by Caroline Kabiritsi
- Proteins:
Poultry: Free-range Cornish hen, quail, goose, pheasant,
chicken, duck, and turkey.
Fish and Seafood: Cod, tuna, scrod, anchovies, mackerel,
flounder, catfish, trout, mahi-mahi, halibut, sole, sardines,
salmon, halibut, snapper, and calamari. Always opt for wild
caught fish to avoid toxins present in commercially reared
fish.
Grass-fed Meat: These include beef, venison, goat, and
lamb. Meat from wild animals are also acceptable; however,
avoid sausages and meats that come with sugary sauces and
those covered in breadcrumbs. Choose the chunks of meat
with more fat since they contain less protein and more fat.
Pork: Boston butt, pork chops, ham pork, and loin. When
choosing ham, be on the lookout for added sugar.
Bacon and Sausages: Preferably, you should buy these at
specialty health food stores. If this is not possible, always read
the labels to avoid those which contain fillers such as soy or
sugars. - Canned Tuna and Salmon: Canned tuna and salmon are okay to consume while you are on the keto diet. However, avoid seafood rich in fillers, breaded seafood, and fried seafood.
- Vegetable Protein Powders: Protein supplements such as
whey protein, hemp protein, pea, and rice are acceptable.
Whole Eggs: This includes chicken eggs, and quail eggs
which you can prepare through any mean desired; fried, soft
or hard boiled, deviled, scrambled, or omelet style.
Shellfish: Oyster, mussels, lobster, shrimp, crab (not
imitation crab that contains additives), clams, scallops, and squid.
Caroline Kabiritsi