Shopping for lower-carb foods doesn’t have to be a hassle. You can find high-quality, keto-friendly options (and plenty of them) at your local Whole Foods. Whether you are just starting a ketogenic diet or looking to add some variety and seasonal veggies to your meals, Whole Foods Market has got you covered!
Keto-Friendly Shopping at Whole Foods Market
If you spend any amount of time wandering around a Whole Foods Market, you’ll notice that they have an incredible selection of vegan and keto-friendly foods and ingredients available. During the month of January, participating WFM locations in the North Atlantic, Northeast, and South Regions also feature vegan keto-friendly dishes in the prepared foods section! Finding quick meal options when you’re on the go can be a challenge for those on a ketogenic diet.
Keto Essentials at Whole Foods
Here's a breakdown of some keto-friendly staples you can find at Whole Foods Market:
Fats and Oils:
- Organic, grass-fed butter: Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, metabolism-boosting butyrate, antioxidants, and vitamins, it’s no wonder butter is a staple of the Bulletproof Diet. Organic, grass-fed butter is one of the healthiest fats you can eat.
- Avocado oil: Avocado oil is a quality fat with a high smoke point, which means it won’t get easily damaged during cooking
- MCT Oil: If you’re on the keto diet, MCT oil is an easy way to boost ketone production. Give your brain a cognitive boost with Brain Octane C8 MCT oil, the most ketogenic MCT.
Protein Sources:
- Collagen Protein: If you’re wondering why everyone is talking about collagen protein, give Bulletproof Collagen Protein a try. It supports glowing, hydrated skin, healthy joints, and strong bones.
- Eggs: Eggs are a complete protein and full of quality fats, which is great news for the keto diet-but quality matters. Pastured eggs come from hens that have had a good life roaming outdoors, free to eat whatever and whenever they want. When they are given feed, it’s organic.
- Grass-fed, grass-finished ground beef: Whole Foods offers grass-fed, grass-finished ground beef at affordable prices. Grass-fed, grass-finished beef is better for the cows, the planet, and your health.
- Sardines: Whether or not you’re on the keto diet, sardines are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. This oily, low-mercury fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Snacks and Other Foods:
- Grain-free tortillas: Make #tacotuesday a healthy one with these grain-free tortillas. They’re made with alternative flours like coconut and cassava flour.
- Ready-to-go Bulletproof Coffee: All the benefits of Bulletproof Coffee, but ready-to-go. Cold brew coffee mixed with butter and MCT oil gives you sustained energy and fewer cravings. Plus, collagen protein supports healthy hair, skin, and nails.
- Sparkling water: It’s hard to believe this delicious, bubbly drink only has a couple of ingredients: carbonated water and natural fruit flavors sourced from essence oils.
- Chocolate Dipped Collagen Bars: Want a keto-friendly snack that tastes like dessert? Chocolate Dipped Collagen Bars have 3-4g net carbs, 7g protein, and 1g sugar. Plus, they come in three delicious flavors: Double Chocolate, Vanilla, and Coconut.
- Raw almonds: Raw almonds are chock-full of vitamin E, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory phytosterols.
- Shirataki noodles: Another low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, shirataki noodles are a keto-lover’s dream. Shirataki noodles are almost entirely calorie- and carb-free.
- Veggie Noodles: Veggie Noodle Co.
Plant-Based Keto Options
One of the challenges is being able to find quick meal options when you’re on the go. A selection of Meat Free Keto x Whole Foods Market dishes can be found on the hot food bar at Whole Foods Market locations in the following states: Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee. The recipes all feature nutrient-dense, seasonal vegetables, bright flavors, and plenty of fats from sources like walnuts, pecans, and pumpkin seeds.
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