodlists here, on the forum.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/a-few-asking-for-low-carb-food-lists.96321/
And there are menu plans for 2 weeks, complete with shopping lists on this website
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/diet-plan
Kristin251
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All meats, poultry, fish, eggs. All can be precooked, packaged and frozen for other meals. If you eat dairy, cheese and cream, not milk. All ABOVE ground veggies, not starchy such as potato, rutabaga, sweet potato. Think green veggies. Bell peppers, carrots, peas and onion are higher carb. I'm not sure how low carb you want to go. Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado, olives, nuts and seeds. Cashews and peanuts are higher carb
If short on time buy bagged lettuce and throw some protein, olive oil or full fat dressing, avocado chunks and a few nuts if you wish and good to go for lunch or dinner. Many just eat deli meat and cheese with a few tomatoes. Hard boiled eggs on the run. Make crustless quiche or eggs with sausage and a few veggies baked in muffin tins. Heat and eat. So many options. Sometimes taking some time on the weekend to cook and freeze many meals works well for the week. I have loads of a variety of precooked protein. Salmon turkey chicken shrimp rare beef and lamb, can see of tuna and salmon. Infreeze in my portion size baggies and defrost in water for 15 min. My hubby leaves it in his desk and ready and defrosted by lunch. Then we grab some veggies and some fat. Frozen veggies are chopped and cut asp d take minutes to steam.
In the beginning it takes a little planning and cooking but soon becomes routine.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb That should get you started
I tend to like to keep things simple and spend as little time in the kitchen as I can. No menus or recipes needed. Protein, veg, fat. Done. If proteins are precooked and ready to go I just steam some veg or grab some lettuce. Add avocado and olive oil. 5 minute meal. I'd rather cook 10 chicken breast / thighs at one time than cook them at each meal. Less dishes, less time, less planning, less thinking, less shopping. Not sure where you're located but if in the U.K. I hear there are loads of ready meals. I think @Brunneria does the same as me for the most part. I do think she cooks more though haha
Hope that helps.
If short on time buy bagged lettuce and throw some protein, olive oil or full fat dressing, avocado chunks and a few nuts if you wish and good to go for lunch or dinner. Many just eat deli meat and cheese with a few tomatoes. Hard boiled eggs on the run. Make crustless quiche or eggs with sausage and a few veggies baked in muffin tins. Heat and eat. So many options. Sometimes taking some time on the weekend to cook and freeze many meals works well for the week. I have loads of a variety of precooked protein. Salmon turkey chicken shrimp rare beef and lamb, can see of tuna and salmon. Infreeze in my portion size baggies and defrost in water for 15 min. My hubby leaves it in his desk and ready and defrosted by lunch. Then we grab some veggies and some fat. Frozen veggies are chopped and cut asp d take minutes to steam.
In the beginning it takes a little planning and cooking but soon becomes routine.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb That should get you started
I tend to like to keep things simple and spend as little time in the kitchen as I can. No menus or recipes needed. Protein, veg, fat. Done. If proteins are precooked and ready to go I just steam some veg or grab some lettuce. Add avocado and olive oil. 5 minute meal. I'd rather cook 10 chicken breast / thighs at one time than cook them at each meal. Less dishes, less time, less planning, less thinking, less shopping. Not sure where you're located but if in the U.K. I hear there are loads of ready meals. I think @Brunneria does the same as me for the most part. I do think she cooks more though haha
Hope that helps.
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Resurgam
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If you can find a Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book or an online version there are some good recipes in there, and a lot of good ideas which you can adapt - it being American there are things I'd never put together, but sometimes just half the ingredients will work well. The books used to be in most charity shops for a few pennies, but I've not seen one for some time now. Maybe on line?
