FOOD LIST FOR THE CYCLICAL KETOGENIC DIET

By DavidC

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The original ketogenic diet was developed in the 1920's to help children with epilepsy before modern day medication became available. Recently, various spin offs have emerged like the Cyclical Ketogenic Diet, or CKD, primarily used by fitness enthusiasts and body builders. The basis of the diet includes a high fat intake, moderate protein and low carb consumption from Monday to Friday, then reversing the process to a high carbohydrate, low protein and low fat diet over the weekend. This is purported to reset the body clock into using fat as its primary energy source, protein to maintain lean muscle mass and very limited carbohydrates for fiber.
The CKD is not without its opponents. Speak with your doctor before embarking on any weight loss regimen..

FATS

High fat foods are the order of the day from Monday to Friday, with approximately 60% of calories consumed coming from fat. On the weekend, this ratio drops to 10%. Although all fats are allowed, foods with healthy fat are preferred, and will ultimately keep you feeling good as well. Foods like tuna, salmon, shellfish, bacon and other fatty meats are appropriate choices, but watch for hidden carbohydrates that might be present in sausages and hot dogs. According to Epilepsy.com, foods such as butter, heavy whipping cream and mayonnaise, and oils like canola and olive oil are also good sources of fats appropriate to the cyclical ketogenic diet.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/227032-food-list-cyclical-ketogenic-diet/#ixzz2Zaow2Av2