The best foods for keto plus FREE keto shopping list

You're starting the keto diet and have no idea what to buy, or you're in the supermarket and don't know where to start?

We can help! Check out our simply laid out keto shopping list below.

Pick and mix from the low carb and keto options below to create some really easy or affordable keto meals. 

Some general tips:

• Stick to the "whole food/real food" aisles- they tend to be around the outside of supermarkets. You will generally be fine in the veggie area, and the meat aisle, and the cheese fridges. Steer clear of the dangerous middle zones with processed meals! 
• With meats check the label carefully, similar products can have very different sugar and carb amounts. For example meat marinaded in a sugary marinade. If in doubt go for plain meats and add your own marinades. 
• Avoid breading on meats. They taste so good but the flour will make it high in carbs and the cravings triggered afterwards can be very real! 

Fruit and Veggies

Ingredients

• mushrooms
• garlic
• green or red cabbage
• spring onion (green onion/ scallions)
• green bell pepper
• spinach
• kale
• romaine or iceberg lettuce
• cherry tomatoes
• avocado
• coriander
• lime

Proteins

Ingredients

• chicken thighs (most affordable, and tasty than chicken breast and full of good fat)
• boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• minced beef- go for higher fat versions
• minced pork
• gluten free sausages (we like Heck sausages) 
• breakfast sausage
• bacon (or turkey rashers)
• steak (if you're feeling fancy), rib eye is delicious and full of tasty fat

Eggs and dairy

Ingredients

• cream cheese
• eggs 
• coconut yoghurt (if avoiding dairy)
• plain, whole-milk yoghurt (Look for brands like Fage which are 5% fat) 
• non-dairy milks, like no-sugar-added almond or soya. 
• blue cheese
• salted butter
• double cream (heavy cream, this is better than single cream) 

Pantry staples

Ingredients

• chicken broth or stock pots
• coconut cream
• almond flour
• coconut flour
• soy sauce
• tinned tuna
• vanilla extract (or vanilla powder if you can find it, try to pick one without sugar)
• cocoa powder (look for 100% cocoa powder with no added sugar) 
• erythritol or stevia sweeteners 
• almond butter or peanut butter (check the labels to find ones without added sugar)
• tahini (sesame seed butter)