Food Lists: What's on a Ketogenic Plate?
Defined by its restrictions, KD has a long list of foods that should be limited or avoided, including:
Grains and products made from grains (rice, wheat, rye, oats, barley, quinoa, pasta, cereal, pizza)
Legumes and beans
Starchy vegetables and tubers (peas, corn, potatoes, yams)
High-carb fruits; dried fruit (bananas, apples, oranges)
Low-fat dairy products
Refined fats and oils; vegetable oil
Sugar
Alcohol
When it comes to what you can have, KD still offers an array of options, including beef, pork, poultry, fish, eggs, cheeses, avocados, olive oil, and coconut oil. Also included is a variety of non-starchy vegetables, such as salad greens, green beans, kale, and broccoli.
Ludwig notes that although these diets are highly restrictive, their high intake of fat can also make them "luscious and satisfying," especially given that they usually don't come with the calorie restrictions of so many other diets.
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