What to Eat and Avoid on the Keto Diet

The most common question about the keto diet is: "What am I going to eat?" The answer is actually quite broad — only carb sources are removed, and almost everything else is allowed.

✅ Foods You Can Eat Freely

• Meat: Beef, lamb, chicken (with skin), turkey, bacon, sausage (unsweetened)
• Fish & Seafood: Salmon, mackerel, tuna, sea bass, shrimp
• Eggs: Cooked any way you like
• Leafy Greens: Arugula, spinach, lettuce, parsley, dill
• Cruciferous & Squash Veggies: Zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, peppers (in moderation)
• Fats: Olive oil, butter, coconut oil, avocado oil
• Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts (in small amounts)

❌ Strictly Forbidden

• Bread, rice, pasta, bulgur, all grains
• Sugar, honey, molasses, all sweets
• Fruit juice, soda, alcohol (beer especially)
• Potatoes, corn, peas, carrots (high starch)
• Ready-made sauces, ketchup, packaged snacks

⚠️ Consume with Caution

• Legumes: once a week, small amounts (lentils, chickpeas)
• Tomatoes: limit to half a tomato per day
• Onion, garlic: contain a small amount of carbs, use in moderation
• Dairy: cream and butter are freely allowed; cheese in moderation