Healthiest High Fat Foods

Let’s be honest: eating lots of fat is one of the best things about your low carb diet.

This isn’t a gimmick. It’s hard science. Find the foods, grab some recipes and add more healthy fats to your plan.

• 14 high fat low carb foods and health benefits
• Easy high fat keto recipes and food combinations
• Real-Life HFLC meal plan

 

 

Fat is Your New Skinny

If you want to bust a plateau or lose more fat than ever before, stop depriving yourself. Start eating these healthy high fat low carb foods.

Saturated fat is traditionally forbidden in most diets, but it actually helps a low carb diet.

• Healthy fat increases your HDL (good) cholesterol, which helps remove plaque from your artery walls. In turn, decreasing your risk of heart disease.

• Eating more fat keeps you fuller, longer: the key to reducing your daily calories without feeling deprived.

• Increasing your fat intake accelerates your fat burning.

 

How to Increase the Fat

Don’t be afraid to eat healthy, high fats!

With the absence of carbs, fat is your body’s primary fuel source. But pushing fat levels even higher while cutting carbs makes a big difference in the amount of fat you’ll burn.

We are all unique.

Low carb dieters require varying levels of fat, protein and carbs to meet different weight loss goals. During ketosis, the fat levels are very high.

See how you respond to various foods. Simply adjust the recipe ingredients to adjust the percentage of fat.

 

14 High Fat Foods Perfect for Ketosis

Coconut Oil – 100% Fat

Coconut oil is a healthy source of saturated fat. Coconut oil is an immediate source of energy and isn’t stored as fat. Adding this quality fat to your diet helps you burn more fat in ketosis.

It’s high lauric acid content boosts your metabolism, and helps support healthy thyroid functioning.

• Coconut oil helps skin heal faster after injury or infection.

• Coconut oil’s anti-inflammatory properties lessen arthritis.

• Coconut Oil increases absorption of calcium and magnesium, helps remineralize teeth and improves overall gum health.

 

Organic Coconut Oil

Carrington Farms Organic Coconut Oil is  essential for rapid fat-burning. Fats from coconut oil aren’t stored. Instead, coconut oil fats are used immediately for energy.

Coconut oil can last up to two years without spoiling. Coconut oil gives food a nice “buttery” (not coconut) flavor, and is one of the healthiest choices for cooking and baking.

Non-GMO, free of hydrogenated and trans fats, Kosher and organic.

• Enjoy a glass of raw homemade coconut milk.

• Add coconut oil to smoothies, yogurt, soups and hot drinks.

 

Avocado Oil – 100% Fat

La Tourangelle Avocado Oil is all-natural, expeller-pressed, non-GMO and Kosher. La Tourangelle has a fruity roundness – great for both sweet and savory recipes.

 

Performance MCT Oil- 100% Fat

Left Coast’s pure MCT oil converts into energy faster than other oils, ignites your body’s metabolic rate and helps maintain healthy levels of cholesterol.

MCT oil is an easy way to increase your healthy fats. Add to salads, smoothies or your latest coffee fasting plan for immediate, all-day energy.

Triple filtered, pharmaceutical grade, BPA-free container, USA-made.

 

Butter – 100% Fat

When you go low carb, butter becomes a condiment, a sauce, a staple. In ketosis, it’s important to deliberately add butter to foods for both flavor and fat.

The natural, saturated fat in butter helps your body absorb the healthy nutrients in vegetables. Without fat, your body can’t absorb carotenoids (powerful antioxidants) or the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

 

Lemon Avocado Butter

Add avocado, lemon and herbs to butter; whip or mix in a food processor, then refrigerate. View, print or save the avo butter recipe.

 

Olive Oil – 100% Fat

Olive oil is full of antioxidants and vitamin E, adding protection against certain cancers and signs of aging.

Olive oil promotes heart health by reducing “bad cholesterol” and increasing “good cholesterol.”

• Add olive oil to soups and sauces.

• Make a marinade, or fresh dressing for garden salads and cooked vegetables:

Combine 2 parts olive oil with 1 part balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Add salt, ground pepper, crushed garlic and fresh herbs.

