So what foods can you eat exactly on keto? Focus on your favorites, but don't be afraid to try new things, too—being on keto can truly open up your taste buds, in addition to shrinking your waistline.

“People assume you have to eat clean 24/7 with alcohol, fast food and processed ingredients completely cut from the diet to lose weight,” says Stephanie Laska, author of Dirty Lazy Keto.