The ketogenic diet is a very successful weight-loss program. It utilizes high-fat and low-carbohydrate ingredients to burn fat instead of glucose. Many people are familiar with the Atkins diet, but the keto plan restricts carbs even more.
Because fast food restaurants and processed meals surround us, avoiding carb-rich foods can be challenging, but proper planning can help.
Plan menus and snacks at least a week ahead so you aren’t caught with only high-carb meal choices. Research keto recipes online; there are many good ones to choose from. Immerse yourself in the keto lifestyle, find your favorite recipes, and stick with them.
Here is the List of 10 Foods You Should Have In Your Kitchen While On a Keto Diet
- Eggs – Used in omelets, quiches (yes, heavy cream is legal on keto!), hard-boiled as a snack, low-carb pizza crust, and more; if you like eggs, you have a great chance of success on this diet.
- Bacon – Do I need a reason? Breakfast, salad garnish, burger topper, BLTs (no bread, of course; try a BLT in a bowl, tossed in mayo)
- Cream cheese – Dozens of recipes, pizza crusts, main dishes, desserts
- Shredded cheese – Sprinkle over taco meat in a bowl, made into tortilla chips in the microwave, salad toppers, low-carb pizza and enchiladas
- Lots of romaine and spinach – Fill up on the green veggies; have plenty on hand for a quick salad when hunger pangs hit
- EZ-Sweetz liquid sweetener – Use a couple of drops in place of sugar; this artificial sweetener is the most natural and easiest to use that I’ve found
- Cauliflower – Fresh or frozen bags, you can eat this low-carb veggie by itself, tossed in olive oil and baked, mashed in fake potatoes, chopped/shredded and used in place of rice under main dishes, in low-carb and keto pizza crusts, and much more
- Frozen chicken tenders – Have a large bag on hand; thaw quickly and grill, saute, mix with veggies, and top with garlic sauce in a low-carb flatbread; use in Chicken piccata, chicken alfredo, tacos, enchiladas, Indian Butter chicken, and more.
- Ground beef – Make a big burger and top it with all sorts of things from cheese to sauteed mushrooms to grilled onions… or crumble and cook with taco seasoning and use in provolone cheese taco shells; throw in a dish with lettuce, avocado, cheese, sour cream for a tortilla-less taco salad
- Almonds (plain or flavored) are a tasty and healthy snack; however, count them as you eat because the carbs DO add up. Flavors include habanero, coconut, salt and vinegar, and more.
Conclusion
The keto plan is a versatile and exciting way to lose weight, with many delicious food choices. With the 10 Foods You Should Have In Your Kitchen While On a Keto Diet, you’ll be ready to throw together some delicious keto meals and snacks immediately.