πŸ₯‘ Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet

Brett Elliott's Healthy Keto-Diet
7-Day Meal Plan

A mostly plant-based ketogenic plan combining near-zero-carb foods, abundant healthy fats, and powerful immune-boosting ingredients β€” designed to support the body's fight against disease by starving cancer cells of their primary fuel: glucose.

πŸ”¬ <20g Net Carbs / Day
πŸ₯‘ 70–80% Healthy Fats
πŸ§„ 6–8+ Garlic Cloves / Day
🌿 Heavy Immune Boosters
πŸ„ Mushrooms Daily
🌱 Mostly Plant-Based
Keto Diet Principles Infographic
⚠️ Important: This meal plan is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult your oncologist or healthcare professional before starting any dietary change, especially during cancer treatment. Results vary; always combine with professional medical care.
πŸ“š Key Research
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Ketogenic Diet in Cancer Therapy
PubMed Central (PMC)
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Ketogenic Diets and Cancer: Emerging Evidence
PubMed Central (PMC)
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The Effects of the Ketogenic Diet on Cancer (2025)
European Journal of Cancer Prevention
🌿 Diet Principles
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Very Low Net Carbs

Under 20g net carbs per day. 70–80% of calories from healthy fats β€” avocado, coconut oil, olive oil, butter, cream and coconut cream.

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Immune-Boosting Foods

6–8+ garlic cloves daily, mushrooms, turmeric, ginger, chili, and abundant fresh herbs β€” basil, mint, thyme, parsley, coriander.

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Meal Structure

High-fat smoothies or keto breakfast for breakfast, raw salad lunches, hot dinners with small protein + large fat source + low-carb vegetables.

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 1

Detox Green Start

Liver Detox Smoothie
Breakfast
High-Fat Keto Green Smoothie
~4g net carbs
Β½ avocado, 2 cups spinach/kale, Β½ cup coconut cream, 1 tbsp coconut oil, Β½ cucumber, lemon juice, fresh ginger, 3–4 garlic cloves, handful mint, pinch turmeric. Blend until smooth.
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Indian Capsicum Salad
Lunch
Avocado Broccoli Salad with Garlic Dressing
~5g net carbs
1 avocado, 200g cooled broccoli, 1 cucumber, limited green capsicum, garlic-ginger-lemon-olive oil dressing (6 garlic cloves), fresh herbs.
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Mushroom Stroganoff
Dinner
High-Fat Mushroom Stroganoff
~6g net carbs
300g mixed mushrooms, 8 garlic cloves, 120g chicken or salmon, coconut oil + olive oil, 400ml coconut cream, cayenne/chili, thyme, parsley. SautΓ©, add protein, stir in cream and simmer.
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Snack Options
Pickles or gherkins Β· Green olives Β· Celery sticks with guacamole Β· Carrot sticks Β· Macadamia nuts
Day 2

Chocolate & Thai Curry

Chocolate Mousse Whip
Breakfast
Chocolate Mousse Whip
~4g net carbs
Rich, creamy keto chocolate mousse made with coconut cream, raw cacao, avocado, and a touch of sweetener. A decadent high-fat breakfast treat.
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Green Salad with Mushrooms
Lunch
Rocket & Mushroom Salad with Avocado
~4g net carbs
Avocado, rocket, mixed mushrooms, garlic-herb olive oil dressing with fresh basil, mint and parsley. Simple, fresh and nourishing.
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Thai Broccoli Mushroom
Dinner
Thai-Style Broccoli Mushroom Curry
~7g net carbs
Broccoli, mushrooms, coconut cream (extra), garlic, ginger, chili, turmeric and fresh herbs. Rich, warming and deeply satisfying.
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Snack Options
Guacamole with veggie sticks Β· Green olives Β· Macadamia nuts Β· Pickles or gherkins
Day 3

Mediterranean Keto

Alkalizing Green Smoothie
Breakfast
Super Alkalizing Green Smoothie
~4g net carbs
Kale, spinach, cucumber, coconut cream, lemon juice, 4 garlic cloves, fresh ginger, turmeric, pinch of chili. Blend until smooth.
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Mediterranean Summer Salad
Lunch
Mediterranean Keto Salad
~5g net carbs
Mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, green olives, garlic-lemon-olive oil dressing with generous fresh basil, parsley and mint.
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Cauliflower Curry
Dinner
High-Fat Cauliflower Curry
~7g net carbs
Cauliflower, extra coconut cream and olive oil, garlic, turmeric, ginger, curry powder. Mushrooms added for extra immune support.
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Snack Options
Celery sticks with guacamole Β· Carrot sticks Β· Pickles Β· Macadamia nuts Β· Green olives
Day 4

