The 'eat This Not That' Guide To The Keto Diet
The ketogenic diet can be dizzyingly complicated. You want to load up on fats and protein, and keep your carb intake low—but all fats and proteins aren’t alike, and there are some veggies higher in carbohydrates than others. Oh, and fruit is pretty much banned. But don’t worry: We’ve put together the best and worst of each category so you can go keto with confidence. Fats Eat this: Play Video Play Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Remaining Time -0:00 This is a modal window. Foreground --- White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan --- Opaque Semi-Opaque Background --- White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan --- Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window --- White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan --- Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Default Monospace Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Sans-Serif Casual Script Small Caps Defaults Done Saturated fats including coconut oil, ghee, grass-fed butter, duck fat, tallow, and lard—all essential for a healthy immune system, dense bones, and proper testosterone levels. Monounsaturated fats like olive, avocado, macadamia, and almond oils, which boost heart health and provide vitamin E—important for vision and a strong immune system. Polyunsaturated omega-3s such as wild-caught salmon, sardines, and sustainably harvested seafood—to prevent heart disease and stroke and reduce blood pressure. Medium-chain triglycerides, fatty acids that are easily absorbed and used for energy. Linked to weight loss, MCTs increase satiety and rev-up metabolism. Not that: Refined fats and oils like sunflower, canola, soybean, grapeseed, and corn oils, which have been processed at high Continue reading >>
What I Actually Eat On The Low Carb, High Fat, Ketogenic Diet
This is a follow up to my massive beginners guide to the very low carb, high fat, ketogenic diet. The question I keep getting lately is “Can you share what a typical day of eating looks like for you?” and this post is meant to address that. So in this post i’ll be sharing some of the keto-friendly foods and meals I eat on a regular basis or daily. If you’re not sure what foods qualify as “keto” friendly, then have a look over at this food pyramid: Full disclosure: I don’t have extravagant or complicated cooking sessions. I keep things as simple as possible to help save me time. I’m also not a picky eater at all and enjoy the taste of everything. I don’t adhere to the idea of “Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner” because on most days, I practice intermittent fasting, so “breakfast” for me is either in the late morning or early afternoon. I don’t eat because it’s “breakfast time” or because it’s “lunch time.” There’s nothing important or necessary about eating breakfast in the morning. I try to eat only when I’m hungry, plain and simple. I still use MyFitnessPal to log the foods I eat if I want to lose weight. An apple avocado a day keeps the doctor away Eggs Egg Salad Simply Delicious Vegetables Blueberries! The Keto-Candy. Baked Fish Salmon and Cream Cheese (And Avocado!?) Cheese and Olives Cream Cheese and Bastirma (seasoned, air-dried cured beef) Nuts: Macadamia’s and Almonds Milk Alternatives for when I want a creamy drink Arugula Salad Mayonnaise Keto-Friendly Foods On The Go Mineral Management and Daily Supplements Special mention for Fiber In Conclusion… So now you know that my staples are: Avocados, eggs, fish, veggies (prepared with olive oil and soy sauce), cheese, macadamia nuts, almonds and sometimes frozen blueberries. Continue reading >>
Full Ketogenic Diet Food List
So you’ve decided to try the ketogenic diet. Now what? Do you know exactly what to eat? If you’re still scratching your head, or perhaps just need a little refresher, not to worry. This ketogenic diet food list includes everything you can eat for ketogenic diet success. The good news is that keto is probably the simplest diet you will find. The bad news? It can feel pretty strict at times, and it’s easy to miss the foods you used to eat if you focus on what’s lacking. So let’s start with all the delicious whole foods you can eat. We’re break it down into four sections, fat, protein, carbs, and miscellaneous. And to make it super easy AND delicious for you, we’ve whipped up a ketogenic diet meal plan so you can take the guesswork out of keto and put away your calculator. Ketogenic Diet Food List: Fats Healthy fats are really the cornerstone of the ketogenic diet. In order to keep your body in