The Banting diet was created by William Banting back in the 1800’s. Most popular in South Africa, this diet is surging in popularity once again thanks to another man named Professor Tim Noakes. 

The original diet, created by Mr. Banting, was outlined in his paper called “Letters on Corpulence.” He wrote of his success in fighting his obesity by following a low carbohydrate dietary approach. This included avoiding starches and saccharines and eating nutrient-dense foods like beef, organ meats, fruits and vegetables. 

Professor Noakes brought this diet back into modern times with his book “Real Meal Revolution.” The Banting diet, today, is split into four phases - Observation, Restoration, Transformation, and Preservation. The first three phases get a little more restrictive until you reach your goal weight. The fourth phase is meant to be sustainable 

As with any low carb approach, the main goal of the Banting diet is to get your body to switch into the fat-burning mode known as ketosis. This is where your body starts to burn fat for energy instead of glucose from carbohydrates. 

If you want to know the ins-and-outs of the Banting diet, check out our comprehensive guide on the subject. This outlines the phases specifically including the foods you can and cannot eat. 

Our Banting meal plans will place you into the third phase. Within the Real Meal Revolution system, this is commonly referred to as the Transformation phase because this is where people see the biggest changes.