15 Foods You Can’t Eat on Keto (and What to Choose Instead)

If you’re thinking about embarking on a ketogenic diet, you probably already know you’re going to be avoiding sources of processed grains and sugar, like pizza and muffins. After all, it’s an extremely low-carb, high-fat diet, and those are two of the more obvious carbohydrate culprits. But many of the foods you’ll also avoid aren’t necessarily unhealthy. In fact, many “no” foods are packed with health-promoting vitamins, minerals, and fiber but offer a rich source of carbs that doesn’t work on a really low-carb plan — especially one as restrictive as the keto diet.

Many people following keto aim for 20 to 50 grams (g) of net carbohydrates per day. (Net carbs, though not an official nutrition term, can be calculated by taking the total carbohydrates minus fiber and sugar alcohols, per Atkins.com.) The idea is to switch your body into ketosis, a state where it burns fat for fuel rather than carbohydrates (its preferred and easy-to-access source of energy). As such, some of your favorites, including many fruits, whole grains, and some vegetables, now must be drastically limited.

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That said, not everyone should embark on a keto diet. “For some people, the keto diet can be harmful,” says Stephen Herrmann, PhD, senior director of research and innovation for Profile Sanford, a division of Sanford Health, a health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. That includes those people with type 2 diabetes who are on insulin and those who have type 1 diabetes and must take insulin, he says. If you have any chronic health condition that you’re hoping to, in part, treat with a keto diet, talk to your doctor first, who can best advise if this is a safe diet for you.

After you’ve gotten the all clear, planning your keto diet can go a long way in your success on it. Because of the low-carb requirements, it often helps to think about what foods are off-limits (or mostly off-limits) — and if this doesn’t seem realistic, you may want to rethink going keto.

Here are 15 foods — some healthy, others not so much — that you should try to avoid on keto and what to choose instead.

Low-Carb Fruits and Berries – the Best and the Worst

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What are the best and the worst fruits and berries to eat on a low-carb diet? Here’s the short version: most berries are OK low-carb foods in moderate amounts, but fruits can be seen as candy from nature (they contain quite a lot of sugar). Just because the sugar comes from a fruit does not mean that it’s good for you.

For more details, check out this guide, with the lower-carb options to the left.

Berries

The numbers above are the percentages of digestible carbohydrates i.e. net carbs (fiber is not counted). Think of them as numbers of grams of carbohydrate per 100 g of berry (3½ ounces). See the complete carbs list for berries:

Carbs list

Raspberries: 5 grams of net carbs, 5 grams of fiber, 10 grams of total carbs
Blackberries: 5 grams of net carbs, 6 grams of fiber, 11 grams of total carbs
Strawberries: 6 grams of net carbs, 2 grams of fiber, 8 grams of total carbs
Blueberries: 12 grams of net carbs, 2. 5 grams of fiber, 14.5 grams of total carbs

Raspberries, blackberries and strawberries can be eaten in small amounts on a ketogenic low-carb diet, and you can eat them more freely if you’re on a more moderate low-carb diet.

Blueberries contain twice as many carbs as strawberries, so don’t overdo them – on a keto diet you should eat them only occasionally and in limited amounts.

Fruits

So how about other fruit? As you can see, fruits contain quite a few carbs (mostly in the form of sugar). That’s why fruits are sweet! Fruit is candy from nature.

For easy comparison all numbers are grams of digestible carbs per 100 grams (3½ ounces) of the fruits.

A medium-sized apple (180 grams) may contain about 21 grams of carbs. See the complete carbs list for fruits:

Carbs list

Lemon: 6 grams of net carbs, 3 grams of fiber, 9 grams of total carbs
Coconut: 6 grams of net carbs, 9 grams of fiber, 15 grams of total carbs
Watermelon: 7 grams of net carbs, 0. 5 gram of fiber, 7.5 grams of total carbs
Cantaloupe: 7 grams of net carbs, 1 gram of fiber, 8 grams of total carbs
Peach: 8 grams of net carbs, 1.5 grams of fiber, 9.5 grams of total carbs
Clementine: 10 grams of net carbs, 1.5 grams of fiber, 11.5 grams of total carbs
Orange: 9 grams of net carbs, 2.5 grams of fiber, 11.5 grams of total carbs
Plum: 10 grams of net carbs, 1.5 grams of fiber, 11.5 grams of total carbs
Cherries: 10 grams of net carbs, 1.5 grams of fiber, 11.5 grams of total carbs
Pineapple: 12 grams of net carbs, 1.5 grams of fiber, 13.5 grams of total carbs
Apple: 12 grams of net carbs, 2.5 grams of fiber, 14.5 grams of total carbs
Pear: 12 grams of net carbs, 3 grams of fiber, 15 grams of total carbs
Kiwi: 12 grams of net carbs, 3 grams of fiber, 15 grams of total carbs
Mango: 13 grams of net carbs, 1. 5 grams of fiber, 14.5 grams of total carbs
Grapes: 16 grams of net carbs, 1 gram of fiber, 17 grams of total carbs
Banana: 20 grams of net carbs, 2.5 grams of fiber, 22.5 grams of total carbs

How much fruit can you have?

This means that on a keto low-carb diet (low-carb vegetables instead.

Even on a more moderate low-carb diet (20-50 grams per day) you’ll have to be careful with fruit – probably no more than about one serving per day.

On a liberal low-carb diet (50-100 grams per day) you may be able to squeeze in two or three fruits a day, if that is your biggest source of carbs.

As you see, grapes and bananas are the highest-carb fruits of them all.
 

