The ketogenic diet (often called keto diet ) dates back to the 1920s and was created by endocrinologist Dr. Henry Geyelin to treating epilepsy.  In 1921 Geyelin found that kind of food which he recommended has a positive effect on how the body processes nutrients, leading to fewer attacks in patients. It is very similar to the Atkins diet. Actually phase induction with the Atkins diet is ketogenic diet. Basic principle behind ketogenic diet is to reduce the carbohydrates intake and replace them with healthy fats and protein. In this article we will present you example of 7 day ketogenic diet meal plan.

7 DAY KETOGENIC DIET MEAL PLAN

DAY 1

Breakfast  – Eggs, bacon and tomato

Lunch – Chicken salad with olive oil and feta cheese

Dinner – Salmon with asparagus cooked in butter

DAY 2

Breakfast – Eggs, tomatoes, goat cheese and basil

Lunch – Peanut butter, almond milk, cocoa butter and milkshake with stevia

Dinner – Meatballs with vegetables and cheddar cheese

DAY 3

Breakfast – Keto milkshake

Lunch – Salad of prawns with avocado and olive oil

Dinner – Pork shops with broccoli, parmesan cheese and salad

DAY 4

Breakfast – Omelette with avocado, peppers, onions, spices and salsa

Lunch – A handful of nut and celery with guacamole and salsa

Dinner – Stuffed chicken with cheese and vegetables

DAY 5

Breakfast – Omelette with cheese and tomatoes

Lunch – The remains of the last dinner

Dinner – Eggs, steak, mushrooms and salad

DAY 6

Breakfast – Omelette with ham and vegetables

Lunch – Ham and cheese and a handful of nuts

Dinner – White fish with eggs and spinach cooked on coconut oil

DAY 7

Breakfast – Eggs with bacon and mushrooms

Lunch – Hamburger with salsa cheese and guacamole

Dinner – Beef steak with eggs and salad

KETO SNACKS

If you get hungry between meals, try to reduce hunger with these snacks :

• Cheese with olives
• 1-2 hard boiled eggs
• Dark chocolate with 90 % cocoa content
• Celery with salsa and guacamole
• A handful of nuts and seeds
• Yogurt mixed with cocoa butter and pecan butter
• Milkshake with a low content of sugar and carbohydrates, cocoa butter and pecan butter

We’ve all had those restless nights of tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, unable to get more than a couple hours of shuteye. The more you worry about not sleeping, the more your mind races, and next thing you know, the sun is peeking through the window. I’ve spent one too many nights this way and needed to put an end to my poor sleeping patterns. I came across this delicious tea recipe and it improved my cycle completely.

Irregular sleeping patterns or even insomnia can stem from several different things like depression, stress and anxiety. Almost every night, I would get into bed and my mind would be racing. Whether I was thinking about work, family, or simply the things I needed to get done the next day, I just couldn’t allow myself to relax. If your mind is active, chances are you won’t fall asleep.

Certain medications can also cause insomnia. Pain medications, antihistamines, and heart and blood pressure medicines are among the many that contribute to sleep loss. Yes, some meds might actually make you drowsy at first, but they can also trigger frequent bathroom trips or anxiety which can further disturb your rest.

Whether it’s one of these issues or maybe it’s that you’re addicted to your phone when you should be sleeping, something needs to change.

BANANA TEA

Using only a couple items that are likely already in your kitchen, you can whip together a banana tea in no time! This organic, banana-infused sleep remedy works wonders and tastes so good. How does it work? Bananas, especially the peels, are loaded with potassium and magnesium.

While magnesium helps prevent sleep disturbances, both magnesium and potassium work together to help relax muscles. In fact, magnesium is one of the best minerals for relaxation! Keep in mind, this recipe calls for 100% organic bananas. Bananas that are not organic are loaded with harmful pesticides and since we encourage you to eat the boiled peel, it must be chemical-free.

This tea takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed every night before bed.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 organic banana
• 1 small pot of water
• a dash of cinnamon (optional)

All you need to do is cut off both ends of the banana and place it, peel and all, into boiling water. Boil it for around 10 minutes. Using a colander, pour the water into a mug. If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle the cinnamon into the tea. Drink it one hour before bed time.

If you’re worried about being wasteful, you’ve clearly never had a boiled banana before! After the banana has been boiled, sprinkle some cinnamon over it. Eating the warm, gooey fruit and its peel along with the tea will increase its soothing effects… Not to mention it makes a yummy dessert!

Why Sleeping Pills Are Bad
Out of despair, many of us have resorted to sleeping pills and with almost half of the American population suffering from insomnia or poor sleep, it’s no wonder. But here’s the thing: sleeping pills cannot help you long-term. They provide a short-term fix.

