Zero Carb Food List that Keeps Keto and Ketosis Simple

The one golden rule in a keto diet is to keep carbs low .

This doesn't just mean cutting out bread pasta and grains .

It means truly giving your eating habits a hard reset .

Perhaps one of the most daunting elements of the keto diet for people can be the idea that they have to count every single carb .

We do encourage you to track your macros and be mindful of your carb intake .

But there is one simple strategy that helps to clear up any confusion around how much of what foods you should and shouldn't be eating .

Choose mostly keto friendly foods that have little to no net carbs .

There are so many low and no carb options .

You have hundreds of delicious options to choose from to help simplify things and make your keto journey as easy as possible .

We've put together the ultimate list of zero carb foods for you to enjoy before we begin .

It's important to note that nearly every kind of food has some sort of trace carbohydrate content .

When we say zero carbs , we are talking about foods and beverages that contain less than 1 g of net carbs per serving and foods that aren't usually consumed in large enough quantities to negatively affect your daily carb consumption .

Now , let's take a look at zero carb foods starting with meats , beef foul and pork are familiar meats that provide you with protein .

Less common types of meats like veal lamb , game meats , including venison and elk and exotic meats can help add variety and interest to your meals .

Organ meats can be a good choice too but just be aware that liver contains glycogen , a source of net carbs when possible .

Seek out grass fed and pasture raised meats .

While it's typically best to avoid processed meats , cured and dried meats like bacon , salami , hot dogs , deli meats , jerky and canned meats are fan favorites on the keto diet that can be used on occasion .

However , you must the ingredient list and put back anything containing dextrose starch , sugar , high fructose corn syrup or Motrin .

Always try to buy all natural processed meats that contain carb free ingredients , fresh and tin seafood .

Many of which contain beneficial omega three fatty acid are another great source of protein , white , flaky fish like cod flounder Soul and Haddock are tasty as our fattier , more flavorful fish like salmon , tuna , halibut , swordfish , sardines , Spanish , mackerel , trout and others .

We found that the healthiest option is to buy wild caught salmon and sardines canned or fresh without any other ingredients .

While we recommend against frequent and habitual snacking , we all need snacks from time to time even though so many on the go bites you once relied on are now off the table .

There are so many keto snacks to take their place of the bunch .

Those with the lowest carbs include pepperoni slices , keto pork rinds , bone broth , smoked fish , canned fish , canned meat , preserve meat products like jerky , tong Pekin and meat sticks and seaweed .

For a more comprehensive look at good keto snacking habits .

Check out the ruled me article titled 50 plus healthy keto snacks to help with ketosis .

Healthy fats are the cornerstone of a balanced keto diet .

Zero carb fats like extra virgin olive oil , grass fed butter and ee coconut oil , MC T oil , avocado oil and animal fats like lard are ingredients .

You should be reaching for at almost every meal , vegetables , seed and nut based oils are unstable when exposed to high heat and can release toxins .

We suggest avoiding these .

Your spice cabinet is likely packed with flavor enhancers that are virtually carb free .

Avoid any spice blends with added sugars of course and instead try salt and black pepper dried oregano , rosemary , thyme , basil chives and dill chili powder .

Curry powder and cinnamon may contain higher traces of carbs and should be used a bit more sparingly .

Some condiments like sugar free hot sauces and mustard can also add tons of flavor with hardly any carbs at all .

While all sugars are cut out from a keto diet , there are plenty of ways to add a hint of sweetness to the dishes .

We prepare zero carb sweeteners include liquid Stevia Monk fruit extract or blends .

Erythritol and liquid sucrose .

Just be sure to choose products , either liquid or solid that contain no other additives like Motrin for a more comprehensive list of sweeteners .

Watch our video on keto friendly sweeteners .

Zero carb drinks are available almost anywhere you go .

There is water and sparkling water , of course , as well as black coffee and unsweetened tea , sugar free and carb free energy drinks , diet drink mixes or drink enhancers and diet soda and other diet drinks without any added sugar .

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Keep in mind that for some people drinking sweeter drinks can trigger sugar cravings in the long term when it comes to alcohol .

Those following the Keto diet need to proceed carefully .

Some alcoholic drinks have virtually no net carbs but alcohol will slow fat burning while your body processes it , we suggest limiting your alcohol intake to one drink per day and choosing spirits like gin unflavored , rum , unflavored vodka , whiskey , tequila scotch , bourbon , brandy or cognac always be careful about added carbs in the alcohol .

You are drinking for more on keto drinks .

See the Ruled Me article , complete guide to keto drinks and beverages .

We hope that our guide to zero carb foods helps to clarify some of the best things you should be reaching for as you continue on your keto journey .

For more information and resources on what you should and shouldn't eat on a keto diet visit ruled me and check out the guide titled Ketogenic Diet Food List .

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