Top 10 low-carb fruits

Let’s say you occasionally want to eat a fruit (or some berries) while still staying relatively low carb. What fruit would be the best choice?

Below, you’ll find the best options, ranked by grams of net carbs. The lowest-carbs options are at the top.
 

1. Raspberries – Half a cup (60 grams) contains 3 grams of carbs.
2. Blackberries – Half a cup (70 grams) contains 4 grams of carbs.
3. Strawberries – Eight medium-sized (100 grams) contains 6 grams of carbs.
4. Plum – One medium-sized (65 grams) contains 7 grams of carbs.
5. Clementine – One medium-sized (75 grams) contains 8 grams of carbs.
6. Kiwi – One medium-sized (70 grams) contains 8 grams of carbs.
7. Cherries – Half a cup (75 grams or about 12 cherries) contains 8 grams of carbs.
8. Blueberries – Half a cup (75 grams) contains 9 grams of carbs.
9. Cantaloupe (melon) – One cup (160 grams) contains 11 grams of carbs.
10. Peach – One medium-sized (150 grams) contains 13 grams of carbs.

 
As a comparison, a large orange contains about 17 grams of carbs, a medium-sized apple about 21 grams and a medium-sized banana about 24 grams of carbs.

Isn’t fruit natural?

Fruit is usually considered a very natural food, something humans have always eaten. However, from an evolutionary perspective there are often massive differences between today’s fruits in the supermarket, and what fruit used to look like before, in nature:

What fruits and vegetables looked like before

Furthermore, for most of human history, fruit was only available for limited time periods during the year, when they were ripe. Our ancestors, just like primates in natural habitats, were only able to eat plenty of fruit when it was available. If any excess sugar helped them gain weight, this could have been helpful to survive through lean times and protect them from starvation.

These days, fruit is always available and many people may find that their bodies have a hard time handling the excess sugar in fruit eaten throughout the year.

Eating Fruit on Keto: Problems and Workarounds

In everyday conversation, it’s perfectly normal to talk about “fruits and vegetables” as if they were basically interchangeable. But on keto, vegetables are encouraged in small amounts while fruit is generally discouraged. What gives?

Fruit is a great example of a food that’s perfectly healthy in the abstract but not right for keto specifically. The problem with fruit for keto purposes is that it’s just too high in carbs. With the exception of root vegetables like potatoes and carrots, most vegetables are low enough in carbs to fit into a ketogenic diet, but it’s a lot harder to squeeze a lot of apples or pears into a ketogenic carb count.

There’s nothing “wrong” with fruit: it’s a perfectly nutritious type of food. But it just has too many carbs to fit into a keto diet – at least, in most ways.

[As a nit-picky side note, the technical exceptions to this rule are avocados and tomatoes: both are botanically fruit, but nutritionally very different from apples and oranges. Avocados have quite a high carb count, but most of the carbs are from fiber. Tomatoes have about 6 grams of carbs (2 of those being fiber) per 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, so nutritionally they’re much more like vegetables than fruit. For the purposes of talking about “fruit,” we’ll consider avocados and tomatoes to be outside the “fruit” category, even though in the strictest of technical botanical terms, they’re “fruits.”]

Fruit: a Carb-Counting Primer

Take a look at the carb counts of a few common types of fruit:

• Strawberries: 12 grams (3 of which are fiber) per 1 cup
• Honeydew melon: 15 grams (1 of which is fiber) per 1 cup
• Cantaloupe: 13 grams (1 of which is fiber) per 1 cup
• Blackberries: 14 grams (8 of which are fiber) per 1 cup
• Oranges: 18 grams of carbs (3 of which are fiber) per 1 orange
• Blueberries: 21 grams (4 of which are fiber) per 1 cup
• Cherries: 22 grams (3 of which are fiber) per 1 cup
• Grapes: 27 grams of carbs (1 of which is fiber) per 1 cup of grapes
• Bananas: 31 grams of carbs (4 of which are fiber) per 1 banana
• Apples: 31 grams of carbs (5 of which are fiber) per 1 apple
• Pears: 35 grams of carbs (7 of which are fiber) per 1 pear

On keto, most people are trying to stay below 50 grams of carbs per day. That just doesn’t leave room for a lot of snacking on fruit, unless you’re planning to eat one apple as a snack and nothing but meat and fat for the rest of the day – probably inadvisable from a nutritional perspective.

Nutritional Issues with Skipping Fruit

But isn’t it dangerous to skip fruit? Won’t you miss out on a bunch of nutrition?

Not really. Fruit is plenty nutritious, but there’s not really anything there that you can’t get from lower-carb vegetables. Take a look at some key nutrients, with fruit and vegetable sources compared in terms of nutrition per carb:

Vitamin C

Fruit is famous as a source of vitamin C, but if you’re carb-counting, vegetables are probably a better bet. If you think about carbs as the “price” that you pay for the nutrition that you get from fruit and vegetables, then vegetables give you more bang for your buck – there’s a lot more vitamin C per gram of carbohydrate in vegetables.

Food	Milligrams of vitamin C	Net carbs (without fiber)	Milligrams of vitamin C per gram of carbohydrate (aka bang for buck)
Apples (1 large)	10	26	0. 4
Bananas (1 large)	12	27	0.44
Oranges (1 orange)	83	15	5.5
Strawberries (1 cup)	89	9	9.9
Cauliflower (1 cup)	52	3	17.3
Yellow bell peppers (1 pepper)	341	10	34.1
Green bell peppers (1 pepper)	132	5	26.4
Frozen broccoli (1 cup cooked)	74	4	18.5

The fruits have between 0.4 and 10 milligrams of vitamin C per gram of carbohydrate – and that’s including two fruits that are notably high in vitamin C. Meanwhile, the vegetables have between 17 and 34 milligrams of vitamin C per gram of carbs, which is a better bargain if your carb budget is keto-level strict.

