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KETOGENIC

The keto diet was developed in the 1920's to treat epilepsy by drastically reducing carbohydrate intake. It has since become a strong tool for burning fat, reducing blood sugar/insulin levels and delivering a host of health benefits. Replacing carbohydrates almost completely by healthy fats puts the body into a metabolic state called ketosis. The body then becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat to supply energy. 

PROPOSED BENEFITS

Supreme method for burning fat

Prevents a variety of serious illnesses

Helps fight heart and brain diseases

Believed to starve certain cancer cells

DEBATED CHALLENGES

Mistaken for just a fat and protein diet

Needs clarification to avoid saturated fats

Can cause short term symptoms entering into a ketosis state for the first time

MEAT & FISH

  • Most meats

  • High fat fish

  • Poultry

  • Shellfish

  • Bone broth

Image by Food Photographer David Fedulov
Romanesco Cauliflower

VEGETABLES

  • ​Alfalfa sprouts

  • Artichokes

  • Asparagus

  • Bamboo shoots

  • Beet greens

  • Bok choy

  • Broccoli & broccoli sprouts

  • Brussel sprouts

  • Cabbage radicchio

  • Carrots

  • Cauliflower

  • Celery

  • Chilli / peppers / jalapenos

  • Chives

  • Cruciferous vegetables

  • Cucumbers

  • Endive

  • Escarole

  • Fennel

  • Garlic

  • Green beans

  • Herbs (all)

  • Kale

  • Kohlrabi

  • Leafy greens

  • Leeks

  • Lettuce

  • Mushrooms

  • Mustard seed sprouts

  • Onions

  • Red clover sprouts

  • Romaine lettuce

  • Seaweed

  • Snow peas

  • Spinach

  • Soy beans

  • Sugar snap peas

  • Sweet potatoes & yams

  • Watercress

FRUIT

  • Avocado

  • Blackberries

  • Blueberries

  • Coconut

  • Cranberries

  • Lemon

  • Lime

  • Olives

  • Raspberries

  • Strawberries

Image by Timo Volz
Image by Towfiqu barbhuiya

DAIRY & ALTERNATIVES

  • Butter (grass fed and alternatives)

  • Cheeses & brie

  • Cream & sour cream (full fat)

  • Eggs

  • Ghee

  • Kefir and yoghurt (no sugar)

  • Lard

  • Mayonnaise

  • Milk (full fat and low-carb alternatives)

  • Whipped cream (no sugar)

NUTS, SEEDS & GRAINS

  • Almonds

  • Brazil nuts

  • Chestnuts

  • Chia seeds

  • Flaxseeds

  • Hazelnuts

  • Hemp seeds

  • Macadamia

  • Pecans

  • Pine nuts

  • Pistachios

  • Pumpkin seeds

  • Sesame seeds

  • Sunflower seeds

  • Walnuts

Image by Ritesh Tamrakar
Gourmet Olive Oil

OILS

  • Avocado oil

  • Coconut oil

  • Fish oil

  • Macadamia oil

  • MCT oil

  • Olive oil

  • Sesame oil

  • Walnut oil

FLOURS

  • Almond

  • Arrowroot

  • Cassava

  • Chestnut

  • Coconut

  • Hazelnut

  • Sesame

  • Tigernut

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Image by Sharon McCutcheon

SWEETENERS

  • Erythritol

  • Inulin

  • Monk fruit

  • Stevia

  • Xylitol

  • Yacon

VITALITY BOUND

Information throughout this website has been gathered from a wide variety of sources (websites, books, articles and studies). Some suggestions may conflict with other interpretations of diets and food groups.

The accuracy of any content throughout has not been independently verified and should serve only as an educational guide.

Food lists are predominately common or generic and do not represent every option available.

Always seek professional healthcare advice when required.

Suggested diets or actions are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

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