Red meat meal plan

Red meat is the easiest way for your body to absorb iron so it’s not surprising that 
many of us are drawn towards red meat, especially if we’ve been feeling a little run 
down or need plenty of energy and stamina for our daily lives. The Atkins lifestyle 
caters for this need perfectly – in fact many people report having more physical and 
mental energy on Atkins than they have had for years as the ‘brain-fog’ created by an 
over-reliance on sugary foods clears. 

Breakfast
How about starting the day with a classic breakfast of grilled bacon with a side dish 
of fibre-rich grilled mushrooms? Chestnut and portobello mushrooms have much better 
flavour than standard white mushrooms, so give them a go.

Lunch
At lunchtime, a fantastic option is a grilled steak, cooked as you like it and served 
over a big green salad, ideally made from more robust lettuces such as Romaine and Cos 
to pair with the meaty tastes of the steak. A dollop of horseradish cream is ideal but 
check for sugars in store-bought versions. 

Snack
At snack time, you will enjoy thin slices of parma ham wrapped around strips of 
mozzarella (make sure you stick to 3-4 oz maximum in stage 1), and some olives could 
make a toothsome addition to this treat. 

Dinner
In the evening, roast a small joint of lamb (or lamb chops) with lots of finely 
chopped garlic sprinkled over the top. Keep things simple while the oven is on anyway 
and accompany with rosemary grilled vegetables. Simply chop up red and green peppers, 
half a red onion, half a bulb of fennel and add some whole garlic cloves in their 
skins. Top with 1 tbsp olive oil and half a tbsp of dried rosemary. Roast for 40 
minutes alongside the lamb for fabulous and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired  
flavours. 

Shopping list
Bacon
Mushrooms
Rump steak
Romaine lettuce
Horseradish cream (check for sugar)
Parma ham
Mozzarella
Olives
Lamb (joint or steaks)
Garlic
Red and green peppers
Red onionBulb of fennel
Rosemary (dried or fresh)