Our KETO Friendly Pantry Essentials
- Golden Phillips
- Feb 8, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 28, 2020
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In October 2018, we decided to take the leap and try out the Keto Diet. Before jumping in, we read Dr. Colbert's Keto Zone Diet along with some other books. Dr. Colbert's book helped the most, and we were doubly encouraged by his professed Christian faith near the end of his introduction.
In a nutshell, the Keto Diet is high fat, low carbs, and moderate protein. The focus is on good fats found from certain nuts, healthy oils, fish, and the like. Meats and cheeses should not be the primary focus of the Keto Diet. However, they are hard to resist and still appropriate in moderation.
Low carbs means more than simply cutting out the sugar. Grains, fruits, veggies, nuts, and dairy all have carbs in them. The goal is to choose the best carbs from fiber rich foods. For example, almonds, pecans, and walnuts, contain a low number of carbs and pack a hearty punch. They are rich in fiber, high in fat, and have a moderate amount of protein. Deep greens and low-carb vegetables are also the perfect paring with oil/vinaigrette dressings.
Eggs are an excellent source of protein, providing essential amino acids that our body needs to survive. They are part of our diet everyday, usually 2-3 meals! If you can't fathom eating that many eggs, look for our future post on how to fit them in creatively.
Of course, the hardest part of the Keto Diet is that it eliminates the sweets and breads our society has come to love. Fortunately, there are hundreds of Keto friendly recipes to fill this void. Look for more of our favorite recipes in the coming months!
Now what you've been waiting for...
We like to order many of our Keto friendly foods from Amazon so it was easy to compile this user friendly list. We have also included a list of items we would like to try in the future.
Keto Friendly Pantry Essentials
Beverages
Staples
Snacks
Desserts
Sweeteners
Things we haven't tried yet, but someday...
If you have any questions on how to use the ingredients above, please message us. Golden will be posting recipes and cooking tips in the future. Matt will continue to sample all creations and approve them for sharing with the public. :)
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