{"id":4892,"date":"2019-03-13T14:57:36","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T14:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=4892"},"modified":"2021-05-28T14:26:30","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T14:26:30","slug":"20-ultimate-keto-diet-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/20-ultimate-keto-diet-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Ultimate Keto Diet Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The ketogenic diet (also called the keto diet) is one that you will almost certainly have heard of by now; it\u2019s achieved more popularity in the past few years as a great general diet, and you\u2019ll likely have noticed that your social media feeds have been filling up with keto diet posts lately. But just what is the ketogenic diet, and what should you be including in your diet if you want to follow it?
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The keto diet increases the number of ketones produced by the liver by feeding the body on a diet that consists of a high-fat, but a low-carbohydrate list of foods. This, in turn, was originally used as a treatment for epilepsy when more than three conventional drugs don\u2019t control the condition \u2013 and are still applied for this use by experts today.
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Here are the 8 ultimate keto diet foods that your diet should have more of.
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1. Red Meat<\/strong>
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When you switch over to the keto diet<\/a>, you\u2019re usually made to avoid anything that\u2019s high in carbohydrates \u2013 and if you\u2019re used to including carbohydrate-rich meals as sides (for example, potato salad) with your main meal of the day, then you\u2019ll inevitably have to find something to replace your carb-rich staple food with. A lot of people find that red meat is the easiest and best way to consume the maximum amount of nutrients without the carbs \u2013 and there are many keto diet meals based around meat.
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Find meat that doesn\u2019t contain any added hormones; usually free-range, grass-fed is best. Buy the best quality meat you can afford \u2013 and you\u2019ll quickly find that you can do a thousand different things with the same cut of meat.
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If you\u2019re vegetarian, you\u2019ll have to make some huge adaptations in order to follow the keto diet effectively \u2013 and replace meat with adequate nutrients.
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2. Greek Yoghurt<\/strong>
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Greek yogurt<\/a> isn\u2019t the type of thing that most people commonly have in their fridge, but it\u2019s the kind of thing you should if you have any intention of switching over to the keto diet. It can be found in the same aisle as the yogurt that you\u2019d normally buy, and it can also be bought in several different types \u2013 but plain is what you\u2019re looking for if you want to choose something versatile.
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Because most people don\u2019t <\/em>use Greek yogurt in their cooking, they have no idea what to do with it when they get it for the first time. Truth is, you can do anything you want with it, including adding it to soups, sauces, and dishes where you would have used the cream: You can even use Greek yogurt as a salad dressing, or as a base for something else \u2013 and it can make a great breakfast, too.
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3. Cheese<\/strong>
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Cheese <\/a>is one of the staples for anyone who\u2019s following the keto diet, and you\u2019ll quickly realize just how many things there are that you can do with cheese: It can be melted, stirred, sliced, grated, turned into a sauce \u2013 and it can be eaten with almost anything that you can dream of.
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It\u2019s a good thing that there are so many different types of cheese, and you\u2019ll always be able to find one matching your taste.
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If you find a type of cheese that you really don\u2019t like, there\u2019s no rule that says you have to include it in your diet; cheese is as varied as anything, and surely you can find a neutral cheese like mozzarella for your needs or something in the middle like moderate cheddar. If it\u2019s the texture rather than the taste that bothers you, a lot can be done with cheese, melted or not.
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4. Shrimp<\/strong>
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Shrimp <\/a>is one of the best possible keto diet foods: It\u2019s high in nutrients without being high in carbohydrates \u2013 and you can turn shrimp into a simple salad or a richer, creamier meal; it all depends what your individual needs are and what you feel like.
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If you don\u2019t know what to do with shrimp or you\u2019ve never worked with them before, buy pre-cleaned shrimp \u2013 or order from a local restaurant for your first experience; just make sure that you ask for more details about how their shrimp is prepared and what they\u2019re serving it with so that you can be sure it\u2019s still in accordance with the rest of the keto diet.
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It\u2019s also important to ensure that you\u2019re not allergic to shellfish before eating it. Any signs of discomfort (or symptoms that start to resemble an allergy) and it\u2019s best to seek immediate medical attention for shellfish allergy.
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5. Coconut Oil<\/strong>
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Coconut oil<\/a> is one of the perfect keto diet foods because of the fact that it contains a fair amount of nutrition without containing any sugars or carbohydrates. It\u2019s one of the healthier types of fats that you can include in your daily diet \u2013 and there are plenty of things that you can do with coconut oil to incorporate it into your diet every day. One of the first uses for coconut oil (and what most people use it for) is cooking \u2013 but did you know that you can also use it as a base for home-made ice cream?
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Coconut oil is pretty versatile, and you can even add a spoonful to meals like soups in order to up the good fats the meal contains \u2013 which is an essential factor of the keto diet.
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Coconut oil can also be popularly used to make certain types of tinctures for topical application.
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6. Eggs<\/strong>
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Eggs <\/a>are one of the best possible additions to the keto diet, and it\u2019s something that you can consume every second day \u2013 or for some, every day. A simple egg can be turned into several different types of breakfasts, or several different types of meals depending on what you prefer (and what you happen to have around the house).
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If you don\u2019t like eggs all  that much, remember that you don\u2019t have to think of an egg as a scrambled or fried egg at all: Instead, you can find other great and healthy things to do with eggs, such as including them in a salad dressing, a custard or a baked dessert \u2013 you\u2019re still technically getting all the keto-goodness of the egg, but with none of the elements that actually resemble one!
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If vegetarian, replace the egg with something that\u2019s high in protein, such as beans or soy for the maximum benefits.
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7. Various Nuts and Seeds<\/strong>
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Nuts <\/a>and seeds are one of the most versatile items we\u2019ve got on this list, and they\u2019re perfect for including into the keto diet. It\u2019s an element that can help to keep the rest of the diet fresh, and you can have one of either if you\u2019re feeling like a snack throughout the day without having to worry about the idea of it impacting your diet in a negative way.
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If you\u2019re adding nuts and seeds to your diet, the ever-popular trail mix is one of the best snacking options \u2013 but you can also incorporate the same ingredients into a muesli for the mornings, or just consume butter made from your chosen type of nuts as an addition to your food (and yes, it\u2019s completely possible to include peanut butter in a savory dish \u2013 in fact, it\u2019s a secret ingredient for many!)
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Whichever form of nuts you prefer, they\u2019re perfect.
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8. Avocado<\/strong>
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Avocado <\/a>is the perfect keto diet food; it contains almost no carbohydrates and contains plenty of good fats and omega oils that your brain and body needs to stay healthy. A lot can be done with it, including salads, on pizzas or as part of other dish components such as guacamole \u2013 it\u2019s limited by your imagination and what else you have in the house. \u00a0
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If avocados themselves are hard to track down \u2013 or a little too expensive for your budget \u2013 replace them with plenty of high-fat components on this list, or see if you can find it in any processed form on the shelves: Often times processed avocado can be found in forms like guacamole that\u2019s been ready-made.
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Be sure to check the list of ingredients to see if anything in it contradicts your diet.
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If you really<\/em> can\u2019t find avocados, there are plenty other things you can include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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