Starting Strong: Day 1 of My 30-Day Keto Adventure

Day 1: Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Avocado

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • Handful of fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter or coconut oil for cooking

Instructions:

Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Avocado
  1. In a bowl, whisk the eggs together until well combined.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or coconut oil.
  3. Add the whisked eggs to the skillet and let them cook for a moment before gently stirring.
  4. Add the fresh spinach leaves to the eggs and continue to gently scramble until the eggs are cooked to your desired consistency.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve the scrambled eggs topped with sliced avocado.

Lunch – Grilled Chicken Salad with Olive Oil Dressing

Ingredients:

  • Grilled chicken breast, sliced
  • Mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach, etc.)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber, sliced
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Kalamata olives
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Grilled Chicken Salad with Olive Oil Dressing

Instructions:

  1. Arrange the mixed salad greens on a plate.
  2. Top with sliced grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice to make the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and enjoy.

Dinner – Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients:

  • Salmon fillet
  • Asparagus spears
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon slices
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Grilled Chicken Salad with Olive Oil Dressing
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange the asparagus spears around the salmon.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place lemon slices on top of the salmon.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
  7. Serve the baked salmon and asparagus with a side salad or your favorite low-carb side dish.

Remember to adjust portion sizes and ingredients to fit your personal macros and preferences. Enjoy your first day of delicious keto meals!