11 surprising foods you can eat on the Keto diet

Although a lot of mainstream diets definitely involve calorie counting and portion control, you’d be surprised to know that the keto diet isn’t like most diets, especially since since it’s more about eating a certain way to get your body into a ketogenic state.

And yes, counting and managing carb intake is apart of the definitely a key part to keeping the body in a prolonged state of ketosis, but keto devotees can still enjoy a variety of different foods (that are actually good for you) without any overwhelming guilt.

To see what crowd-pleasing munchies are actually keto-safe (we’re talking buffalo wings, pizza,and more) we spoke to some experts about all those surprising foods you can actually eat on the popular diet. Here are some of their favorites below.

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Buffalo wings

Kelly Boyer, licensed integrative nutritionist and executive chef at PALETA told INSIDER that buffalo wings can be keto-approved, however, it’s important to customize a healthier version at home. Although bottled dressings and wing sauces can help save time, they also can be rich in sugar and additives that aren’t exactly keto-safe.

Instead, Boyer recommended dressing up lean pasture-raised, bone-in-wings with hot sauce and ghee (helps decrease unhealthy cholesterol levels) for a heart-healthy version of everyone’s favorite appetizer. And if you are looking for a keto-friendly dip to pair with your wings, Bower suggested making your own herbed mayonnaise with an egg, olive or coconut oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Guacamole

Keto definitely encourages the consumption of healthy fats, making this avocado dip the perfect treat after a long day at the office according to Daniels. To serve your guacamole, she recommended spreading it on cheese or eating it as a dip with fresh vegetables.

Pizza

Yes, pizza can also be keto-safe, but Boyer said that you’ll want to use cauliflower crust (can be made homemade or found in the freezer section) made with almond flour instead of carb-filled pizza dough. And instead of using sugar-rich pizza sauces, she recommended pureeing a can of organic whole tomatoes, (with some added salt and pepper) and using raw, in order to get that delicious Neapolitan-like taste.

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