Mediterranean food was one of the cuisines I kept coming back to when I first started eating keto over a decade ago. Most of it is already built around olive oil, fatty fish, lamb, and fresh vegetables: the carb-heavy parts are mostly the pita and the hummus, and both of those have easy workarounds. What I like about this style of cooking is that the flavors do the heavy lifting. You're getting acid from lemon, funk from feta, richness from good olive oil. No sauce packet required. I put ...
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10 Keto Mediterranean Recipes
- October 3, 2026
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Keto Chicken Fajita Casserole
You will love our tasty keto chicken fajita casserole. Bursting with the perfect combination of onions, peppers, tender chicken, and a homemade Tex-Mex seasoning, this quick and easy dish is perfect for either dinner or lunch. Prepare to savor each delicious bite—this casserole will become one of your favorite go-to meals. The dish is packed with healthy fats and low-carb vegetables, making it perfect for people following a ketogenic diet. To make this delicious casserole, first season the ...
- October 5, 2023
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Can You Eat Sushi on Keto? What to Order and What to Skip
The short answer: sashimi is perfectly keto, traditional sushi rolls are not, and there's a surprisingly good middle ground if you know what to ask for. The problem with sushi on keto isn't the fish - it's the rice. A single standard sushi roll packs 30-40g of net carbs, almost entirely from the seasoned sushi rice underneath. That's your whole daily budget in one roll. I've been eating keto for over a decade now, and Japanese restaurants are actually some of my favorite places to eat out. Once ...
- May 17, 2026
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The Keto Food Pyramid: Low Carb Food List Made Simple
Starting the ketogenic diet can be overwhelming. The keto beginner is often bombarded by conflicting information regarding the “right” way to follow the diet and enter ketosis. Though experts may not agree on the exact details of a “perfect” keto diet, there are several low-carb food groups that are widely accepted as healthy keto staples. To give you a visual representation of what these foods are, we decided to create a keto-friendly food pyramid for you. This keto food pyramid will look ...
- April 19, 2021
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Comprehensive Guide To The Vegetarian Ketogenic Diet
The vegetarian diet is commonly regarded as one of the healthiest diets for humanity. Many studies have found that vegetarian diets are associated with a lower rate of heart disease and diabetes and may improve health more than the average non-vegetarian diet. However, this doesn’t mean that the vegetarian diet or the vegetarian keto diet is the best diet for everyone’s health. The ketogenic diet, for example, has been found to be more effective than the vegetarian diet for weight loss, ...
- December 10, 2017
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Ketogenic Diet Low Carb Cheat Sheet
When people are new to the ketogenic diet, they often wonder what type of foods they should and could eat while restricting carbs. Although we do have an in-depth ketogenic food list, it doesn’t cover everything and doesn’t include all of the keto-friendly replacements and recipes that are most commonly asked about. Use our recommendations below to get an idea of the best alternatives for common high-carb ingredients and what foods you can replicate while going the low-carb route. Not only ...
- September 22, 2014
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Keto Salmon with Power Greens
This supercharged bowl provides a daily hit of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals to help you feel good from the inside out. Healthy food doesn’t mean it has to be bland. This zingy and flavor-rich bowl makes eating salad effortless. The salmon filet is marinated with citrus juice and zest to make it incredibly light and refreshing. Salmon is rich in omega-3, and the light and oily taste work perfectly in a salad. The kale, spinach, and arugula are all nutrient-dense and full of vitamins, ...
- April 7, 2022
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What is Saturated Fat? The Truth about These “Bad” Fats
Saturated fat has been known for decades as being a “bad” or “unhealthy” type of fat. However, the truth is saturated with complexity. For example, specific types of saturated fats and different foods rich in these fats can vary in how they affect our health. These fats can also impact each of us differently depending on our genetic vulnerabilities. For most people, however, this “bad” fat actually has a neutral or positive effect on health, particularly when consumed as a part of a carb ...
- June 6, 2019
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Keto Jalapeno Popper Hotdog
Hotdogs are a little plain for me. Being on this diet, I have to add touches to main dishes to make them more flavorful otherwise I feel like I'll get bored quick! So here it is, not-so-plain hotdog, stuffed with cheesy jalapenos wrapped in bacon! Yields 2 servings of Keto Jalapeno Popper Hotdog The Preparation Hotdogs: 4 whole beef hot dogs 1 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 medium jalapeno pepper 4 slices bacon Side Salad: 4 ounces spring mix 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar The ...
- February 10, 2022
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Keto Egg Fast: Rules, Recipes, Meal Plan, and Risks
The keto egg fast is one of the most popular strategies for breaking through weight loss plateaus and accelerating fat loss. Essentially, it is a short-term keto diet plan centered around eggs, cheese, and butter, with very few exceptions. Though this approach would make old-school cardiologists gasp, there are plenty of low-carb and keto dieters that implemented the egg fast and achieved incredible results. However, this doesn’t answer the most important question: Will the keto egg fast be ...
- April 10, 2020
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