Well look, we all love our bacon, cheese and meats. It is almost like a dream come true. But the Keto diet has much more to offer than just that. To make life easier for yourself you will need to stock up on some Low Carb pantry essentials.
It is important to keep your body in a state of ketosis when following a low carb diet. Do this by Eliminating high Carb foods and instead focus on healthy fats.
Here are 10 food items that will help build your low carb pantry essentials:
Coconut oil
Keto diet focus on healthy fats, and lots of them. Adding some healthy fat into your diet does not have to be hard. By simply including a bulletproof coffee in the morning you can easily add a good dose of healthy fats. Coconut oil works great for this since it almost have a sweet taste. Coconut oil also works great in smoothies.
Extra Virgin Olive oil and olives
Extra Virgin Olive oil has minimal processing, leave you with a great taste.
Olive oil is great and uses are almost limitless as you can almost use it everywhere.
Olives are rich in healthy fats, vitamin E and Antioxidants.
Eat them as a snack or add them into salads.
Coconut flour
Coconut flour is a great alternative if you are allergic to nuts or even if you have a gluten intolerance. In addition to its impressive nutrition benefits it is also high in fiber and MCTs ( Medium-chain triglycerides).
Coconut flour can be used in sweet or savory dishes. It replaces normal flour on a one-to-one basis. Just keep in mind that Coconut flour absorbs liquids more than normal flour so you might need to add more liquid when baking.
Almond flour / Meal
Almond flour is rich in vitamins and minerals not to mention calcium. And another bonus it that it works well in most recipes because it is 100% interchangeable.
Almond flour has a finer texture than almond meal. But both are rich in vitamins and minerals not to mention calcium. The only downfall is that it tends to be more expensive.
Stevia
It is 100% natural and does not spike the blood sugar plus it has zero calories making it excellent for weight management.
Stevia is the most popular sweetener used in a low carb diet.
Nuts and seeds
Nuts and seeds are good sources of protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. And they make a great quick on the go snack.
Make sure to add some flax seeds to your daily diet. They are true powerhouses. Flax seeds contains loads of Omega 3 Fatty acids are high in antioxidants and fiber.
Simply add some seeds to your morning yogurt or smoothie.
Just remember that salted nuts are not recommended as an everyday snack due to the higher sodium content.
Nut Butters
Nut butters are high in healthy fat and has a moderate amount of protein. They are easy to add and enjoy. Use them as a filling snack options. Why not try some celery and peanut butter or use it in smoothies or even keto fat bombs.
Always remember to check for added sugar. Unsweetened peanut butter is a great option.
Herbs and spices
Herbs ans spices will become your new favorite friends when cooking. They add great flavor and depth to many dishes without adding Carbs. The lowest carb options include thyme, basil, cinnamon, ginger and coriander.
Play around with different combinations for some great tasting dishes.
Tinned Fish like Tuna or Salmon
Tinned fish are great. They are packed with healthy fats and protein. And are convenient. Add them to a salad or lettuce wrap for a quick snack.
Make sure to choose tinned fish in olive oil and avoid other unhealthy oils like sunflower oil or canola oil.
Eggs
Eggs are a low carb super food and probably one of the most nutritious dense foods. They boost brain and eye health and contains almost zero carbs. Eggs are great for a low carb breakfast and super easy to prepare not to mention the many ways you can enjoy them. They also work well for snacks, lunch or even dinner.
These are just some of the Low Carb Pantry essentials, but they can really make your low carb life easier.
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