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Learn which fresh foods and staples are essential for a low carb or keto diet.
Included below is a list of low carb friendly items that are easily found in most grocery stores. Some items are considered speciality and may need to be found at a speciality store or online. This is not an inclusive list of all the foods that are deemed acceptable on a keto or low carb diet. Many moderate and high carb fruits, vegetables, and beans have been omitted from this list. Vegetarians are likely to have a higher carb count on a low carb or keto diet (up to 45g a day). Be sure to consume calories mindfully and not overindulge.
Proteins
- Anchovy, Mackerel and Sardine Fillets
- Bacon (Nitrate-Free)
- Beyond Meat products (burgers, meatballs, sausages, ground meat, and more)
- Bison
- Bone Broth
- Canned Tuna and Salmon
- Chicken with Skin
- Duck
- Eggs
- Fresh and Smoked Fish
- Gardein (some products)
- Ground Beef
- Ham (No Sugar)
- Impossible Products (burgers, ground meat)
- Lamb
- Pork
- Pork Chops
- Pork Loin
- Quorn (some products)
- Sausage
- Steak (Well-Marbled)
- Turkey
- Veal
Fruits
- Avocados
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Coconut
- Lemons
- Limes
- Olives
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
Nuts, Seeds & Butters
- Almonds
- Almond Butter
- Almond Flour
- Brazil Nuts
- Cashews (in moderation)
- Chia Seeds
- Coconut Flakes
- Coconut Flour
- Flaxseeds
- Hazelnuts
- Hemp Seeds
- Macadamia Nuts
- Peanuts (technically Legumes)
- Pecans
- Pili Nuts
- Pine Nuts (in moderation)
- Pistachios (in moderation)
- Pumpkin Seeds (aka Pepitas)
- Sacha Inchi Seeds
- Sesame Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Tahini
- Walnuts
Sweeteners
- Erythritol
- Monk Fruit
- Stevia
- Swerve
Miscellaneous
- Black Soybean Noodles (in moderation)
- Cacao Nibs (Unsweetened)
- Cocoa or Cacao Powder
- Cinnamon
- Collagen Protein Powder
- Dark Chocolate (80% and Up)
- Flaxseed Crackers
- Lupin or Soy Flour
- Parmesan Crisps
- Vanilla Extract
Fats and Oils
- Almond Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Butter (Grass-Fed)
- Coconut Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Flaxseed Oil
- Ghee
- MCT Oil
- Olive Oil
- Sesame Oil
Dairy (Organic, Full-Fat)
- Cheese (Firm) (Cheddar, Jack, Colby, Parmesan, Manchego)
- Cottage Cheese
- Farmers Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Feta
- Goat’s Milk Cheese
- Heavy Cream
- Sour Cream
- Yogurt (unsweetened, in moderation)
Vegetables
- Artichoke Hearts
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Bell Peppers (green are lowest in carbs)
- Beets (in moderation)
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts (in moderation)
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Daikon
- Dandelion greens
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Fennel
- Fiddleheads
- Garlic
- Jicama
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce (All Types)
- Mushrooms (All Types)
- Onions (in moderation)
- Parsnips (in moderation)
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Rutabaga (in moderation)
- Shallots
- Snow Peas
- Spinach
- Squash (butternut, pumpkin, spaghetti) (in moderation)
- Squash, yellow
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes (Fresh and Canned Whole)
- Turnips
- Zucchini
Condiments
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Coconut Aminos (in moderation)
- Dill Pickles (No Sugar Added)
- Kimchi
- Hot Sauce
- Mustard
- Salsa
- Sauerkraut
- White Vinegar
