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Is there something like a Vegetarian or a Vegan Keto Diet?

Keto can be easily incorporated into most vegetarian diets. Naturally, more liberal types of vegetarianism allow for a greater variety of food options, making mealtimes more enjoyable.

One of the simplest options is to book our 24 shakes which are a pack of keto friendly detox drinks that are completely plant based and vegan. These keto detox juices are highly nutritious and delicious, you should definitely add them to your diet daily. In case you are following any food delivery for keto meals, supplementing with our shakes is the easiest way to get a  clean vegetarian Keto Meal.

Here is our 5-step nutritional plan for eating a well-balanced vegetarian-keto diet.

1. Reduce carbohydrates intake
2. Include protein in your diet plan
3. At Least eat 1 - 3 servings of veggies at least twice a day
4. Try to use healthy oils for cooking and when you are making salad dressings
5. Season your food with multiple types herbs and spices which will make your diet more healthy

Reduce carbohydrates-

Follow a custom keto diet. One of the best keto cleanse recipes is to limit yourself to 20 grams of net carbs a day. This means you’ll need to avoid many of the vegetarian protein sources, such as lentils, buckwheat, legumes, chickpeas, and pulses. 

Our top 3 vegetarian keto food that include proteins:

1. Egg: Contains high-quality, readily digestible protein; choline, which has been linked to improved brain function; extremely versatile and cost-effective. It contains 14g of protein and 1g of carb per two large eggs. In case you are vegan, this can be avoided.
2. Greek yogurt: This is rich in protein and an excellent source of calcium, potassium, and magnesium which provides probiotics that are potentially beneficial for gut health and immunity. Around 15 to 20 grams of protein and 4 to 7 grams of carbs per 6 ounces (170 grams).
3. Other great keto vegetarian protein sources

• Cottage cheese: This contains 20g of protein and 6g of carbs per 6 ounces (170 grams)
• Parmesan and Romano cheese: This includes 9 to 10 grams of protein and 1g of carb per ounce (28 grams)
• Hard and semi-hard cheese (cheddar, gouda, provolone, Swiss, etc.): 7 to 8 grams of protein and 0.5 to 1.5 g of carbs per ounce (28 grams) you can get from hard & semi hard cheese.
• Soft cheese (Brie, Camembert, feta, blue cheese, etc.): It contains 4 to 6 grams of protein and 0 to 1 gram of carb per ounce (28 grams)
• Peanut or almond butter: This has 7 to 8 grams of protein and 4 grams of net carbs per 2 tablespoons (32 grams) which makes it perfect to add it in your routine diet plan.

Our top 5 keto vegetables include:

1. Spinach: Is highly rich in iron, potassium, and magnesium, with 1 gram of net carb per serving.
2. Zucchini: It's a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium, also a fantastic noodle substitute, with 3 grams of net carbs per serving.
3. Avocado: (technically a fruit) It is an excellent source of potassium, magnesium, and fiber, with 2 grams of net carbs per serving.
4. Brussels sprouts: These are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and folate, with 5 grams of net carbs per serving.
5. Cauliflower: A superb source of vitamin C and fiber and the perfect keto-friendly substitute for mashed potatoes and rice, with 4 grams of net carbs per serving.

Nuts & seeds

• Almonds
• Chia seeds
• Flax seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Walnuts
• 100% dark chocolate
• Unsweetened cocoa

Vegetables

• Artichokes
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Kale
• Mushrooms
• Spinach
• Swiss chard
• Dairy
• Plain greek yogurt
• Cheese
• Fruits
• Olives