• Make a pesto sauce:

Combine salt, garlic, fresh basil and pine nuts in a food processor. Process until the mixture forms a paste.

Slowly add small amounts of olive oil until it reaches the consistency of a thick sauce. Store in the refrigerator.

 

Cream Cheese – 88.5% Fat

Loaded with vitamin A and potassium, cream cheese is one the most flexible high fat low carb foods.

• Cream cheese adds a smooth texture to almost any low carb dish.

• Combine with herbs and chopped low carb veggies for an instant dip or spread.

• Use it to thicken sauces, as a spread and as a main ingredient in Atkins approved desserts.

 

Sour Cream – 88.5% Fat

Sour cream is a rich source of fat. It delivers amazing flavor and adds a luxurious texture to low carb foods.

A few tablespoons of sour cream gives your fat ratio a boost, helping you get into ketosis quickly.

• Look for full fat versions of sour cream. It tastes better and is lower in carbs.

• Add onion, spices or cucumber to sour cream for a fast veggie dip.

• Try sour cream on top of steak or eggs.

 

Coconut – 88% Fat

Adding coconut to your high fat low carb foods boosts HDL (good) cholesterol, and decreases your risk of cardiovascular disease.

• Add coconut to a smoothie in the morning to keep your hunger satisfied for hours.

• Try unsweetened shredded coconut raw, add coconut oil, flavor (vanilla, lemon, cocoa, etc.) or use in low carb recipes.

 

Organic Coconut Flakes

Let’s Do Organics coconut flakes are one of the healthiest sources of fat. Large flakes quickly toast to a golden brown.

 

Vanilla Coconut Bars

Vanilla Coconut Bars – No-bake low carb dessert transforms into layers of raspberry, blueberry, lemon and lime. Ready in 15 mins, travels well.

View, print or save the easy coconut bar recipe.

 

Avocado – 82.5% Fat

Here’s why low carbers say avocados are the perfect food:

Avocados have high amounts of fiber, are sodium and cholesterol free, contain omega 3 fatty acids, and are rich in vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B 6, vitamin B 12 and folate)— as well as potassium.

 

• Add avocados to smoothies, sauces, soups and salsa for flavor and texture.

• Make an avocado dressing or dip to add flavor to raw or steamed vegetables.

• Combine with butter (recipe above) to make a savory steak, fish or poultry topping.

• Sprinkle avocados with herbal seasoning and combine with cooked egg yolk for delicious deviled eggs.

 

Full Fat Cheese – 74% Fat

• Hard low carb cheeses like cheddar, Monterey Jack and Swiss are good choices.

• Cheese is amazingly versatile! Shred it over any low carb food, or eat a 1 to 2 ounce chunk.

• Spread cream cheese between two slices of cheddar cheese for an instant high fat low carb snack.

• Make a “cheese bowl” container to hold any low carb dish:

Grate Parmesan cheese over a piece of parchment paper. Create piles of large circles and bake.

Remove from oven, place circles over a glass and form into a bowls before it cools.

Here’s how: Parmesan Cheese Bowl recipe at Eating Richly.

 

Bacon – 69.5% Fat

Bacon. Love it, or love it. Either way, to burn more fat in ketosis, start eating more of it.

• Nitrate-free bacon has healthy fat, the perfect amount of protein and minimal carbs.

• Bacon goes great with everything. Enough said.

• Make a “bacon bowl” container:

Place thick, Canadian bacon slices in a muffin tin, fill with cream cheese, egg, bacon, spices and veggies, then bake.

Here’s how: Bacon Bowl recipe at Not Martha.

 

Dark Chocolate – 65% Fat

Dark chocolate? Yes, dark chocolate can be a part of your low carb or ketosis plan. If you follow the rules, chocolate on a low carb diet is a reality. (It can even help you lose more weight!)

• Look for the darkest chocolate with real cacao and cocoa butter.

• Try a rich dark chocolate fat bomb.

 

How to Choose Dark Chocolate

• Choose dark bars made from at least 70% cocoa solids.

• Choose dark chips made from at least 55% cocoa solids.

