List of keto friendly foods by region
The ketogenic diet, often referred to as the "Keto" diet, is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating plan designed to induce a state of ketosis in the body, where it burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. While the specific foods that are considered keto-friendly may vary from one country to another, there are common keto staples found worldwide. Here's a list of some keto-friendly prepared food items from different countries:
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United States[edit | edit source]
Common keto-friendly foods in the united states include:
- Bacon and eggs breakfast - a classic breakfast choice featuring bacon and eggs.
- Avocado salad - a fresh salad made with avocado, leafy greens, and a keto-friendly dressing.
- Cheeseburger lettuce wrap - a burger served in a lettuce wrap instead of a bun.
- Buffalo chicken wings - spicy chicken wings, usually served with a low-carb dipping sauce.
- Grilled salmon - a healthy and keto-friendly seafood option.
- Beef jerky - a portable and protein-packed keto snack.
- Keto coffee - coffee blended with butter and coconut oil for a high-fat energy boost.
Mexico[edit | edit source]
Keto-friendly options in mexico include:
- Guacamole - a creamy avocado dip, perfect for snacking.
- Cheese enchiladas - enchiladas filled with cheese and topped with a keto-friendly sauce.
- Carne asada - grilled and seasoned steak.
- Chicken fajita salad - a salad with grilled chicken and keto-friendly toppings.
- Sour cream and salsa - great as condiments or dips.
Italy[edit | edit source]
Italian keto-friendly foods encompass:
- Caprese salad - a refreshing salad with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
- Zucchini noodles with pesto - a low-carb alternative to pasta.
- Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus - roasted asparagus wrapped in prosciutto.
- Chicken alfredo - chicken in a creamy, keto-friendly alfredo sauce.
- Olive oil-drizzled vegetables - roasted or grilled vegetables drizzled with olive oil.
Spain[edit | edit source]
Spain offers:
- Spanish omelette - a classic omelette made with eggs, potatoes, and onions (minus the potatoes for keto).
- Chorizo and manchego cheese - a flavorful combination of sausage and cheese.
- Gambas al ajillo - garlic shrimp cooked in olive oil.
- Mixed spanish olives - a keto-friendly appetizer.
- Jamón ibérico slices - thin slices of premium cured ham.
France[edit | edit source]
France boasts:
- Brie and camembert cheese - creamy and rich cheese options.
- Coq au vin - a keto-friendly version of this classic french dish.
- Duck confit - duck leg cooked in its fat.
- Escargot with garlic butter - snails prepared with keto-friendly garlic butter.
- Creamed spinach - a side dish made with cream and spinach.
Greece[edit | edit source]
Greek keto-friendly options include:
- Greek salad - a fresh salad with feta cheese, olives, and greek dressing.
- Souvlaki skewers - grilled meat skewers, often served with a keto-friendly sauce.
- Tzatziki dip - a yogurt-based dip with cucumber and garlic.
- Spanakopita (without the pastry) - spinach and feta filling without the pastry crust.
- Grilled octopus - a seafood delicacy typically served with olive oil and lemon.
Japan[edit | edit source]
Japanese keto-friendly choices feature:
- Sashimi platter - fresh slices of raw fish.
- Seaweed salad - a salad made with seaweed, sesame seeds, and a keto-friendly dressing.
- Yakitori skewers (without the sauce) - grilled chicken skewers.
- Nabemono (hot pot) - a hot pot with keto-friendly ingredients.
- Miso soup (without tofu) - a keto version of this traditional soup.
Thailand[edit | edit source]
In thailand, keto-friendly foods include:
- Tom yum soup (without sugar) - a spicy and sour soup.
- Pad thai (without noodles) - a stir-fried dish with keto-friendly substitutions.
- Green curry chicken (without sugar) - a flavorful curry dish.
- Grilled fish with chili sauce - a spicy and keto-friendly seafood option.
China[edit | edit source]
China offers keto options like:
- Peking duck (without pancakes) - roasted duck served without pancakes.
- Beef and broccoli stir-fry (without sauce) - a simple and keto-friendly stir-fry.
- Kung pao chicken (without sugar) - a spicy chicken dish.
- Steamed fish with ginger and scallions - a healthy and keto-friendly fish dish.
India[edit | edit source]
India provides:
- Butter chicken - a creamy and keto-friendly chicken curry.
- Paneer tikka masala - a vegetarian option with keto-friendly paneer cheese.
- Cauliflower rice biryani - a low-carb alternative to traditional rice.
- Coconut curry (without potatoes) - a keto-friendly curry made with coconut milk.
Brazil[edit | edit source]
Brazilian keto-friendly foods encompass:
- Churrasco (barbecue meats) - grilled meats served with keto-friendly chimichurri sauce.
- Queijo coalho (grilled cheese skewers) - grilled cheese skewers.
- Camarão na moranga (shrimp in pumpkin) - a keto-friendly seafood dish.
- Feijoada (without beans and rice) - a keto version of this traditional brazilian stew.
Australia[edit | edit source]
Australia boasts:
- Kangaroo steak - a lean and keto-friendly meat option.
- Grilled barramundi - a keto-friendly fish dish.
- Macadamia-crusted lamb chops - lamb chops coated with crushed macadamia nuts.
- Vegemite and avocado - a keto-friendly spread on avocado.
South Africa[edit | edit source]
South africa offers:
- Biltong - dried and seasoned meat, a popular keto snack.
- Boerewors (without the roll) - a flavorful sausage.
- Cape malay curry (without rice) - a keto-friendly curry dish.
- Snoek fish braai - grilled fish, a south african favorite.
Remember that while these countries offer a wide range of keto-friendly prepared foods, it's essential to focus on whole, unprocessed ingredients, lean proteins, healthy fats, and non-starchy vegetables when following the ketogenic diet. The availability of specific keto foods may also vary within each country, so it's important to adapt your choices based on local offerings and your dietary preferences.
Keto ingredients[edit | edit source]
- United States: Common keto friendly foods include bacon, eggs, avocado, nuts, cheese, olive oil, coconut oil, and grass-fed butter
- Mexico: avocados, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole
- Italy: olives, olive oil, cheese, and meats such as prosciutto and salami
- Spain: olives, olive oil, nuts, and cured meats such as jamón ibérico
- France: cheese, butter, cream, and meats such as duck and goose
- Greece: olives, olive oil, feta cheese, and meats such as gyro and souvlaki
- Japan: fish, seafood, and various types of pickled vegetables
- Thailand: coconut milk, fish, seafood, and various types of curry
- China: eggs, cheese, meat and vegetable stir-fries, and many seafood options
- India: ghee, coconut milk, paneer cheese, and curries
- Brazil: meats such as churrasco, cheese, avocado, and coconut oil
- Australia: meat, seafood, cheese, and avocado
- South Africa: meats such as biltong and boerewors, cheese, and avocado
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Keto friendly foods by country[edit | edit source]
As the world deals with an epidemic of obesity and diabetes, which some people call diabesity, it is important to understand the low carb and keto friendly choices for people from all countries and regions of the world. With over 100,000 foods that or keto friendly or low carb, WikiMD is the world's largest collection of foods for people that are diet focussed.
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- What is a ketogenic diet?
- What are net carbs?
- What are some other keto friendly foods?
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