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Table 1 Modified Atkins Diet

From: Modified Atkins diet in advanced malignancies - final results of a safety and feasibility trial within the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Food category

Allowed

Prohibited

Fruits

None

All, fresh, dried, canned.

Beverage

water, diet drinks or diet sodas, liquor, black coffee, tea, tonic water, broth

Wine, beer, milk, fruit juices, regular soda

Vegetables

green leafy vegetables,cucumbers, celery, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, peppers, kale, spinach, asparagus, 5 olives a day.

Carrots, Potatoes, Squash, Beans, Tomatoes, corn, peas, squash, sauerkraut

Meats and protein

Beef, pork, poultry, turkey, lamb, venison, game fowl, fish, clams, lobster, shrimp, scallops, deli meats, bacon, lunchmeat, eggs, sliceable cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, block cheese

Breaded meats or breaded fish products, soft cheeses, processed cheese products, milk, yogurt

Miscellaneous

Salt, pepper, spices, splenda, aspartame

Oil, lemon juice, ghee, coconut oil, butter, full cream, nuts (small amounts), pork rinds, canola oil, real mayonnaise, oils (limit to 2 T or <4 g of carbohydrate

Oil based salad dressings

Sugar, honey, molasses, sugar alcohols, juices, maple syrup, catsup, prepared salad dressings with added sugar, fructose, corn syrup, sugar free candy or chocolates fat free dressing, low fat dairy products, peanut butter, ice cream, chips, cream based dressings

Breads, pastries and cereals

None

All rice, cereals, grains, breads, flour products, popcorn, chips, pretzels, pancakes, muffins, bagels, waffles cakes, pies.