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Trying to figure out what you can eat on the Keto Diet?
Here is our ultimate list of keto-friendly foods!
Use this when making your next grocery list!
Meat & Poultry
Because the Keto diet involves lots of protein and fats, you can definitely have lots of meat and poultry!
Most meats are keto-approved, but if you’re looking for the BEST options, try to get meat and poultry that is organic and grass-fed.
Here are some keto-approved meat and poultry options to add to your shopping list:
- Chicken
- Beef
- Pork
- Lamb
- Turkey
- Bison
- Duck
- Rabbit
- Venison
- Elk
Processed Meats
Processed meats are also good choices for the keto diet! Here are some good processed meat options:
- Hot Dogs
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Deli Meats
- Jerky
Seafood
Most seafood is keto-friendly and a great source of healthy fats (omega-3’s anyone?).
Here are some seafood options you can enjoy!:
- Salmon (my personal favorite!)
- Sardines
- Mackerel
- Tuna
- Cod
- Tilapia
- Anchovies
- Trout
- Haddock
- Sea Bass
- Snapper
- Grouper
- Catfish
- Crab
- Mussels
- Shrimp
- Clams
- Scallops
- Oysters
Dairy
Since Keto involves a lot of fat, dairy products are a great thing to have on hand. Also they’re great for making keto-friendly bakes goods, yum!
Here are some dairy products you can have on the Keto diet:
- Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
- Cream (sour, heavy)
- Greek Yogurt
- Ghee
- Milk
- Eggs (Not really dairy, but you can find these near the dairy section)
Oils & Fats
- Avocado oil
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
- Palm oil
- MCT Oil
- Fish oils
- Lard
Veggies
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Green beans
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Okra
- Peppers
- Radishes
- Romaine Lettuce
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
Fruit
Most fruits are actually a bit too high in sugar to be considered keto-friendly, but there are a few low sugar fruits that you can fit sparingly into your diet.
Here are some fruits you can have:
- Avocado
- Berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc).
- Coconut
- Lemon
- Lime
Other Keto-Friendly Foods
Nuts
- Almonds
- Macadamia nuts
- Brazil nuts
- Walnuts
- Hazelnuts
- Pecans
- Pistachios
- Cashews
Seeds
- Flaxseed
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
Drinks
- Coffee
- Teas
- Bone broth
- Mio Drink Enhancers
Foods to Avoid
Here are some foods you should avoid having while on the Keto diet:
- Snacks with added sugar (that means soda and candy!)
- Carb-heavy foods – These are things like breads, pasta, rice, oats, etc.
- Veggies with lots of carbs – These are mostly root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and squash
- Sweet fruit – Apples, oranges, bananas, etc.
