Foods to Avoid

Any food that’s high in carbs should be limited.

Here’s a list of foods that need to be reduced or eliminated on a ketogenic diet:

• sugary foods: soda, fruit juice, smoothies, cake, ice cream, candy, etc.

• grains or starches: wheat-based products, rice, pasta, cereal, etc.

• fruit: all fruit, except small portions of berries like strawberries

• beans or legumes: peas, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc.

• root vegetables and tubers: potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, etc.

• low fat or diet products: low fat mayonnaise, salad dressings, and condiments

• some condiments or sauces: barbecue sauce, honey mustard, teriyaki sauce, ketchup, etc.

• unhealthy fats: processed vegetable oils, mayonnaise, etc.

• alcohol: beer, wine, liquor, mixed drinks

• sugar-free diet foods: sugar-free candies, syrups, puddings, sweeteners, desserts, etc.