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Deliciously easy Keto Recipes by Rachel Roberts

Introduction

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The ketogenic diet or as like some people prefer to call it; the

A Keto diet or low-carb diet is about consuming a lot of protein and fats but fewer carbs. This diet makes the body send the fats that we consume to the liver, which the latter transforms it into energy to keep the body strong and active for a long time without feeling tired quickly.

The word ketogenic is derived from the word “ketosis” which means the state of the body when it doesn’t have enough glucose in it to turn it into energy, so it generates ketones that work as an amazing source of energy for both the body and the brain which makes it a great option for losing weight in a short term.

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The keto diet prevents you from consuming a lot of carbs which are the main reason for gaining weight because the sugar makes you hungry most of the time. When you consume carbs with small portions and focus more on protein and fat; your body doesn’t push you most of the time to eat; instead, it use those fats to satisfy your hunger and keep you active.

If you are looking for a diet that will help you lose weight in the very short term, the ketogenic diet is the perfect diet for you because it not only helps you achieve a great lean body; but also provides immense health benefits.

The Benefits of The Ketogenic Diet

So far, there are a lot of great benefits of the keto diet, but no negative effects have appeared yet at all; which makes it the delicious diet that fits everybody. Here are other health benefits of the keto diet:

1. Increases the level of HDL: One of the best aspects of the ketogenic diet is that it increases the level of HDL in the body, which is the good cholesterol that helps in lowering the risk of heart diseases.

2. Helps in Alleviating Diabetes Type 2: By removing carbs from your daily meals, you say goodbye to sugar and insulin because your body already has what it needs, and you won’t have to be worried about what you eat.

3. Lowers Blood Pressure: High blood pressure is a catastrophe because it might lead to kidney failure, heart disease, and strokes... With this diet, you can say goodbye to all those worries and live a healthy life away from all those malignant diseases that threaten your life.

4. Gum Disease: Gum disease is one of the worst and most painful diseases which is commonly caused by the consumption of too much sugar. When you eliminate sugar from your daily meals, you can avoid gum diseases and toothaches.

While on the keto diet, most of your diet will consist of foods high in fats coupled with a measured intake of proteins and low carbohydrate intake. Some of the food categories allowed in this diet include:

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1. Proteins

Poultry: Free-range Cornish hen, quail, goose, pheasant, chicken, duck, and turkey.

Fish and Seafood: Cod, tuna, scrod, anchovies, mackerel, flounder, catfish, trout, mahi-mahi, halibut, sole, sardines, salmon, halibut, snapper, and calamari. Always opt for wild-caught fish to avoid toxins present in commercially reared fish.

Grass-fed Meat: These include beef, venison, goat, and lamb. Meat from wild animals are also acceptable; however, avoid sausages and meats that come with sugary sauces and those covered in breadcrumbs. Choose the chunks of meat with more fat since they contain less protein and more fat.

Pork: Boston butt, pork chops, ham pork, and loin. When choosing ham, be on the lookout for added sugar.

Bacon and Sausages: Preferably, you should buy these at specialty health food stores. If this is not possible, always read the labels to avoid those which contain fillers such as soy or sugars.

Canned Tuna and Salmon: Canned tuna and salmon are okay to consume while you are on the keto diet. However, avoid seafood rich in fillers, breaded seafood, and fried seafood.

Vegetable Protein Powders:Protein supplements such as whey protein, hemp protein, peas, and rice are acceptable.

Whole Eggs:This includes chicken eggs, and quail eggs which you can prepare through any means desired; fried, soft or hard-boiled, deviled, scrambled, or omelet style.

Shellfish: Oyster, mussels, lobster, shrimp, crab (not imitation crab that contains additives), clams, scallops, and squid.

2. Fats and Oils

Because these are your main sources of energy while you are on this diet, go for the types of fats and oils you enjoy. These may include:

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Omega 3 fatty acids from fish such as tuna, shellfish, and salmon

Fish supplements or krill

Monounsaturated fats such as egg yolks, avocado, and butter

Vegetable oils such as olive oil, coconut oil

Non-hydrogenated beef tallow, ghee, and lard.

