What to Eat on a Ketogenic Diet
Not sure what to eat on a keto diet? Here’s a simplified list to help you out.
A HEALTHY ketogenic diet consists of real and natural foods that are high in nutrients and avoids/eliminates gluten, processed foods, soy, and artificial sweeteners.
Fats and Oils
Butter
Ghee
Coconut Oil
Coconut Butter
Lard (non-hydrogenized)
Olive Oil
Macadamia Nut Oil
Avocado Oil
MCT Oil
Meat and Seafood
Catfish
Cod
Flounder
Halibut
Mackerel
Mahi-Mahi
Salmon
Snapper
Trout
Tuna
Clams
Oysters
Lobster
Crab
Scallops
Mussels
Ground Beef
Steak
Roasts
Stew Meat
Ground Pork
Pork Loin
Pork Chops
Pork Tenderloin
Ham (uncured)
Chicken
Duck
Quail
Pheasant
Turkey
Liver
Veal
Goat
Lamb
Bacon (uncured, no nitrates)
Sausage (watch for fillers)
Dairy and Eggs
Whole Eggs
Butter
Ghee
Cream Cheese
Sour Cream
Heavy Cream (no carageenan)
Plain Greek Yogurt
Ricotta
Cottage Cheese
Feta
Parmesan
Gouda
Cheddar
Smoked Cheddar
Brie
Camembert
Goat Cheese
Bleu Cheese
Mozzarella
Swiss Cheese
Nut and Nut Butters
Macadamia nuts
Brazil nuts
Pecans
Walnuts
Almonds
Peanut Butter (actually a legume)
Macadamia butter (no sugar)
Almond butter (no sugar)
Peanut butter (no sugar)
Vegetables
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Spinach
Brussels Sprouts
Kale
Collard Greens
Swiss Chard
Romain
Butterhead
Arugula
Bok choy
Mustard greens
Radishes
Cabbage
Turnips
Celery
Asparagus
Green beans
Sauerkraut (no sugar)
Fruits
Avocados
Olives
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Artichoke hearts
Zucchini
Summer Squash
Okra
Peppers
Lemons
Limes
Raspberries
Blueberries
Strawberries
Black Berries
Condiments
Ketchup (low, or no sugar)
Mustard
Hot Sauce
Mayonnaise (no sugar, no canola or soybean oil)
Sauerkraut (no sugar)
Pickle Relish (dill, not sweet)
Horseradish
Coconut aminos
Ranch (no sugar)
Caesar (no sugar)
Bleu Cheese Dressing (no sugar)
Vinaigrettes (no sugar)
Sweeteners
Beverages
Tea
Coffee
Water
Hint
La Croix
Bai
Vitamin Water Zero
Nestle Splash
Fruit 2 0
Zevia
Powerade Zero
Bang
Monster Absolutely Zero
Bone Broth
Stur
Crystal Light LIQUID
Mio
Dasani Drops
Unsweet almond milk (no carageenan/sugar)
Unsweet coconut milk (no carageenan/sugar)
