Planning meals for Atkins Induction phase 1 involves new ingredients and sometimes puzzling math. Give yourself a break from counting carbs with recipes – each with less than 1 net carb.
Use this allowable low carb food list for Atkins Phase 1, (the Induction phase of Atkins) to help you start your low carb keto diet the right way. Included are fats, meats, eggs, dairy and the lowest low carb vegetables. As one loses weight, other higher carb foods are added such as nuts/seeds and lower carb fruits.
Grill up a steak and serve with 1/2 cup of mashed turnips made with butter and heavy cream and six asparagus spears. This induction meal also has 4 grams of carbs. For those going meatless, stuff a portabello mushroom with 1/2 cup of kale cooked in olive oil and garlic and topped with 1 ounce of mozzarella cheese.
Phase 1 guidelines. To start your low carb diet, there are a few rules you need to stick to. Eat 3 regular sized meals a day or 4-5 smaller meals. Don’t skip meals or go for longer than 6 hours during the day without eating. Eat at least 115-175 grams of protein-rich food for every meal (up to 225g for taller men) Eat 20g of carbs per day.