One of tastiest take-away options that Americans love to consume is Mexican cuisine from Taco Bell. The brand is ingrained in the culture so much so that many people across the US will head to Taco Bell for “Taco Tuesdays”.
Great taste is guaranteed. However, the dishes that are typically served aren’t catered for the ketogenic diet.
In this post, you will learn about the options available for your next order at Taco Bell when you are on the ketogenic diet.
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Things to consider when ordering at Taco Bell.
Maintaining ketosis means you need to consume the right food that will keep your carbohydrates low. Consuming items such as tortilla wraps and chips, and drinks infused with sugar will take your body out of ketosis.
Checklist of things to avoid at Taco Bell.
- Rice
- Beans
- Potatoes
- Tortilla chips
- Desserts
- Onions
- Fritos
- Red strips
- Sugar-sweetened beverages
Keto-friendly items at Taco Bell.
- Fire Grilled Chicken and Steak
- Seasoned Ground Beef
- Shredded Chicken
- Bacon
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 Cheese Mix
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Jalapenos
- Low-Carb Sauces
What are some of the food items that you can order at Taco Bell during a keto diet?
Naked Egg Taco Bundle
You will have to get this custom made so that it doesn’t come with the tortilla wrap or potatoes. You can ask for steak and some guacamole to get additional fats and protein in for your macros.
Breakfast Soft Taco With Bacon.
Order this without the shells or tortillas. See if you can replace them with eggs and bacon.
Grande Scrambler
Order the Grande Scrambler without the tortilla wrap and potatoes. You’ll have a tasty mix of eggs, bacon, cheese, nacho sauce, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Make sure to check the macro servings before consuming.
Mini Skillet Bowl
Replace the potatoes with stake in this bowl. And if you are still hungry, ask for additional eggs.