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The best place to start any diet is with access to food. This means a clean sweep of the cupboards and a deliberate (non-hungry) trip to the grocery store. But what should go on the list? Use these tips to adopt a keto-friendly grocery list:

Make the Shopping List

Making a physical list before your grocery store run will help to keep you on track. Remember that the keto diet emphasizes good fats and proteins while reducing carbohydrate intake. By adopting the keto diet alone, you can achieve better results than with a regular diet and exercise.

It is worth it. It is also hard and requires a great deal of consistency. So, plan ahead. Make your list full of good fats and proteins and stick to the list.

Choose wisely

An apple a day…actually isn’t great for you. Most of us are bombarded by reminders to eat fruits and vegetables. But the fruits and vegetables you choose can have a substantial impact on your diet. Paying attention to the glycemic index and reducing carb intake is the key to success.

The majority of those on the keto diet keep daily carbs to less than 30 grams1 (and there are a number of snacks that fit the bill). Unfortunately for the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” a single apple has more than 30 grams of carbs.

Fruit

Choose fruits that are low in carbs and low on the glycemic index. Every list should include a selection of melons and fresh berries–strawberries have the fewest carbs in the berry category. For fat content and pure delight, add avocados to the list.

Vegetables

When it comes to vegetables, you are looking for a balance of low-carb veggies that play well with others. Keeping options on hand to pair with proteins can keep you on track when you are short on time.

Veggies such as celery and cucumbers are low carb, low sugar, and mix well with hummus and almond butter. These can help to meet your veggie quota while also supplementing your daily protein. Broccoli, cauliflower, leafy greens, and asparagus are excellent additions to any keto shopping list.

Protein

Removing or minimizing carbohydrate intake is not enough to get sustainable results. You need to provide your body with enough fuel to balance the reduction in carbs. Chicken breasts or thighs, turkey, ground beef, and bacon make the keto shopping list. A few other key items to provide protein are eggs, almond butter (opt for unsweetened), and hummus.

Relax

One of the core principles of dieting is to put good things into the body to get good things back. Stress should not be on the menu. Fortunately for the culinary-challenged, many restaurants embrace keto and provide options for when you are too tired to cook.

For most who switch to the keto diet, it is a lifestyle choice rather than a quick solution for weight loss. Making the right decisions early will ensure long-term success.

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER

The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.

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