Here are some basics that a basic ultra low carb person would include in their daily meals. the 'fruit and veg' is up for grabs. some might allow a bit and others might avoid. I copied some of my ultra low/zero carb food lists.
Zero Carb Meat
High in protein and vitamins, most natural meats have zero carbs.
Packaged, cured and processed meats (sausage, hot dogs, deli meat, bacon, etc.) have some carbs due to added flavoring, preservatives or starchy binders.
Be sure to check the labels.
These natural meats have zero carbs:
- Beef
- Veal
- Lamb
- Pork
- Fowl (turkey, chicken, duck, goose, hen, quail)
- Organ Meats (brains, tongue, liver, heart, kidneys)
- Game Meats (venison, bison, ostrich, caribou, elk)
- Exotic Meats (such as ostrich and emu)
Zero Carb Seafood
Fresh (unprocessed) seafood is zero carb:
- Cod
- Flounder
- Sole
- Haddock
- Halibut
- Sardine
- Swordfish
- Tuna
- Trout
- Salmon
- Catfish
- Bass
- Crab
- Shrimp
- Lobster
- Squid
- Oysters
- Mussels
- Clams
Zero Carb Dairy
- Butter
- Whipped Cream (check each label)
- Heavy Cream (check each label)
It’s possible to find zero carb cheese, particularly hard cheese. Most cheese is low carb, ranging from 0 to .5 net carbs per ounce (complete list below).
Eggs are almost zero carb -- ranging from .2 to 1 net carb per egg. Be sure to check each carton.
Almost Zero Carb Cheeses:
Serving size: 1 oz = 1″ cube = 1/4 cup grated (approx.)
- Asiago .9
- Blue .6
- Brie .1
- Camembert .1
- Cheddar .3
- Colby .7
- Edam .4
- Fontina .4
- Goats .6
- Gouda .6
- Gruyère .1
- Havarti .7
- Mexican Blend Cheese .5
- Monterey .1
- Mozzarella .6
- Muenster .3
- Neufchatel .1 to .8
- Parmesan .9
- Provolone .6
- Ricotta .8
* This list goes on and on…Be adventurous and try something new!
Zero Carb Seasoning
Flavoring zero carb foods makes them much more palatable.
There are so many to choose from but check your carb counts before using spices to be on the safe side.
- Salt and Pepper
- Vinegar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Most Hot Sauces
- Pre-mixed Seasonings (check the label)
- Yellow Mustard
- Dill weed
- Chives...and many more
Zero Carb Oils and Fats
The following fats and oils have zero carbs:
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Sunflower oil
- Safflower oil
- Corn oil
- Soybean oil
- Canola oil
- Peanut oil
- Sesame oil
- Avocado oil
- Grapeseed oil
- Soybean oil
- Safflower oil
- Sunflower oil
- Fish oil
- Animal Fats (including lard)
- Vegetable Shortening
- Butter and Margarine
- Mayonnaise (check each label)
Almost Zero Carb Fruits and Veggies:
Serving size: 1/2 cup
- Spinach .2
- Parsley .4
- Avocado .5
- Radish .5
- Lettuce .25
- Bok Choy .7
- Celery .8
Serving size: 1/4 cup
- Mushrooms .5
- Garlic (1/2 clove) .5
- Cabbage .5
- Asparagus (3 pieces) .6
- Coconut .5
- Yellow Squash .7
- Raspberries .7
- Cauliflower .7
- Broccoli .8
- Cucumber .9