• Snack on organic raw cacao nibs instead of chips.

 

Dark Chocolate Chips

Lily’s premium dark chocolate Baking Chips are your low carb solution for recipes. Lily’s dark chocolate chips melt and blend easily.

Stevia-sweetened, all-natural, non-GMO ingredients. Fair trade and gluten-free certified cocoa.

 

Raw Cacao Nibs

Organic Raw Cacao Nibs are “nature’s chocolate chips” boast a strong, raw dark chocolate flavor.

Snack on these sweet dark chocolate nibs or use them in recipes instead of sugary milk chocolate chips.

Raw cacao nibs are one of the most plentiful sources of antioxidants and magnesium. Raw cacao is high in fiber, iron and essential minerals.

Organic, kosher, non-GMO, certified gluten-free and vegan.

 

Organic Cacao Powder

Cacao powder offers a sugar-free, rich taste and bold chocolate flavor.

Viva Labs Cacao Powder is made from Criollo cacao beans – the highest quality cacao without bitterness.

Viva Labs Cacao Powder is unprocessed, retaining important nutrients like magnesium, calcium, iron, fiber and protein.

Antioxidants in cacao provide cellular defense against the effects of free radicals, improving the look of skin and promoting cellular repair and rejuvenation.

Lift your mood, elevate energy and burn more fat. Add cacao to your favorite cup of buttered keto coffee, ice cream or tea.

 

(Recipe from the Almost Zero Carb Meal Plan.)

 

Keto Chocolate Mousse

Add healthy fats to your diet with a rich and creamy keto mousse. Freeze this low carb dessert for keto pops or ice cream.

 

Whole Eggs – 61% Fat

Eggs are one of the most economical high fat low carb foods. Eggs are naturally convenient and store well.

 

Above left: South Beach Cheesy Egg Biscuits recipe at Kalyn’s Kitchen.

 

Eggs provide the perfect ratio of protein to fat, and have more essential vitamins and minerals per calorie than almost any other food.

Eggs are one of the best sources of choline, a substance your body requires to break down fat for energy.

 

70% Ground Beef – 59.5% Fat

Go ahead, be the envy of all your “dieting” friends: Shop for the highest fat ground beef you can find. Why?

• Almost half of the fat in beef is a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid— the same heart healthy fat that’s found in olive oil.

• The saturated fat in beef actually decreases your heart disease risk— either by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, or by reducing your ratio of total cholesterol to HDL (good) cholesterol.

 

Packable snack: Sliced, high fat meats are easy to roll around low carb veggies or cream cheese chicken salad.

 

If possible, choose locally farmed grass-fed beef for higher amounts of iron, zinc and B vitamins.

Cook burgers in butter, add cheese and avocado, and spread some sour cream on top for a juicy, high fat low carb meal.

 

Poultry – 57% Fat

• Eat the dark meat and the skin.

 

Pork – 55% Fat

• Bacon, pancetta, salami, pepperoni and ham are obvious choices.

 

Banana Pepper and Sausage Stuffed Pork Loin recipe at Paleo Pot.

 

Real-Life High Fat Low Carb Meals

Low carb blogger, Tommy says, “I’ve been eating quite “hard core” LCHF since September 2009.” His mission is to “Eat low carb high fat for a healthy life.”

Tommy photographs and describes daily high fat low carb meals and menus, complete with fat, protein and carb counts on his blog, Eat Low Carb High Fat.

 

Tommy’s Menu

Pictured below are savory high fat low carb meals from Tommy’s menu.

 

Almost Zero Carb Meal Plan

Enter deep ketosis, break your stall, recover from your cheat day, or reset your diet in three days using this aggressive technique, first made famous by Dr. Robert Atkins over 40 years ago.

 

Science-Backed and Powerful

The Almost Zero Carb Meal Plan is a powerful tool, allowing metabolically-resistant dieters to reach deep nutritional ketosis quickly.

What happens when you follow the plan? Incredibly rapid fat loss.

 

Ditch the Nervous Carb Counting

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• Break your toughest diet stall.
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• Sharpen your sense of portion control.

 

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