By Leigh O’Connor.
Do you want to lose weight? Or just be more healthy? No desire to give up meat, eggs or cheese?
Perhaps you are vegetarian or looking for quick weight loss results without feeling hungry; or do you want to simply eat nutritionally balanced food that will have a positive influence on your long-term health?
All of these wishes can be fulfilled with the keto high-fibre diet, according to Dr Thomas Kurscheid. In his new cookbook, ‘The 28 Day Keto High Fibre Plan’, Dr Kurscheid delivers a fresh, gut-friendly approach to the ketogenic diet, combining the benefits of keto with essential high-fibre nutrition for optimal health and effective weight management.
A leading specialist in nutritional medicine and founder of his own research institute, Dr Kurscheid brings his extensive expertise in preventing cardiovascular disease to this innovative guide. With a background in medicine from London and Cologne, he introduces a dietary plan that not only supports healthy weight loss and increased energy but also addresses the crucial aspect of gut health, often overlooked in traditional keto diets.
The book features a structured two-phase approach – the first 14 days are dedicated to a low-carb phase to initiate ketosis, followed by a 14-day stabilisation phase to support weight loss while enhancing gut health.
There are more than 70 delicious recipes, including breakfast bowls, creamy curries and indulgent crêpes, all designed to be keto-compliant and high in fibre. Each recipe offers a full nutritional breakdown and macro details with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to suit different dietary needs.
We have three recipes for AGFG home cooks to try at home:
Pesto does not always have to be made with basil and pine nuts – this variation uses pistachio nuts and parsley for a change. Skin the cucumber if you prefer.
"Curry always sounds more exotic – and tastes more exotic – than it really is in terms of work for the kitchen. This is my go-to variation where all the theatre is in the toppings, but there is depth of flavour here, too,” says Dr Kurscheid.
"I'm using pollock here because it was inexpensive and unfashionable but still good – all fish to my mind is good as long as it is very fresh. The sauce, though, works well with other fish fillets, which are quick and easy to cook.”
Beautifully illustrated with stunning recipe photography, ‘The 28 Day Keto High Fibre Plan’, is a comprehensive guide to achieving a healthier lifestyle through an innovative, gut-friendly ketogenic approach.
