Free Printable Keto Food List – No Sign-In Required
When first starting keto it can be difficult to know which foods should or shouldn’t be included. For that reason, we have provided an extensive and detailed list of keto-friendly foods along with links to additional information, or directly to the products and brands we recommend.
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Live Fit Keto Food List Guide Key
Bold – (Nightshades) – Nightshades are a family of plants that contain specific alkaloid compounds that can be irritating to those suffering from joint pain and inflammation.
Italics – (Goitrogenic) – Some vegetables create their own natural pesticides called glucosinolates, which are broken down during digestion into both goitrogenic and non-goitrogenic byproducts. Goitrogenic substances can interfere with iodine uptake in the thyroid and can be problematic for people with thyroid disorders.
* – (High FODMAPS) – Stands for Fermentable-oligo-di-monosaccharides-and-polyols. These are types of carbohydrates that can be difficult for some people to digest resulting in symptoms ranging from gas and bloating to diarrhea or constipation. Reactions to these compounds are often related to imbalances in gut bacteria, and/or stomach acids, and are different than other types of food intolerances.
^ – (Buy Organic) – Buying organic is always recommended but may not always be possible on a tight budget. A general rule of thumb – if you are peeling off a thick skin or outer layer of produce before eating it, you can choose non-organic. If you are consuming the portions of the produce that would be exposed to pesticides, or herbicides, or if the produce has thin or porous skin, organic options are recommended.
Underlined & Red – Food items in red and underlined are links. Click on these to learn more about these items, how to select the healthiest options and best brands, and where to get the best price. Check back often as we update these links frequently.
Meat, Seafood and Eggs
Whenever possible, try to select meats, eggs, and seafood that is grass-fed, pasture-raised, wild-caught, humanely raised, and free of toxins, antibiotics, and hormones. Organ meats such as liver, kidneys, heart, etc. are particularly nutritious.
Check out this article about understanding the labels on meat, eggs, and dairy, and click the following link to learn about our top 4 online meat delivery services.
- Beef
- Bison
- Boar
- Chicken
- Duck
- Eggs
- Elk
- Goat
- Goose
- Lamb
- Mutton
- Ostrich
- Pheasant
- Pork
- Quail
- Rabbit
- Sheep
- Squab
- Turkey
- Veal
- Venison
- Anchovy
- Catfish
- Carp
- Clams
- Cod
- Crab
- Crawfish
- Grouper
- Haddock
- Halibut
- Herring
- Lobster
- Mackerel
- Mahi mahi
- Mussels
- Octopus
- Oysters
- Prawns
- Red Snapper
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Scallops
- Sea Bass
- Shrimp
- Sole
- Squid
- Swordfish
- Trout
- Tuna
- Walleye
Vegetables (Use Liberally)
- Asparagus*
- Arugula
- Bok choy
- Broccoli*
- Brussels sprouts*
- Cabbage*
- Cauliflower*
- Celery^
- Chard
- Collared greens^
- Cucumbers
- Dandelion greens*
- Eggplant*
- Endive
- Fennel*
- Garlic*
- Ginger
- Green beans
- Green onions*
- Kale^
- Lettuce^
- Mushrooms*
- Mustard greens*
- Okra*
- Olives
- Parsley
- Peppers*^
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radishes
- Rapini
- Rhubarb
- Seaweed
- Spinach^
- Tomatillos
- Turnip greens
- Turnips
- Watercress
- Zucchini
Vegetables (Use Sparingly)
- Acorn squash
- Artichoke*
- Bell peppers*^
- Butternut squash
- Carrots
- Chayote
- Jerusalem artichoke*
- Jicama*
- Kabocha squash
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks*
- Onions*
- Pumpkin
- Red onion*
- Rutabagas
- Shallots*
- Snap peas
- Spaghetti squash
- Sprouts (no grain or legume, except mung)
- Tomatoes
Dairy Alternatives
While hard cheeses, heavy cream, and butter are commonly recommended on keto, many people have difficulty digesting dairy. We, therefore, have attempted to find some keto-friendly dairy-free alternatives. In most instances, these products are heavily processed so moderation is recommended.
- Dairy-free keto butter
- Dairy-free keto ice cream
- Dairy-free keto yogurt
- Dairy-free keto cheddar cheese
Fruits
Nuts & Seeds
Click here to view the nutritional info for these 8 fruit options.
