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Emily Rich, PA-S
Gannon University - Ruskin, FL - Master of Physician Assistant Science Program
Ketogenic Diet Basics
Examples of high
unsaturated fat foods
on the KD
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Olive oil
Avocado
Salmon
Mackerel
Walnuts
Almonds
Sunflower seeds
Tofu
Peanut butter
Nuts
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Examples of high
saturated fat foods
on the KD
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Coconut oil
Meat
Poultry
Butter
Cheese
Ghee
Full fat yogurt
What's not on the KD,
trans fat
Fried foods
Baked goods
Stick margarine
Vegetable oil
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Lower carbohydrate
foods on KD
Leafy greens - spinach, kale,
Green beans
Broccoli
Chia seeds
Strawberries
Blackberries
Tomatoes
Zhaoping, L. Davi,H. Ketogenic Diets. JAMA Network.https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2759475. January 28, 2020. Accessed on August 31, 2021.
These examples are not intended as medical advice. When starting a new diet you should always consult your health care provider first.
Resources to learn more:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2669724?resultClick=24
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good
https://naturopathiccurrents.com/sites/default/files/Ketosis%20and%20the%20Keto%20Diet—Naturopathic%20Perspectives_1.pdf
https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=blAFEAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP7&dq=keto+diet&ots=QcglJJqezX&sig=XFKiQk8jmXRouVs-tOWXUfBNMII#v=onepage&q=keto%20diet&f=false
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