A Week On Keto

Join me as I attempt to eat keto, influenced by Eddie Abbew and Dr Eric Berg, whilst on a budget #budgetmeal #budgetmeals #affordableeats #foodwaste #budgetfoodie #frugalfood #budgeteats #costoflivingcrisis #frugalfoodie #thriftycooking
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Greetings!
Welcome to Budget Foodie UK.
I'm Rechenda, a 40-something from Norwich, Norfolk. I live with my Tuxedo cat Jack. Together we are trying to save as much money on food (and in life) to help save for a house deposit over the next five years.
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[@kirstimcqueen1959]

Adore your vids! Keep it up! Also normal to feel unwell as your body adapts to keto- I’m sure Dr Berg would cover that- also Dr Mindy Pelz in the fasting journey covers when you feel unwell what to do ❤

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Great suggestion Kirsti! I will also check out Dr Mindy xx

[@emmalouise7837]

I’m enjoying your videos so far! I hope that your channel continues to grow.

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Thank you so much! That is such a kind thing to say Emma, I will keep on trying xx

[@quadraticqueen]

I love keto, done it for 3 years. Budget keto can be tough, but eggs are your best friend. Get some nice ones and make omelettes and frittatas. They are a couple of pounds for 6 but stretch them out. Bacon is great too. Do broccoli cheese with bacon. Broccoli and cheese soup too.Great video thanks Xx

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Oooh yes eggs great tips xx

[@quadraticqueen]

@@BudgetFoodieUK also, for a treat, I take one square of dark chocolate and put it in a saucepan on a very low heat. Add some cream, then let the chocolate melt into the cream. Keep taking it off the heat if it gets too hot. It takes a little patience to make sure all the chocolate is melted. Once all melted and creamy, put it in a little bowl or cup and place in the fridge. It will then set and make a little 'chocolate pot'. Closest thing to a chocolate bar on keto 🍫

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Nom nom xx

[@MrsS72]

I’ve only found you in the last couple of days. Absolutely love your videos - binge watched most of them while working from home 😁 xx

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Welcome aboard! Xx

[@ninapiggott-smith9429]

I’m new to your channel,really enjoying your videos Absolutely love your house it looks amazing You have inspired me to try reduce my spending and be more inventive

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Thank you Nina and welcome to the community! X

[@itcanbedonedollars3693]

❤ Loving the Chia seed puds. I've done Keto for a few months during Covid & it def was an experience. I did get healthier, but also didn't do any tests 😂 It got me creative & I still eat some of the dishes in rotation like the cauliflower mac & cheese. 😊 Love seeing you experimenting with different things.

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Oooh cauliflower mac n cheese sounds fantastic

[@loueelamb234]

Hi there! Loving your videos! Im new subbie. Always looking to be frugal in times when i need to and even when i don't....i just get a kick out of saving and knowing i can whenever I need to. Tesco is my Supermarche of choice, with a little Lidl thrown in and local Spar cos they do my favourite brand of cottage cheese! 😊 Love to you and your Jack! I dont have a pet of my own....but i do talk to next door's ginger cat Charlie just that same way whenever he comes to say hello! 😀 Thanks for sharing. Lou, from Southport xx

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Hey lovely Lou from southport thanks for tuning in! Jack says hi. Say hello to Charlie for me. I know exactly what you mean about getting a kick out of saving xx

[@Katysarah82]

Carb it up this week chick!!!! ❤ The salmon looked gorgeous! I always eat salmon skin, full of good fats!

