Keto Foods

This is by no means a complete list of foods and drinks that are allowed on a Keto diet. However, it gives you an idea of where to start. At the bottom of this page are references that have even more data that you can use.

Meat & Protein – Do & Don’t

Do (Low-Carb)

• Beef
• Pork
• Lamb
• Venison
• Poultry
• Fish
• Shellfish
• Eggs

Don’t (High-Carb)

• Breaded meats
• Processed meats with sugar fillers
• Imitation meats with starch fillers
• Honey glazed meats
• Sweet marinades

Vegetables – Do & Don’t

Do (Low-Carb)

• Spinach
• Kale
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Asparagus
• Brussels sprouts
• Zucchini
• Cabbage
• Green beans

Don’t (High-Carb)

• Potatoes
• Sweet potatoes
• Yams
• Corn
• Peas
• Parsnips
• Butternut squash
• Acorn squash
• Beets

Nuts & Legumes – Do & Don’t

Do (Low-Carb)

• Macadamia nuts
• Pecans
• Walnuts
• Brazil nuts
• Almonds
• Hazelnuts
• Sunflower seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Chia seeds
• Flaxseeds
• Hemp seeds
• Sesame seeds

Don’t (High-Carb)

• Peanuts
• Cashews
• Pistachios
• Pine nuts
• Chestnuts
• Lentils
• Chickpeas
• Kidney beans
• Black beans
• Navy beans
• Pinto beans
• Lima beans
• Green peas
• Soybeans (including edamame)

Dairy – Do & Don’t

Do (Low-Carb)

• Heavy cream
• Butter
• Full-fat cheese
• Cream cheese
• Full-fat unsweetened yogurt

Don’t (High-Carb)

• Milk
• Evaporated milk
• Condensed milk
• Low-fat flavored yogurt
• Sweetened yogurt

Fruits – Do & Don’t

Do (Low-Carb)

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Blueberries (small portions)
• Olives
• Avocados
• Coconut

Don’t (High-Carb)

• Bananas
• Grapes
• Mangoes
• Pineapple
• Apples
• Pears
• Cherries
• Watermelon