Duck and chicken fat

In order to make it easier to stick to this diet, be aware of which types of fat your body can tolerate. Many people seem to have zero or very low tolerance for vegetable oils and mayo. This may be a good thing because most of these oils are rich in omega-6 fatty acids - the kind that is bad for your body’s cholesterol levels.

In this case, work with the listed monounsaturated fats to reduce the inflammatory effect brought about by polyunsaturated fats. Nevertheless, work to balance both fats because you cannot survive on monounsaturated fats alone (You need a lot of fats and oils). Even then, avoid hydrogenated fats such as margarine to reduce the amount of trans-fats you eat.

3. Fresh Vegetables

For these foods, opt for organic ones or better yet, grow your own to avoid all pesticide toxins. Avoid starchy vegetables (corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, peas, and winter squash) that are high in carbs. Instead, opt for a moderate intake of sweet vegetables (squashes, peppers, tomatoes, and carrots). Vegetables that make it to the list are:

Celery

Collard Greens

Onions (high in sugar; moderate intake)

Alfalfa Sprouts

Beet Greens

Broccoli

Spinach

Dandelion Greens

Bamboo Shoots

Cabbage

Brussels sprouts

Garlic

Mushrooms

Shallots

Kale

Bok Choy

Sauerkraut

Chives

Celery Root

Swiss chard

Cauliflower

Snow Peas

Bean Sprouts

Olives

Cucumbers

Salad greens and lettuces: Romaine, Arugula, Fennel, BokChoy, Boston lettuce, Endive, Mache, Escarole, Sorrel, Radicchio, Chicory Water Chestnuts

Turnips

Scallions

Dill Pickles

Leeks

Radishes

Chard

Asparagus

4Dairy Products

Mascarpone cheese

Unsweetened whole milk yogurt (limit intake of this type

of yogurt because it is a little high in carbs)

All soft and hard cheeses

Cream cheese

Full-fat sour cream (do not forget to check for additives)

Full-fat cottage cheese

Heavy whipping cream In any case, always go for raw milk products and if you do not have easy access to them, go for the organic ones.

5. Beverages

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Bulletproof coffee

Decaf Tea

Flavored seltzer water

Decaf coffee

Water

Herbal tea

Lemon and lime juice (limit intake)

Clear broth or bouillon

6 Nuts and Seeds

Nuts: almonds, macadamias, pecans, and walnuts are the nuts with the lowest level of carbs meaning you can consume them in small amounts. Other nuts such as chestnuts, pistachios, and cashews contain a higher amount of carbs; thus, you should carefully monitor their intake. Nuts are best soaked for some time before roasted.

Nut flours: these are necessary because while you are on this diet, it does not mean baking no longer fits into your life. Nut flour such as almond flour will suffice.

7. Sweeteners Some options include:

Erythritol

Splendor-liquid

Inulin and Chicory root

Lo Han Guo

Liquid Stevia

Xylitol

Swerve

8. Spices

Here are the spices allowed on the keto diet:

Sea salt

Peppermint

Ginger

Basil

Chili pepper

Cloves

Thyme

Cilantro or coriander seeds

Rosemary

Black pepper

Cumin seeds

Oregano

Turmeric

Cayenne pepper

Cinnamon

Mustard seeds

Parsley

Dill

Sage

As you can see from the above very detailed list, the keto diet is NOT a highly-restrictive dieting lifestyle, it also offers you a variety of foods to choose from; thus, you should not feel overwhelmed.

However, there are foods you should avoid to achieve optimal ketosis as your body makes the switch from using glucose to synthesizing fats for ketones.

In the next section, we shall outline the foods you should avoid:

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Achieving Optimal Ketosis:

Foods to Avoid

If you stick to the food listed in the previous section, you do not have to worry about not achieving optimal ketosis. On the same note, as you increase your intake of those foods, you should also be on the lookout for the following foods that may hinder

01 ketosis:

Avoid all grains, wholemeal included (rye, wheat, oats, barley, corn, millet, rice sorghum and buckwheat). Also, avoid all products made from grains; these include foods such as crackers, pasta, pizza, and cookies.