Antioxidants

Fruit does have a lot of antioxidants, but you know what else has antioxidants?

In fact, spices are some of the most antioxidant-rich foods around, and they have near-zero carbs. You can absolutely get an antioxidant-rich diet without fruit in it.

The Good News: Ways to Keep Enjoying Fruit on Keto

OK, here’s the good news: there are still ways to enjoy fruit flavors on keto. You just have to be a little strategic about it. Consider…

Fruit-infused oils and vinegars. Lemon-infused olive oil is a salad dressing classic, but most fruits don’t really go with the olive taste. Not a problem: just branch out into coconut or avocado oil – if you get refined coconut oil, it doesn’t really have any taste. For vinegar, balsamic vinegar and white wine vinegar both go really well with fruit – the vinegar itself does have some carbs, but a lot less than a big pile of fruit would have. Using infused oils and vinegars lets you add fruit flavor to an entire salad for a manageably low number of added carbs.

Spice blends and extracts. You can buy orange-pepper or lemon-pepper seasoning to get that tasty citrus tang in your savory dishes, or hit up the baking aisle for raspberry extract, strawberry extract, and other flavors. The extracts are particularly good for DIY homemade coffee flavorings: add a little of your favorite and some coconut oil or milk for a high-fat caffeine boost.

Tea. There’s a fruit tea to everyone’s taste: apple cinnamon, rosehip, blueberry, raspberry, lemon-ginger, peach vanilla, pomegranate…some of them have some weird artificial flavors, but a lot of them are perfectly Paleo- and keto-friendly.

It’s not really the same as digging into a big pile of fresh blueberries or an apple picked right off the tree, but it can be fun to experiment with different ways of adding fruit flavor to your meals without all the sugar/carbs.

Fruit and Keto: Not a Great Match

Fruit isn’t a “bad” food from a Paleo perspective, but it’s not a great choice for keto – most fruits just have too many carbs to play nicely with a keto diet. There’s nothing in fruit that you can’t get from vegetables, spices, and other nutrient-dense plant foods, and you won’t be setting yourself up for any nutrient deficiencies by skipping fruit as part of a keto diet.

Fruits on the Keto Diet

• Fruits can be high in carbs.
• You can eat up to 50 grams of carbs and be in ketosis.
• We talked to experts about which fruits are the best to eat on keto.

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Maintaining ketosis is the most important part of the ketogenic diet, as indulgence in high-carb and sugary foods can throw any fat-burning action you’ve achieved out the window. That means consuming fruit on the keto diet can be a bit tricky, as registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto, RD, explained that fruit tends to be higher in sugar, which can indeed impede ketosis.

However, Rissetto told INSIDER that no two people observing this diet are the same, and some individuals can manage to eat up to 50 grams of carbs and still be in a state of ketosis. If you definitely happen to be one of these lucky individuals, she recommends selecting low-sugar berries (think raspberries) an eating them sparingly.

But, if you aren’t exactly a berry person, we spoke to other nutritional experts about some other fruit choices you can consume on this diet plan. From avocados to olives to prunes, here are some of the fruits you can definitely eat on the keto diet.

It’s important to keep your carb consumption under control

“In order to reach and maintain ketosis, carbohydrates need to be kept under a certain amount, typically under 5% of total calories or 50 grams per day, though some people may need to restrict carbs even more in order to reach ketosis,” said registered dietitian Jillian Kubala, MS, RD.

With that being said, she explained that the question isn’t really what types of fruits fit best with the keto diet, it’s simply how much fruit and other carbohydrate sources you can consume while staying in ketosis, and hitting your set macronutrient range when following a keto diet. This typically includes 75% fat, 20% protein, and only 5% carbohydrate, though there are different variations, she added.

Choose fruits that are high in fiber and are low-glycemic

“When choosing fruits on the keto diet, you should opt for nutrient-dense, high-fiber options that are low on the glycemic index,” Kubala told INSIDER. This simply means that these fruit choices have a smaller impact on blood sugar than other fruits and include choices such as berries, grapefruit, cherries, and apples, she explained.

Munch on some tomatoes

Tomatoes only have a few carbs per serving.

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“Tomatoes provide juiciness and umami flavor, with only a few carbs,” said Leslie Bonci, sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN. Feel free to make keto-friendly meals using this ingredient, she suggested, which include a salsa with tomato, onion, green pepper, and spices with veggies as a snack, or as a topping for a frittata, steak, chicken, and fish such as swordfish and halibut.

Don’t shy away from olives

Bonci suggested that olives are another keto-friendly fruit choice, as they add a briny and salty taste to foods, and are simply delicious when added to eggs, chicken, and fish.

Add prunes to your shopping list

“Prunes are naturally high in sorbitol so they can have a laxative effect, and help ease some of the digestive difficulties seen in those following a keto diet,” Bonci explained. Plus they are quite sweet so can be a nice substitute for those finding it hard to give up sweets altogether, she added.

Add some pumpkin to your diet

Pumpkins aren’t only for carving.

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“Pumpkin is very versatile – so you can enjoy it in multiple variants,” suggested Vania Nikolova Ph.D., and head of health research at RunRepeat.com. It is also a good source of vitamin A and also soluble and insoluble fiber, she explained.

