Atkins Induction List

This is the list from Atkins.com for foods allowed during induction

Most fish, poultry and meat do not contain carbs; therefore, you may eat them but be sure you are
getting your 12 to 15 net carbs in vegetables as well.

All fish including:
• Flounder
• Herring
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Sole
• Tuna
• Trout

All fowl including:
• Cornish Hen
• Chicken
• Duck
• Goose
• Pheasant
• Quail
• Turkey

All shellfish including:
• Clams
• Crabmeat
• Mussels*
• Oysters*
• Shrimp
• Squid
*Oysters and mussels are higher in carbs so limit to about 4 ounces per day.

All meat including:
• Bacon*
• Beef
• Ham*
• Lamb
• Pork
• Veal
• Venison
*Be aware of processed meat and that some may be cured with sugar, which will add to the carbohydrate count. Also steer clear of meats with added nitrates.
 *Most people eat Hillshire Farms meat

All Eggs including:
• Deviled
• Fried
• Hard-boiled
• Omelets
• Poached
• Scrambled
• Soft-boiled

Cheese does contain carbs, about 1 gram per once. You allowed no more than 4 ounces
of cheese per day. An ounce is about the size of an individually wrapped slice of American cheese.
Cheese including:
Type Serving Size Net Carbs
• Blue cheeses 1 oz 0.7
• Cheddar ½ cup 0.0
• Cow, sheep and goat 1 oz 0.3
• Cream cheese 1 oz 0.8
• Feta 1 oz 1.2
• Gouda 1 oz 0.6
• Mozzarella 1 oz 0.6
• Parmesan 1 tbs 0.2
• Swiss 1 oz 1.0

Vegetables:
Approximately 12 to 15 net carbs a day from vegetables, which is equivalent to
several cups depending on the Net Carb count of vegetable used.
1 cup is equal to approximately the size of a baseball

Vegetable Serving Size/Prep Net Carbs
• Alfalfa sprouts 1 cup/raw 0.4
• Argula 1/2cup/raw 0.2
• Bok choy 1cup/raw 0.8
• Celery 1 stalk 0.8
• Chicory Greens 1/2cup/raw 0.6
• Chives 1 tablespoon 0.1
• Cucumber ½ cup 1.0
• Daikon ½ cup 1.0
• Endive ½ cup 0.0
• Escarole ½ cup 0.0
• Fennel 1 cup 3.6
• Jicama ½ cup 2.5
• Lettuce Iceberg ½ cup 0.1
• Mushrooms ½ cup 1.2
• Parsley 1 tablespoon 0.1
• Peppers ½ cup/raw 2.3
• Radicchio ½ cup/raw 0.7
• Radishes 10/raw 0.9
• Romaine lettuce ½ cup 0.2
The following vegetables are slightly higher than the salad vegetables listed above; they also provide
important nutrients and add variety to your daily foods. Make sure you stay within the 12-15 grams net
carbs.

Vegetable Serving Size/ Prep Net Carbs
• Artichoke ¼ of medium/boiled 4.0
• Asparagus 6 spears/boiled 2.4
• Artichoke hearts 1/ canned in water 1.0
• Avocadoes 1 whole/raw 3.5
• Bamboo shoots 1cup/boiled 1.1
• Beets ½ cup/canned 4.7
• Broccoli boiled ½ cup 1.6
• Broccoli raw ½ cup 1.0
• Broccoli rabe 1 ounce 1.3
• Broccoflower ½ cup 1.4
• Brussels sprouts ¼ cup boiled 2.4
• Cabbage ½ cup boiled or raw 2.0
• Cauliflower ½ cup boiled or raw 1.0
• Chard ½ cup swiss/boiled 1.8
• Collard greens ½ cup boiled 4.2
• Eggplant ½ cup boiled/raw 1.8
• Hearts of palm 1 heart 0.7
• Kale ½ cup 2.4
• Kohlrabi ½ cup 4.6
• Leeks ¼ cup boiled 1.7
• Okra ½ cup boiled/raw 2.4
• Olives green 5 2.5
• Olives black 5 0.7
• Onion ¼ cup raw 2.8
• Pumpkin ¼ cup boiled 2.4
• Rhubarb ½ cup unsweetened 1.7
• Sauerkraut ½ cup canned/drained 1.2
• Peas ½ cup edible podded 3.4
• Spaghetti squash ½ cup boiled 2.0
• Spinach ½ cup raw 0.2
• Summer squash ½ cup boiled 2.0
• Tomato 1 raw 4.3
• Turnips ½ cup boiled 2.2
• Water chestnuts ½ cup canned 6.9
• Zucchini ½ cup sautéed 2.0

Salad Garnishes
• Crumbled bacon 3 slices 0.0
• Diced hard-boiled egg 1 egg 0.0
• Grated cheeses (see above carb counts)
• Herbs and Spices (make sure they contain no added sugar)
o Basil 1 tbs 0.0
o Cayenne pepper 1 tbs 0.0
o Cilantro 1 tbs 0.0
o Dill 1 tbs 0.0
o Garlic 1 clove 0.9
o Ginger 1 tbs sliced root 0.8
o Oregano 1 tbs 0.0
o Pepper 1 tbs 0.0
o Rosemary 1 tbs 0.0
o Sage 1 tbs 0.0
o Tarragon 1 tbs 0.0
• Sautéed mushrooms ½ cup 1.0
• Sour cream 2 tbs 1.2
Salad Dressings - Any prepared salad dressing with no added sugar and no more then two net carbs per
serving (1 - 2 tablespoons is a serving)
• Blue Cheese 2 tbs 2.3
• Caesar 2 tbs 0.5
• Italian 2 tbs 3.0
• Lemon juice 2 tbs 2.8
• Oil and vinegar 2 tbs 1.0
• Ranch 2 tbs 1.4

Fats and Oils – No net carbs here, but keep in mind the serving size is approximately 1 tablespoon.
• Butter
• Mayonnaise – make sure there is no added sugar
• Olive oil
• Vegetable oils – especially good if they are labeled “cold pressed” or “expeller pressed” One of the
best oil to use is olive oil.
o Canola
o Walnut
o Soybean*
o Grape seed
o Sesame
o Sunflower*
o Safflower
*Do not allow these oils to reach high temperatures when cooking. Use olive oil for sautéing.

Artificial Sweeteners
• Splenda – one packet equals 1 carb

Beverages
• Clear broth/ bouillon (make sure there are no sugars added)
• Club soda
• Cream – heavy or light, be sure to note the carb count
• Decaffeinated or regular coffee and tea*
• Diet soda - be sure to note the carbs
• Flavored Seltzer (must say no calories)
• Herb tea (no barley or fruit sugar added)
• Water – at least 8 eight ounce glasses per day including…
o Filtered water
o Mineral water
o Spring water
o Tap water
* One to two cups of caffeinated tea or coffee is allowed as desired and tolerated by each individual. If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia or cravings as a result, do not use caffeine. If you have a true caffeine addiction, it is best to break that habit during
the induction phase.

Alcohol – Alcohol is not allowed during induction but it can be consumed in phase 2 in moderate amounts
as long as an individual is still able to lose weight, although it may occur at a slower pace. Limit
consumption to a maximum of one glass of wine per night