Avoid refined fats and oils like sunflower, canola, grape seed, corn oil, soybean, and Trans-fats such as margarine.

Avoid milk (only full-fat raw milk is acceptable). For coffee, replace milk with reasonable amounts of cream.

Avoid tropical fruits such as bananas, pineapples, mango papaya, etc., and some high-carb fruit.

Avoid fruit juice.

Avoid factory-farmed pork and fish.

Avoid all artificial sweeteners containing Aspartame, Sucralose, Saccharine, etc.

Avoid alcoholic sweet drinks such as beer, and sweet wine

Avoid Soy products

Now that you know what to eat and what to avoid, is there a way to guarantee faster adoption of ketosis? The answer is yes. The following section illuminates such tips:

How to Get Into Ketosis ‘Fast’: Invaluable Tips

It takes 48 hours to get into ketosis. To get there, you must correctly adopt the keto diet. Below are tips that should help you do just that and get your body into ketosis faster:

Tip 1: To get into ketosis faster, eat less than 20g of carbs a day.

Tip 2: Drink water, about 100 ounces per day. Drink more to lose more.

Tip 3: Purchase some Ketosis. Getting some validation that the diet is actually working will be a great motivation to keep you on a diet considering the intimidating nature of the first few days of the diet.

Tip 4: Do not panic. Be aware of the keto flu coming your way.

The dizziness, irritability, and fatigue you will be feeling on the first three days may have you experiencing mood swings; but don’t give in just yet. Reward yourself with bacon and delicious keto-friendly foods as you crave for carbs and sugars. The craving will disappear as long as you’re full.

Tip 5: Consume more salt. This is really important. While on a keto diet, your body does not retain water as it normally would; hence, electrolytes like sodium quickly flush out of your body. Therefore, you need constant replenishing; otherwise, you will feel awful. As indicated earlier, opt for sea salt.

Tip 6: Never open the door to hunger. When you feel the tiniest bit of a hunger pang, immediately eat high-fat low-carb foods. The moment you get too hungry, it forms the temptation pathway. Remember: go simple. Do not over-plan things because when you do, you may end up making everything strict and less fun. The keto diet is fun; keep it so.

Tip 7: Remember: this is not a high-protein diet. The keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb, and moderate-protein diet. Moderate is the keyword here.

Tip 8: Embrace the fat. Eat fat to lose fat that is your new motto. Do not shy away from the fat because it is your ticket to a healthier you.

Common Keto Diet Mistakes You Should Avoid Nobody is perfect, and no diet is perfect. As you adopt this diet for good health and weight loss, you are bound to make several mistakes; this is normal. The best way to avoid, or minimize the effects of mistakes is by learning and preparing for common mistakes. Below is a list of common keto diet mistakes dieters make:

Eating Too Many Carbs

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There is no exact definition of what ‘low carb’ means. Some would say it is simply anything under 100 to 150 grams a day simply because they get amazing results with this range. However, this may be excessive if your aim is to have plenty of ketones in your bloodstream. Most keto dieters go for under 50 grams of carbs per day to get into optimal ketosis. Anything beyond that is termed as excessive.

Eating Too Much Protein Remember: the keto diet is all about protein moderation.

Impatience

As you adopt a keto diet, you need patience: patience to get into ketosis and patience to adapt to ketosis. Understand that previously, your body’s main source of energy was carbs; now, it has to adapt to a new source of energy, fats. The body requires time to do this; therefore, be patient.

Obsessing Over The Scale

The number on your weigh scale should not determine your keto diet success. Let this be the least of your worries. Just live life and enjoy your diet. Weight loss will happen; do yourself a favor and keep away from that scale.

Not Eating Enough Fats

The unrestricted consumption of fats may seem excessive. However, the keto diet is a high-fat diet. Just trust keto and enjoy the fat. However, you should eat the right kind of fats, preferably monounsaturated and saturated fats.

