Table 2. Low carbohydrate, high fat diet

 

 

 FOOD

  

ALLOWED

  

EXCLUDED
 

Milk and milk products

  

Whole milk, cheeses, unsweetened yogurt
Minimum 4 servings recommended daily (1/2 cup milk or yogurt,
3/4 oz. natural cheese serving size)

  

Low fat milks, ice cream, ice milk, low fat yogurt
 

Vegetables

  

All allowed
Minimum 3-5 servings recommended daily
(1/4 to 1/2 cup serving size)
Add butter, cheese or gravies

  

Any with sweetened sauces (i.e. candied sweet potatoes)
 

Fruits

  

Fresh fruits, unsweetened canned fruits
Minimum 2-4 servings recommended daily
(1/4 to 1/2 cup serving size)

  

No juices, no sweetened canned fruit (i.e. in heavy syrup)
 

Meats & Meat Substitutes

  

All allowed including peanut butter, eggs, dry beans, nuts
Minimum 3-5 servings recommended daily
(1 oz. cooked meat, poultry, fish;
1 egg; 1/2 cup cooked beans
serving size)

  

None
 

Breads, Cereals and starches

  

Low sugar cereals, breads, crackers, rice and pastas
Minimum 6-11 servings recommended daily
(4 crackers, 1/2 slice bread, 1/4 to 1/2 cup rice or pasta serving size)

  

Sugar coated and sweetened cereals, frosted or sweetened muffins, rolls, doughnuts.
 

Fats

  

All allowed. Butter, margarine, salad oils, cream cheese, salad dressings, bacon, etc.

  

None
 

Desserts

  

Use allowed fruits

  

All but allowed fruits
 

Soups

  

Any

  

Sweetened dressings and sauces
 

Beverages

  

Whole milk, water

  

 All Sweetened

 

REMEMBER:
1. No pop, juices or sweetened drinks like Koolaid(R) allowed!
2. No desserts, candies, etc.
3. Snacks should consist of high protein and/or high fat foods - like hard cooked eggs, whole milk, peanut butter, cheeses, cold meats, pizza, etc.