I’m totally not surprised nor is my therapist and Dietitian that I only lasted a little while doing the
Carnivore diet. The cravings for sweets and carbs got to be too much and I broke the diet on Sunday. Now I’m trying to come up with a healthy eating plan. Anyone have any inspiration for me? I want variety and I want to be able to have sweets on occasion
Here was my dinner from today. A sourdough sandwich with green beans on the side
keep going i suggest you add protein.
The Mediterranean Diet is usually at the top of most lists for best diet. It’s healthy and has enough variety to be sustainable.
I’m loosely following this diet. I try to eat poultry and fish and shrimp and avoid red meat. I try to follow the plate method of eating and for each meal I have half a plate of non starchy vegetables, a fourth of a plate of protein and a fourth of a plate of starches, whole wheat bread or whole wheat pasta or fruits and dairy. I try to limit myself to four 15 gram servings of carbohydrates with each meal. You can basically use the plate method with the Mediterranean Diet. This is what my nutritionist says.
From what I’ve read about the carnivore diet the thing that surprises me is that your therapist and dietician let you go on this diet. I’ve read bad things about it.
One of the things that helps with sweets is that I am only allowed to have them if I make them myself. That includes ice cream. You eat less this way.
AI Overview
Yes, lean beef can be part of a Mediterranean diet, but it should be consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced eating pattern. The diet emphasizes plant-based foods, fish, and poultry, with red meat, including beef, being limited to a small portion size, ideally once or twice a week.
Here’s a more detailed look:
Studies have shown that incorporating lean beef (like tenderloin, sirloin, or flank steak) into a Mediterranean-style diet, in moderation, can be part of a healthy eating pattern.
The Mediterranean diet encourages a focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats like olive oil. Red meat, including beef, is meant to be a less frequent and smaller portion of the overall diet.
When including beef, opt for leaner cuts to reduce saturated fat intake.
Combine beef with plenty of vegetables, whole grains, and plant-based proteins to ensure a balanced and healthy meal.
Aim for no more than a 3-ounce serving of beef per week
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The plate method is a visual tool for creating balanced meals by dividing a plate into sections to guide portion sizes and food groups. It generally involves filling half the plate with non-starchy vegetables, one-quarter with protein, and one-quarter with starchy foods or carbohydrates.
Here’s a more detailed example:
Choose a 9-inch plate.
Fill half the plate with non-starchy vegetables: This could include items like salad greens, broccoli, carrots, or spinach.
Fill one-quarter of the plate with lean protein: Examples include chicken, fish, turkey, tofu, or beans.
Fill the remaining quarter of the plate with starchy foods or carbohydrates: This could be whole grains like brown rice or whole-wheat bread, fruit, or starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes.
Include a healthy drink: Water or unsweetened beverages are best.
Examples of Meals Using the Plate Method:
A large salad (half the plate) with mixed greens, grilled chicken (one-quarter), and a small serving of whole-wheat croutons or a whole-grain roll (one-quarter).
A plate with steamed broccoli (half the plate), a piece of baked salmon (one-quarter), and a serving of cooked quinoa (one-quarter).
A plate with a stir-fry of mixed vegetables (half the plate), tofu (one-quarter), and brown rice or whole-wheat noodles (one-quarter).
Benefits of the Plate Method:
I made a list of all my favourite healthy foods and eat them in a balanced way. When I get takeaway or dining out its never fast food, but square meals. I drink lots of water. I really don’t care that much about my weight anymore even it’s not good for the spine or knees.
Yes @77nick77 my dietician didn’t know I went on the diet and my ED therapist did not approve either
Ive never been much of a sweets person I only crave meat
I dont really like sweets anymore. I have also changed my bread to brown bread and added teas like green tea in my diet. I dont drink fizzy drinks and if i want something sour i eat a green apple. If im craving sweets i eat fruit and if im craving chocolate i make a healthy version of hot chocolate with cacao powder. Not cacoa powder. There is a difference. Cacao powder is much better for you as it contains more nutrients. I use either sweetener to sweeten it or a dash of maple syrup and i add a dash of milk these tips have helped me immensely but im still learning as i do like cake lol. Im hoping to come up with some new recipes soon for healthy cakes but we will see how that gos . I also got a tip from someone on here about eating a peice or two of 85% dark chocolate and that curbs her cravings so sometimes i do that but not often as it can be expensive. I have also cut out crisps from my diet too which helps curb my hunger alot as they are full of fat and sometimes sugar but occasionally i do break habit
To me your plate looks a bit bland tbh id change the white bread to brown and incorporate different types of veggys in and perhaps make a a healthy salad things like tomatoes and lettuce and a dressing such as lemon juice with oil.
Eating healthy doesnt need to be bland
I hear what you’re saying. I was just eating the food I have from my food box. Which happened to include sourdough bread, lunch meat and canned green beans
