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The Keto Diet Food List for Food Allergies
Naturopathic Nuggets about the Ketogenic Diet
- The Ketogenic Diet is a century old remedy for epilepsy, that is now proven neuroprotective, affecting other neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Disease.
- The Ketogenic Diet has been researched to improve many conditions including Acne, Autoimmune Diseases, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Metabolic Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussions and Obesity
- A ketogenic diet consists of 70% healthy fats, 25% quality protein and 5% carbs to trigger ketosis for optimal fat burning and weight loss.
- To reach ketosis it is critical to avoid eating too many carbs or too much protein as either can become fuel for the body & brain. The key is to minimize carbs and increase fat to promote fat burning but prevent starvation which would cause muscle wasting.
- Side effects of ketosis include constipation, diarrhea, heart palpitations, keto breath, keto flu, leg cramps, reduced stamina & fitness. They are often the result of dehydration and/or salt deficiency, and usually resolve within a few weeks.
- Please consult your licensed Naturopathic Physician for assistance with the Ketogenic Diet if you suffer from diabetes, heart disease, gallbladder or pancreatic disease, or are taking prescription medications.
Complete Keto Diet Food List for Food Allergies
A keto diet food list is necessary to master this ultra low carb, high fat diet. To reach ketosis it is critical to avoid eating too many carbs or too much protein as either can become fuel for the body & brain. The key is to minimize carbs and increase fat to promote fat burning but prevent starvation which would cause muscle wasting.
A ketogenic diet is when your carbs are dramatically reduced to 5% or less than 20 grams, your protein is limited to 25%, and your fat intake escalates to at least 70% to replace the carbs, helping you feel full. When carbs are restricted, your liver converts fat into ketones for energy & brain function. Instead of surviving on carbs (sugars) for brain fuel, your body uses ketones from your fat stores, transforming your body into an efficient fat-burning machine. This is called ketosis. In fact, many clinical studies have supported the countless benefits that a ketogenic diet has on health, weight loss and disease prevention.
The Ketogenic diet is different from the Atkins diet in that the ketogenic diet highlights less protein, no deli or processed meats (bacon & ham) and healthier fats. While both diets are low carb emphasizing the body’s fat-burning effect, the ketogenic diet has a lot of research to validate its effectiveness.
Counting carbohydrate amounts may be necessary at first until you come to understand which foods are beneficial to these goals, but if you eat the foods recommended you should achieve & maintain your fat burning status.
Fats 70% Protein 25% Carbohydrates 5% ~ 20g
Keto Diet Food List for Food Allergies
Keto Diet Food List: Proteins
Try to buy free range, organic, grass-fed or wild proteins for optimal health. Aim to buy fresh meats rather than frozen as preservatives used can add SOY & GLUTEN (Wheat).
AVOID cancer-causing deli meats, due to nitrates (nitrites), BHA, BHT, smoke flavour (unlisted toxic chemicals), fillers (soy, carrageenan), corn syrup & aspartame.
Manufacturers are not required to list all ingredients if under a certain amount and listed as spices & seasonings. This means those with food allergies to DAIRY, SOY (LEGUME) & WHEAT should expect deli meats to be allergenic.
AVOID if allergic to the respective food:
PHEASANT: Chicken Turkey Pheasant Quail Cornish Hen
Eggs: Buy Organic, Whole Eggs AVOID eating Egg Whites alone to as it can cause Biotin deficiency leading to hair loss, rashes, muscle loss, cramps & seizures
Ostrich
Duck Goose
FISH: Cod & Haddock, Sole & Halibut, Perch, Snapper, Salmon & Trout, Tuna & Mackerel WILD only AVOID Farm Raised!
