Today is Tuesday, the second day of the keto diet. For lunch it contains 6.8 g of carbohydrates, 19.6 g of protein and 43.9 g of fat. Therefore perfect for ketosis, that is for the body’s fat-burning. A tasty and filling dish based on eggs, pancetta and zucchini.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 1
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 547.90 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 4.31 (g) of which sugars 0.28 (g)
- Proteins 30.35 (g)
- Fat 47.24 (g) of which saturated 14.21 (g)of which unsaturated 16.82 (g)
- Fibers 1.51 (g)
- Sodium 709.10 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 285 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Tuesday keto lunch
- 2 eggs
- 2 oz pancetta
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 1/3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Parmesan
- 1 tsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp onion
Tools to prepare the keto lunch
Preparation
Put 1 tbsp of oil + 1 tsp of onion in a pan, let it soften then add 2 oz pancetta cut into cubes. When it starts to brown add 1 cup of zucchini julienned (or grated with large holes). Stir often and cook for 5 minutes.
Use a spoon to create two small wells in the center of the pan, then crack in 2 eggs. Cover with the lid, lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes, until the whites are set.
Transfer everything to a plate, then season with the remaining oil, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan and 1 tsp pumpkin seeds.
Contains 500 calories, 6.8 g of carbohydrates, 19.6 g of protein and 43.9 g of fat. Perfect for the ketogenic diet which is based on burning fats instead of carbohydrates.
Does the keto diet work?
Based on my personal experience the keto diet works 100%. You eat plenty in the sense that the dishes are very filling, and during the day you don’t experience hunger spikes. You lose weight like I have never seen with other diets. The belly deflates and localized fat pads disappear. Recipes take 10 minutes to prepare; there are no elaborate preparations. This diet can be followed even if you have little time. The only caveat is that it is contraindicated for those with kidney or liver diseases, for people suffering from gout, for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and for growing adolescents.
In any case, before starting this type of diet, it is advisable to consult your doctor