- Avocados*
- Blackberries*
- Blueberries^
- Cranberries
- Lemons
- Limes
- Raspberries
- Strawberries^
- Almonds
- Brazil nuts
- Cashews*
- Chestnuts
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Hazelnuts
- Hemp seeds/hearts
- Macadamia nuts
- Pecans
- Pili nuts
- Pine nuts
- Pistachios*
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Walnuts
Oils & Fats
Ideally, animal-based fats should come from pasture-raised, grass-fed, organic sources, and oils should be organic, extra-virgin, and cold-pressed whenever possible. Check out our Healthiest Cooking Oils Chart to see which oils are best for high-heat cooking.
- Coconut oil
- Duck fat
- Ghee (Certified Dairy-Free)
- Lard
- Macadamia nut oil
- Mayonnaise
- MCT oil (C8)
- Nut and seed butter
Flours & Baking
- Almond flour/meal
- Arrowroot
- Baking powder & soda
- Cacao/Cocoa powder
- Cashew flour
- Chia flour
- Chestnut flour
- Chocolate chips
- Coconut flakes
- Coconut flour
- Flavor extracts
- Flax meal
- Glucomannan/Konjac
- Guar gum
- Hazelnut flour
- Inulin fiber
- Macadamia flour
- Hemp flour
- Pecan flour
- Pistachio flour
- Psyllium husk/flour
- Pumpkin seed flour
- Sesame flour
- Sunflower seed flour
- Walnut flour
- Xanthan gum
Liquids & Beverages
Sweeteners
- Almond milk
- Bone broth
- Cashew milk
- Coconut milk
- Coffee
- Flax milk
- Hemp milk
- Macadamia milk
- Mineral water
- Seltzer/Club soda
- Stevia/Erythritol sweetened fruit drinks
- Stevia/Erythritol sweetened soda
- Purified water
- Water enhancer (stevia)
- Avoid maltodextrin, dextrose, sucralose, and maltitol
- Erythritol
- Monk fruit
- Stevia (Powder)
- Stevia (liquid drops)
- Xylitol
- Yacon syrup
Herbs & Spices
- Anise
- Annatto
- Basil
- Bay leaf
- Caraway
- Cardamom
- Carob
- Cayenne pepper
- Celery seed
- Chervil
- Chicory*
- Chili pepper
- Chipotle pepper
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Curry
- Dill
- Fennel*
- Fenugreek
- Galangal
- Garlic*
- Ginger
- Horseradish*
- Juniper berry
- Kaffir lime leaves
- Lavender
- Lemongrass
- Lemon verbena
- Licorice
- Mace
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Mustard
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Pepper, black
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Saffron
- Spearmint
- Star anise
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Turmeric
- Vanilla
- Wasabi*
- Za’atar
Condiments & Support Foods
- Apple cider vinegar
- BBQ sauce
- Bone broth soup
- Capers
- Coconut aminos
- Collagen powder
- Culinary stock
- Dashi
- Dill pickles
- Dill relish
- Dulse
- Egg white powder
- Fermented foods
- Gelatin
- Hearts of palm
- Hot sauce
- Jam
- Kelp
- Ketchup
- Konjac
- Marinara sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Nutritional yeast
- Pizza sauce
- Pork rinds
- Protein powders
- Salad dressings
- Salsa
- Sea Salt (Redmond)
- Shirataki/Glucomannan noodles, pasta & rice
- Syrup
- Vinegars
Supplements & Superfoods
Supplements are not necessary if you are following a healthy approach to keto, however, some supplements or superfoods can be beneficial when first starting out on keto, or to fill in gaps if you are omitting certain foods from your diet due to allergies, sensitivities, or personal preference.
- MCT powder
- Omega-3 (Krill Oil)
- Omega-3 (Algae)
- Prebiotics & Probiotics
- Reds powder
- Spirulina
- Trace minerals
- Trans-Resveratrol
- Vitamin D3
- Vitamin K2
- Water Lentil Powder
- Wheat grass juice powder
Athletic Performance Support
- Beta-alanine
- Branched-chain amino acids
- Creatine monohydrate
- DHEA (testosterone booster)
- HMB
- Protein Powder
- L-glutamine
- Tongkat Ali (Longjack)
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