While ketogenic diets have long been used to control epileptic seizures in children, they have also been used in recent years to achieve weight loss. The ketogenic diet emphasizes high fat intake in conjunction with moderate levels of protein and low amounts of carbohydrates.
Adequate Protein Foods
Protein is much required by the body for growth and repair. It is important to have adequate proteins when a person follows the ketogenic diet. Some of the foods which have sufficient protein and should be included in the diet are: steak, bacon, mutton, fish, veal, ham, chicken, eggs, pork, lamb, turkey, cheese, and all meats (except meat loaf).
Low-carbohydrate Foods
These foods have low carbohydrates and are often recommended while going in for a ketogenic diet. Some of the foods are: spinach, lettuce, beet greens, cabbage, cauliflower, asparagus, olives, mustard greens, bok choy, mushrooms, cucumbers, celery, green beans, Brussels sprouts, Buffalo wings, broccoli, onions, nuts, flax seeds, radish, pastrami, hotdogs, sausages, Swiss chard, shallots, ribs, liverwurst, water chestnuts, oysters, abalone, protein powders, chives, and sugar free jello.
No-carbohydrate Foods
Foods that have no carbohydrates in them act as the best source of ketogenic food. These include:
Meat: chicken, duck, steak, roast beef, hamburger, fillet, bacon, and ham.
Eggs: Boiled eggs most preferred.
All types of fish that includes tuna, salmon, trout, halibut, and shrimp.
Cheese, butter, and suet.
Vegetables/Salads
Vegetables and salads are always quite helpful in reducing weight. Alongside, they provide the body with the nutrients that are required in the absence of carbohydrates. The vegetables that are suggested in a ketogenic diet include: peas, onions, silver beet, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, walnuts, squash, zucchini, lettuce, tomatoes, celery, pumpkin seeds, cucumbers, red and green peppers, beans, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, broccoli, carrots, parsley, and pine nuts.