a state of ketosis—breaking down fat instead of carbs or protein for fuel—you’ve gotta eat a lot of fat—at around 70% of your calories, in fact. We want a high-quality ketogenic diet, which means quality fat, which means the source matters. Check out our full article on healthy fats vs. the ones to still avoid even in ketosis. This is really one of the best things about the keto diet. Fat is satiating, and it tastes great, so you can eat a lot of foods that are satisfying and delicious. Just make sure you eat the right types of fats. Here’s what that includes: SATURATED AND MONOUNSATURATED FATS Butter or ghee Avocados Macadamia nuts Coconut butter Cocoa butter Egg yolks (go with pasture-raised for the extra few bucks) #TreatYoself Coconut oil, olive oil, MCT oil, or avocado oil Nuts and seeds or nut butter (choose fattier nuts like macadamia nuts or almonds) Continue reading >>
The Keto Guide To Dairy
Editor’s note (6/2/17): This piece has been updated to specifically address an additional, frequently questioned dairy product. One of my favorite things about the Ketogenic lifestyle is all the dairy. As long as you have no allergy or sensitivity, real cream, rich cheeses, and full fat, thick yogurts can all be a part of a nutritional Ketogenic diet. However, not all forms of dairy are keto friendly. Dairy products are primarily made up of water, protein, fat, and lactose (a.k.a. milk sugar), in various quantities depending on what it is. The acceptability of any dairy product on a Ketogenic way of eating depends entirely on that composition. Milk products that are low in lactose content but high in fats and proteins are generally more acceptable, whereas dairy that is higher in both water and lactose are off limits. You will generally want to avoid anything that is low fat, so stay out of yogurts and cheeses, etc, that are made with 2%, 1%, or skim milk. There are several different types of dairy, and it is important to know what they are so you can discern whether or not they are Ketogenic. Liquids This encompasses both milk (all categories of fat as well as raw) and cream. Milk, even raw and whole milk, is mostly water. Milks with lower fat content universally have more sugar per serving than whole milk. When the fat is removed from the milk, you need more of the remaining liquid to obtain the same size serving and so the less fat in the milk, the more of the leftover sugary water you get. The fat content of whole milk is generally around 3.2%, and it contains slightly under 8 grams of both fat and protein and about 12 grams sugar per one cup serving, making it a poor choice. We do occasionally see questions about raw milk, and unfortunately it is also not accepta Continue reading >>
What Everybody Ought To Know About Ketosis
Recently I wanted to explore the world of Ketosis. I thought I knew a little bit about ketosis, but after doing some research I soon realised how wrong I was. 3 months later, after reading numerous books, listening to countless podcasts and experimenting with various diets I know have a sound understanding of ketosis. This resource is built as a reference guide for those looking to explore the fascinating world of ketosis. It is a resource that I wish I had 3 months ago. As you will soon see, a lot of the content below is not mine, instead I have linked to referenced to experts who have a greater understanding of this topic than I ever will. I hope this helps and if there is something that I have missed please leave a comment below so that I can update this. Also, as this is a rather long document, I have split it into various sections. You can click the headline below to be sent straight to the section that interests you. For those that are really time poor I have created a useful ketosis cheat sheet guide. This guide covers all the essential information you should know about ketosis. It can be downloaded HERE. Alternatively, if you're looking for a natural and sustainable way to improve health and lose weight head to this page - What is Ketosis? What Are The Benefits from being in Ketosis? Isn’t Ketosis Dangerous? Ketoacidosis vs Ketosis What Is The Difference Between a Low Carb Diet and a Ketogenic Diet? Types of Ketosis: The Difference Between Nutritional, Therapeutic & MCT Ketogenic Diets Is The Ketogenic Diet Safe? Long Term Effects Thyroid and Ketosis - What You May Want To Know What is a Typical Diet/Macro Breakdown for a Ketogenic Diet? Do I Need to Eat Carbs? What do I Eat On a Ketogenic Diet? What Do I Avoid Eating on a Ketogenic Diet? Protein Consumption a Continue reading >>
How Do I Speed Up Ketosis?
