Meat is the main source of fats when you are on the Ketogenic Diet. It is a major source of energy for your body because your carbohydrate intake is low. Many people wonder what kind of meat they can eat on the Keto Diet? Well according to the doctors and nutrition experts, all kinds of meats can be eaten in a ketogenic diet if they are natural and from unprocessed sources. Both these conditions are compulsory as you can get maximum nutrition from unprocessed and natural meats. Many doctors recommend eating grass-fed meats on the Keto Diet because they are a rich source of healthy and natural fats.
In this article, we are going to discuss some of the best meats which you can eat on the Ketogenic Diet.
Best Meats to Eat on the Keto Diet
Before discussing the best meats to eat on the Keto Diet, it is very important to mention here that these best meats can be somewhat expensive because they are raised ethically and naturally. However, according to the doctors, you don’t need to eat too much meat on the Keto Diet. For this reason, the price of these meats can be manageable for you. It is also important that you should avoid meats in pre-marinated sauces because they contain a high concentration of carbs and sugar. Make sure that you are eating meats that are free of any kind of synthetic chemicals, meatballs, and fillers.
Here are some of the best meats to eat while you are on the Ketogenic Diet:
- Steak/Beef
Steak/Beef is the meat of cattle. It is also known as red meat, a term usually used for describing the meat of mammals. According to research studies, the amount of iron is high in Beef in comparison with poultry. Apart from the high concentration of fats, it contains a good concentration of minerals like vitamins, zinc, and many other nutrients. Beef is eaten as steaks, roasts and in the form of patties in hamburgers. A 100-gram serving of ground, boiled beef contains:
- Water: 61%
- Protein: 26.1 grams
- Calories: 217
- Fat: 11.8 grams
- Veal
Veal is the meat of the calves of the animals. The main supply of Veal is from the dairy breeds mal animals which are not used for breeding. It is fact that Veal is much more expensive than Beef of older cattle. Veal is considered as a high nutritional power source that has calories less than 10% in 3 oz. cooked and trimmed serving. This serving contains 8% fats which is 5.6g of the whole quantity. Veal is very much capable of meeting all the daily values of Vitamin B-12, B-6, Protein, Zinc, and niacin. Zinc plays a very vital role in achieving the metabolic state of Ketosis in the body.
- Venison
The meat of elk or deer is regarded as Venison. The meat of antelope is also described as Venison but in South Africa only. Any part of these animals is referred to as Venison even the internal organs as well. Venison is another somewhat expensive type of meat to eat on the Ketogenic Diet. It contains a high amount of protein and fat which make it best for use during the Ketogenic Diet. According to experimental values, a 3 oz serving of Venison has 19.8 grams of Protein and 3 grams of fats.
- Lamb
A sheep (male or female) which is typically less than 1 year old is described as Lamb and its meat is called Lamb meat. Lamb has little fat but high protein value. If the age of lamb is less than three months, it will be referred to as the Spring Lamb. According to the nutritional data, a 3 oz. serving of the Lamb meat contains 25 grams of proteins and almost 1.1 grams of fats. It contains different nutrients and minerals as well such as Vitamins, zinc, selenium, iron, and healthy cholesterol, etc.
- Pork
The cooked form of domestic pig meat is described as Pork. Pork is one of the most eaten meats in the world. It is high fat and protein content makes it very suitable for eating on the Ketogenic Diet. According to the nutritional data of Pork, a 3 oz. serving of pork meat contains 25.7 grams of protein and 20.8 grams of fats. The water contents are 53%. So, if you like pork, you can eat it during your keto diet without any worry.
- Organ Meat
Organ Meat (If obtained from grass-fed animals) is a rich source of nutrients including protein and fats. You can eat different types of Organ meats such as Kidney, heart, tripe, liver, and tongue, etc. All kinds of organ meat are easily available in slaughterhouses. You just have to cook them only.
- Poultry
Poultry is the meat of different types of birds including:
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Duck
- Goose
- Poultry Pates
You can choose any type of poultry meat on a ketogenic diet because all of them are rich in protein, fats, minerals, and essential nutrients. There are thousands of recipes available to prepare them. All of these recipes and equally delicious. Their shelf lives are also long so you can store them in refrigerators also. You can make low-carb toasts and crackers with them according to your likenesses.
Chicken wings are another tasty way of eating poultry meat. The best use of Chicken Wings is for munching when you are hungry. You can take the Chicken wings as Keto Snacks in your daily schedule to avoid any kind of temptations.
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