All things considered, when looking at the best meats to eat on a keto diet, it is good to bear in mind that natural, unprocessed sources are what you want. All cuts of beef; roast beef, ribs, steak, hamburgers, and kebabs, as long as they are grass-fed! Use this link to understand the importance of eating grass-fed meats. Other types of meat included are; lamb, veal, venison, and pork as well as all poultry. At the same time, don’t forget organ meats in the keto diet as these are high in nutrients. Examples include liver, kidney, heart, kidney, tripe, and tongue.
On the other hand, eating quality meat sourced locally and raised ethically can be more expensive. Nonetheless, it is essential to remember that you do not need to eat large quantities of meat on a ketogenic diet. Therefore your budget can be jiggled to include quality sources. Correspondingly research local sources and visit the farms that sell directly to the public. You may be surprised how eating superior quality meats may not always mean spending a lot more money once we get rid of the middle man. It helps the farmer, and it helps your health!
Avoid buying meats in pre-marinated sauces, which are often full of sugar and carbs. Equally, be aware that processed meats such as sausages, meatballs, and cold cuts often contain fillers such as breadcrumbs, which means that they are no longer keto-friendly. When in doubt, look at the ingredients, aim for under 5% carbs. I stick with raw ingredients and make my marinades, burgers, and sausages. T exactly what I am eating!
GRASS-FED MEAT IS ONE OF THE BEST MEATS TO EAT ON A KETO DIET!
Grass-fed meat is the number one recommendation as regards meat, on a keto diet. You can read about why it is important to eat quality, ethically raised animals here.
Avoiding factory processed meats and committing to eating healthier grass-fed beef is essential to optimize the benefits of being on a keto diet.
However, limit your protein intake because too much protein will be converted into a glucose like substance, which can halt or delay ketosis. Using a high-quality grass-fed bone broth for soups or as a lunch option is another way that you can enjoy the health benefits of grass-fed meat. I use quality bone broth powder as it is always quickly accessible.
BEST MEATS ON A KETO DIET INCLUDE:
STEAK/BEEF- VEAL
- VENISON
- LAMB
- PORK
- ORGAN MEATS
STEAK/BEEFHigh in potassium, magnesium, zinc, and B-vitamins, grass-fed meats and poultry will leave you feeling satisfied and full of energy. Enjoy variety and mix it up.
Generally speaking, foods from animal sources work well for the keto diet because protein is mostly zero carbs.
POULTRY
You can eat all types of birds on a keto diet. These include;
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Duck
- Goose
- Poultry Pates
Any poultry is a very versatile meat to choose on a ketogenic diet. At the same time, there are a thousand ways to prepare it, all of them equally delicious. Make the most of this versatility and experiment with making pates from scratch! On the whole, they are great to keep in the fridge as a go-to-keto-snack! I like to eat it with cucumber, but you can also make great low carb keto crackers and toasts.
CHICKEN WINGS
Conjure up some spicy chicken wings and save the leftovers for munching on if you get hungry. Keeping tasty keto snacks around when you are beginning a keto diet helps avoid temptation!