Source Putting your body in a state of ketosis is useful in some cases, especially if you suffer from seizure disorders or epilepsy, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Ketosis can also lead to weight and fat loss and occurs when ketone bodies (made from fat instead of glucose from carbohydrates) are your body's primary fuel source. Regardless of the reason you want to speed up ketosis, following a few simple tips will point you in the right direction. 1. Eat Primarily Fat Eat 1 to 4 grams of fat for every 1 gram of carbs plus protein as part of a ketogenic diet, suggests the Epilepsy Foundation. Keep in mind strict ketogenic diets should be medically supervised when you first begin the diet and be monitored periodically. These diets generally consist of 4:1 or 3:1 (fat to carbs/protein) ratios. Less restrictive medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) diets typically have 1:1 fat to carb/protein ratios. So, your meals will mainly consist of dietary fat: Choose coconut, palm kernel, olive, canola, and other plant-based oils. Other fats that can help fuel your body when following ketogenic diets include butter, mayonnaise, and heavy whipping cream. Sidney Kimmel Medical College provides some sample ketogenic diet menus. Some suggestions they offer include: Adding heavy cream to orange juice Cooking eggs with butter or other fats Mixing heavy cream into diet soda Adding cheese and mayonnaise to increase fat Low-carb diets can also lead to ketosis, but are generally less restrictive. For example, try a 1,200-calorie, low-carb menu. 2. Know Your Carb Allotment Following ketogenic diets can be tricky as lots of math and numbers are often involved. The Charlie Foundation provides a quick reference for carb allotment recommendations to achieve and maintain ketosis. 4:1 Rati Continue reading >>
Reach Ketosis In 3 Days
Low carbers know ketosis is the superhero of fat burning. Want to get there quickly? Try a few rapid keto techniques and eat specific low carb foods. Why ketosis makes a difference in fat loss Fast 3-Day Keto technique Printable list of 200 keto foods Online keto calculator When carbs are restricted or absent from your diet, your body must rely almost solely on fat for energy. Ketosis happens when your carb levels are very low, 20 to 50 carbs (or less) per day. How to Reach Ketosis Quickly The fastest way to reach ketosis using your diet is by limiting carbs: 20 to 50 grams per day, or less than 10% of total daily calories. Some low carbers eat less than 5%. Specific diet and exercise techniques, such as intermittent fasting and high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout routines help you get into ketosis quickly and maximize your fat loss. 3 Day Keto Technique This keto method helps eliminate liver glycogen stores rapidly. Follow this plan exactly, and you’ll reach ketosis within a few days. Day 1 Eat low carb during the day or avoid fruit, starchy veggies, grains, sugary treats, rice, bread and pasta. Do not eat anything after 6 pm. Day 2 In the morning before eating, perform a HIIT routine, another kind of intense exercise or weight training. Start eating a ketogenic diet with 0 to 2% of calories from carbs. (0 to 5 grams of net carbs per 1000 daily calories.) Example: 2% of 1000 daily calories = 20 calories. Carbs have 4 calories per gram, so 20 calories = 5 carbs. Day 3 In the morning (before eating) perform medium intensity, steady state exercises or weight training. Continue eating high fat keto foods. (Optional) Add extra butter, coconut oil or MCT oil to your meals. Allow no more than 5% of your total daily calories from carbs. How to Know You’re in Ke Continue reading >>
16 Foods You Can Eat On A Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet has become quite popular recently. Studies have found that this very low-carb, high-fat diet is effective for weight loss, diabetes and epilepsy (1, 2, 3). There's also early evidence to show that it may be beneficial for certain cancers, Alzheimer's disease and other diseases, too. A ketogenic diet typically limits carbs to 20–50 grams per day. While this may seem challenging, many nutritious foods can easily fit into this way of eating. Here are 16 healthy foods to eat on a ketogenic diet. 1. Seafood Fish and shellfish are very keto-friendly foods. Salmon and other fish are rich in B vitamins, potassium and selenium, yet virtually carb-free (4). However, the carbs in different types of shellfish vary. For instance, while shrimp and most crabs contain no carbs, other types of shellfish do (5). If You Like Eating Shellfish, You Should Read This @SeafoodWatch @savingoceans — EcoWatch (@EcoWatch) 1484435708.0 While these shellfish can still be included on a ketogenic diet, it's important to account for these carbs when you're trying to stay within a narrow range. Here are the carb counts for 3.5-ounce (100-gram) servings of some popular types of shellfish (6, 7, 8, 9, 10): Clams: 5 grams Mussels: 7 grams Octopus: 4 grams Oysters: 4 grams Squid: 3 grams Salmon, sardines, mackerel and other fatty fish are very high in omega-3 fats, which have been found to lower insulin levels and increase insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese people (11). In addition, frequent fish intake has been linked to a decreased risk of disease and improved mental health (12, 13). Aim to consume at least two servings of seafood weekly. Summary: Many types of seafood are carb-free or very low in carbs. Fish and shellfish are also good sources of vitamins, minerals and ome Continue reading >>
How I Fixed The Biggest Ketosis Mistakes
The ketogenic diet isn’t always as easy as it seems. I tried for a long time, but not until I dove deep into the research and found out how to fix all of the common mistakes was I able to enjoy the full state of ketosis. This article is to help you avoid those same mistakes. Why Try the Ketogenic Diet First, why would you want to even try ketosis? I truly enjoy trying diets and eating methodologies to research what I like and what works for me. I’ve experimented with low-carb diets, high-carb diets, and everything in between, but I’ve never cut them out to the point to achieve ketosis. What’s most exciting about the ketogenic diet to me is that, yes, it’s amazing for weight loss, but it’s not just a “diet.” Ketosis is literally a state of metabolism. You are either in or you’re out. I wanted to see and feel for myself the benefits everyone is talking about from going full Keto. My Keto Coach has a great line that goes like this: I was sold and needed to try this and commit. If you are new to researching ketosis, a quick review of the popular benefits: Mental Clarity [2] Fat Loss [2][3][4] Feeling Full [1][2] Better Sleep [1] Better Mood [1] Better Skin [4] The list goes on and on, including disease and inflammation reduction, better cholesterol, etc. For my purposes I didn’t care about weight loss or fat loss, I just cared about doing the diet the best I could, and to do that, I needed to prepare accordingly. Preparation Stage – Learning the Keto Basics Here is what I did to educate myself and prepare for six weeks of the Ketogenic Diet. I picked a start date and spent $30 at In-N-Out burger on a massive send-off to carbohydrates. A whole other post could be dedicated to the mistakes I made at In-N-Out. After this epic meal, it was officially time Continue reading >>
Dairy On A Ketogenic Diet
Dairy has received both good and bad press over the years with respect to its effects on weight and overall health. Although milk, ice cream and nonfat dairy products don't belong in a keto diet, butter, cheese and other types of full-fat dairy may be a good fit, depending on the individual. This article takes a look at dairy's positive and negative health effects and provides recommendations for making the healthiest keto-friendly choices if you want to include dairy in your diet. What Are the Components of Dairy? A dairy product is technically any food or beverage made from the milk of mammals. Although dairy from cow milk is by far the most common type consumed in the US and Europe, goat and sheep dairy products are also popular in many areas. These are the main components of dairy: Lactose is a disaccharide, or two-unit sugar, consisting of one molecule each of the simple sugars glucose and galactose. Enzymes in your small intestine break down lactose into these simple sugars, which are transported into your bloodstream. Casein Casein accounts for 80% of the total protein in dairy, including all nine essential amino acids. When milk is treated with the enzyme rennet to make cheese, the casein coagulates into curds, and the liquid portion containing whey is removed. Compared to whey and other proteins, casein takes longer to digest (1). Whey Whey protein makes up the remaining 20% of protein in milk. Most, but not all, of the whey is removed during the process of making cheese. Like casein, whey contains all the essential amino acids, although it is digested much more rapidly (1). There are hundreds of different fatty acids in milk, and the great majority are saturated (2): Saturated: 70% of total dairy fat, including 11% as short-chain fatty acids like butyrate and Continue reading >>
Ketogenic Food List (low Carb/keto/lchf)