BloodClenz & Artichoke Day

BloodClenz Smoothie
Breakfast
BloodClenz Smoothie
~5g net carbs
A powerful blood-cleansing smoothie with deep green vegetables, garlic, ginger, turmeric and coconut cream. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
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Grilled Artichokes
Lunch
Grilled Artichokes with Bean & Caper Salad
~6g net carbs
Grilled artichoke hearts, capers, garlic, olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs. Skip beans for strict keto or use sparingly. A Mediterranean-inspired liver-supportive lunch.
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Zucchini Broccoli Red Curry
Dinner
Zucchini Broccoli Red Curry (High-Fat)
~7g net carbs
Zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, red curry paste, extra coconut cream, garlic, ginger, chili. Rich, warming and deeply satisfying.
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Snack Options
Guacamole with veggie sticks Β· Green olives Β· Gherkins Β· Macadamia nuts Β· Avocado halves with olive oil
Day 5

Salmon & Asparagus Day

Chocolate Mousse
Breakfast
Chocolate Mousse Whip
~4g net carbs
Rich coconut cream chocolate mousse with raw cacao and avocado. A satisfying high-fat breakfast that keeps you in ketosis all morning.
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Mung Bean Coleslaw
Lunch
Keto Coleslaw with Avocado Dressing
~5g net carbs
Cabbage base, avocado, garlic dressing (skip mung beans for strict keto). Generous olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs.
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Salmon and Asparagus
Dinner
Salmon & Asparagus with Caper-Garlic Butter
~5g net carbs
Salmon fillet, asparagus, mushrooms, high-fat caper-garlic butter sauce (extra butter + olive oil). Rich in omega-3s and healthy fats.
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Snack Options
Guacamole with celery & carrot sticks Β· Pickles Β· Green olives Β· Macadamia nuts
Day 6

BloodClenz & Lentil Bolognaise

BloodClenz Smoothie
Breakfast
BloodClenz Smoothie
~5g net carbs
Repeat of the powerful blood-cleansing smoothie β€” deep greens, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coconut cream. A great start to day 6.
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Herb Rocket Salad
Lunch
Herb Rocket + Avocado + Mushroom Salad
~4g net carbs
Rocket, avocado, mushrooms, garlic-herb olive oil dressing, fresh basil, mint, parsley. Simple, fresh and deeply nourishing.
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Lentil Bolognaise
Dinner
Lentil Bolognaise with Zucchini Noodles
~8g net carbs
Italian-style lentil bolognaise served on zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Rich in plant protein, garlic, herbs and olive oil. Use sparingly for strict keto.
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Snack Options
Celery sticks with guacamole Β· Gherkins Β· Green olives Β· Macadamia nuts Β· Avocado halves with olive oil
Day 7

