The 9 Best Ketogenic Diet Ingredients

Here is a list of the best keto ingredients to help keep you on the right track to meeting your health goals. 

Eggs:

Timestamps 
0:05 The 2 principles of the best keto ingredients 
0:12 The best ketogenic diet ingredients
3:43 The worst keto ingredients (dirty keto)

Today I’m going to share with you the best ketogenic diet ingredients. If you’re wondering what to eat on keto, or you want to start cooking some new keto recipes, this video is for you.

This list of keto ingredients is based on two things:

1. Low-carb
2. Nutrient-dense 

The best ketogenic diet ingredients:

1. Shellfish 
Main benefits: zinc, selenium, iodine, chromium, DHA

2. Wild-caught salmon 
Main benefits: DHA, EPA

3. Leafy greens 
Main benefits: potassium, magnesium, vitamin C

4. Sardines 
Main benefits: DHA, EPA

5. Organic pasture-raised eggs 
Main benefit: loaded with vitamins 

6. Cruciferous vegetables 
Main benefit: phytonutrients 

7. Avocados 
Main benefit: healthy fats 

8. Extra virgin organic olives/olive oil 

9. Grass-fed grass-finished beef 

The worst keto ingredients (dirty keto):

1. Corn 
Most corn is GMO

2. Yogurt 
Contains a lot of sugar

3. Commercial chicken 
Is processed and fed grains 

4. Processed meat
Contains nitrates, hidden sugar, may contain MSG, is not grass-fed

5. Processed cheese
Is processed and not grass-fed

6. Spinach
Is loaded with oxalates
  
7. Nuts (almonds)
Almonds are loaded with oxalates 

8. Vegetable oils
Are typically GMO

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Not all keto foods are actually healthy. Here are the best ketogenic diet ingredients that will help keep you happy and healthy.

[waymakers_kid]

It's hard to believe that you put all of this content out for free. This is premium stuff too. Incredible to find a really good doctor who is also a great teacher and cares so much about people getting well. God bless you and Mrs Berg!

[jeskadelacuadra]

The one and only doctor that I trust I swear he changed my life. God bless doctor Berg!

[AJayQDR]

I bought one little cup of plain Greek yogurt about 10 years ago and used it as a starter, been making yogurt from that since then, each time using the last bit as a starter for the next batch. A gallon of milk makes enough yogurt to last me 2-3 weeks.
It takes about 10 minutes of work, you get the best tasting yogurt, no added sugar, no preservatives and a ton of good enzymes.

[annewatkis]

I’ve been flowing your keto diet for one week. I honestly feel wonderfully calm, my brain chatter and worry has really subdued. When I’m told something that used to make my stomach sort of jump, has gone. And I’ve lost 5lbs. I can’t thank you enough for your videos. xxx

[camilaribeiro]

Thank you for adding at least a decade in my life Dr. Berg with all changes for diet suggested which I’ve adopted and have make a huge difference on my living quality (even impacted my expenses with food). My forever gratitude!

[babymend]

I do also eat a lot of eggs( organic, grass fed) and have no issues with cholesterol. Been eating like that for the last 28 yrs or so.

[ClydeWayneCrewsJr]

Crazy Dr. Berg. Thanks so v much, dude. Down 55 pounds and stayed that way, and no more high blood pressure either, all thanks to you. Lifechanging stuff in so much of your work.

[timothynash]

So many people focused on the Spinach here. If you cook Spinach it almost eliminates the oxalates. Cooking is something around 85% reduction and steaming is like 45% reduction in oxalates.

[StoianRoxana]

I really like to listen to him, he's so calm and convincing.

[bouchraakli]

Thank you doctor for helping me loosing 5kg in just 2 weeks my life has changed since then

[janherfs]

Never would I have expected Almonds and Spinach on the Worst list. I eat a lot of those each day

[sanarahman]

As much as I like the depth in which you cover the principles of keto, obesity and IF. I feel overwhelmed with amount of changes needed. And even with making most changes to healthy keto the quality of product seems impossible to achieve in the given budget. Organic, grass fed non commercial food in long term ends up being stress on the grocery bill especially if you have a large family to feed.
Not everyone can shop at whole foods.

[fugaspapa]

Cheese, Greek yoghurt, chicken, spinach and Nuts?🤔. Then I don’t want to be on a ketogenic diet! I have Lost 22kgs by cutting out sugar and carbs (eat it occasionally) together with intermittent fasting and exercise. I will leave it there!

[monikapastor]

In Czech, we have a custom on Easter to bring couple of eggs (cooked) to church for blessing among the other foods in a basket.

[boondoggle]

It’s great to have the best information, which Dr. Berg is great at providing, so that you’re familiar with the best practices, but even if you can’t afford grass fed and grass finished meat for example, just do the best you can, and don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. I think it’s most important to broadly apply ketogenic principles to your diet, and to do what you can.

[paulaenriquez]

This is blowing my mind!!! I've been keto for three days and lost eight pounds.

[amazinggrace]

I recently became a believer in letting your steak rest with a lid on for atleast 6 minutes after cooking .
Definitely makes it more juicy and tender .

[robertspizzolini]

I learn everyday my friend. I'm 66 years old and I'm on my way of being in the best shape of my life..
You are a great Doctor.
Intermittent fasting has been my strength.
I stick to the 16 off and 8 hours on
3 eggs in the morning with toast.
For lunch...A big salad with carrots. Pine nuts dried beets, with olive garden dressing and balsamic.
vinegar,
Dinner I change it up,
Either tuna, fatter burger, turkey burger, with vegetables and a small salad.
I'm satisfied and as my wife says.looking good..
Thanx Doc...

[abjealva]

I listen to a lot of doctors on YouTube, however, you explain the best, short to the point, and easy to understand. Good

[piusilunga]

one of the best doctors i have ever watched, his explanations are just amazing