Foods to Avoid on Keto
A majority of carbohydrates are processed foods that have little to no nutritional value and should be avoided–cereals, breads, rice, pastas, sauces, and sugar loaded treats. Some ingredients that negatively affect health and are often found in processed foods should also be avoided like soy, gluten, MSG, sulphites, artificial sweeteners, and carrageenan. Starchy carb loaded vegetables like potatoes should also be reduced/eliminated.
Here is a more comprehensive list of foods to avoid on keto.
Breads/Bread Products
White Bread
Wheat Bread
Rye Bread
Sourdough Bread
Sprouted Bread
Tortillas
Bagels
Muffins
Breadsticks
Naan
Pizza Crust
Pita Bread
Cornbread
Waffles
Pancakes
Crepes
Biscuits
Rolls
Croutons
Scones
Dairy
Whole Milk
2% Milk
Skim Milk
Fat Free/Low Fat Yogurt
Shredded Cheese
Low Fat Cream Cheese
Evaporated Skim Milk
Low Fat Whipped Topping
Fat Free Butter Substitutes
Drinks
Sugary Sodas
Sugary Sports Dinks
Sugary Energy Drinks
Fruit Juices
Smoothies
Frappuccinos
Sweet Tea
Vitamin Water
Tonic Water
Beer
Ciders
Liqueurs
Flavored Liquor
Sugary Drink Mixers
Wine Coolers
Sweet Wine
Port/Sherry
Cocktails
Fruit
Avoid most fruits excpet for berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries in moderation), avocados, lemons, limes, & tomatoes.
Pineapple
Mango
Banana
Cherries
Peach
Papaya
Apple
Grapes
Watermelon
Melon
Kiwi
Cantaloupe
Honeydew Melon
Orange
Grapefruit
Plum
Pear
Apricot
Nectarine
Tangerine
Fruit Juice
Dried Fruit
Fruit Smoothies
Grains
Rice
Wheat
Oats
Rye
Corn
Quinoa
Millet
Sorghum
Bulgar
Amaranth
Sprouted Grains
Buckwheat
Barley
Ingredients
MSG
Soy
Sulphites
Cellulose
Artificial Sweeteners
Carrageenan
Polysorbate 80
Artificial Colors
Legumes
NOTE: Peanuts are technically a legume, but they are usually considered a nut on keto to be consumed in moderation.
Kidney Beans
Chickpeas
Black Beans
Edamame
Lentils
Lima Beans
Pinto Beans
Navy Beans
White Beans
Cannellini Beans
Fava Beans
Black Eyed Peas
Soy Beans
Green Peas
Miscellaneous
Low Fat Products
Low Carb Products
*use caution and check ingredients when choosing products labeled KETO*
Nuts
Cashews
Pistachios
Chestnuts
Oils/Fats
Canola Oil
Corn Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Peanut Oil
Safflower Oil
Rapeseed Oil
Sunflower Oil
Soybean Oil
Vegetable Oil
Margarine
Pasta
White
Whole Wheat
Whole Grain
Processed Foods
Cereals
Toaster Pastries
Chips
Pretzles
Cookies
Cakes
Brownies
Pies
Breakfast Bars
Protein Bars
Candy
Granola Bars
Crackers
Ice Cream
Pudding
Frozen Meals
Cured Pepperoni
Cured Bacon
Processed Cheese
Pre-made Sauces
Rice
Arborio
Basmati
Jasmine
White
Brown
Long Grain
Whole Wheat
Wild Rice
Soy
Soy Sauce
Edamame
Soy Milk
Soy Nuts
Tempeh
Soybeans
Tofu
Miso
Tamari
Teriyaki
Sugar
Honey
Agave
Sugar
Brown Sugar
Coconut Sugar
Maple Syrup
Turbinado Sugar
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Cane Sugar
Raw Sugar
Click here for a list of some of the sneaky and not so sneaky words for sugar that manufactures use to hide it in plain sight. Always check ingredients!
Vegetables
Most veggies grown below ground.
Potatoes
Sweet Potato/Yam
Beets
Parsnips
Carrots
Yucca
