DD+ Keto meal plan: Intermittent fasting (16:8) for beginners with Darya

February 19 2020 by Darya Namvar

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At Diet Doctor, we don’t just preach about healthy eating; we live it! Just ask our graphic designer, Darya who created one of our most popular meal plans to date, Intermittent fasting (16:8) for beginners.

Over two years ago, Darya started intermittent fasting to manage her weight and has never looked back. She loved it so much that she created a special meal plan, just for members. And it includes intermittent fasting each weekday and keeps you below 17 net grams of carbs, too.

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Intermittent fasting (16:8) for beginners with Darya

Want to try intermittent fasting but not sure how to start? Follow Darya’s meal plan! A graphic designer at Diet Doctor, Darya eats a ketogenic diet and works out twice a week. While she enjoys cooking on the weekend, during the weekdays she usually cooks easy, quick meals and often skips breakfast. So this meal plan is perfect if you want to do intermittent fasting (16:8) Darya’s way! Then splurge on yummy keto breakfasts on the weekend.

This meal plan keeps you below 17 g net carbs per day.

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7 comments

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Carol V
February 20 2020
What does intermittent fasting look like for a type 2 diabetics? I am supposed to have 3 meals then do insulin after each meal. If I eat in my time frame from 10:30 am to 6:30pm, I can't see taking insulin 3 times? I live in Canada, and don't have diabetes educators who believe in keto lifestyle.

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Gentiann
February 20 2020
Diabetes type 2 is reversible and getting off insuline can be done.
Beside reading all the information on dietdoctor site, you can also visit the site of doctors that help their patients achieve this goal: Dr Sara Hallberg (Virta Health), Dr Bourdua-Roy in Quebec, Dr Fung in Toronto.
Good Luck with your recovery !
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 21 2020

What does intermittent fasting look like for a type 2 diabetics? I am supposed to have 3 meals then do insulin after each meal. If I eat in my time frame from 10:30 am to 6:30pm, I can't see taking insulin 3 times? I live in Canada, and don't have diabetes educators who believe in keto lifestyle.

You may find this link helpful!
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/with-diabetes-medications
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Debra
November 21 2020
How do I find a plan for dairy free low carb keto meals?
I usually eat one or two meals a day.

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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
November 21 2020

How do I find a plan for dairy free low carb keto meals?
I usually eat one or two meals a day.

Here you go! https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/dairy-free
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Annette Babb
March 4 2022
If I do intermittent fasting can I have coffee with heavy cream and still be fasting. I don’t eat breakfast

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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
March 4 2022

If I do intermittent fasting can I have coffee with heavy cream and still be fasting. I don’t eat breakfast

Hi, Annette! This video should be helpful for you. https://www.dietdoctor.com/video-post-what-breaks-a-fast