It is common for keto dieters to get confused between which foods they can eat and which they cannot. Here’s a quick checklist for you to know the best foods that can help improve the results of a keto diet.

Seafood

Most seafoods like shellfish and salmon have very low carbohydrate content and a rich amount of vitamins and minerals like selenium and potassium. 

If you want to avoid carbs completely, you can choose shrimp as it is nearly carb-free. 

Mackerel, sardines, salmon, and other fatty fish are also good to include in your keto diet as they offer a rich source of healthy omega-3s. 

Vegetables 

Consume non-starchy vegetables low in carbs and calories but high in nutrients including vitamins and minerals.

Vegetables contain plenty of dietary fibers that can promote weight loss and improve diabetes control. The best non-starchy and cruciferous vegetables for keto dieters include:

• Raw spinach 
• Artichoke
• Broccoli 
• Brussels sprouts 
• Asparagus
• Kale
• Cauliflower 

Meat and eggs

Eggs and fresh meat have very low-carb content and offer a great source of proteins that can help preserve your muscle mass during a low-carb keto diet. 

Eggs also provide powerful antioxidants for your body such as zeaxanthin and lutein, which can control your cholesterol levels and protect your vital organs against free radical damage. 

Coconut oil

Coconut oil contains MCTs or medium-chain triglycerides, which can be taken up directly by your liver where they can be readily converted into ketone bodies to be used up as energy.

Coconut oil can also help you lose tummy fat by stimulating fat burning processes and enhancing your metabolic rate.  

Olive oil

Olive oil has a high concentration of monounsaturated fats such as oleic acid, which can help you get into ketosis faster. The extra-virgin olive oil contains natural antioxidants such as phenols that can reduce inflammation and improve heart functions. 

Olive oil is also free of carbs making it an ideal base for salad dressings and for preparing keto-friendly mayonnaise.

Some more foods you can include in your keto diet

• Yogurt
• Cheese
• Avocados 
• Nuts and seeds

Following a keto diet can become easy when you have the list of acceptable foods with you. Stock your kitchen shelves with these items so that you are never short of foods needed to get into ketosis.