What shouldn't I eat on Keto?

Here's a quick cheat sheet showing what we should not eat on the Keto diet.

• Anything with Sugar in it.
• Nothing high in carbs, I use 4 grams of carbs per serving as a marker.
• Bad oils - read this post for a list of inflammatory fats we shouldn't consume.
• Junk food: potato chips, candy bars, candy, sweets with sugar.
• Most fruits, other than a small amount of berries
• Potatoes, rice and pasta.
• Cashew nuts:  technically they are OK on the keto plan, but they are a higher carb nut and we'd only need to eat a few to reach our carb limit. Reach for Pecans or Almonds instead.
• Low calorie foods such as ice cream.  Calories are not the problem, carbs are!
• Margarine.  I was brought up thinking margarine was healthier than butter, well the verdict is in and it's not!  Reach for high quality natural foods when following the keto way of life. The high-fat goodness of butter will help to fuel ketosis in the body while keeping hormone levels high and healthy.
• Diet sodas: Many scientists believe citric acid & aspartame are perceived as sugars in the body and thus can slow down ketosis, making these drinks a bad choice.  Newer sodas contain Stevia which is generally thought of as being a better sweetener.
• Hot dogs:  did you know many hot dogs are made with sugar? Let's skip them!
• Cashew nuts:  technically they are OK on the keto plan, but they are a higher carb nut and we'd only need to eat a few to reach our carb limit. Reach for Pecans or Almonds instead.
• Chickpeas and legumes: many vegetarians have consumed these for years. They are healthy for us but have a fairly high carb count!​
• Low fat dairy, cheeses, low fat salad dressings.  Fat is what fuels us and despite what we've been told, it's not unhealthy - read more here about fat in our foods. ​
• Read more about what we should eat to get us into Ketosis here.
• Happy Ketoing!

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