Meal templates

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Twelve repeatable meal templates. Filter by protocol to see the meals that fit.

Egg & avocado plate

breakfast
  • ·2–3 eggs
  • ·½ avocado
  • ·Handful of spinach or salad
  • ·Olive oil
  • ·Optional smoked salmon

A reliable low-carb breakfast or brunch. Add greens or smoked salmon so it is not just eggs and avocado on their own.

high proteinvery-low carbs

Protein bowl

lunch
  • ·Chicken, fish, tofu, tempeh or eggs
  • ·Two big handfuls of vegetables
  • ·Olive oil dressing
  • ·Avocado or a small handful of nuts

The default lunch or dinner. Rotate the protein and the vegetables to keep it interesting.

high proteinlow carbs

Greek yogurt bowl

breakfast
  • ·1 cup full-fat, unsweetened Greek yogurt
  • ·Small handful of berries
  • ·Small handful of nuts and seeds
  • ·Optional pinch of cinnamon

Fast to make. Skip if you are following strict keto — the berries push the carb count up.

high proteinlow carbs

Simple salmon dinner

dinner
  • ·Salmon fillet
  • ·Broccoli or greens
  • ·Olive oil
  • ·Lemon
  • ·Optional fermented vegetables

Bake the salmon at 200 °C for 12 minutes. Steam or roast the greens alongside.

high proteinvery-low carbs

Sardines on greens

lunch
  • ·Tin of sardines in olive oil
  • ·Big handful of greens
  • ·Tomato or cucumber
  • ·Lemon
  • ·Olive oil

A five-minute meal. Good for busy days or travel.

high proteinvery-low carbs

Roast chicken thighs & veg

dinner
  • ·Chicken thighs (bone-in for flavour)
  • ·Roasted broccoli, cauliflower or courgettes
  • ·Olive oil
  • ·Herbs (rosemary or thyme)

Cook a large tray. Leftovers become tomorrow's protein bowl.

high proteinlow carbs

Tofu & veg stir-fry

dinner
  • ·Firm tofu
  • ·Mixed vegetables
  • ·Ginger, garlic
  • ·Tamari or soy sauce
  • ·Sesame oil

A plant-forward option. Serve as-is, not over rice, to keep carbs moderate.

moderate proteinlow carbs

Lentil & vegetable bowl

lunch
  • ·Cooked green or brown lentils
  • ·Roasted vegetables
  • ·Feta or a soft-boiled egg
  • ·Olive oil, lemon

Fits the Longevity Simple protocol. Not a fit for Healthy Keto — lentils are meaningful carbs.

moderate proteinmoderate carbs

Steak & big salad

dinner
  • ·Sirloin or ribeye
  • ·Mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber
  • ·Avocado
  • ·Olive oil, mustard vinaigrette

A weekend option. Choose grass-fed if easily available; do not stress if not.

high proteinvery-low carbs

Cottage cheese plate

breakfast
  • ·1 cup cottage cheese
  • ·Cucumber, tomato, olives
  • ·Handful of nuts
  • ·A drizzle of olive oil

A very fast, high-protein breakfast when you don't feel like cooking.

high proteinvery-low carbs

Leftovers plate

any
  • ·Yesterday's protein
  • ·Yesterday's vegetables
  • ·Fresh salad or half an avocado

The single most useful habit — cook a bit extra, eat it tomorrow.

high proteinlow carbs

Emergency meal

any
  • ·2 boiled eggs
  • ·½ avocado
  • ·Pre-washed salad
  • ·Tin of tuna or sardines

The one to keep in mind at 21:00 when you're tired. Better than ordering pizza.

high proteinvery-low carbs

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