Eat some blueberries

“Berries are delicious and available year-round — fresh or frozen,” Nikolova told INSIDER. They are a fantastic source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, she explained, and go great in smoothies and salads.

Pack some strawberries in your work bag

But if you aren’t a fan of blueberries, Nikolova suggested eating strawberries, as she said they have basically the same benefits as blueberries. Strawberries are also sweeter than blueberries, so if you have a craving for sweetness, strawberries are a smart choice.

Get creative with avocado

It is low in carbs but has monounsaturated fat.

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“Avocado is a fantastic source of monounsaturated fat and is especially great for the keto diet,” Nikolova said. It’s not sweet, so it won’t help you with your sweet tooth, she explained, but it’s a great source of fiber, which makes your salads filling and delicious.

Nosh on some honeydew melon

Nikolova said that not only is honeydew delicious and sweet, but it also has large fiber and water content, so it’s quite filling. In addition, she added this fruit provides a great source of vitamin C and potassium.

Low Carb Fruits and Vegetables For A Keto Diet

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Getting started on a low carb diet and unsure as to what fruits and vegetables are safe to eat? No need to worry as I’ve put together a list of the Best Low Carb Fruits and Vegetables for a Keto Diet!

When you’re new to a keto or low carb diet, some of the foods you have to avoid or limit are obvious, and others are a bit more tricky.

You know to avoid most starchy food like bread, pasta, beans and potatoes, but one thing most new low-carbers and those trying to live a lifestyle don’t often consider is the carb content of other foods such as fruits and vegetables. They’re safe, right?

Well, not quite. That’s why I’ve put together this super convenient guide of the Best Low Carb Fruits and Vegetables for a Keto Diet!

And to make things even more convenient, I’ve put together a fantastic printable list of all of the Best Low Carb Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts for quick reference. It’s perfect for sticking on the fridge or carrying with you to the grocery store when shopping for groceries for the week.

Learn which fruits and veggies to include in your keto main meals, appetizers, desserts and snacks to stay on track with your new lifestyle.

How Many Carbs Can You Have On Keto?

Most keto guidelines recommend that you stay between 15 and 30g of net carbs a day, about 5-10% of your daily calorie intake.

New to Keto?

Read this post on What to Eat On Keto To Get Started if you’re brand new to Keto and need to know the basics. It will help you understand Keto and the basics of the diet.

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Low Carb Fruits

It’s a common misconception that the sugar from fruits are good for you just because they come from fruits. Sadly, in the world of low carb and keto, sugar = carbs no matter what the source may be. But don’t fret, fruit isn’t completely off the menu.

What Fruits Can You Eat On A Low Carb Diet?

When it comes to choosing low carb fruits, berries are your safest bet. Now, just because they’re lower in carbs doesn’t mean you can eat all you want without reserve. They have to be eaten in moderation in order for you not to kick yourself out of ketosis.

There are still quite a few other fruits you can enjoy on a low carb diet that aren’t berries. Plums, coconut, and star fruit are some safe, lower carb options that you can enjoy as a snack when trying to keep things low carb.

What Fruits Can I Eat On The Keto Diet?

The fruits you can eat on a keto diet are going to be the same as a low carb diet. You’ll just want to make sure that you’re not exceeding your daily allowance for carb consumption and that you’re getting enough fat in your diet in order to get into ketosis.

Are Bananas Keto Friendly? Are Oranges Keto Friendly?

Here’s another common question: Are apples low carb? You get where I’m going with this, right?

Though you can technically eat most anything on a keto diet as long as you eat it in moderation, the high carb content of bananas and oranges (23.9 and 11.9 net carbs per fruit respectively) keeps them from making the list of the best low carb fruits.

There are many other better fruit options out there, and if you’re going to have fruit on your diet, you might as well have a fruit that you can eat more of in a single sitting.

I’ve included some fruits on the list that aren’t typically considered fruits by most people. Though avocados, tomatoes, and olives may not look like fruits, they are actually classified as fruits.

And since this is a list of the best low carb fruits, and these fruits happen to have some of the lowest carb content of all the fruit options out there, I decided to include them.

Best Low Carb Fruits

1. Avocados (1 cup, sliced) – 2 grams net carbs / 10 grams dietary fiber / 12 grams total carbs
2. Blackberries (1 cup) – 6 grams net carbs / 8 grams dietary fiber / 14 grams total carbs
3. Tomatoes (1 cup, chopped) – 4.9 grams net carbs / 2.2 grams dietary fiber / 7.1 grams total carbs
4. Star Fruit (1 medium fruit 3 ” long) – 3.5 grams net carbs / 2.5 grams dietary fiber / 6 grams total carbs
5. Raspberries (1 cup) – 7 grams net carbs / 8 grams dietary fiber / 15 grams total carbs
6. Strawberries (1 cup, halves) – 9 grams net carbs / 3 grams dietary fiber / 12 grams total carbs
7. Coconut (1 cup) – 1.7 grams total carbs / 2.3 grams dietary fiber / 4 grams total carbs
8. Plum (1 fruit 2” diameter) – 6.6 grams net carbs / 0.9 gram dietary fiber / 7.5 grams total carbs
9. Blueberries (½ cup) – 8.7 grams net carbs / 1.8 grams dietary fiber / 10.5 grams total carbs
10. Olives (10 average sized green olives) – .2 grams net carbs / 1.1 grams dietary fiber / 1.3 grams total carbs

You can also check out the complete list of the best low carb fruits (along with their carb content per serving) in this ultra convenient printable list HERE.

