Lunch Eggs or lean protein and low-carb vegetables Dinner Eggs or lean protein and low-carb vegetables
On the other hand, people who don’t have a history of eating disorders or a current health condition are unlikely to face health issues if they do the boiled-egg diet in the short term. “I consider this a red-carpet diet. It’s only something to try when you want to see results quickly and you’re okay with feeling restricted for a short period of time,” says Shapiro. She notes that this diet takes its cues from the 1960s, a time when “it was considered ladylike and demure to restrict yourself,” she says. But that’s not a healthy headspace to be in. So are eggs good or bad for you? Taking into account the research as a whole, Shapiro notes that it’s saturated fat in food that raises cholesterol, not necessarily dietary cholesterol. What’s more, “it’s the simple carbohydrates and sugars in foods that increase cholesterol and triglycerides. I wouldn’t worry about eating hard-boiled eggs daily,” she says. Yet if that’s the majority of what you’re eating, the saturated fat could add up.
EggsSkinless poultryFishLean beefLamb and porkLow-carb vegetables, including leafy greens like kale, collard greens, spinach, and mustard greens; zucchini; and bell peppersLow-carb fruits, such as tomatoes, oranges, lemons, limes, watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, peaches, and grapefruitCalorie-free drinks like plain water and sparkling waterButterCoconut oilMayonnaise
Lunch Grilled salmon on salad Snack None Dinner Grilled pork chop with broccoli Dessert None
Day 2
Breakfast Two eggs, tomatoes, cantaloupe Lunch Grilled chicken on salad Snack None Dinner Ahi tuna with kale Dessert None
Day 3
Breakfast Two eggs, orange Lunch Sliced steak on salad Snack None Dinner Baked salmon with mushrooms Dessert None
Day 4
Breakfast Two eggs, asparagus, strawberries Lunch Egg salad on lettuce Snack None Dinner Beef roast with cauliflower Dessert None
Day 5
Breakfast Two eggs, slice of ham, strawberries Lunch Baked cod with asparagus Snack None Dinner Grilled chicken skewers with bell peppers and onions Dessert None
Day 6
Breakfast Two eggs, cantaloupe Lunch Egg salad on lettuce Snack None Dinner Mahi-mahi with green beans Dessert None
Day 7
Breakfast Two eggs, watermelon Lunch Grilled salmon on salad Snack None Dinner Pork chop with bok choy Dessert None
“If you want to do this as a quick fix, you might lose a lot of water weight initially, but you can’t live that way forever,” says Young. “These types of diets can lead to overeating and a lot of frustration later.”
