Here are the list of foods to get into ketosis (fat-burning):

DO NOT CONSUME ANY SUGAR OF ANY KIND OR ANYTHING THAT TURNS INTO SUGAR QUICKLY!

Approved Carbohydrates

alfalfa sprouts
cauliflower*
leeks
snow peas
artichokes
celery
lettuce
spinach
asparagus
cilantro

mushrooms
squash
bamboo shoots
okra
string beans
beans
cucumbers
onions
kale*

dill
parsley
Swiss chard
bok choy*
eggplant
peas
turnips*
broccoli*

peppers (all)
garlic
radishes*
seaweed
cabbage*
ginger root
carrots
olives
escarole

zucchini

tomatoes

avocado

collard greens

salsa (w/out sugar)

pickles (w/out sugar)

Brussels sprouts*

sauerkraut

*If you bloat with these foods – avoid.

Approved Proteins

Bacon (not turkey bacon)
Beef or pork ribs
Bratwurst or sausage
Nathan-branded hot dogs
Chicken WITH skin and fat
Duck or goose

Eggs
Pork chops
Pork rinds
Fatty fish and seafood
Tuna fish with oil

Approved Fats

All nuts (esp. macadamia nuts), The least expensive is on Amazon, “Bayside Candy – Sincerely Nuts”
Macadamia nuts raw unsalted halves and pieces,2lbs
Nut butters without sugar
Avocado
Coconut oil – very important
Cream cheese and sour cream
Fish oil

European cheese
Flax seeds and flax oil
Seeds
Heavy whipping cream
Mayonnaise
Olives and olive oil

Quick example of how to get the correct % of carbs, protein, and fats:

BREAKFAST

HEAVIER FAT AND PROTEIN

2-4 eggs, cheese, hormone-free bacon, avocado

LUNCH

PROTEIN, FAT (3-6 ounces)

Animal Protein (non-lean) hamburger, fish, chicken (with skin)

VEGETABLE OR SALAD CARBOHYDRATE (7 cups)

DINNER

PROTEIN (3-3 ounces)

VEGETABLE (2-3 cups)

DESSERT AT THE END OF THE MEAL

Almond Butter Keto Bombs
by Dietitian Cassie (https://www.cassie.net/)

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup almond butter
3/4 cup organic, unrefined coconut oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 3 teaspoons stevia powder extract

1) Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and microwave for 45 seconds.
2) Whisk the ingredients together and pour the mixture into ice cube trays. Freeze for 2 hours.
3) Once they're frozen, you can pop the fat bombs out of the ice cube trays and store them in an airtight container in the freezer, or keep them stored in the ice cube trays!