Ketogenic food list Make sure you always read labels just in case there are hidden carbs! Some of these food items are more healthy than others but all in all this is a pretty good ketogenic food list. It’s best to mix things up, some people think that a ketogenic diet is all about eating bacon and eggs all day long but it really isn’t. Try to get a good mix of fat, protein and most of your carbs from low carb veggies. They fill you up, give you vitamins and help with digestion. I try to aim for 65% fat, 30% protein and 5% carbs, you can always browse through my blog to read more about the ketogenic (low carb) diet, find some good recipes etc. That being said, here’s a ketogenic food list for you Cheese American Cheese Blue Cheese Cheddar Cheese Cottage Cheese Cream Cheese Feta Cheese Gouda Cheese Mozzarella Cheese Parmesan Cheese Provolone Cheese Ricotta Cheese Swiss Cheese Dairy Almond Milk (unsweetened) Coconut Cream Coconut Milk (unsweetened) Greek Yogurt Heavy Cream Sour Cream Soy Milk (unsweetened) Whipped Cream Dressings Blue Cheese Creamy Caesar Ranch Fats and oils Almond Butter Almond Oil Avocado Oil Butter Canola Oil Cocoa Butter Coconut Oil Fish Oil Flax Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil Hemp Seed Oil Lard Macadamia Oil Mayonnaise Olive Oil Peanut Butter Peanut Oil Safflower Oil Sesame Oil Soybean Oil Sunflower Oil Sunflower Butter Vegetable Oil Walnut Oil Fish Anchovy Bass Burbot Carp Caviare Flounder Haddock Halibut Herring Mackerel Salmon Sardines Sole Tilapia Trout Tuna Tuna (canned) Flours/Meals Almond Flour Almond Meal Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) Coconut flour Flax Seed Meal Protein Powder Psyllium Husk Sesame Seed Flour Fowl Chicken Duck Goose Quail Turkey Fruits Avocado Blackberry – in moderation Cranberry – in moderation Lemon – in moderation Lime Continue reading >>
Does Cheese, Nuts Or Coffee Impact A Ketogenic Diet?
There is a lot of conflicting data on whether cheese, nuts or coffee are ideal or acceptable for a ketogenic diet. So let me clear the air a little with some of my experiences and bring in a pinch of clarity and sanity to the issue. SO are cheese, nuts and/or coffee harmful when taken while on keto? What are the impacts? Are there any specifications as to the quantities, if it ideal to take them? Are they diet friendly? Let’s review. Cheese A lot of people will argue that eating cheese on a ketogenic diet is harmful. The assumption that by eating cheese you are prone to taking in additional carbs, which is not 100% true. Yes, cheese does contains carbs so as long as you don’t go over the carb limit, you’ll be good. The thing to be concerned about is most individuals have a sensitivity to dairy products (and don’t know it), due to the casein in them. So if you have dietary sensitivity to it, avoid it (many people who suffer from a keto diet stall should cut out cheese). Cheese can be a great source of fat soluble vitamins. Eaten in moderation therefore, cheese is ok. Nuts Nuts should not be one of your major sources of fat in the diet. This is because they contain carbohydrates as well as phytic acid (are a pretty high in calories). Phytic acid absorbs essential dietary minerals such as magnesium which is essential for the utilization of vitamin D among many others. In moderation however, similar to cheese nuts are acceptable as part of your keto diet plan, taken as a snack, for instance. To avoid the phytic acid, you could soak or sprout your nuts but for most people on a ketogenic diet it’s not worth the effort due to the fact it a very small part of their daily intake. Coffee & Caffeine Biggest grey area in the world of keto. Coffee is engraved in our cultur Continue reading >>
22 Foods To Eat On A Ketogenic Diet
A ketogenic diet is a low-carb, moderate-protein and high-fat nutrition plan. This article addresses some of the best foods to eat on a ketogenic diet. Following a ketogenic diet has been effectively shown to improve cardiovascular health, regulate the endocrine system, stabilize blood glucose levels, support weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity in people with type-2 diabetes and even treat neurological dysfunction (8, 9). Additionally, a ketogenic diet can improve your energy, cognitive acceleration and overall daily performance. Most people feel their best when in a state of mild-ketosis. One of the big challenges, is that most people have been raised on higher carb comfort foods. So rather than focusing on what foods you will miss, shift your energy to all the great foods you can enjoy. Here are 22 foods to eat on a ketogenic diet that you will LOVE! 1. Lemons & Limes: Most citrus fruits are packed with sugar. Lemons and limes however offer you the pleasure of a low-glycemic fruit to enjoy regularly and are rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients like citric acid, vitamin C and bioflavonoids. (1) Citric acid helps stabilize blood sugar levels and combat the inflammatory effects of sugar while also serving as an alkalizing agents for the body. Lemons and limes are some of the best foods you can use daily to help detoxify the gastrointestinal tract because of their natural antiseptic properties. Add a fresh squeeze of lemon or lime to your water throughout the day and use in many food preparations such as meat marinades and dressings. 