Eating Processed Keto’ Foods

When you are on a keto diet, always think about it this way: the intention is to eat natural ingredients and not foods that come in wrappers such as Atkins bars and Quest bars. Although you can occasionally eat these, the idea is for a large portion of your diet (we are talking about 70-80% of your entire diet) to consist of natural ingredients.

Being After A Quick Fix

If this is your aim, do not start the diet. The Keto diet is more of a lifestyle change than a short-term diet plan. Dropping a few pounds and then going back to your normal bad eating habits will be a waste of time.

Indecisiveness

Half-heartedly adopting the keto diet could be the worst thing you could do to yourself because you are just wasting time. If you are not all in, you will not survive through the temporary effects that come with adopting the diet. Decide on what you want and think of everything you will gain by going keto to keep you motivated.

Breakfast Recipes

1. Egg Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients1/3 cup of finely minced white onion½ cup of mayonnaise12 large eggs1-teaspoon salt½-teaspoon ground mustard2 tablespoons melted butter1-teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Place eggs in a pot of water. Let this boil for 10 minutes, pour the water from the pot, and replace it with cold water. Let the eggs sit in the water for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Take out the eggs and peel them. Using an egg slicer, chop the eggs into ¼-inch pieces. Add the remaining ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve. Total carbs: 1g

2. Keto Porridge

Serves 1

Ingredients¼ cup of crushed almonds½ cup of hemp seeds1 tablespoon of xylitol1 cup of non-dairy milk2 tablespoons of freshly ground flax seeds¾-teaspoon pure vanilla extract½-teaspoon ground cinnamon1-tablespoon chia seedsTopping1 tablespoon of hemp seeds

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients except the topping and the almonds in a saucepan and stir well until they are properly mixed.

2. Heat this over medium heat until it begins to boil lightly. Stir once and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove from the heat, add in the ground almonds, and pour into a bowl. Add toppings then serve right away. Net carbs per serving: 4g

3. Avocado Salmon Breakfast

Serves 1

Ingredients60 grams of wild-caught smoked salmon2 tablespoons virgin olive oilCeltic sea saltJuice of 1 lemon30 grams of fresh, soft goat cheese1 ripe organic avocado

Instructions

1. Cut the avocado in half and remove the seed.

2. In a food processor, process the other ingredients until coarsely chopped.

3. Place the cream inside the avocados then serve. Alternatively, you could also cut the avocados into cubes and the salmon in small pieces and mix them up together. Add the rest of the ingredients with the goat cheese and mix well. Net carbs per serving: 4g Keto Main Meals.

4. Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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Serves 4

Ingredients

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste3 ounces of Italian salami, thinly sliced½ teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning4 tablespoons of butter½ cup of organic tomatoes, diced1 large spaghetti squash, halved and seeded1 cup of onion, dicedA handful of Italian flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped4 large pastured eggs2 cloves of garlic, minced½ cup of Kalamata olives, halved

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees and place spaghetti squash on the rimmed baking sheet, cut side up. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on each half and sprinkle with black pepper and salt. Bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

2. As the spaghetti bakes, heat a skillet and add the remaining butter to it. Once melted, add onions, garlic, pepper, and salt to taste. When the onion starts turning golden, add the salami and tomatoes.

3. Sauté for about 10 minutes and add in the olives.

4. Once done, scrape off the flesh from the spaghetti squash and mix it with the onion mixture. Create four wells in the mixture and crack an egg onto each.