MOLLUSK family: Clam, Squid, Snails, Scallop, Oyster, Mussels
SHELLFISH (Crustacean): Crab, Lobster, Shrimp, Prawns
Pork: Chops, Loin, Ground AVOID Bacon, Ham
WILD GAME: Caribou, Elk, Venison (Deer), Rabbit, Buffalo / Bison
BOVINE family: Beef, Lamb, Goat
Dairy: Organic, Cow & Goat Cheese AVOID if allergic to DAIRY & BOVINE family
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Keto Diet Food List: Leafy Vegetables
CARBS per 100 grams
AVOID if allergic to the respective food:
AMARANTH family: Spinach, Swiss Chard 1 – 4 g
CARROT family: Celariac, Celery, Water Celery, Parsley 1 g
DAISY SUNFLOWER family: Artichoke, Endive, Escarole, Lettuce (Iceberg Romaine Bib Red Leaf) 2 g
GOURD family: Cucumber, Zucchini 3 g
LILY family: Onion, Garlic, Chives, Leeks, Shallots, Scallions, Green Onions, Asparagus & Aloe Vera 7 g *Allergy Alert: Processed foods contain this as “Natural Flavours”
LEGUME family: Jicama 3 g
MORNING GLORY / SWEET POTATO family: Chinese Water Spinach 1 g
MUSTARD family: Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Collard Greens, Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Radish, Rapeseed, Rutabaga, Savoy Cabbage, Turnip, Turnip Greens, Watercress, Canola & Cress 3 – 4 g
NIGHTSHADE family: Green Bell Pepper, Red, Orange, Yellow & Purple Bell Pepper, Banana Pepper, Capsicum Pepper, Eggplant, Sweet Pepper, Pimento, Tomato, Tomatillo 1 – 3 g
Keto Diet Food List: Fats
AVOID if allergic to the respective food:
Avocado & Oil
Dairy: Organic, Cow & Goat Cheese AVOID if allergic to DAIRY & BOVINE family
Flax Oil, Organic
Ghee, Organic Grass-fed
Hemp Oil, Organic
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Organic
AVOID Trans “Bad” Fats: Fried Foods Margarine Vegetable Oils (Soy Corn Canola)
Dark Chocolate AVOID if allergic to DAIRY, SOY, SUGAR CANE & GLUTEN family as some chocolates contain soy lecithin, cane sugar, wheat & milk solids
Dark Chocolate Recipe It’s easy & cheaper to make your own without allergens & keto-friendly*
Store Bought Dark Chocolate
Buying Store Bought Dark Chocolate can be frustrating if you have food allergies*
- Aim for at least 70% Cacao
- Higher percentages of Cacao have more antioxidants
- Avoid Dutch Processed or “Processed with ALKALI” which destroys the benefits of chocolate
Keto Diet Food List: Fibre
AVOID if allergic to the respective food:
Ground Flax seeds
Ground Chia seeds
Nuts & Seeds
Fruits: Avocado, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
Vegetables: Parsnips, Carrots, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach
Shirataki Noodles (Konjac Yam Noodles) IDEAL for Low Carb, Diabetic, Paleo, Keto Diets
Keto Diet Food List: Nuts & Seeds
Aim for Raw, Organic due to high amounts of pesticides & herbicides.
AVOID roasted, salted & flavoured nuts to avoid allergens & hidden carbs
AVOID if allergic to the respective food:
Least to Most Carbs per 100 g (grams) (⅔ cup)
4 g Brazil nuts Fat 66 g
4 g Pecans Fat 71 g
5 g Macadamia & Macadamia Butter Fat 74 g
7 g Coconut & Coconut Butter Fat 67 g
7 g Hazelnut & Hazelnut Butter Fat 60 g
7 g Walnuts Fat 60 g
8 g Peanut & Peanut Butter Fat 50 g AVOID if you are allergic to SOY (LEGUME) family
9 g Almond & Almond Butter Fat 50 g
9 g Pine Nuts Fat 60 g
11 g Sunflower Seeds & Sunflower Seed Butter Fat 52 g
12 g Sesame & Sesame Seed Butter Fat 50 g
16 g Pistachios Fat 43 g
27 g Cashew & Cashew Butter Fat 47 g
35 g Pumpkin Seed & Pumpkin Seed Butter Fat 50 g
37 g Chestnuts Fat 2 g
Keto Diet Food List: Condiments & Spices
Opt for ORGANIC spices to avoid allergens & additives. Read Labels!
