Your ketogenic diet isn’t just bacon, eggs and cheese. Take a look at our list of keto-friendly ingredients that will break up the monotony and keep you on track. Still, to be safe, be sure to read all of your labels to avoid any issues.
Dairy
- Full-fat Greek yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Heavy creams
- Sour cream
- Whole milk
- Butter
Cheeses
- Parmesan
- Cream cheese
- Swiss
- Monterrey jack
- Feta
- Cheddar
- Brie
- Mozzarella
- Colby
- Cottage cheese
- Goat cheese
- Bleu cheese
Oils
- Coconut oil
- Avocado oil
- MCT oil
- Olive oil
Poultry
- Chicken
- Duck
- Turkey
- Quail
- Cornish hen
- Turkey sausage
- Turkey bacon
- Eggs
Pork
- Bacon
- Pork loin
- Ground pork
- Tenderloin
- Ham
- Pork chops
Beef
- Steak
- Roast beef
- Ground beef
- Prime rib
- Veal
- Corned beef
Seafood
- Tuna
- Salmon
- Halibut
- Catfish
- Trout
- Tilapia
- Cod
- Bass
- Scallops
- Haddock
- Mussels
- Clams
- Shrimp
- Oysters
- Crab
- Lobster
Deli meats
- Cold cuts
- Salami
- Pepperoni
- Prosciutto
Nuts/seeds
- Almonds
- Hazelnuts
- Flaxseeds
- Macadamias
- Pecans
- Sunflower seeds
- Pistachios
- Chia seeds
- Walnuts
- Sesame seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
Vegetables
- Leafy greens
- Kale
- Brussels sprouts
- Garlic
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Romaine lettuce
- Bell peppers
- Iceberg lettuce
- Bean sprouts
- Onions
- Green olives
- Cucumber
- Spaghetti squash
- Asparagus
- Celery
- White mushrooms
- Portobello mushrooms
- Black olives
- Zucchini
- Yellow squash
- Snow peas
- Leeks
- Cauliflower
- Artichokes
- Cabbage
Fruits
- Blueberries
- Avocados
- Strawberries
- Cranberries
- Raspberries
- Cherries
Baking Supplies
- Coconut flour
- Cocoa powder
- Almond flour
- Baking soda
- Coconut flakes
- Sea salt
- Vanilla
Sweeteners
- Erythritol
- Xylitol
- Stevia
Condiments
- Sugar-free syrup
- Soy sauce
- Yellow mustard
- Brown mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Hot sauce
- Sugar-free ketchup
- Horseradish
- Worcestershire sauce
- Low-carb salsa
- Ranch or blue cheese dressings
- Lemon juice
- Lime juice
Spices
- Salt and pepper
- Cinnamon
- Basil
- Chili powder
- Nutmeg
- Oregano
- Cayenne pepper
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Thyme
- Cilantro
- Cumin