Here's the sitch: You're killing it on the keto diet—you're cooking delish, high-fat, lowcarb
meals at home, and you've got keto-friendly lunch options down pat. Then the
weekend rolls around...
As you probably know, the keto diet is all about fat. But that’s not the only thing you want to eat. “Focus on vegetables with the exception of potatoes, corn, and mature beans or
legumes, and also get protein like eggs, beef, veal, pork, lamb, poultry, fish and shellfish,”
Bonci says. A few other things to go for (especially when considering cholesterol): olive
oil, nuts, seeds and nut and seed butters, plus yogurt and cottage cheese.
When you're flipping through a menu, skip a dish if it says “breaded” or “coated” (hi,
carbs!) and ditch bowls with noodles or rice as the base, Bonci says. Of course, a pie (even
a beloved chicken pot pie), wouldn’t fit a keto lifestyle. And you’re always better off
avoiding “glazed” foods, as that probably sings with sugar. Oh, and leave the buns off
those burgers. If you’re keto-centric, salad will be your new go-to side.
These 16 keto-friendly restaurants will fit right into your meal plan. Go ahead and dig in
to these high-fat faves.