AVOID if allergic to the respective food:
Organic Spices:
Allspice
Anise AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Asafoetida AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Basil
Bay Leaf
Black Pepper
Caraway AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Cardamom
Cayenne Pepper AVOID if allergic to NIGHTSHADE family
Celery Leaf / Seed AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Chicory AVOID if allergic to SUNFLOWER family
Chili Pepper AVOID if allergic to NIGHTSHADE family
Chives AVOID if allergic to LILY GARLIC family
Cilantro AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Cumin AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Curry Leaf AVOID if allergic to CITRUS family
Dill AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Fennel AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Fenugreek AVOID if allergic to LEGUME family
Galangal
Garlic
Ginger AVOID if allergic to LILY GARLIC family
Horseradish AVOID if allergic to MUSTARD BROCCOLI family
Kaffir Lime AVOID if allergic to CITRUS family
Lemon Grass AVOID if allergic to GRASS family
Licorice AVOID if allergic to LEGUME SOY family
Marjoram
Mint
Mustard Seed / Powder AVOID if allergic to MUSTARD BROCCOLI family
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika AVOID if allergic to NIGHTSHADE PEPPER family
Parsley AVOID if allergic to CARROT family
Peppermint
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage
Salt, Himalayan “Pink”
Star Anise
Tarragon AVOID if allergic to SUNFLOWER family
Thyme
Turmeric
Vanilla
Wasabi AVOID if allergic to MUSTARD BROCCOLI family
Five Spice Powder (Woo-Hsiang Powder): Blend of Cinnamon, Fennel, Star Anise, Clove, And Szechuan Pepper AVOID if allergic to CARROT or NIGHTSHADE family
Curry Powder: Blend of Coriander, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Cumin, Black Pepper, Bay Leaves, Celery Seed, Nutmeg, Cloves, Onion, Red Pepper And Ginger AVOID if allergic to CARROT or NIGHTSHADE family
Keto Diet Food List: Condiments & Spices Continued…
Healthier Condiments:
Coconut Aminos (Soy-Free Seasoning Sauce)
Guacamole AVOID if allergic to AVOCADO, ONION, GARLIC, LIME, PEPPERS or GLUTEN (if Worcestershire sauce added)
Lemon / Lime Juice (Fresh) AVOID if allergic to CITRUS
Nut & Seed Butters
Tahini Sesame Seed Butter AVOID if allergic to SESAME, SUGAR, SOY
Tomato Paste, Organic AVOID those with CITRIC ACID as its YEAST preservative
Condiments with Potential Allergens:
Fish Sauce AVOID if allergic to FISH, CORN, SUGAR, GLUTEN or CITRUS LIME
Hot Sauce AVOID if allergic to YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Kimchi AVOID if allergic to CABBAGE, RADISH, LILY SCALLIONS, PEPPERS, FISH, CORN, SUGAR, GLUTEN, CITRUS LIME, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Mayonnaise AVOID if allergic to EGGS, SOY, CORN, SUGAR, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Miso AVOID if allergic to SOY LEGUMES, RICE, GLUTEN, BUCKWHEAT, HEMP, AMARANTH, QUINOA, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Mustard AVOID if allergic to YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Nutritional Yeast AVOID if allergic to YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Oyster Sauce AVOID if allergic to OYSTER MOLLUSK, CORN, MSG, GLUTEN, MUSHROOMS, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Pesto AVOID if allergic to GARLIC or DAIRY family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Salsa AVOID if allergic to TOMATOES NIGHTSHADE, SOY, CORN, SUGAR, GARLIC, ONIONS, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Sauerkraut AVOID if allergic to CABBAGE, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Soy Sauce AVOID if allergic to SOY, GLUTEN, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Sriracha AVOID if allergic to TOMATOES NIGHTSHADE, GARLIC, SUGAR, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida) *SULFITE ALERT*
