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Egg Diet Recipe: A Simple 3-Day Meal Plan for Weight Loss

A clean, protein-packed 3-day plan featuring hard-boiled eggs, grapefruit, and simple seasonings to kickstart weight loss. Ideal for a quick metabolic reset with minimal ingredients and maximum satiety.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE MEAL PLAN (3 DAYS):
  • 6 large eggs per day (18 total for three days)
  • 2 cups fresh grapefruit segments per day (6 cups total)
  • 1 tsp sea salt per day
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp melted grass-fed butter per day
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • SUPPLEMENTS:
  • Water: 2–3 liters daily
  • Black coffee or unsweetened green tea: as desired

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Ice bath bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Silicone spatula
  • Storage containers

Method
 

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  2. On Day 1, place 6 large eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool. Store 4 in the fridge for later use; 2 will be scrambled.
  3. While eggs cool, supreming grapefruits by slicing off the top and bottom, removing peel and pith, then cutting segments from membranes. Repeat until you have 2 cups. Store in a covered container.
  4. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over low heat. Whisk 2 raw eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, pour in, and stir slowly to form soft curds. Remove from heat just before fully set.
  5. Assemble each meal by dividing scrambled eggs, 2 halved hard-boiled eggs, and 1 cup grapefruit segments onto a plate. Drizzle with melted butter and season with pepper.
  6. Repeat the same meal format for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, using fresh eggs and grapefruit each time. Daily total: 6 eggs, 2 cups grapefruit, 3 meals.
  7. Repeat Days 2 and 3 identically. Drink at least 2–3 liters of water daily and avoid added sugars, carbs, or snacks.

Nutrition

Calories: 235 | Carbohydrates: 12 | Protein: 18 | Fat: 14 | Fiber: 2 | Sugar: 9

Notes

STORAGE: Store hard-boiled eggs in shells in the fridge for up to 5 days. Grapefruit segments last 2 days in a sealed container. Assemble meals fresh to preserve texture.
MAKE AHEAD: Boil and peel eggs 2 days in advance. Supreming grapefruit ahead maximizes prep efficiency.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Use pomelo or blood oranges if grapefruit is unavailable. Substitute ghee for butter if dairy-sensitive.
PRO TIPS: Add vinegar to boiling water to prevent egg whites from leaking. Avoid overcooking yolks—10 minutes is ideal.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve chilled or at room temperature. Add a sprinkle of flaky salt and fresh pepper for gourmet flair.
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