I know getting to know a new diet is an entire new experience especially when you have no experience in knowing where to start when trying out a KETO based diet so today I decided to list the 11 keto ingredients that helped me start and that I used for my Keto meal prepping.
Vegetables/Fruit to consider :
Spinach
lettuce
avocado
carrots
broccoli
tomatoes
celery
mushrooms
Meats to consider :
Steak
Shrimp
Turkey Bacon
Spinach: Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that many people know for its high calcium and iron content. Spinach also contains antioxidants, which can help prevent oxidative stress in the body.Spinach is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and western Asia. and the reason this vegetable works great in the KETO diet is because its various ways to cook it and is going to be your best friend when its comes to making your meal prep.
Lettuce: Lettuce is a source of vitamin K, which helps strengthen bones. Consuming adequate amounts of vitamin K can also reduce your risk of bone fracture. Hydration. Water makes up over 95% of raw lettuce.. As a result, eating lettuce hydrates the body. but the best part about lettuce is that the more nutrients it contains, Including the fact that even the lightest green types like iceberg or romaine are nutritious and keto-friendly.
Avocado: Considered a vegetable by the USDA. An avocado is a bright green fruit with a large pit and dark leathery skin. Avocados are a source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. Avocados are rich in many nutrients, including fiber, healthy fats, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and folate. Enjoying them regularly could help improve overall diet quality including in the KETO diet.
Carrots: It is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. They also have a number of health benefits. They're a weight-loss and KETO-friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health. Although, it may be difficult to include them regularly or in large quantities, as they contain a fair amount of carbs.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that is good for the heart and effective against certain cancers. Tomatoes are also packed with vitamins A and C, calcium and potassium. The tomato is the edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as the tomato plant. tomatoes have been an amazing staple in my salads. Wanna know how to include them in your next KETO meal click this link.
Celery : Celery is rich in vitamins and minerals with a low glycemic index. You'll enjoy vitamins A, K, and C, plus minerals like potassium and folate when you eat celery. It's also low in sodium. and is also safe . Since, Celery sticks are a low calorie, low carb food that a person can eat while following a keto diet.
Mushrooms : Mushrooms are rich in the B vitamins: riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid. The combination helps protect heart health. Riboflavin is good for red blood cells. Niacin is good for the digestive system and for maintaining healthy soft skin. and is something that I use in my kitchen when making a keto based dinner and or meal.
Broccoli : Broccoli is a Keto-friendly vegetable because it's high in fiber making it's net carbs low.
Broccoli is Also a nutrient-rich vegetable that may enhance your health in a variety of ways, such as by reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar control, boosting immunity and heart health. and its known just as many for having various cooking methods and options on how to cook it. most prefer to steam it, or even have it as a snack along with ranch or other vegetables And again its great for your meal prep.
Meats :
Turkey Bacon : turkey bacon that has been around since the 1980s is keto-friendly as it is a high fat, low carb food. The keto diet is a nutrition plan that is very high in fat and very low in carbohydrates. and is a great starter protein to include in breakfast. I usually paired my turkey bacon with eggs, avocado and string cheese or mozzarella cheese.
Steak : Steak on its own is pretty keto-friendly. Just make sure to stay away from the tempting mashed potatoes on the side which can or may affect your carb intake and mess with your keto based diet. A steak, also sometimes called "beef steak", is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. It's also a great source of iron, B-vitamins, selenium and zinc so add that to your next shopping list.
And Finally
Shrimp : Fish and shellfish are very keto-friendly. Salmon and other fish are not only nearly carb-free but also rich in B vitamins, potassium, and selenium. and with that being said shrimp contain no carbs which means you can safely include this in your keto diet plan and meal prep.
And there you have it 11 ingredients for your keto friendly meal prep or general keto diet I hope you enjoyed reading this list and follow my Pinterest for more keto based post!
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