Target Healthy Keto Grocery Haul - What to Buy

Clean Keto on a Budget - Target Grocery Haul (top 17 items) - Thomas DeLauer

What to Look for on Clean Keto

On the clean keto diet, you eat a fixed macronutrient breakdown of mostly healthy fats, high-quality protein in moderation, and restricted carbohydrates

You get most of your calories from healthy fats found in foods like avocados, grass-fed butter, olives, olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, and seeds.

You can also eat all of the non starchy, leafy vegetables you want, as well as other low-carb vegetables like broccoli, peppers, cauliflower, green beans, asparagus, cucumber, and zucchini

Protein in the form of grass-fed meats, pasture-raised poultry, cage-free eggs, and wild-caught fish

Dirty keto follows the same macronutrient breakdown of fats, protein, and carbs as clean keto, with one major difference: It doesn’t matter which foods those macros come from

That is to say, on the dirty keto diet, instead of choosing good fats, like wild-caught salmon, grass-fed butter, and avocado, you eat a fast-food burger (without the bun), processed cheese

This type of a keto diet is missing vital micronutrients like vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that are necessary to your overall health

Micronutrient Deficiencies

Vitamins

Vitamin E literally cuts the production of cytokines

Specifically, it has been shown to decrease lipid peroxidation and decrease the release of proinflammatory cytokines, the chemokine IL-8 and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) levels as well as decrease adhesion of monocytes to endothelium

The mechanisms that account for the effects of vitamin E are the inhibition of protein kinase C, 5-lipoxygenase, tyrosine-kinase as well as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX 2)

It also specifically targets, and dampens, interleukin-6 production in circulating blood

Vitamin K activates two key proteins in the body:

Osteocalcin: once activated, it carries calcium and minerals into bones and teeth - it’s mostly responsible for the dental health and osteoporosis prevention

Matrix-GLA: The non-bone and teeth benefits of Vitamin K2 are mainly tied to the action of the matrix-GLA protein - this protein is activated only in the presence of Vitamin K2

Helps avoid calcification in the arteries - helps stop calcification in the veins as well since the calcium meant for the bones is ushered into the bones and does not accumulate in veins and arteries

Vitamin K also helps prevent excess calcium in the brain, and excess dysregulated calcium in the brain accounts for some of the damage from Alzheimers
Animals grazing on vitamin K-rich cereal grasses - especially wheatgrass and alfalfa in a lush green state of growth - produce fat with the highest amounts of Activator X

Vitamin K2 levels will not be high in butter from grain-fed cows raised in confinement feedlots

Minerals

Magnesium binds to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors

Magnesium relaxes the muscles in the intestines, which can help to establish a smoother flow as the stool passes through the bowels

Stool Softener: Magnesium draws water into the intestines, working as an osmotic laxative

ATP must be bound to a magnesium ion in order to be biologically active - actually Mg-ATP

Enzymes

Avocado contains the enzyme lipase, which is needed in order to break down dietary fat

Yogurt and kefir are both fermented and support healthy digestion - they contain lactic acid bacteria that produces lactase, an enzyme that helps break down lactose, the milk sugar.

Inflammation - Omega-3:Omega:6 Ratio

Ideal Omega-3: Omega-6 ratio is 1:1, but most Americans have a ratio of more like 1:16

[patriciaherrera]

As someone who works in retail, I appreciate Thomas for putting everything back in it's place. People have no idea how much time and effort it takes to set everything nice and organized just for customers to come in and take things and then leave them scattered all around the store when thet don't want it anymore. Thanks Thomas for being considerate and awsome.

[Zeviaguzzler]

I like how Thomas returned the items properly after deciding to forgo them. So polite.

[alaeriplays]

Thank you to the camera man that zooms in and makes sure it focuses so I can read labels/prices. I love you <3

[GotrekGurninsson]

So glad to find out asparagus was ok on keto after I planted like 30 plants lol :) were good for at least 25 years now

[williambentley]

I buy raw almonds, pour melted butter over them, add pink salt, granulated stevia and cinnamon. It's one of my favorites.

[dianepope]

Thanks for the education. I am 70 years old and practice intermittent fasting. I have always enjoyed learning about good food. I have noticed that it has always been expensive to eat good healthy foods.

[marycatherinewright]

Returning items to appropriate place says a lot about his character. Well done !, ,

[samdoornbos]

"Level you up to be annoying to your friends..." LOL 😂

[Vivrancy]

My local Walmart recently added Keto items such as monk fruit, cacao powder, ghee, etc in one section. I can’t wait to check out target.

[enigmatistic]

I know it's petty 😉 (or just OCD) but I shop the refrigerator/freezer section last so the perishables don't spoil prior to exiting the store.

[CastorTroy]

Thank you Thomas keep up these shopping videos. There’s much I can learn from these

[AkFusion]

what y'all gotta get from Target?...


Target will tell me when i get there.

[goffenhiemer]

I started keto 6 days ago (down 6 lbs) and I have a target very close to my house that I visit at least once a week so this video is perfect!

[KetoCookbooksCorner]

*It's great to see someone making conscious and nutritious choices while following a ketogenic diet. It's a reminder that keto doesn't have to be all about processed products but can be centered around real, nourishing foods* 😊

[allenconnor-hodges]

"be annoying to your friends" I love how self-aware he is. I can respect that.

[EvilEvo_]

I think everyone would love to see what your daily food intake looks like ex: what you eat per meal, fasting times, what you consume during your fast, calorie/macro count etc. that would shed some light for those who are more visual learners like myself. Love the videos man, thank you!!

[frankiesfairyboytwinkclub]

4:13 what a cute family. Congrats Thomas!

[kalelemaster]

Starting keto tonight have spent 2 days binge watching your videos 😂 the redundancy actually helps me remember makes me feel like I took a nutrition class again.

[MPARKS]

I always learn so much from these shopping trips with Thomas.

[Charleyaway]

I take notes from all your shopping trips. So informative. I've started to shop at Trader Joe's for Organics/Non-GMO Certified and mindfully sourced items. I keep notes on my shopping trips so I know where to get which items :) I was surprised at how many Certified Organic and Certified Non-GMO items I found at Hannaford Supermarket. Thank you for taking us along and teaching us about the pitfalls. I had to give up my flavored Diamond Almonds, but on YouTube found plenty of people that taught me how to make my own to control the ingredients.
Again Thank you!