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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. 

Skip to the bottom for the link to our free printable keto food list download, no sign-in is required.

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.

Fruits

Nuts & Seeds

Click here to view the nutritional info for these 8 fruit options.

Which nuts are best for keto? It’s not just about carbs. Click here for more details.

  • 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. 

  • Olive Oil (cold-pressed)
  • Palm oil
  • Salad dressings
  • Sesame oil (cold-pressed)
  • Suet
  • Tallow​
  • Walnut oil

Flours & Baking

  • 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

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

  • Dill relish
  • Dulse
  • Egg white powder
  • Fermented foods
  • Gelatin
  • Hearts of palm
  • Hot sauce
  • Jam
  • Kelp
  • 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. 

Free Printable Keto Food List Download


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