What foods does the ketogenic diet include?

With this article you will have at your fingertips a complete list of foods allowed on the ketogenic diet or keto diet . If you plan on not following a strict ketogenic diet, try to avoid processed sources like refined flours when consuming carbohydrates. Remember that organic products will always be a better option for your overall health.

Fats and oils :

When following a ketogenic diet, fat makes up the vast majority of your calories. These foods will provide you with the high-quality fats you need:

Coconut oil
Extra virgin olive oil
MCT oil (excellent dietary supplement that will give you a sustainable energy boost and help you stay in ketosis)
Ghee (clarified butter that does not contain lactose)
Animal fat (such as lard)
Butter
Blue fish, rich in omega 3 fatty acids
Egg yolks

Protein:

Take into account a moderate consumption of protein.

Beef, pork, lamb, poultry, organ meat (very rich in nutrients)
Fish
Tofu
Eggs
Seafood (prawns, mussels, clams, oysters, lobster and crabs)
Nut butters (100% natural, no added sugar)
Tempeh

Fruit:

Blueberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Strawberries
Avocado
Lemon and lime

Vegetables:

Chard
Broccoli
Zucchini
Cabbage (cabbage), Red cabbage, Kale (kale or collard greens)
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Endives
Spinach
Canons
Sprouts (sprouts)
Lettuce (radicchio, romaine, endive, trocadero, buds, etc)
Tomato
Cucumber
Arugula

Dairy products:

Although it seems contradictory to what you are used to seeing, always choose whole products. Avoid 'light' or 'low-fat' products, since in them the fat has been replaced by added sugar.

Kefir
Whole milk
Cheese (cured Manchego, gouda, cheddar, mozzarella, brie, blue cheese, parmesan, feta ..)
Liquid cream for cooking
Plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)

Nuts and seeds :