Be sure out to try my keto freindly watermelon popsicles and apple pie filling.

Low Carb Vegetables

Vegetables are definitely going to be one of your go-to foods for a low carb diet. They can be used as a side, an appetizer, a snack, or they can even be transformed into something completely different like this delicious Cauliflower Breadsticks recipe!

Your lowest carb vegetable options are going to be your leafy green vegetables such as lettuce, spinach and bok choy. Leafy green vegetables can be used to make a wrap in place of bread in a sandwich, or they can be used as a great alternative to otherwise carb rich ingredients. I used Bok Choy in place of noodles in the delicious Low Carb Szechuan Pork Soup and it turned out amazing!

Best Low Carb Vegetables

1. Asparagus (½ cup, or approximately 6 whole spears) – 1.1 gram net carbs / 1.4 grams dietary fiber / 2.5 grams total carbs)
2. Mushrooms (1 cup raw, white mushrooms) – 1.6 grams net carbs / 0.7 grams dietary fiber / 2.3 grams total carbs
3. Zucchini (1 cup raw, sliced) – 2.4 grams net carbs / 1.1 grams dietary fiber / 3.5 total carbs
4. Spinach (1 cup raw or ½ cup steamed) – .4 grams net carbs / 0.7 grams dietary fiber / 1.1 total carbs
5. Bok Choy (1 cup raw, shredded) – 0.8 grams net carbs / 0.7 grams dietary fiber / 1.5 grams total carbs
6. Cauliflower (1 cup raw) – 2.9 grams net carbs / 2.1 carbs dietary fiber / 5 grams total carbs
7. Lettuce (Iceberg, 2 cup, shredded) – 1.2 grams net carbs / 0.9 grams dietary fiber / 2.1 grams total carbs
8. Celery (1 stalk, medium (7-1/2″ – 8″ long)) – .6 grams net carbs / .6 grams dietary fiber / 1.2 grams total carbs
9. Yellow Squash (1 cup, sliced) – 2.6 grams net carbs / 1.2 grams dietary fiber / 3.8 grams total carbs
10. Cucumbers (1 cup chopped cucumber) – 3.1 grams net carbs / 0.5 grams dietary fiber / 3.6 grams total carbs

You can see the full list of the Best Low Carb Vegetables (and their carb content per serving) in this ultra convenient printable list right HERE.

Are They A Safe Bet?

Strawberries On Keto Diet

Millions of people all over the world are concerned about their weight. Some of them are racking their brain trying to find a magic weight loss bullet, others are busting a sweat in the gym and banging out reps after reps to trim off the unwanted inches, and there’s a whole other camp of people who are being both nit-picky about their diet ad highly productive exercise-wise in order to boost their overall well-being. That is why today, there are a bazillion various diets that claim they can help to achieve your weight loss goals. There are nutrition plans for all tastes: highly restrictive, well-balanced, promising fast results and more. For this reason, it is rather hard to understand how to create a daily meal plan that would meet all the requirements of the dietary pattern you have decided to choose. Today we will talk about strawberries on keto diet.

The keto diet is catapulting in popularity among health-conscious people. But for many newbies it is hard to figure out what foods can be included in their meal plan, and what foods should be avoided. It is especially complicated now, when summertime is in full swing, and you’re bombarded with all the rainbow-colored fruits and veggies that are now in season. This article will shed light on one of the most common questions among the keto dieters – are strawberries recommended on keto diet? What other fruits can you eat? Read on to find out.

The Keto Diet: Short Description

The keto diet is one of the trendiest  nutrition plans in the world of weight loss at the moment. The amount of followers is constantly growing thanks to the positive results people are getting . It is not overly restrictive and can provide the dieters with all the necessary nutrients.

The keto diet is a low-carb meal plan, and the premise is that you get most of your calories from healthy fats and protein, and limit your carb intake to the strict minimum. While following this diet, it is recommended to  consume only 20-50 grams of carbohydrates per day. By eating this amount of carbs, you will push your body into a metabolic state called ketosis.

Read More: 30 Day Keto Challenge: Will Upping Your Fat Intake Help You Lose Weight?

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About The State Of Ketosis

When your body is in this state, your main source of energy shifts from glucose (blood sugar) to  fat. It occurs because of the limited amounts of glucose in your body, which is used as an energy source when you stick to a normal diet. The dieters can reach such an effect only by following low-carb nutrition plans, such as the keto diet. They achieve it by avoiding starchy and sugary foods, sweet sodas, grains, bread, pasta, and other carbs. It usually takes 3-4 days for your body to get into this state. While sticking to the keto diet, you should get only 5% of your daily calorie intake from carbs, 20% – from protein, and the vast majority, i.e. 75% – from healthy fats (6, 7, 9).

Your daily meal plan should include meat and poultry, seafood, high-fat dairy, oils, nuts, seeds, berries, and low-carb/non-starchy veggies. It is better to choose vegetables that grow above the ground. Cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and zucchini are the best options for your keto meal plan. You can drink water, unsweetened tea, coffee, and bone broth. This dietary pattern has a number of benefits. For instance, it helps to lose weight and reduces hunger. It may also lower your risk of cancer and heart disease, may help to reduce acne, bring down your blood sugar levels and more (9).

So, the ketogenic diet is quite effective and provides your body with numerous  nutrients. However, it is important to understand that when it comes to lifestyle and nutrition changes, everything is quite individual. You cannot know how this meal plan can affect your body, and that’s why it is critical to consult a nutritionist before starting your keto diet.

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Can I Eat Strawberries On Keto Diet?

