What Can I Eat on Keto
This article shares answers to the question, “What can I eat on Keto?” If you don’t know much about the keto diet and all the benefits from eating a ketogenic diet, start HERE
Keto Friendly Foods
The most important part of starting the keto diet and/or low carb lifestyle is cutting your sugar and carbohydrate intake. Carbohydrates are mostly found in grains, legumes, pastries, bread, desserts, crackers, fruits, and root vegetables. By making the majority of the food you eat meats, leafy vegetables, and fats, you will naturally cut out most carbohydrates from your diet.
Knowing which foods are “Acceptable” and which foods are “Objectionable” is the most essential part of the diet. We suggest sticking to the foods in the Acceptable category for the first three months until your body is fully keto-adapted. After three months, you may test some of the debatable foods to see how your body responds. If weight loss stalls, you feel tired and lethargic, have swelling and inflammation, or cravings come back, these debatable foods need to be moved to your “Objectionable” list.
ACCEPTABLE KETO FRIENDLY FOODS
MEATS:
All Meats are acceptable on the keto diet including fish and eggs
FATS & OILS:
VEGETABLES:
Kale
Arugula
Celery
Cucumber
Eggplant
Asparagus
DAIRY:
Full Fat Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Greek Yogurt
Sour Cream
Coconut Milk
SNACKS:
Pickles
Pili Nuts
MISCELLANEOUS:
Protein Powders (Low Carb)
Bone Broth
Sea Weed
OBJECTIONABLE KETO FRIENDLY FOODS
PASTAS:
All
GRAINS:
All
STARCHY VEGETABLES:
Beets
Sweet Potatoes
Butternut Squash
FRUIT:
ALL (Berries are on the debatable list and should be tested after 3 months of no fruit)
LEGUMES:
All
**Any Products with ADDED SUGAR or over 10 carbs per serving
DEBATABLE KETO FRIENDLY FOODS
Berries
Nuts
Nut Butters
Artificial Sweeteners
Processed Keto-Friendly Foods
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