MEATS ON KETO

• Ground Beef 80/20

• Chuck Roast

• Ribeye Steak

• Chicken Thighs

• Chicken Breasts

• Whole Chickens

• Duck

• Breakfast Sausage

• Bacon

• Kielbasa

• Polish Sausage

• Pork Loin

• Pork Ribs

• Ground Pork

• Ham Steaks

• Pork Steaks

• Lamb Chops

• Ground Lamb

• Venison

• Buffalo

• Elk

• Salmon

• Shrimp

• Tuna

• Trout

• Bratwurst

• Hot Dogs

• Luncheon Meats

• Pepperoni

 

VEGETABLES & FRUITS ON THE KETO DIET

• Broccoli

• Cauliflower

• Cabbage

• Bell Pepper

• Cucumbers

• Lettuce

• Onions

• Garlic

• Sprouts

• Spaghetti Squash

• Summer Squash

• Zucchini

• Avocados

• Blueberries

• Blackberries

• Raspberries

• Strawberries 

DAIRY ON THE KETO DIET

While milk isn’t recommended on the ketogenic diet, you will find full-fat cheeses and dairy on this plan.  Check out these items and always watch for the carb counts on packaging as no two brands are alike.

 

• Heavy Cream

• Cream Cheese

• Eggs

• Sour Cream

• Butter

• Hard Cheeses

• Greek Yogurt

 

FATS AND OILS ON THE KETO DIET

While this is considered a high-fat diet, I do recommend you use fats wisely.  The fats and oils listed below are the most commonly used for cooking.  I still avoid vegetable and canola oil in cooking and rarely if ever use things like lard or shortening.

 

• Avocado Oil

• Olive Oil

• Coconut Oil

• Sesame Oil

• Butter

• Lard

 

WHATS IN YOUR KETO PANTRY?

• Peanut Butter

• Sunflower Butter

• Chicken Stock

• Sugar-Free Pickles, relish, etc.

• Pickle Juice

• Mustard

• Cider Vinegars

• Salsa/Hot Sauce

• Sugar-Free Salad Dressings

• Full-Fat Ranch

• Beef Jerky

• Olives

• Pork Rinds

• Almond Butter

• Nuts, Seeds

• Nut Flours for baking

• No Sugar Added Sauces (tomato sauce, bbq sauce, etc)

 

KETO SNACKS​

• Beef Jerky

• Pork Rinds

• Kale Chips

• Cheese

• Parm Crisps 

• Avocado

• Pickles

• Tuna

• String Cheese: Full Fat

• Eggs

• Peanut Butter

• Almond Butter

• Sugar Free Jello or Popsicles

• Nuts:  Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans and Walnuts are our favorites for snacking.  Sunflower seeds are another great options.

• Cold Cuts