The keto diet isn’t too restrictive, but you still have to say limit  certain staple fruits and veggies. For instance, bananas are packed with health benefits. They are a rich source of vitamin B6 andC, manganese, potassium, and other nutrients that are essential for your body. However, it is better to avoid this fruit, if you have decided to stick to the keto diet. One small banana contains approximately 22  grams of net carbs, which will have a significant impact on your daily carb allowance. And what about strawberries on keto diet? Can you include them to your meal plan?

Strawberries are not only a delicious dessert. They are packed with antioxidants that are essential for your overall health (1). These berries can lower your risk of heart diseases, diabetes and even cancer. Due to potassium content, strawberries can help to support your heart health. They also contain high amounts of water, that helps your body stay hydrated and avoid constipation. This berry is perfect for people with diabetes, as its high fiber content helps to keep you blood sugar levels on an even keel. Fiber has a positive effect on your digestive system as well. Besides, strawberries are a rich source of vitamin C and folic acid, which are essential  for your body (3). But can this berry be a part of your keto meal plan?

The answer is yes. You can safely add strawberries to your keto diet. There are 9 net carbs per one cup of whole strawberries.. One medium strawberry has approximately 0.6 grams of net carbs (0.9 total). So, scatter some strawberries over your salad or eat them as a healthy and nutritious snack without throwing yourself out of ketosis.

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What Other Fruits Can I Eat On A Keto Diet?

Despite the fact that there are many fruits and veggies that should be limited  on a keto diet, you are given the green light to eat these ones: 

• Blackberries, Raspberries, And Blueberries

As you can see, strawberries are a perfect option for the keto diet. The same goes for blackberries, raspberries and blueberries.

For instance, blackberries are a delicious addition to your desserts which carries tons of benefits. They are packed with manganese, vitamins C and K, which boost your brain function, support your skin health, and have anti-inflammatory properties. Due to high content of anthocyanin and ellagic acid, frequent consumption of blueberries can help to suppress the mutation of body cells and slow down the development of cancer.

Raspberries are loaded with antioxidants called flavonoids. They help to lower your blood pressure and support the health of your arteries, significantly cutting the risk of heart disease.

These berries have a lower carbohydrate content  than other fruits. That’s why you can add them to your daily meal plan.

Blueberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C as well. These properties promote skin health and your general well-being. However, blueberries have a higher carb content. They can be included to your menu, but you have to keep track of how many of them you pop in your mouth in order not to go overboard and kick yourself out of ketosis.

One cup of blackberries or raspberries has 6.5-7 grams of net carbs, while  one cup of blueberries – 18  grams of net carbs.

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This creamy fruit has been dominating social media for quite some time now. Avocados have a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, and are also extremely nutrient-dense. They are packed with vitamins C, I and  K, magnesium, potassium, folate and a number of other vital nutrients. They contain beta-sitosterol that helps to lower  cholesterol levels. Vitamin K is essential for your bone health, and folate protects your body from certain types of cancer. It also helps to lower your risk of depression. High fiber content supports proper functioning of your digestive system and prevents constipation. Avocados also have antimicrobial properties (10). They are keto-friendly, as their carb content is approximately 3 grams of net carbs for one whole fruit (136g).

Watermelon is probably the most popular fruit in summer, as it is refreshing and hydrating. It is also a great source of lycopene, which is an antioxidant that decreases the damage of your body cells and fights illnesses (8). Vitamins A and C, copper and potassium, that can be found in watermelons, promote proper functioning of your body. This fruit has approximately 11.5 grams of net carbs per one cup.

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Lemon is another fruit that sits on the list of keto-friendly foods. One lemon wedge has only 0.5 grams of net carbs (approximately 5.5 grams per fruit). This fruit is packed with pectin. This is a sort of fiber that has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to normalize your blood sugar levels (2). Vitamins B6 and C, and potassium that can be found in lemons are also critical for your body. So, you can safely add lemon to your daily food intake. Lemon will be not only keto-friendly, but will also provide you with a number of health benefits.

Peaches can be a delicious addition to any dessert or a nice healthy snack. They contain vitamin C, potassium, iron and fiber. This fruit is not that nutrient-dense, but still offers a number of health benefits. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help to lower your risk of cancer development. It can also improve the health and appearance of your skin. This results from the fact that  vitamin C takes part in forming collagen, which is essential for your skin health. Peaches also have an increased fiber content which promotes a number of benefits for your health. Fiber helps to decrease your risks of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and more. Peaches are keto-friendly – they have only 12.5 grams of net carbs per one cup.

Conclusion

In conclusion, as you can see, strawberries can be a part of your meal plan. You can safely add them to your dishes or eat them as a snack. They will provide your body with all the necessary nutrients needed to support your health.

However, remember that too much of anything could have the opposite effect  – be moderate in your diet. It is also essential to follow other rules of a healthy lifestyle, including necessary amounts of high-quality sleep and hydration (4). These aspects are vital for your wellbeing. Remember, that a healthy diet is a well-balanced diet. It should provide your body with all the necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients (5). Don’t forget about regular physical activity, as it is 50%of your success. Make it a rule to consult a doctor or dietitian  before making any adjustments in your lifestyle.

Apart from following a proper diet, physical exercise is also essential for your body and health. Take up a challenge and try this 20-min Full Body Workout At Home to get a snatched body.

DISCLAIMER:

This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!

