TOP 8 HIGH FAT KETO FOODS

Don’t worry, The Keto Collective has you covered!

We’ll answer all these questions and more in this article, where we’ll share with you our top 8 high-fat keto foods that you MUST include in your diet.

Yes, after periods of not eating (fasting), your body will enter Ketosis. 

However, while we think intermittent fasting has its place in a healthy lifestyle, you will eventually need to start eating again!

The Keto Diet IS NOT a starvation diet. You need to eat fat on the Keto Diet.

Can you sustain ketosis without consuming fat? The answer is no!

Ketones are produced from the breakdown of fatty acids in your liver. If you don't eat enough fat or have enough fat already in your body to use for fuel, your liver won't have enough fatty acids to make ketones.

At that point, you're just starving yourself. And that is unhealthy and unsustainable.

Trust us, you need to keep your fats high on the keto diet. You will feel much better by upping your fats as soon as you start the diet.

It may seem alien and counterintuative for those brainwashed by the 'low-fat' products that seemed to be all over the place in the 80s and 90s. But things have changed. 

High fat no longer means unhealthy! So trust us, and keep your fats high!

If you don’t eat enough fat on keto, you may experience some negative consequences such as:

• Hunger and cravings: Can't stop thinking of carbs? Fat is very satiating and helps keep your blood sugar stable. If you don’t eat enough fat, you may feel hungry more often and crave carbs and sugar.
  
  

• Low energy and mood: Feeling sluggish? Fat is fuel for your brain and body on keto. If you don’t eat enough fat, you may feel tired, sluggish, irritable, or depressed.
  
  

• Muscle loss: Fat helps preserve your muscle mass by sparing protein from being used for energy. If you don’t eat enough fat, you may lose some muscle along with fat.
  
  

• Hormonal imbalance: Fat is involved in the production and regulation of many hormones in your body. If you don’t eat enough fat, you may disrupt your hormonal balance and cause issues such as low libido, infertility, hair loss, or acne.
  
  

• Poor digestion: Fat helps lubricate your digestive system and stimulate bile production. If you don’t eat enough fat, you may suffer from constipation, bloating, or those dreaded gallstones! And you don't want to deal with those!

Now that you know how important it is to eat more fat on keto, let’s take a look at our top 8 high-fat keto foods. If possible, you should include all of these foods in your diet. These foods are not only high in fat, but also low in carbs and high in other nutrients that can benefit your health while living in ketosis.

It can be a shock to the system when starting the keto diet. You've probably never eaten as much fat in your life!

If you're struggling with fat on keto, here are some Keto Collective tips and tricks to help you increase your fat intake without adding carbs: - 

• Add Healthy Oils To Your Salads: You can use olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, MCT oil, or nut oils. Just make sure to measure them carefully and don't go overboard. You don't want to eat beyond your daily macros!
  
  
• Use Butter Or Ghee To Cook Your Eggs, Meat, and Veg: Make sure not to accidentally buy 'Reduced Fat' butter. That stuff is terrible for you! You can add Butter or Ghee to your coffee or tea for a creamy and satisfying drink. Bullet-proof coffee anyone?
  
  
• Eat Fatty Cuts Of Meat:  Eyeing up that Ribeye steak? Go ahead, enjoy it! Pork belly and lamb chops are now your friends. You can even experiment with organ meats such as liver or kidney for extra nutrients. Don't go crazy on bacon though, it's still terribly unhealthy, regardless of if you are on keto or not!
  
  
• Eat Fatty Fish: Salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, or herring are all great choices on keto. You can also eat shellfish such as shrimp, crab, lobster, or oysters. If you are not a fish eater, make sure to take fish oil capsules on a daily basis!
  
  

• Snack on nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, pistachios? All good on keto. You can also make nut butter or milk with these ingredients or eat them as the ultimate natural keto snack.
  
  

• Get creative with avocados: You can make guacamole or add it to your salads or sandwiches. You can even use them to bulk out smoothies with healthy fats, or turn them into delicious chocolate mousse!
  
  

• Eat coconut products: Yes, coconuts are keto and are such a versatile ingredient when on the diet. Coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut oil, coconut butter, or shredded coconut can be used to make keto-friendly desserts or it can be enjoyed in its raw form.

These are just some ways that you can eat more fat while on keto without compromising your macros or your health.

Of course, you have got to be careful not to over-eat, even on keto! Measure your ingredients out, and get a feel for how many calories and grams of fat are in each serving. After a few weeks, you should have a good idea of what is the perfect meal or snack size for you.

By eating enough fat on keto, you will improve your chances of improving your health and well-being in the long run. You can also enjoy experimenting with delicious and satisfying keto foods including the ingredients above!

Hopefully, you now have a good idea of which fats to eat on the keto diet, if you enjoyed reading this, you might want to check out this article The Facts On Fats