Everything You CAN Eat On The Keto Diet

A common misconception is that people who follow a keto diet only eat butter and bacon. Although these foods are allowed, they are not the sole emphasis of a keto diet.

To be successful on a keto diet, one should aim for healthy sources of fats like olive oil, avocado, coconut oil, fats from fish, eggs, meats, dairy, and nuts, with less focus on highly processed foods (even the “keto-friendly” kind). Carbs should ideally come from non-starchy vegetables and berries. All protein sources are allowed but unless you are an athlete, the keto diet is not high in protein. The average keto dieter should eat a moderate amount of protein which works out to about 3-6 ounces per meal.

Changing up your food lifestyle can seem overwhelming. To help get you started, we’ve put together a ketogenic diet food list just for you!  

All these items fit perfectly within the 5% carbohydrate guidelines most keto dieters adhere to, as well as low-carbers following older Atkins plans (think 1972).