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2. Biological Activity and Pharmacological Application of Pectic Polysaccharides: A Review (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) 
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Are Cherries Keto? Eating Fruit on the Keto Diet

Learning the nuances of any new diet is confusing, particularly if you’re following a plan with complicated rules or a lot of restrictions. The popular Ketogenic diet can be tricky for beginners who are trying out the high-fat, low-carb lifestyle.

As a refresher, keto dieters get roughly 70 percent of their daily calories from fat in order to force their bodies into ketosis, or fat burning mode. This means only 20 percent of your daily calories can come from protein while 10 percent is allotted to carbs. Most dietitians recommend eating only 20-30 grams of carbohydrates, which makes eating many healthy foods, like fruit, difficult. For example, one medium apple has 22 grams of carbohydrates. But can you eat other fruits, like cherries?

Are cherries keto?

Generally, most fruits are high in carbohydrates because of their natural sugars. This makes it difficult to eat fruit and maintain ketosis. That said, cherries may be keto-friendly if eaten in moderation. According to the USDA, a single cup of cherries contains 22 grams of carbohydrates. Does this mean you have to deprive yourself of the antioxidant-rich fruit? Not, exactly. Eat a smaller serving if you really want to satisfy the craving. A half-cup of cherries makes it possible to enjoy the fruit and stay in ketosis, but you’ll have to severely limit carbs from all other foods. Your best bet is to keep the amount to roughly one-fourth of a cup.

And cherries are a rich source of antioxidants, so you probably don’t want to eliminate the fruit from your diet–if you enjoy eating them. Studies show they may help reduce inflammation, exercise-induced muscle soreness and lowered blood pressure.

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Melissa Matthews is the Health Writer at Men’s Health, covering the latest in food, nutrition, and health.

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What is the keto diet for weight loss?

The keto diet was invented at the beginning of the 20th century. It was developed in one of the American hospitals for epileptic children. The keto diet was able to reduce their seizures. Later, the ketogenic principle of nutrition was used to treat obesity.

The keto diet is a low-carb diet.With a keto diet for weight loss, dietary restrictions are imposed on carbohydrates. High blood sugar is the result of overuse of carbohydrates. When we reduce their number in the menu to the maximum, we get a decrease in glucose and insulin. Having lost the source of energy, the body begins to look for an alternative and uses fats as fuel. In the process of their splitting in large quantities, ketone bodies begin to form, which are usually very few in the blood. It is they who become the “fuel” for our body.This condition is called ketosis.

Ketosis speeds up metabolism, which means it allows you to burn excess calories faster, and, accordingly, to lose weight faster. Ketosis can be achieved by fasting for several days, but this is stressful for the body. The keto diet is a more gentle way to quickly boost your metabolism and lose weight. It is recommended to observe it from a couple of months to six months – all individually.

How is the keto diet for weight loss different from other low-carb diets?

Unlike other low-carb diets, keto diets focus on fat rather than protein.The fact is that with a large amount of protein food, it is difficult to achieve a state of ketosis, since protein can be processed by the body into glucose. On a keto diet, you don’t have to starve; the diet consists of hearty foods.

Calorie counting on a keto diet is as follows:

• carbohydrates make up 5-10% of the diet – no more;
• proteins – 15-30%;
• fats – 60-75%.

At the same time, the recommended daily allowance will be on average 1600 calories.If we translate the above percentages into grams, then we need only 20 grams of carbohydrates per day, no more than 100 grams of protein and 125 grams of fat. On a keto diet for weight loss, it is important to monitor your calorie ratio in order to achieve a state of ketosis. If everything is done correctly, then it will come after a few days of adherence to the diet. When drawing up the menu, it is worth considering the high calorie content of fatty foods. Excess calories will not allow you to lose weight, but, on the contrary, will increase it.

Other keto diet options

The percentages shown above are the standard keto diet.There are others.

Modified – fats occupy 40% of the diet, proteins and carbohydrates – 30% each.

Cyclic – common among athletes who are on the “drying”. Such a diet is designed for a certain period of time. It is based on the principle of alternation. Monday through Thursday for keto meals, followed by carbohydrates and high-calorie foods for three days, and one day for switching to keto.

Target – carbohydrates are available on workout days, fats are reduced accordingly.The rest of the time is the opposite.

Vegetarian – the content of carbohydrates in the daily diet with such a ketogenic diet will be slightly higher – up to 15%.

The effectiveness of the keto diet will help to increase nutritional keto supplements and leucine is an amino acid that, unlike other amino acids, does not transform into glucose, but helps to produce ketone bodies.

What can you eat in the keto diet?

You can eat any meat. In this case, it is recommended to give preference not to a lean product, but to fatty varieties – pork and beef.From a bird to a duck. We also safely add lard and dishes from the liver and other offal to the menu.

Fatty fish and seafood. Pay attention to the varieties rich in Omega-3: mackerel, tuna, trout, salmon. It will be useful to add cod liver to the diet.

Eggs and dairy. Dairy products on the keto diet should be selected with a high fat content. Heavy cream, fat sour cream, butter, cheese – all this should be present on the menu.

Non-starchy vegetables.They are low in carbohydrates and a lot of fiber useful for digestion. We give preference to cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers. We eat zucchini and bell peppers, onions, radishes, turnips, celery. Get plenty of greens – spinach, arugula, lettuce.

Berries and fruits. The notion that you shouldn’t eat them on a keto diet because they are high in carbohydrates is wrong. You can, but in moderation and not all. Choose those with fewer carbohydrates and more fiber – it will not affect blood sugar levels, and, accordingly, insulin levels.Among those allowed on the keto diet: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, melon, nectarine, plum, lemon, avocado. Fatty foods will help reduce the glycemic index of fruits and berries. For example, you can add a handful of raspberries to the whipped cream. Or season the berries with thick, unsweetened yogurt.

