A no-carb diet menu is essentially a strict carnivorous diet. Most foods contain some carbohydrates, so a no-carb plan is very restrictive. Meat, eggs, poultry, fish and oils are carb-free foods. A few vegetables contain only trace amounts of carbs and may be included in a no-carb plan. Before following a no-carb diet, consult with your doctor to make sure the plan is safe for you.
Concerns
Although advocates of no-carb eating argue otherwise, most nutritionists and health organizations concur that carbohydrates are an essential macronutrient that promotes a healthy body. Carbohydrates provide energy to your body. In addition, many carb-containing foods include additional nutrients such as vitamins A, C, D and E, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium and trace minerals. Carb-containing foods are also sources of fiber, which supports healthy digestion and low-cholesterol levels. A no-carb plan can also be high in saturated fat, which can increase your risk for heart disease. Although you might seek out a no-carb diet plan to help with weight loss, note that cutting out entire food groups is not usually a successful or realistic long-term strategy.
Meal Plan One
You might begin a no-carb plan with two scrambled eggs, several slices of bacon and 1 oz. of shredded cheddar cheese. For lunch, make a large salad with endive leaves, grilled chicken -- seasoned only with salt and pepper -- and dress with mixture of olive oil and parsley. For dinner, stir fried bok choy with garlic and olive oil and have alongside a generous portion of broiled cod. Your snacks might include sugar-free gelatin, hot tea with artificial sweeteners and roasted turkey breast.
Meal Plan Two
Broil a lean, ground turkey patty and have with two hard-boiled eggs. For lunch, toss together escarole, arugula and romaine lettuce and top with water-packed tuna and a no-carb bottled dressing. Your dinner could consist of flank steak grilled alongside olive oil-brushed radicchio. For snacks, have cheddar cheese, pork rinds and no-calorie flavored sparkling water.
Meal Plan Three
For breakfast, line muffin tins with slices of ham -- make sure it contains no added sugar -- and top each with an egg. Bake until the eggs are set. At lunch, wrap nitrate-free deli turkey and goat cheese in romaine lettuce leaves. For dinner, roast plain chicken breast, top with chives and serve alongside a salad of chopped celery, radishes and alfalfa sprouts dressed with oil and vinegar dressing. For snacks, have a wedge of Parmesan cheese, a pouch of water-packed tuna and arugula tossed with olive oil and vinegar.
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