Ketosis is a state where the body burns up stored fat for energy instead of carbs. To get the body into ketosis, follow a high-protein, low-carb diet. When the body goes into ketosis, you tend to feel less hungry, and will probably eat less than you might otherwise do according to the Medical News Today website. Learn which foods to add to your high-protein, low-carb diet.
Beef and Pork
Beef is a high-protein, carb-free food that is also high in fat. Only beef that has been breaded has carbs. If you want to keep your calories under control, select eye of round, T-bone steak, strip steak, tenderloin, bottom round roast and mock tender steak. A 3 oz. tenderloin steak has about 24g of protein and 9g of fat. For the same serving size, eye of round roast has about 4g of fat and 25g of protein. If you are buying ground beef, look for 95 percent fat-free or higher on the packaging. All types of pork are also high in protein and free of carbs unless breaded. This includes hot dogs, sausage and porketta. These processed meats are also high in saturated fat.
Game Meat
Game meats, like bison, venison, rabbit and squirrel, are all high in protein and free of carbs. They are also low in fat. If you use any type of sweet sauces or marinades, the carb content would increase. Rabbit has about 25g of protein per 3-oz. serving and venison has 22g of protein for the same serving size. Both contain 7g of fat.
Fish
Fish is high in protein, carb-free and, with the exception of cold water fish, low in fat. Cold water fish contain omega-3 fatty acids which are healthy fats. Albacore tuna, salmon, herring, mackerel, halibut and lake trout are fish with omega-3, which can help decrease the risk for heart arrythmias and high triglycerides, according to the American Heart Association. Salmon contains 22g of protein per 3-oz. serving. Tilapia, catfish, perch and bass are other types of high protein, carb-free fish. Bass contains 19g of protein per 3-oz. serving. All types of shellfish are also high in protein, such as shrimp, clams, lobster and oysters. Unlike fish, shellfish do contain some carbs. One raw oyster, for example, has 5g of protein and 2g of carbs.
Poultry
Poultry, such as chicken, duck, turkey, grouse and goose are all high in protein and free of carbs. The white meat of these animals is lower in fat than the dark. One cup of chicken breast contains just over 43g of protein and zero grams of carbs. A 3.5-oz. serving of goose contains 25g of protein and has no carbs.
Eggs
Eggs have a high amount of protein and no carbs. This goes for egg whites, egg yolks and egg substitutes. They are also high in fat, cholesterol, B vitamins, iron, selenium and vitamin E. One large egg contains 6g of protein and 5g of fat.
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