Nuts. They are high in fat, which is what you need on a ketogenic diet.

Beverages. Of course, the drinks are only unsweetened – water, coffee, tea. You need to drink as much water as possible – about 2.5 liters per day.

What should be excluded from the menu?

• low-fat dairy products;
• cereals;
• fruit juices – they have too much glucose;
• dried fruits;
• sweets and flour – sugar can be replaced with safe sweeteners;
• honey and syrups;
• ketchup;
• starchy vegetables – potatoes, sweet potatoes;
• fruits with a high glycemic index – apples, bananas, mangoes, grapes;
• sugary drinks and alcohol;
• fast food and convenience foods.

Pros of the keto diet:

The keto diet has both pros and cons. Among the advantages:

• helps to lose weight quickly – in a couple of weeks you can lose up to 5 kg;
• the achieved result is more stable than on other diets;
• Appetite decreases due to the consumption of hearty foods;
• blood sugar levels are normalized;
• The keto diet is the prevention of diabetes mellitus;
• Despite the abundance of fatty foods, with a keto diet, cholesterol returns to normal, which reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Cons and contraindications

The ketone diet has a number of contraindications. First, when switching to a ketogenic nutrition system, the load on the entire body increases. If you have liver or kidney problems, then the keto diet with its fatty and protein-rich foods can make things worse. Also, at first, performance may decrease. The keto diet is strongly discouraged for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. Taking a number of medications can also be a barrier.As well as the presence of chronic diseases. Therefore, before starting a keto diet, you need to consult your doctor.

Among the minuses is the so-called keto flu. This is a side effect that can appear in the first week of switching to a new diet. With a sharp decrease in blood glucose, a feeling of fatigue, dizziness, and nausea may appear. First of all, this applies to those who did not limit themselves in carbohydrates before the keto diet. In this case, it is recommended not to start with an abrupt transition to a ketogenic nutrition program, but to gradually reduce carbohydrates in the diet.It is also worth taking vitamins of group B.

There are a few more disadvantages to the keto diet. Among them is the unpleasant acetone odor from the body and from the mouth. When switching to keto, the body begins to actively produce acetoacetic acid. To get rid of this odor, it is advised to consume more water. In addition, constipation can occur when switching to a keto diet. This is due to a decrease in fiber due to the restriction in the diet of certain vegetables and fruits. Once the body adapts to a new diet and a new metabolism, the symptoms disappear.

Keto diet making the menu

A keto meal plan needs to be prepared in advance so you don’t have to worry about what to cook. Plus, the standard keto diet doesn’t allow for disruptions and cheat meals. An abundance of carbohydrates can disrupt ketosis and have to start all over again. To make it easier to switch to a new diet, we have compiled for you an approximate menu for seven days.

Monday

• For breakfast we cook scrambled eggs with ham, toast with butter
• For lunch: baked mackerel and broccoli
• Dinner: pork chops, garnished with green beans or stewed carrots with bulgarian

Tuesday

• Breakfast omelette – regular or with mushrooms
• Lunch: rich fish soup, salad of tomatoes and cucumbers
• Dinner turkey baked in the oven and grilled vegetables

9 Wednesday

• Breakfast: cottage cheese with fruit
• Lunch: chicken broth, hard-boiled egg
• For dinner: cabbage rolls

Thursday

• In the morning we eat cottage cheese pancakes with sour cream
• For lunch: beef steak, brown rice with cauliflower 900 79
• For dinner: baked red fish, vegetables

Friday

• Breakfast: bell peppers stuffed with cheese and eggs
• Lunch: fried chicken, vegetable salad
• Dinner: casserole with minced meat and spinach

Saturday

• Breakfast boiled eggs and a slice of cheese
• Lunch: salad of tuna and vegetables, seasoned with olive oil
• Dinner: pork with tomatoes under a cheese crust, baked in the oven, greens

Sunday

• Breakfast: salad with avocado
• Lunch: beef stew with vegetables
• Dinner: fish cakes, tomato and cucumber salad

As a snack, you can use nuts, unsweetened yogurt with berries, avocado with a slice of cheese, kefir or fermented baked milk, jerky.

Recipes for the keto diet

Baked fish

You will need: mackerel, tomato, onion, carrot, half a lemon, a little ginger, Provencal herbs, salt.

We clean the fish, salt it, rub it with herbs, pour it with lemon juice outside and inside. We cut the vegetables, mix, stuff the mackerel with some vegetables. Put the rest of the vegetables in a mold, put the fish on a vegetable pillow. We bake in the oven at 200 degrees for about 40 minutes.While cooking, you can add turmeric and ginger to the fish.

Casserole with minced meat and spinach

You will need: fatty minced meat, spinach, onion, clove of garlic, mozzarella, cream, water, spices and salt.

Chop the onion and garlic finely and lightly fry. Put spinach in a mold, pour fried onion with garlic on it, salted minced meat on top. Sprinkle with spices – you can take rosemary, oregano and cumin, or a ready-made mixture of herbs.Add 50 ml of water and the same amount of cream. We bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about half an hour. Sprinkle with grated cheese and keep in the oven for a little more.

Avocado salad

You will need: avocados, 2 boiled eggs, salted peanuts, fatty sour cream or homemade mayonnaise, a teaspoon of lemon juice, pepper, salt.

Cut the avocado and eggs into cubes. Mix, add a handful of lightly crushed peanuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper, season.

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