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Are you planning on following a low carb diet? But don’t know where to begin?

Here is a low carb diet plan you can follow to lose your weight in no time!

What is a Low Carb Diet?

Most foods such as grains, fruits and vegetables with starch contains carbohydrates. A low carb diet on the other hand limits the amount of carbohydrates in your diet.

There are various types of low carb diet plan in existence. Carbohydrates normally have high protein and fat. Low carb diet has different types of restrictions and it also limits the amount of carbohydrates you can eat.

People mostly tend to go with low carb diet to lose their weight. But there are also other health benefits in a low carb diet. It is a fact that a low carb diet helps in reducing the danger of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

It is also important that you consult a doctor before beginning a weight lose diet or a low carb diet. There might be a great risk if you have heart disease or diabetes.

Let us begin with the low carb diet plan:

1. Monday

Breakfast – Blueberry muffins

Who doesn’t love a muffin? These blueberry muffins are a treat to your mouth. This is a classic breakfast pastry with coconut flours, nuts and almonds. All these will make up a low carb breakfast. Add a pinch of brown sugar at the end.

Lunch – Cauliflower mac & cheese

Dinner – Zoodles with salmon sauce

This is a noodles made with zucchini! Yes, you heard it right. It is noodles made with delicious strips of zucchini along with some creamy smoked salmon sauce on top.

2. Tuesday

Breakfast – Green Kale Smoothie

In a blender, add half avocado, two handfuls of kale, some drops of lime juice, 1 tablespoon cashew nuts and frozen pineapple chunks.

Add some water in the blender to make a fine consistency. Your Green Kale Smoothie is now ready. Top your vegan smoothie with some protein powder if necessary.

Lunch – Shrimp salad with olive oil

Dinner – Eggplant pizza

Did someone tell you not to add pizza in your diet? Psst! Don’t listen to them. This scrumptious eggplant pizza with melted cheese is an excellent low carb pizza.

3. Wednesday

Breakfast – Keto pancakes with berries

Lunch – Burrito bowl with cauliflower rice

This meal can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 days. Using of cauliflower rice instead of white or brown rice is a low carb substitute.

Dinner – Grilled chicken with spinach

A classic grilled chicken served along with freshly cut raw spinach should really do the wonder.

4. Thursday

Breakfast – Spinach and Peanut Butter Smoothie

Add the frozen banana, baby spinach, non-diary milk, peanut butter, vanilla extract, salt and ice if you want to. You will know it is done when your blend is completely smooth.

Lunch – Egg salad with lettuce

Dinner – Pork chops with broccoli

Add some parmesan in your pork chops and to give some flavour, make your broccoli along with some garlic. Serve this along with thyme.

5. Friday

Breakfast – Bacon and eggs

Lunch – White bean salad

This simple dish is so much easier to make. Combine white beans, avocados, greens and some veggies of your choice in a bowl. Mix them with some vinegar and oil.

Dinner – Steak and vegetables

6. Saturday

Breakfast – Omelette with veggies

Lunch – Keto salmon with avocados

This is simple yet a delicious dish. Add smoked salmon on top of some cut avocados along with crème fraiche, sour cream and mayonnaise.

Dinner – Hamburger patties with Brussels sprouts

Just hamburger patties and no bun! Adding Brussels sprouts and creamy shallots in them would make the dish yummier.

7. Sunday

Breakfast – Berry and Beet Smoothie

Take some frozen banana and chop them as you like. You can choose berries of your choice such as cherries or strawberries. Then add these fruits along with beet root, non-dairy milk, and few drops of lemon juice, vanilla extract, cocoa powder and protein powder in a blender.

Splash some water in it to make it smooth. Add some ice cubes for a chilled vegan smoothie. You can also add mesquite powder or maca powder. Garnish your drink with coconut butter. Berry and Beet Smoothie is ready to drink.

Lunch – Chicken salad with olive oil

Chicken is the easiest food to make. Making this keto version of chicken salad with olive oil will only take up to 15 mins, and you can refrigerate this dish. Add some feta cheese for some extra flavour.

Dinner – Low carb cabbage casserole

Who doesn’t love to make casseroles? A low carb cabbage casserole filled with cheese would be healthy and delicious at the same time!