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

I can’t wait for sweet potato! X

[@picking4profit]

Minced beef and eggs are good for a budget keto. Tinned salmon, tinned sardines and mackarel are also cheap as is tuna. You can also get cheap cooking bacon in tescos and other supermarkets. I did carnivore for 3 and a half years as I was pre-diabetic before that. Got my health back and added in fruit and veg 2 and a half years ago. Real food is the key, very cheap in comparison to ultra processed food and much better for your health. Keep away from seed oils such as sunflower and rapeseed oil if you value your health - they are highly inflammatory. I gave them up 6 years ago and I can honestly say I am glad as my body was very inflamed to the point I could hardly walk at one point. I used to cook in vegetable oils all the time. Now I will not eat anything with them in as they are ultra processed and toxic to the body due to the amount of linoleic acid in them which is prone to oxidation. If you are interested in why seed oils are bad for you look up Chris Knobbe on you tube

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Thank you! I will look up Chris. Really well done sorting your health out. Cooking bacon is genius! And tinned fish, beef and eggs. What fruit and veg do you eat? X

[@picking4profit]

@@BudgetFoodieUKI eat all types of fruit and veg now but do limit the high sugar fruits and prefer berries to be honest. I use frozen berries and frozen vegetables apart from sweet potato and potatoes as far less waste and no prep work which is always a win!. Had chip shop fish and chips today for dinner cooked in beef fat of course and will not eat the rest of the day as so filling and not hungry. If I amhungry later may have some greek yoghurt. I do eat mainly low carb but not keto now but do some carb cycling with potatoes every now and again in the week. I only eat between 12 to 6pm normally, no snacking. Make sure you eat plenty of fat, stops any hunger dead lol! I eat lots of butter and cook in butter and beef fat mainly. Tesco do a good beef dripping which is around £1.25 a block (may have gone up you never know these days). I buy butter and beef dripping in bulk and stash it in the freezer so I don't run out.

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Love that, anything to minimise prep work is good for me! X

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Oooh beef dripping may have to try that too xx

[@quadraticqueen]

Well done, sounds like you got some real results. 👏 Very much agree, intermittent fasting is great and gets results, plus it saves a packet. I don't eat until lunchtime, though my eating window is about 1pm til 9.30pm. Yours, 12 til 6pm, is much better. X

[@rosemarie-karma]

Love cats beans. Jack is a boss. I feed my cats on sandwich plates, (I try to get a bit of depth, not flat as Toby pushes and flicks food all over). They have snacks on saucers. Also, using these makes eating with whiskers easy 😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Yes I think he needs a bigger bowl! Jack is the box of me he has me wrapped around his little paw 😆

[@rosemarie-karma]

@@BudgetFoodieUK They do. We are all cat slaves

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

We bow at the feet of our felines

[@Simply_Scouting]

Aww javk is cute i baby talk my Orwell and Jiji all the time xx

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Haha I’m glad I’m not alone Orwell and jiji sounds fab x

[@sharonburling2262]

For a tiny little thing, you do have a big appetite! I mostly only eat 1 main meal a day, occasionally a brunch.

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

I love eating

[@gillsargisson8863]

I watch Dr Berg as well. I know Keto is supposed to be the ‘best’ diet but I can’t do it properly as it’s so restrictive ❤

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

I get so confused, there are so many doctors saying different things! Why is it so hard to know? Xx

[@christinebrooks5556]

Hi from Southampton, Been catching up on your videos. Yes I talk to my cat just like that! ♡ :() Cant do Keto as have been a pescataren, for most of my life now 67, have felt much healthier since, & just means I dont eat meat at all, but love lots of veggies, fruit, eggs cheese, butter, & the occasional cake of course! Think you did very well with your meals, & well done for having a go at Keto, but cant see why such foods that are healthy are not included in the diet, dosnt make any sence to me. ♡

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Lovely welcome Christine and glad you are enjoying pescatarian life xx

[@TheMartinClowes]

My cat is a sweet angel too 🥲 love your videos cant wait to see more 💕

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Thank you! Jack my cat is my absolute world x

[@paulamccarthy8197]

The food looks nice. Yes I talk my pets like that 😂

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Thank you Paula, my fridge looked so colourful! Haha glad it’s not just me x

[@roslinney4285]

Just eat half a plate of seasonal veg . A quarter plate if starch, potatoes, rice and a quarter protein of your choice and cook with low or no oil. I only eat homemade bread on the weekend. All very cheap. Look at the starch solution . It is plant based but I do have eggs an meat twice a week. I have lost 3 stone. And some good recipes. Check out broccoli mum and plentiful Kiki and bicarb hannah. Love their recipes.

