A list of 192 Keto friendly foods for losing weight.
Keto Food List
Hello and welcome to another video designed to show you all of the foods that you can consume on a ketogenic diet.
Keto Food List
Below the video you will find a link to download a printable keto foods list, to make the diet simple and easy to follow.
Keto Head
When following keto, also known as a ketogenic diet, to goal is to keep your carbs as low as possible, so that your body can enter the fat burning state called ketosis.
Acceptable Fats
Let's begin by looking at low carb, keto friendly fat sources
Avocado
Butter
Blue Cheese
Whole Cream
Egg Yolks
Virgin Olive Oil
MCT Oil
Coconut Oil
Sesame Oil
Tallow
Walnut Oil
Red Palm Oil
Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Full Fat Greek Yoghurt
Lard
Macadamia Oil
Cocoa Butter
Brie Cheese
Coconut Butter
Avocado Oil
Cream Cheese
Meats
Next we will take a look at keto friendly meats with almost zero carbs.
Beef
Chicken
Pork
Lamb
Duck
Sausages
Organ Meats
Salami
Bacon
Hot Dogs
Beef Jerky
Deli Meats
Pork Rinds
Pepperoni
Bison
Deer
Elk
Goat
Sheep
Moose
Quail
Kangaroo
Rabbit
Veal
Turkey
Wild Boar
These provide essential proteins and amino acids to keep your muscles strong and healthy.
Organ Meats Are also excellent to consume for their high amount of nutrients, however be aware that liver does contain some carbs that need to be counted in your daily intake.
Always choose grass fed and pasture raised meats as these contain the highest amount of nutrients.
Although it is best to avoid processed meats many following the keto diet will consume the following cured or dry meats on occasion.
Fruits and Vegetables
Now let's take a look at some of the best low carb fruits and vegetables for keto.
These provide essential minerals, vitamins and fiber for supporting weight loss.
Artichoke
Lemon & Limes
Cucumber
Kale
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Asparagus
Arugula
Beet Tops
Broccoli
Peppers
Avocado
Bok Choi
Cauliflower
Celery
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Radishes
Chard
Garlic
Green Beans
Jicama
Kale
Kimchi
Sauerkraut
Scallions
Seaweed
Okra
Olives
Watercress
Lettuce
Fennel
Eggplant
Endives
Swiss Chard
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Onions
Pumpkin
Radicchio
Shallots
Mustard Greens
Leafy Greens
Seaweed
Rhubarb
Blackberries
Strawberries
Starfruit
Lime & Lemon
Blueberries
You can also consume certain fruits on keto, which provide essential vitamins and antioxidants. However these do contain sugars and carbs, so you should consume these in moderation and count the carbs to stay below your daily carb allowance.
Nuts and Seeds
Now, let's take a look at some healthy nuts and seeds that you can eat on a keto diet.
Nuts are a wonderful source of fat for keto, however snacking too often can slow weight loss, so eat these alongside your healthy meals.
Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Pecans
Pistachios
Sunflower Seeds
Walnuts
Hazelnuts
Chia Seeds
Hemp Hearts
Macadamia Nuts
Pine Nuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Nut Butters
Sesame Seeds
Tahini
Herbs and Spices
Next we will look at some amazing herbs and spices which provide phytonutrients that cleanse the body of toxins for faster weight loss.
Turmeric
Sage
Thyme
Rosemary
Chilli Powder
Coriander
Basil
Cayenne
Cloves
Cardamom
Coriander
Cinnamon
Cloves
Curry Powder
Cumin
Dill
Mint
Oregano
Nutmeg
Paprika
Parsley
Ginger
Fish
Fish are some of the best foods to consume on keto, and provide important omega 3 fats, fat soluble vitamins and trace minerals such as:
Salmon
Sardines
Anchovies
Spanish Mackerel
Cod
Turbot
Bass
Flounder
Haddock
Herring
Red Snapper
Tilapia
Tuna
Trout
Sole
Swordfish
Oily fish are amazing on the keto diet, and help your body to make ketones which are amazing for brain, eye and heart health.
Always choose wild caught fish when possible, as farmed fish does not contain as many nutrients.
Sea Food
Sea Foods are highly recommended on keto as they are a rich source of minerals that speed up fat burning and improve brain chemistry such as:
Mussels
Oysters
Crab
Scallops
Shrimp
Prawns
Octopus
Lobster
Abalone
Limpets
Whelks
Slugs (Escargot)
Periwinkles
Cockles
Caviar
Clams
Drinks
There are lots of keto friendly drinks to keep the diet interesting and flavoursome which include
Always choose drinks that are sugar free for the best effects. Here is the full list on the printable sheet:
Mineral Water
Sparkling Water
Unsweetened Tea
Almond Milk
Bone Broth
Coffee
Coconut Milk
Coffee
Herbal Teas
Seltzer Water
Lemon & Lime Juice
Diet Soda
Always be sure to choose drinks that have no added sugars. Diet soda's should not contain aspartame as this can cause insulin resistance.
Keep in mind that sweeter flavoured drinks can sometimes trigger sugar cravings in some people.
Those on a keto diet should not consume alcohol very often, as this slows down fat burning as the body processes it, we recommend only consuming the following on a rare occasion:
Vodka
Gin
Whiskey
Tequila
Rum
Konjac
Dry Martini
Brandy
Sweeteners
If you need to add a little sweetness to your drinks or keto recipes, there are some healthy approved options which contain no carbs, these include:
Liquid Stevia
Erythritol
Monkfruit Extract
Liquid Sucralose
Be sure to consume products that contain no other additives like maltodextrin.
Xylitol - You can also use xylitol which tastes exactly like sugar, however keep this away from your pets as it is toxic to dogs.
Foods To Avoid
Finally we will share with you foods that you must avoid at all costs, as these will knock you out of fat burning when on keto.
Sauce Coated Meats
Breaded Meat
Meatballs
Sweet Sauces (e.g BBQ)
Cashews
Commercial Milk
Soy Milk
Fruit Juices
Soy Protein
Low Fat Yoghurt
Corn
Popcorn
Apples
Bananas
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Apricots
Dates
Dried Fruit (Raisins)
Grapefuit
Grapes
Mango
Plantain
Orange
Kiwi
Peach
Plum
Pineapple
Potato
Sweet Potato
Yam
Oats
Rice
Wheat
Quinoa
Other Grains
Beans
Edamame
Keto is truly the healthiest diet for humans when done properly and consuming the right foods packed full of nutrients.
To download a printable food list of all the keto friendly foods mentioned today, please see the download link below the video. This is free and is a very useful reference.
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