5. Place pan in oven and bake the egg whites cook through. Just before serving, sprinkle some fresh parsley. Net carbs per serving: 13.25g

5. Tuna Salad

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Serves 1

Ingredients

1 tablespoon virgin olive oil

1 head lettuce

Salt taste1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice140g of tinned tuna2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 medium spring onion2 organic hard-boiled eggs

Directions1. Tear up the lettuce, wash, and then drain.2. Spread the leaves at the bottom of your serving bowl and place the shredded tuna on top.3. Place the mayo, fresh chopped onions, and the boiled egg on top. Mix well, drizzle with olive oil and enjoy. Net carbs per serving: 3.9g6. Ginger Beef

Serves 2

Ingredients2 sirloin steaks cut into strips1 clove of garlic, crushed1-tablespoon olive oil4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 small onionSalt and pepper1 teaspoon ground ginger2 small diced tomatoes

Instructions1. Add oil to a skillet and cook the steak over medium-high heat until brown.2. Once the steaks are well seared, add in tomatoes, onion, and garlic.3. In a bowl, stir ginger, pepper, vinegar and salt and stir.4. Cover, lower the heat and simmer until the liquid evaporates. Serve and enjoy. Net carbs per serving: 3g7. Keto Casserole

Serves 4

Ingredients1 package cream cheese½-cup low sugar ketchup½ pound corned beef2 cups Swiss cheese1 can sauerkraut½ teaspoon of caraway seeds2 tablespoons of pickle brine½ cup of mayo

Instructions1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.2. In low heat place pan, melt cream cheese; add ketchup and mayo.3. After a few minutes, add the sauerkraut, beef, and Swiss cheese. Mix until the cheese melts.4. Remove from the heat and mix with the pickle juice. Pour this into a greased dish and top with the remaining Swiss cheese.5. Garnish with caraway seeds. Place in the oven until the cheese melts and enjoy. Net carbs per serving: 6g

8. Keto Pork Chops

Serves 2

Ingredients1 medium star anise1 tablespoon of almond flour4 boneless pork chops½ teaspoon of five spice½ tablespoon of sugar-free ketchup1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce4 halved garlic cloves½ tablespoon of chili paste1 stalk of lemongrass½ teaspoon of peppercorns1-tablespoon fish sauce1-teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions1. Put the pork chops on a flat table and use a rolling pin wrapped in wax paper to pound the pork chops into ½-inch thick pieces.2. Grind peppercorns and anise in a blender (or mortar and pestle) to a fine powder.3. Add the garlic and lemongrass to the blender or pound to a puree.4. Add the fish sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, and five-spice powder then mix well.5. Season the pork chops, place them on a tray, add the marinade, and then turn over to ensure the pork chops are well coated. Cover and leave for about 1 to 2 hours.6. Place a pan on high heat, add oil, and then coat the pork chops lightly with almond flour.7. Place the coated chops in the pan and cook both sides (about 2 minutes on each side).8. When done, cut the chops into several strips.9. To make the sauce, mix together sugar-free ketchup and chili paste. You can serve with Parmesan green beans. Net carbs per serving: 6g Keto Snacks

9. Zucchini HummusMakes 3 cupsIngredients½ cup of fresh lemon juice1½ teaspoons of cumin4 tablespoons of olive oil2 organic chopped zucchinis1 teaspoon of sea salt (or to taste)1 cup of raw tahini½ cup of raw sesame seeds

Instructions1. Start by soaking the sesame seeds for about four hours.2. Drain them and dump all the other ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed as you scrape the sides. Serve with carrot or vegetable sticks. Net carbs per cup: 3g10. Parsnip Chips Makes 4 cupsIngredients2 medium parsnips, peeled & sliced Salt Oil for frying (your choice)

Instructions1. Heat oil to 350 degrees and add parsnip chips in small chunks.2. Cook for 20 to 30 seconds until the chips are golden brown. Place on paper towels and sprinkle with sea salt and kosher.

