So easy, so delicious!
Adopting a high-fat ketogenic diet can fire up metabolism and help break stubborn plateaus to make slimming effortless—plus deliver an array of benefits including sky-high energy, clearer skin and sunnier moods.
To get started, aim to eat a diet composed of 70 percent fat, 25 percent protein and 5 percent carbs (about 20 grams) daily. That means loading your plate at each meal with 4 oz. of protein (like chicken, turkey, steak or salmon) as well as a variety of leafy greens and non-starchy vegetables (like broccoli and peppers that have been cooked in healthy fats like ghee). “No matter which fats you choose, don’t short yourself. Eat about a tablespoon of fat at each meal—that’s a thumb-size portion,” says nutritionist Kellyann Petrucci, N.D., author of The 10-Day Belly Slimdown. You can also enjoy fat-rich snacks (like hard-boiled eggs, nuts and seeds). But avoid grains, sugars and processed fats to help the pounds melt away.
To ensure you’re hitting your daily fat quota, you’ll also enjoy “fat bombs” made with healthy fats (like coconut oil) once or twice a day when hunger strikes. “Fat bombs curb appetite and rev metabolism,” says Petrucci. “Many people report that fat bombs give them an extra boost of energy.”
If a treat loaded with coconut oil or butter sounds greasy and unappealing, take heart: We were pleasantly surprised by the taste and texture—and successful slimmers agree! “Everyone else can have their cake, and I don’t even care because I get to eat fat bombs. They make eating plenty of good fats easy,” says HeavenlyHomemakers.com blogger Laura Coppinger, who credits fat bombs
with helping her slim and curing her son’s eczema. For Vicki Bales-Humble, who lost 92 pounds, these tiny bites are a big treat. “I have a fat bomb as dessert after any meal that doesn’t have enough fat,” she says. “I eat them right out of the fridge and they keep me satisfied.”
Most successful slimmers prefer to make a big batch of fat bombs so their snacks are ready to grab and enjoy as needed. To whip up your new favorite treat, follow the 5 easy steps below.