The majority of sleeping pills are a specific type of drug that induces and maintains sleep. They’re classified as something called sedative hypnotics. Among other sedative hypnotic drugs are benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Benzodiazepines—like Xanax and Valium—can be addictive and are used to treat anxiety disorders by increasing drowsiness. Barbiturates depress the central nervous system are used as anesthetics and sedatives.

As with all drugs, there’s a list of side effects that accompany sleeping pills. Aside from the likeliness of them being habit-forming, they can cause the following:

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Difficulty focusing and remembering
• Stomach pain
• Weakness
• Uncontrollable shaking

Parasomnias (Doing things without realizing it… Scary!)
Sleeping pills also cause your breathing rhythm to slow down and significantly lighten. This means that if you’re already suffering from lung diseases like COPD or even asthma, these meds can be dangerous and even fatal.

HOW SLEEP DEPRIVATION AFFECTS THE BODY

Getting less than eight hours of sleep is bad for your body. When I found out the consequences little to no sleep had on my body, I panicked!

When your body doesn’t get enough rest, generally less than eight hours, it suffers. Cognitive function—your long- and short-term memory—is seriously affected. Have you ever tried to focus on a task while running on zero fuel? I have and I know it’s near impossible. Processing even the simplest things seems challenging and your emotional responses to things become totally skewed. The scariest part is that sleep deprivation has been linked to serious health problems including obesity, diabetes and cancer.

It’s important to figure out why you’re not sleeping the way you used to and work on fixing it. I now look forward to this tea each night; it’s 100% natural, it smells and tastes great, and it has worked tremendously for me.

This 13-day eating regimen is hard, however successful, to blaze off fat. Following 13 days you can eat ordinarily without putting on weight for a long time. It is otherwise called The Danish Eating routine or The Copenhagen Consume less calories.

There is no person in the world that would say no to a fast-weight loss method, and this article will show you a way to do that. You can easily melt the unwanted fats with boiled egg diet. This diet is really effective because it will keep you full for a longer period of time and plus it will speed up the metabolism and that will result in faster process of fat burning.

You will need eggs, some vegetables and some citric fruits for this diet. One of the most important parts is to drink a lot of water, especially if you want better results since that will help more in the detoxification process. The recommended amount is 8 glasses.

Most of the cases where the person is all the time hungry are because that person lacks water. That is why you should drink enough water, plus you will boost your energy levels.

This diet is quite simple and everyone can try it. You will need to forget about junk foods when you are on this diet, and you will also need to limit the intake of sugar and salt as much as you can. That is the same for alcohol and soda. If you are doing everything correctly you can lose up to 11 kg in just two weeks.

Here is the diet:

Week 1

Monday:
breakfast – 2 boiled eggs and 1 citric fruit;
lunch – 2 slices of whole meal bread and some fruit;
dinner – chicken and big serving of salad.

Tuesday:
breakfast – 2 boiled eggs with 1 citric fruit;
lunch – chicken and salad of green vegetables
dinner – 2 boiled eggs, 1 orange and salad of vegetables.

Wednesday:
breakfast – the same as the previous days;
lunch – 1 tomato, 1 slice whole meal bread and low fat cheese;
dinner – chicken and salad.

Thursday:
breakfast – the same as the previous days;
lunch – fruit;
dinner – steamed chicken and salad.

Friday:
breakfast – the same;
lunch – 2 boiled eggs and steamed vegetables;
dinner – barbeque or fish and salad.

Saturday:
breakfast – the same;
lunch – fruit;
dinner – vegetables with steamed chicken.

Sunday:
breakfast – the same;
lunch – chicken, tomato salad and steamed vegetables;
dinner – steamed vegetables.

Week 2

Monday:
breakfast – the same;
lunch – chicken and salad;
dinner – 2 eggs, salad and 1 orange.

Tuesday:
breakfast – the same;
lunch – steamed vegetables and 2 eggs;
dinner – fish or barbeque or salad.

Wednesday:
breakfast – the same;
lunch – the same as Monday from the second week;
dinner – the same as Monday from the second week.

Thursday:
breakfast – the same;
lunch – 2 eggs, steamed vegetables and low fat cheese;
dinner – steamed chicken and salad.

Friday:
breakfast – the same;
lunch – tuna salad;
dinner – 2 eggs and salad

Saturday:
breakfast – the same
lunch – chicken and salad;
dinner – fruit

Sunday:
breakfast – the same
lunch – steamed chicken and steamed vegetables
dinner – the same as the lunch from the same day.

Before starting any kind of diet you should consult with your doctor first. That is what you should remember.

If you even start with regular exercising during the boiled egg diet you will obtain the best results possible.