Below, you will find an abbreviated shopping list with some of the most commonly purchased keto foods and food products on it.
Fat
Good for Cooking
- Lard (non-hydrogenated)
- Tallow (non-hydrogenated)
- Ghee
- Extra Light Olive Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Macadamia Oil
Good to Have With Your Meals
- Avocados
- Egg Yolks
- Macadamia Nuts
- Butter
- Cream Cheese
- Mascarpone Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- MCT Oil
- Virgin Olive Oil
- Pork Rinds
Protein
- Fatty Fish
- Shellfish
- Red Meat
- Poultry
- Eggs
- Bacon and Sausages
- Protein Powder
- Tofu
- High protein nuts and nut butter (e.g., peanuts, almonds, and pistachios)
- High protein seeds (e.g., hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds)
Low Carb Vegetables
- Artichokes
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Bok choi
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Collard Greens
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Olives
- Onion
- Peppers
- Pumpkin
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
- Tomato
- Watercress
- Zucchini
Low Carb Fruits
- Avocado
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Coconut Meat
- Lemon
- Lime
- Raspberry
- Starfruit
- Strawberry
- Tomato
Dairy
- Greek yogurt
- Heavy whipping cream
- Cottage Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Mascarpone Cheese
- Ceme Fraiche
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Brie Cheese
- Blue Cheese
- Colby Cheese
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Aged Cheddar Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Goat Cheese
- Feta Cheese
- Swiss Cheese
Condiments and Sauces
Only purchase sauces and condiments that are low in carbs and have no sugar added.
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Soy Sauce
- Hot Sauce
- Marinara Sauce
- Sriracha
- Mayonnaise (choose pasture-raised eggs and avocado oil when possible)
- Ranch Dressing
- Caesar Dressing
- Unsweetened Vinaigrettes
- Flavored Syrups (made with keto-friendly sweeteners)
Baking
Buy in bulk online for best deals. Opt for organic whenever possible.
- Almond flour
- Coconut flour
- Flaxseed Meal
- Psyllium Husk Powder
- Protein Powder
- Xanthan Gum
- Sugar-free Chocolate
- Cocoa Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Pork Rinds
Low Carb Sweeteners
- Swerve Sweetener
- Erythritol
- Stevia
- Sucralose
Spices and Herbs
- Cayenne Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Paprika
- Rosemary
- Black Pepper
- Sea Salt
What To Avoid
- Processed Sugar
- Natural Sources of Sugar (e.g., honey, maple syrup, agave, etc.)
- All-Purpose Flour
- All Grain-based Flours
- Grains
- Starchy Vegetables
- Margarine
- Partially and Fully Hydrogenated Oils
- Most Fruits
- Low-Fat Foods
If you would like to see a more specific shopping list, click here. In this post, you will find a detailed shopping list, food budget, and meal plan for one week of keto meals.