Tamari Soy Sauce AVOID if allergic to SOY, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Vinegar, Apple Cider AVOID if allergic to YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Worcestershire Sauce AVOID if allergic to ANCHOVIES, SOY LEGUMES, CORN, SUGAR, GLUTEN, ONIONS, GARLIC, YEAST, MOLD, FUNGUS family, or if you have a Yeast Infection (Candida)
Keto Diet Food List: Beverages & Milks
AVOID if allergic to the respective food:
Almond Milk Unsweetened AVOID if allergic to ALMOND, LEGUME & SUNFLOWER family
Coconut Milk Unsweetened AVOID if allergic to COCONUT, LEGUME & SUNFLOWER family
Hazelnut Milk Unsweetened AVOID if allergic to HAZELNUT, GRASS & RICE family
Soy Milk Unsweetened AVOID if allergic to SOY & LEGUME, MOLLUSK family
Coconut Water Unflavoured AVOID if allergic to COCONUT family
Water, Filtered
Zevia Soda (Sweetened with Stevia only)
Herbal Teas: AVOID those with Citric acid or Dried fruit
- Rooibos AVOID if allergic to LEGUME family
- Chamomile AVOID if allergic to DAISY SUNFLOWER family
- Peppermint
Keto Diet Food List: Sweeteners
AVOID if allergic to the respective food:
IDEAL for Low Carb, Diabetic, Paleo, Keto & Candida Diets:
Monk Fruit Extract (Luo Han Guo) AVOID if allergic to GOURD family
Stevia, Organic Raw Organic Traditions Brand
Stevia, Organic New Roots Brand
Xylitol Xyla Brand Only (Hardwood Birch Source; Other Brands made from Corn)
Keto Diet Food List: Baking Ingredients
AVOID if allergic to the respective food:
Avocado Oil, Organic
Baking Soda
Baking Powder Gluten-Free
Brown Rice Protein Powder, 100% Organic Sprouted Pre-digested
Cacao Powder, Organic, Raw Nativas Naturals Brand
Cacao Butter, Organic, Raw Now Brand
Cacao Nibs, Organic, Raw
Chia Seeds, Organic Ground
Chocolate, Dark, Organic 70-80% Dark Chocolate Recipe Keto-Friendly
Coconut, Organic Unsweetened Shredded AVOID Sulfites Let’s Do Organic Brand
Coconut Butter, Organic Nutiva Brand
Coconut Cream, Organic Earth’s Choice Brand AVOID if allergic to LEGUMES (Guar Gum)
Coconut Creamed, Organic Let’s Do Organic Brand
Coconut Oil, Organic Virgin
Flax Seeds, Organic Ground
Ghee, Organic Grass-fed AVOID if allergic to DAIRY
Nut or Seed Butter, Organic, Raw (if Homemade ADD Extra ¼ cup Organic Virgin Coconut Oil)
Nut or Seed Butter, Organic, Roasted
Nut Flour (Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds or Sunflower Seeds)
Nuts & Seeds, Organic Raw (Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds or Sunflower Seeds)
Pumpkin, Organic Farmers Market Brand
Salt, Himalayan
Spices, Organic
Stevia, Organic Raw Organic Traditions Brand
Stevia, Organic New Roots Brand
Xylitol Xyla Brand Only (Hardwood Source; Other Brands made from Corn) IDEAL for Low Carb, Diabetic, Paleo, Keto & Candida Diets
Related The Ketogenic Diet Avoid List
Ketogenic Diet Myths
References
Freedman MR, King J, Kennedy E. Popular diets: a scientific review.
Ketogenic diet [Internet]. En.wikipedia.org. 2018 [cited 28 October 2018]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketogenic_diet
New Adult Obesity Maps [Internet]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2018 [cited 14 October 2018]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html
Wheless JW. History of the ketogenic diet. Epilepsia. 2008 Nov;49:3-5.
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