Keto-Friendly Foods
You should base most of your meals on these types of foods:
- Meat: Steak, ham, chicken, sausage, bacon, turkey
- Fatty fish: Trout, tuna, mackerel, salmon
- Eggs: Pastured and omega-3 whole eggs
- Butter and cream: Products of grass-fed animals, if possible.
- Cheese: Unprocessed cheddar, cream, goat, blue or mozzarella
- Nuts and seeds: Almonds, flax seeds, walnuts, chia and pumpkin seeds
- Healthy oils: Mainly extra virgin olive oil, but coconut and avocado oil are ok, too.
- Avocados: Whole avocado or fresh guacamole
- Low-carb veggies: Greens, tomatoes, peppers, onions
- Condiments: Salt, pepper, healthy herbs
In keto and most healthy diets, it’s best to base your meals on whole, one-ingredient foods. To learn more about keto-friendly, low-carb foods, check out this list: Ketogenic diet foods – what to eat.
Always try to rotate your vegetables and meats to reduce boredom and maximize your nutritional intake. You can eat a variety of delicious and nutritious meals when following a ketogenic diet plan.