Net carbs per cup: 4g

11. Sugar-Free Turtles

Makes 24

Ingredients½ cup of organic heavy whipping cream6 tablespoons of organic butter1 cup of Swerve confectioners2 dark chocolate bars, chopped finely24 whole pecans

Instructions1. Heat butter in a saucepan.2. Add cream and the swerve to the pan. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.3. Pour it into a glass mason jar and let it cool at room temperature. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.4. Once cooled a bit, place a tablespoon on a cluster of pecans and place in the fridge to set.5. Meanwhile, chop dark chocolate bars and heat in a doubleboiler until chocolate melts. Drizzle this over the cool caramel-covered pecans and enjoy.Net carbs per turtle: 3.7g12. Protein Bagel Makes 12 bagels Ingredients¼ teaspoon of Celtic sea salt¼ cup of melted coconut oil½ cup of vanilla egg white protein powder2 tablespoons of coconut flour½ teaspoon of guar gum2 teaspoons of blueberry extract1 teaspoon of baking powder10 eggs

Instructions1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.2. Mix ingredients in bowl3. Spoon the dough into a greased donut mold; place it on a cookie sheet and allow them to bake.Net carbs per bagel: 1g13. Kale Chips with Lime

Serves: 2

Ingredients1-teaspoon soy sauce1-teaspoon fish sauce2 tablespoons of olive oil1 tablespoon Sriracha1 bunch of kale, washed well

Juice of half a lime

Instructions1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.2. Chop the stem off the kale. Break them into chip-sizedpieces and thoroughly dry them.3. In bowl, combine lime juice, Sriracha, olive oil, fish sauce, and soy sauce and mix. Taste for saltiness and hotness and adjust as desired.4. Pour the dressing over the kale to coat the chips. Spread the leaves over 2 cookie sheets (greased) but do not overlap them.5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes as you monitor them.

Net carbs per serving: 6g

Keto Drinks

14. Raspberry Avocado Smoothie

Serves 2

Ingredients½ cup frozen unsweetened raspberries3 tablespoons of lemon juice2 packets swerve sweetener1 ripe avocado1 1/3 cups waterInstructions1. Add ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.Net carbs per serving: 4g15. Chocolate Green Smoothie

Serves 2

Ingredients¼ cup of cocoa powder1 tablespoon of granulated stevia (or sweetener of choice)½ cup of frozen boysenberries (or berries of choice)100g of spinach1 cup of coconut creamInstructions1. Add everything to a blender and blend.Net carbs per serving: 5.2g16. Vanilla Almond Milk Shake

Serves 1

Ingredients¾ cup of unsweetened almond milk¼ cup of vanilla protein powder½ cup of avocado1 cup of crushed ice2 tablespoons of cream cheese¼-teaspoon of mint extract4 tablespoons of Erythritol½ teaspoon of Celtic Sea Salt (for minerals)1 teaspoon of stevia glyceride

Instructions

1. Place ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Net carbs per serving: 2.1g

17. Detox Smoothie

Serves 4

Ingredients2 tablespoons of fresh parsley1 tablespoon of Swerve1 cup of raw cucumber, peeled then sliced½ cup of kiwi fruit, peeled then chopped1 cup of mixed berries4 cups of filtered water1 tablespoon of fresh ginger-peeled then chopped½ Hass avocado1 cup of romaine lettuce

Instructions1. Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.Serve cold.Net carbs per serving: 4g18. Green Tea ShakeServes 2Ingredients2 teaspoons of Swerve Sweetener or granulated Erythritol½ cup of Greek yogurt1 tablespoon of hot water1 teaspoon of match green tea powder½ medium avocado¼ cup of vanilla whey protein powder1 ¼ cups of unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

1. Place in a blender and blend until smooth.Net carbs per serving: 6.5g19. Almond Raspberry SmoothieServes 1Ingredients20 almonds½ cup red raspberries1 tablespoon protein powder2/3 cup almond milk

Instructions1. Combine the ingredients in a blender; pulse until smooth.2. You can add ice as you blend. Serve immediately.

Net carbs per serving: 6.3g

Conclusion

As you have seen, other than rapid fat loss, the keto diet also has many other health benefits. Most importantly, you now have multiple delicious recipes based on Top Keto Foods to try out anytime! Variety is the spice of life. With the variety of foods to choose from, you can easily get into the Keto Lifestyle in an easy, painless, and hassle-free manner. Making it a new way of life – For both physical and mental wellness.

Your journey to a leaner, healthier you is only one step away.

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