What Not To Eat On Keto
We often get overwhelmed trying to figure out what does and does not fit within a cleaner keto approach. Here we simplify the things you will want to avoid in order to optimize your success in our experience.
Added Sugar.
You won’t always see the word sugar on the label. Click here to learn all of the names for added sugar you may find on a product’s ingredient list and then look for them! The problem isn’t inherently evil in sugar as it will occur naturally in many items you will be eating including vegetables, nuts, and berries but instead the ability for added sugar to add up quickly in your diet. Some “hidden sugar” items that you may not realize include sauces, condiments, beverages, protein powders, bacon, and more.
Grains & Legumes.
Grains and legumes can promote systemic inflammation as well as being very high in carbohydrates. These items include wheat, rice, oats, corn, beans, and lentils. Many highly processed items that carry a “keto” label will contain these items and should be avoided in general like breads, cakes, cookies, pastas, etc.
Seed Oils.
Optimal health means paying attention to the details and in this case, we are talking about seed oils. These oils are chemically refined and become rancid during processing, packaging, and at the store. This can create a highly inflammatory environment in your body. Common seed oils include vegetable, soybean, corn, canola, cottonseed, rapeseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, and rice bran oils.