The keto diet has been a popular health trend over the past few months, especially for people seeking to cut down on body fat. All the diet with its low-carb content induces what is referred to as a state of ketosis in the body system, producing ketones that act to burn up fat, instead of been converted to glucose. Simply put, this diet type forces the body to burn up fat, in essence aiding you to lose weight.
Keto diets, like a lot of other diets, have their own pros and cons. Although it is still a source of controversy among nutritionists, devotees have been reporting great success from sticking to it.
You’re probably asking what food you can eat now, and what food you should not eat while sticking to this diet. If the above is your case, then this guide would be useful to you.
What to Eat: Meat and Protein
- Beef
- Poultry
- Pork
- Lamb
- Goat
- Organs
- Bacon (yes, bacon)
- Eggs
Choose organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed meats whenever possible.
What to Eat: Seafood
- Tuna
- Salmon
- Mackerel
- Cod
- Halibut
- Mahimahi
- Catfish
- Oysters
- Shrimp
- Lobster
- Mussel
- Clams
- Crab
- Squid
- Octopus
Choose wild-caught seafood, and try to avoid farm-raised fish.
What to Eat: Fats and Oils
- Butter
- Ghee
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Lard
- Duck fat
- Avocado
- Macadamia nuts
Try to get your fat from natural sources, but you can also supplement it with saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated omega-3s.
What to Eat: Low-Carb Vegetables
- Lettuce
- Kale
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
- Bok choy
- Celery
- Asparagus
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cucumber
- Radishes
- Endives
- Chives
- Radicchio
Try to stick to vegetables that grow above ground.
What to Eat: Low-Sugar Fruits
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Cranberries
- Mulberries
- Cherries
- Avocados
What to Eat: High-Fat Dairy
- Hard cheeses like parmesan, swiss, feta, and cheddar
- Soft cheeses like brie, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and blue cheese
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Full-fat yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Cottage cheese
- Heavy cream
What to Eat: Nuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Pecans
- Brazil nuts
- Hazelnuts
- Walnuts
- Peanuts
- Pine nuts
- Almonds
What to Avoid: Grains and Carbs
- Pasta
- Rice
- Bread
- Barley
- Quinoa
- Cereal
- Cakes
- Pastries
- Wheat
- Buckwheat
- Beer
What to Avoid: Tubers
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Yams
- Potato products
What to Avoid: Sugar
- Honey
- Agave
- Maple syrup
- Soda
- Juice
- Sports drinks
- Candy
- Chocolate
- Cakes
- Breakfast cereal
What to Avoid: Large Fruits and High-Carb Fruits
- Apples
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Pineapples
- Mangoes
- Papayas
- Tangerines
- Grapes
What to Avoid: Trans Fats and Refined Fats and Oils
- Margarine
- Spreadable butter alternatives
- Safflower oil
- Sunflower oil
- Canola oil
- Cottonseed oil
- Soybean oil
- Grapeseed oil
- Corn oil
What to Avoid: Low-Fat, Low-Carb Products
- Low-fat milk
- Low-fat yogurt
- Diet soda
Low-fat foods tend to contain more carbs and sugar, while low-carb foods might contain artificial additives.