By now, most of us know that the Keto diet emphasizes high fat, moderate protein, and very low carbohydrates, right?
But here’s a better question: what kind of fats, proteins, and carbs should we be eating?

If you walk into a fast-food restaurant and order a bun less burger, are you technically following the Keto diet? 

The short answer is “Yes”. This is what is called “Dirty Keto” meaning that while you are following the rules of the keto diet, you are not choosing the best ingredients. You might lose weight with Dirty Keto but trust me, it can come at the expense of other important health markers.

Think about it, do you want your Keto dinner to be highly processed junk food?  Of course not!!

Now imagine instead a juicy steak paired with a fresh organic salad.
That’s Clean Keto, the kind your body will thank you for.

Now let me give you a few examples of Clean Keto food for each of the Macro Nutrient Groups:

FATS

Olive oil
Avocado oil
Macadamia oil
Coconut oil
Butter
Ghee
Cream cheese
Avocados

CARBS

Spinach
Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Peppers
Lettuce
Kale
Broccoli
Cabbage
Eggplant
Zucchini
Garlic
Onions
Cauliflower
Celery
Blackberries
Blueberries

PROTEINS

Bacon (yes, bacon)
Eggs
Cheese
Chicken
Turkey
Pork
Salami
Cod fish
Sardines
Salmon
Liver
Hummus
Tofu

As you get more comfortable with Keto, you’ll naturally build your own go-to list of clean, satisfying foods. You’ll see, you’re going to get good at this!

See you on the next post!     🙂