Baked Salmon Finale

Liver Detox Smoothie
Breakfast
Full Herb-Loaded Green Smoothie
~4g net carbs
Spinach, kale, avocado, coconut cream, all fresh herbs (basil, mint, thyme, parsley, coriander), garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon. The ultimate immune-boosting start.
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Persian Salad
Lunch
Persian-Avocado Salad with Garlic
~5g net carbs
Persian salad base with avocado, extra garlic, olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs. Simple, clean and deeply satisfying.
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Baked Salmon
Dinner
Baked Salmon with Turmeric-Garlic Butter
~5g net carbs
Salmon fillet baked with broccoli and asparagus, generously coated in turmeric-garlic butter. Finish with fresh herbs and lemon.
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Snack Options
Guacamole with veggie sticks Β· Pickles or gherkins Β· Green olives Β· Macadamia nuts Β· Avocado halves with olive oil and herbs
πŸ›’ 7-Day Shopping List
Scale Γ—2 for a 14-day plan. All items keep strictly under 20g net carbs per day.
πŸ«™ Pantry & Oils
  • Coconut oil (large jar)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (500ml+)
  • Butter (500g)
  • Heavy cream (500ml)
  • Full-fat coconut cream (4–6 cans)
  • Macadamia nuts (200g)
  • Green olives (jar)
  • Capers (jar)
  • Pickles / gherkins (jar)
  • Red curry paste (jar)
  • Curry powder / mixed herbs
  • Cumin, cayenne, chili flakes
  • Turmeric (ground)
  • Raw cacao powder
πŸ§„ Fresh Aromatics
  • Garlic bulbs (6+ bulbs)
  • Fresh ginger (large piece)
  • Fresh basil (2 bunches)
  • Fresh mint (2 bunches)
  • Fresh thyme (1 bunch)
  • Fresh parsley (2 bunches)
  • Fresh coriander (1 bunch)
  • Lemons (8–10)
  • Limes (4)
  • Fresh chili (4–6)
πŸ₯¦ Fresh Produce
  • Spinach / kale / rocket (large bags)
  • Swiss chard (1 bunch)
  • Broccoli (2–3 heads)
  • Cauliflower (1–2 heads)
  • Zucchini (4–6)
  • Asparagus (2 bunches)
  • Cucumber (4–6)
  • Celery (1 bunch)
  • Avocados (10–14)
  • Green capsicum (2, limited)
  • Cabbage (half head)
  • Carrots (4–6, for snacking)
  • Artichoke hearts (jar or fresh)
πŸ„ Mushrooms
  • Mixed mushrooms (1–2 kg total)
  • Button mushrooms (500g)
  • Portobello mushrooms (4–6)
  • Shiitake mushrooms (200g)
🐟 Proteins
  • Salmon fillets (4–6 pieces)
  • Chicken breast (500g)
  • Eggs (1 dozen)
  • Red lentils (200g, Day 6)
πŸ§ͺ Ketosis Testing
  • Ketostix urine test strips
  • Test daily to confirm ketosis
  • Target: moderate to high ketones
  • Adjust fat/carb ratio as needed
πŸ₯‘ Ideal Keto Nutrient Ratio
Ketogenic Diet Ideal Nutrient Ratio β€” 70–80% Fat, 15–20% Protein, 5–10% Carbohydrates
πŸ₯¬ Other Allowed Foods β€” A to Z

The following foods are all permitted on this ketogenic plan. Prioritise organic and wild-caught where possible. Items marked with a note should be used in the quantities indicated to maintain ketosis.

A
  • Almonds (moderate portions)
  • Artichoke hearts
  • Asparagus
  • Avocado & guacamole
  • Avocado oil
B
  • Bacon (no added sugar, moderation)
  • Basil (fresh)
  • Beef (grass-fed)
  • Blueberries (small portions)
  • Bok choy
  • Bone broth (homemade/low-carb)
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Butter (grass-fed)
C
  • Cabbage
  • Cacao powder (raw, unsweetened)
  • Capers
  • Carrots (small amounts for snacking)
  • Cauliflower & cauliflower rice
  • Celery
  • Cheese (full-fat: cheddar, feta, goat, cream cheese)
  • Chicken (thighs preferred for fat)
  • Chickpeas (only Β½ cup as a soup base)
  • Chili / cayenne / chili flakes
  • Coconut (unsweetened flakes, full-fat milk/cream)
  • Coconut oil
  • Coriander (fresh cilantro)
  • Cream (heavy/full-fat)
  • Cream cheese
  • Cucumber
  • Cumin
  • Curry powder/paste (sugar-free)
D
  • Dahl (only Β½ cup as a soup base)
  • Duck fat / lard (pasture-raised)
E
  • Eggplant (in moderation)
  • Eggs
F
  • Fish (fatty: salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies β€” wild-caught preferred)
  • Flaxseeds (small amounts)
G
  • Garlic (heavy daily use β€” 6–8+ cloves)
  • Ghee
  • Ginger (fresh)
  • Green beans (in moderation)
  • Green olives
  • Guacamole
H
  • Heavy cream
  • Herbs (fresh: basil, mint, thyme, parsley, coriander)
K
  • Kale
L
  • Lemons / limes
  • Lentils (only Β½ cup as a soup base)
  • Lettuce / mixed greens / rocket (arugula)
M
  • Macadamia nuts
  • Mint (fresh)
  • Mushrooms (all types: button, portobello, shiitake, mixed β€” daily use encouraged)
  • Mustard (plain, no sugar)
O
  • Olive oil (extra-virgin)
P
  • Parsley (fresh)
  • Pecans / walnuts / hazelnuts (small portions)
  • Pickles / gherkins (no added sugar)
  • Pork (including bacon, moderation)
  • Pork rinds
  • Pumpkin seeds (small amounts)
R
  • Radishes
  • Raspberries / strawberries / blackberries (small portions)
S
  • Salmon
  • Seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin, sesame β€” small amounts)
  • Sour cream (full-fat)
  • Spinach / Swiss chard
  • Tahini (pure, in moderation)
T
  • Thyme (fresh)
  • Turmeric (ground/fresh)
  • Turkey
Z
  • Zucchini (including noodles)