Pierre Dukan Recipes | Dukan Diet Recipes

The Dukan diet has been around for a long time, although it's been a little slow to grow globally. It is very unique in how it helps people to lose weight and keep the weight off. It's made up of four key stages where what you eat will will alternate.

This diet is a high protein method, where you will be restricted to foods that are high in protein during the first stage of the program. Later on fruits and vegetables are introduced and eventually what you would normally eat.

Here are some of the recipes that the Dukan book includes

Oak Bran Galette

Luc Lac Beef

Diet Turkey Burger

Beef Kebabs

Various Shrimp Based Recipes

Meat Loaf

Dukan Pizza

And there are many more besides just those few samples. Just looking at those dishes, you might be thinking that there is no way that someone could actually lose weight by eating such delicious things, but in actual fact many people have had tremendous success and were able to keep the weight off as the program intends to help you do.

Besides the fact that an estimated 5 million people in France have used the Dukan diet plan, many celebrities have also used it including Jennifer Lopez and Giselle Bundchen. Many people like it because they get to eat things that are tasty and are not restricted to munching on health foods all the time, and you are allowed to eat as much as you want throughout the day, but you must stick to lean protein, especially during the 1st "attack" phase of the program.

The real gem is that weight is lost quickly. On average it's about 1 pound a day, which helps to keep those using this weight loss program extremely motivated and feeling good about what they are doing. A simple 20 minute walk each day is the only exercise that accompanies this information, which is also nice for those who can be easily overwhelmed by exercise.

There are some drawbacks to the Dukan diet. The most common are side effects like bad breath and having to deal with constipation. This occurs because there is more focus on protein and not carbohydrates to balance things out. This is why during the stages you will be drinking lots and lots of water and eating oat bran, which will not only help with the bad breath but will keep your bowel movements regular.

During phase two which is referred to as "cruise control" you will be introduced to a select 28 vegetables that you are to eat every other day. Nothing new here except that these vegetables are non-starchy. During the 3rd phase which is called "consolidation" you will be eating lots of protein and vegetables and slowly fruits are introduced. You are taught to make a decision that from here on out you will consume all protein on one particular day out of the week in order to help maintenance.

The 4th phase is called "stabilization". This is where you get to eat anything that you like, but you must follow some of the rules that were established in the earlier stages in order to make the entire plan effective.

400g (14oz) beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 large piece ginger, crushed
4 garlic cloves, crushed
A few coriander leaves to garnish
Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Slice meat down to 1/2in cubes.
2. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger and black pepper into small bowl to create a marinade.
3. bathe beef cubes in the bowl of marinade.
4. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
5. add just a bit of vegetable oil to a medium sized frying pan, and over a low heat fry the garlic until lightly browned.
6. Add meat to frying pan and cook over high heat until about medium-rare.
7. add a few coriander leaves to your finished plate.

This will make 2 servings

2.2lbs lean minced beef
1 finely chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp non-fat fromage frais or yogurt
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste.

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. mix chopped onion, beaten eggs, fromage frais or yogurt substitute, salt, pepper and minced beef together.
3. Using a bread pan, use a light amount of oil and coat the surface.
4. fill the pan
5. place slices hard-boiled eggs on top of meatloaf mix
6. place in oven and cook for 1 hour

Makes 2 pans, or 12 servings (about 12 slices)

1 Babybel light cheese
1 tsp of baking powder
1 tsp of grated cheese
4 cherry tomatoes
100g of pre-cooked chicken breast
1 tbsp corn flour
2 eggs
2 tbsp oat bran
2 tbsp yogurt

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut precooked chicken into small pieces
2. Mix yogurt, eggs, oat bran, cornflour, half of the chicken, baking powder in a mixing bowl.
3. Place remainder of chicken pieces on a pan and crisp.
4. Pour the bowl of mixed ingredients onto the pan to cover the crisped chicken.
5. Place lid over pan and let cook at a low temperature so that the underside crisps.
6. Once the bottom has cooked and while the top is still liquid-like, places cherry tomato slices, think pieces of Babybel cheese, and sprinkle grated cheese and sesame seeds.
7. Place pan under in oven and cook until top is crisp as well (carefully monitor)

Serves 1