Nicoise salad

Ingredients:

• Lettuce leaves of choice

• A handful of green beans (leftover or cooked from frozen are fine)

• 4 halved cherry tomatoes or one regular cut into wedges

• 1-2 hard boiled eggs

• 6-8 olives

• 100-140g of tuna in olive oil or brine, or a piece of fish from last night´s dinner; vegetarians can use feta or grilled halloumi instead

• Dressing: 3 table spoons of olive oil, 2 table spoons of vinegar or lemon juice, 1 tea spoon of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper - shake together in a small jar to create a velvety texture

• Optional: 2 baby potatoes from last night´s dinner cut into wedges (fun fact: cooked and cooled potatoes are low in carbs!);

• Optional: a couple anchovies

Instructions:

Arrange the leaves, beans, tomatoes and optionally onions on a plate, then add potatoes, pieces of fish, quartered egg(s), anchovies and olives. Dress and enjoy.

Keto energy balls

These make a perfect snack or breakfast if you can’t eat much in the morning. They contain a satiating combination of protein, good fats and fibre. Not only will they help you feel full but also keep blood sugar in check, providing stable energy. Unless you should avoid high fibre foods, they are great for anyone - not just those who are on the ketogenic diet.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of nut butter; if it had separated, do not add the liquid oil

• 1/2 cup of coconut oil

• 200g of mixed nuts, chopped or processed in a food processor to adesired texture

• Handful of milled chia seeds

• Dessicated coconut, as much as you like

• 4 servings of protein powder

Optional:

• Liquid monkfruit sweetener or stevia, if you prefer a sweeter flavour

• 1-2 table spoons of cacao or cocoa

• Cinnamon

• Maca powder

• Sea salt

  Note: Do not add sources of glucose like dried fruit, maple syrup, honey or oats.

Method:

1. Mix all ingredients

2. Form balls (they will be sticky but will set)

3. Place in a container and keep in the fridge