All you need to know about keto

Courgetti with summer meatballs in a metal pan with a serving spoon

Visit our ‘All you need to know about diets’ page for recipes and more expert advice on weight loss, including low-GI and the Mediterranean diet’

What is a keto diet?

How does the ketogenic diet work? What is ketosis and what are ketones? Nutritionist Kerry Torrens looks at the efficiency for weight loss, the safety and potential side effects of this much talked about diet.

Top keto diet foods

Blackened roast salmon with avocado and Mango salsa

What can you eat on a keto diet? Discover effortless keto meals that are both delicious and satisfying for your healthy lifestyle. Registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook shares 10 foods you can enjoy on a keto diet, as well as recipe suggestions for good keto meals to get you started. Explore a world of innovative keto recipe ideas and try our blackened roast salmon with avocado and mango salsa for a healthy, wholesome dinner. Indulge in the best keto meals offering taste and nutrition in every savory bite.

Keto breakfast recipes

Keto pancakes with blueberries, bacon and syrup

Start your day with one of our keto breakfasts, all of which supply the right amount of carbohydrates and protein for the ketogenic diet. Try ham and mushroom frittata, soft-boiled eggs with pancetta-wrapped avocado or these delightful pancakes with blueberries, bacon and keto maple syrup.

Keto dinner recipes

Courgetti with meatballs and tomatoes in a silver pan with a spoon

You'll never be stuck for dinner inspo with our collection of easy keto-friendly dinners. Enjoy peanut butter chicken, courgetti with meatballs and one-pot coconut fish curry.

Keto chicken recipes

Spanish chicken traybake with chorizo & peppers in a white dish

Winner, winner, keto chicken dinner. This versatile meat is a great way to go if you're following a low-carb or keto diet. Browse our recipes chosen by a nutritionist to supply carbohydrates, fats and proteins in keto-friendly amounts, and discover dishes including our Spanish chicken traybake with chorizo & peppers.

Vegetarian keto recipes

Going keto doesn't always involve eating lots of meat. You can still eat enough protein and limit your carb intake while following a veggie diet, too. Try our delicious ideas, including Thai broccoli rice and keto cauliflower crust pizza with tomatoes, rocket and olives.

Keto fish recipes

Fisk & leek parcel with capers and fresh lemon

Delight in our delicious fish suppers, made to supply keto-friendly amounts of carbohydrates and proteins. This omega-3 rich baked parcel of salmon, leeks, creamy mascarpone and capers is so satisfying, you won't even notice it's keto.

Keto lunch recipes

Masala frittata in a frying pan with a slice taken

Elevate your midday with creative keto lunch ideas. Crustless quiche, baked feta and an array of tasty egg dishes – you're guaranteed to find a lunch that takes your fancy in our collection of keto recipes. Cook and prepare ahead so you can enjoy throughout the week, or pack up and take to work to stop you reaching for a carb-laden lunch.

Keto snack recipes

Avocado with tamari & ginger dressing in a bowl

If you're someone who gets hungry between meals, make sure you're prepared with our low- and no-carb snack recipes. Try our keto smoothie, keto bread and avocado with tamari and ginger dressing.