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

3 stone that is amazing! Thanks for recommendations I will check out those three accounts x

[@jennydawson1281]

Hi, from Cumbria where weather report is a bit miserable really enjoying looking at your food and it seems really healthy. I’ve tried the Mediterranean diet which isn’t quite as strict as keto. I’ve recently gone vegetarian so finding protein can be difficult. I think your approach is great I’m trying to be the family as well which makes it hard work, I’ve just bought deliciously Ella’s book, healthy meat, simple and it’s got some great recipes, although I do have dairy in stuff to it as well! I don’t really enjoy cooking, but want to eat healthily.

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

The Norfolk weather here isn't much better seems to always be raining! Food really is a colourful joy. Will look up her book, what sort of recipes so you cook for the family? X

[@cm-ft8wd]

Make americano coffee with double cream is amazing I have it on keto diet all the time 😊

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Mmmm sounds delish!

[@isobelmcfadyen4625]

I've been warned to cut carbs because its affecting my blood sugar (diabetic) but the problem is I love pasta. If you look at a diabetic friendly diet its similar to keto so you might find it useful. Love little Jack, I spoil my Daisy too, well she's my baby even if i didn't birth her!

[@paulamccarthy8197]

Maybe eat chickpeas, black beans etc and lentils because they’re filling and I don’t think they’re carb not 100%

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Cats are the best! How are you getting on? What sort of foods are you now eating? Love to daisy x

[@isobelmcfadyen4625]

@BudgetFoodieUK right now I'm eating my way through the freezer. Lots of chicken and random premade meals tonight's mystery pot was sweet and sour pork

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

I love mystery meals! Xx

[@LazieJane]

Is there a vegan keto ? I eat some great inexpensive vegan meals but lots of sweet potatoes, butternut squash and chickpeas. Love your videos and some great tips.

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Sounds lovely xx

[@rosemarie-karma]

There is a vegan keto recipe book, try a Google search

[@janetsandham7058]

Blend ur strawberry tops and make jam

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Yummy

[@janetsandham7058]

@@BudgetFoodieUK seen it somewhere Where they put evrry bit in That u would scrap And make jam or juice I know u love ur jam on toast tho

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Definitely worth a try xx

[@charylliss3741]

Kale👎 Trick to make some of steak go further. Cooked steak grind up add mayo, celery, onion, pickle etc. Make beef salad.

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

That sounds yummy x

[@totallyaddicted2mac]

Whole 30 might be a nice hybrid diet for u x

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

What is that?! Googling! X

[@Amanda-pv9kz]

I'm not a fan of keto. It forbids foods that are really healthy and can be harmful to your body long-term. Good job anyway. Hello to Jack!

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Jack says hi! I had such mixed results with it and totally agree with demonising certain foods xx

[@melanytodd2929]

I missed bread so much. Not the actual stuff, just the convenience of a quick meal😂. And I tried making all kinds of strange 'bread' things. Every one of them was disgusting ❤😂

[@Ruth58969]

I noticed Jack has a notch in his ear. One of mine had that done by the vet to signify he'd been neutered cos he was originally feral. He is a beautiful cat.

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

He is a lovely little boy. He gets bullied by an outside older cat called Winston and came on one day with a bloodied ear. Took him to my vet (Dr Chris) who said sewing it up would only be cosmetic. So sad xx but he now unique x

[@melanytodd2929]

I absolutely HATED keto. Its boring, and bloody expensive. As for carnivore... that was truly horrible. You can have so much variety with veggies, fruit, herbs... We tried every 'diet' under the sun when my son was ill. The thing that really helped was cutting the 'weirdies' in food. No preservatives, colors, additives. 😂

[@BudgetFoodieUK]

Yes totally agree!! I gave up as missed my greens x