2. Herbs: Herbs pact some of the most powerful antioxidants. Bitter herbs like ginger, turmeric, and parsley stimulate digestive function by improving gut health. They support enzyme and bile secretion from the liver as well as the gallbl Continue reading >>
Top 10 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight
These are the top 10 reasons you’re not losing weight on a low carb diet. A great FREE printable for the fridge and an easy reminder to stay on track. Just click on the image below to save the PDF for printing. UPDATE – watch the quick video below. No compatible source was found for this media. Top 10 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight Eating LCHF Too Many Carbohydrates – are carbs starting to sneak back into your diet? Be honest and start tracking everything using KetoDietApp. A little treat here and there adds up. Some are more carb sensitive (or insulin resistant) than others. I know that my carbs have to be around 50g/day to be feeling great and in control of my appetite. Lower than that and I will lose a little bit of weight, above that and I know my weight loss will stall. I generally go between 35-70g/day without too much tracking because I have done it for so long. Too Much Fruit – yes I use berries on my breakfast and desserts, but that is it. I allow my children to eat fruit (without gorging) as they are fit, healthy and in the normal weight range. For me, the sugar and fructose in fruit is too much. Sure, enjoy it as a treat and eat only low carb nutritent dense berries. See fruit as an occasional sweet treat. Packed with fibre, antioxidants, nutrients……… “If you are overweight, fruit is not your friend” Too much Dairy – my biggest downfall is milk. I love my lattes and flat whites. Now milk is great, full of protein and calcium, but it also contains about 5% carbs. A latte can range from 9g to 15g carbs depending on the size you choose. Most dairy such as milk, cream and yoghurt contains approximately 4- 5% but you are more likely to drink a large glass of milk, eat a bowl of yoghurt or drink a large latte than eat 250g of full fat cheese Continue reading >>
The Ultimate List Of Foods To Eat On A Ketogenic Diet
This is a list of ketogenic diet foods. It includes meats, vegetables, dairy, nuts, seeds, beverages, fats and oils that are allowed on the ketogenic diet. Trying a new diet can be frustrating, difficult, and can even cause irritability. It can be extremely frustrating trying to figure out what to buy at the grocery store or how to prepare it in your home. It can also be very difficult trying to find proper foods when dining at restaurants or friends and family members. Yet, a proper diet can be a very positive change in your daily health. Over time, a diet filled with appropriate nutrition from all food groups should become part of your daily lifestyle. A ketogenic diet is a great source for those who need to produce more ketones. During this diet, keep in mind that you’ll want to be in taking more fatty foods. Because ketosis works through changing your metabolism through using fat as an energy source, you’ll want to be storing more fat than you might have previously. While this can be a daunting thought to overcome, having an appropriate food list should help you establish the ultimate ketogenic diet. There are many options for those looking for a ketogenic healthy diet. Fats and Oils It may sound silly to say that you need to eat fat to lose weight or be healthier. However, the fatty foods that you should be choosing will be filled with healthy nutrients. Fats can be very important to our diet. However, eating the wrong fats can also be very detrimental. Fats should be the majority of your daily intake on a ketogenic diet, so be sure to know that you are eating the right kind of fatty foods. Saturated fats like the contents of potato chips, processed pretzels, cookies, crackers, and other snacks do not fit into the fat category of a ketogenic diet. You need to b Continue reading >>
