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Table 2 Study meal and snack options designed to each contain macronutrient ratios of approximately 80% fat, 10% protein, and 10% carbohydrate

From: Rationale and design of the Diet Restriction and Exercise-induced Adaptations in Metastatic breast cancer (DREAM) study: a 2-arm, parallel-group, phase II, randomized control trial of a short-term, calorie-restricted, and ketogenic diet plus exercise during intravenous chemotherapy versus usual care

Description

Ingredients

Dietary Preferences

Breakfast Options

 Omelet

Egg yolk, bacon, spinach, olive oil, mandarin orange (on the side)

GF, DF

 Hash browns and tuna pĂ¢tĂ©

Canned tuna, cream cheese, chives, white potato, butter

GF

 Assorted

Peanut butter, avocado, bacon

GF, DF

Lunch Options

 Salad

Lettuce, bacon, feta, tomato, croutons, hard-boiled egg, ranch dressing, olive oil

 

 Vegetable soup

Celery, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, onion, cheddar cheese, whipping cream, olive oil

VG, GF

 Zucchini Bolognese

Zucchini spirals, ground beef, tomato sauce, onion, olive oil, parmesan cheese

GF

Dinner Options

 Chicken casserole

Chicken thigh, cauliflower, broccoli, butter, lemon juice, chicken broth, whipping cream, breadcrumbs

 

 Pumpkin and sausage soup

Pureed pumpkin, pork sausage, onion, whipping cream, chicken broth, curry powder, olive oil

GF

 Zucchini alfredo soup

Zucchini, butter, parmesan cheese, flour, whipping cream

VG

 Cauliflower pizza crust with guacamole

Avocado, olive oil, lime juice, cauliflower, egg, cheddar cheese

VG, GF

Snack Options

 Yogurt

Vanilla yogurt, almonds, coconut oil

VG, GF

 Veggies and dip

Chopped carrots and celery, ranch dressing dip, cheese string

VG, GF

 Nuts & peanut butter

Walnuts, peanut butter

VG, GF, DF

 Salad sandwich

Romain lettuce, avocado, feta, tomatoes, olive oil

VG, GF

  1. Notes: GF Gluten-free, DF Dairy-free, VG vegetarian