The keto diet is a
popular, low-carb diet that many people adhere to. If you follow
a keto diet , you exclude many foods, including
fruit. Fortunately, we have also found ten types of fruit that you can
enjoy and that you can eat during your next meal.
First things
first. Losing weight is a very personal topic that should not be taken
lightly. We consider body positivity to be of paramount
importance and find it extremely important that our readers feel comfortable in
their own skin and are healthy. Do not see this article as an incentive to
lose weight if you are at a healthy weight, but as a helping hand to obtain and
maintain a healthy lifestyle if you are looking for it.
The keto diet
The keto diet is a diet
in which you eat low-carbohydrate and high-protein. Because of this
combination, your body goes into ketosis, which means you burn fat to get
energy. This also means that you should not eat products with glucose aka
sugar. And which product contains a lot of (fruit) sugar? Right,
fruits.
However, we do want to
eat a piece of fruit every day and then during this diet. And we have good
news, because there are a number of fruits that have a low carbohydrate content
that you can eat.
What are Net Carbs?
The fruits we discuss
are all based on net carbohydrates. Net carbs are the total carbs without the
fiber. For example, if you eat a sandwich consisting of sixteen grams of
carbohydrates and three grams of fiber, the net carbohydrate count is thirteen
grams.
1. Lemon
Lemons (including lemon
juice or lemon zest) are added to many dishes in the keto diet to add flavor to
the dish. Not only do they impart flavor, but they are also a great source
of vitamin C. One lemon contains 24.4 calories, 7.8 grams of carbohydrates and
2.4 grams of fiber. This is equivalent to 5.4 grams of net carbohydrates.
2. Blueberries
Blueberries are always a
good idea, especially when we hear that they also fit into our keto
diet. A handful of blueberries contains 84.4 calories, 21.4 grams of
carbohydrates and 3.6 grams of fiber. This equates to 17.8 grams of net
carbohydrates. These blue pearls are also a source of vitamins C and K and
contain the mineral manganese, which protects our body against
viruses. Use a handful in your full-fat yogurt or mix them into the batter
of your keto pancakes.
3. Raspberries
Berries are generally a
good go-to on your keto diet. A handful of fresh raspberries has
64 calories, 14.7 grams of carbohydrates and eight grams of fiber. This is
equivalent to 6.7 grams of net carbs, which is lower than other
berries. Like other berries, raspberries are packed with vitamins C and K.
The high dose of these vitamins prevents blood clots and boosts your
metabolism . extraction.
4. Lime
Just like with lemons,
you can make the most of the juice and zest of the lime. Use them to give
a nice flavor to your keto dishes. One lime contains 20.1 calories, 1.9
grams of fiber and 5.2 grams of net carbohydrates. A lime also contains 32
percent of the daily dose of vitamin C. Limes can be used together with the
aforementioned keto fruits to make ice creams, for example.
5. Strawberries
Eight strawberries
contain about 46.1 calories, 11.1 grams of carbohydrates and 2.9 grams of
fiber. This equates to 8.2 grams of net carbohydrates. You could
probably already guess because strawberries are also packed with vitamin C. In
fact, a hand full of strawberries contains more vitamin C than a large
orange. In addition, it contains a lot of potassium, which is good for
your muscles and nerves.
6. Watermelon
As the name of this
fruit suggests, there is a lot of water in this melon (92 percent to be
exact). A large slice of watermelon contains 45.6 calories, 11.5 grams of
carbohydrates and 0.6 grams of fiber. This equals 10.9 grams of net
carbohydrates. Watermelon contains a lot of vitamins A and C and the
antioxidant lycopene, which reduces the risk of heart disease.
If you want to enjoy
this treat all year long, make sure to stock up on some in the summer. Cut
them into pieces, freeze them and then you can enjoy them even in winter.
7. Avocado
Technically, avocado is
also a fruit and the product of a keto diet. It contains carbohydrates,
but the avocado mainly consists of a lot of fat. Ideal for your keto
diet. A whole avocado contains 322 calories, 17.1 grams of carbohydrates,
13.5 grams of fiber, or 3.6 grams of net carbohydrates. One avocado
contains 29.5 grams of unsaturated fat, which reduces the risk of heart
disease. It also contains vitamins such as C, E, K, B6, potassium and
magnesium. In short, only good things and we love that.
8. Blackberries
Blackberries are a
perfect fruit for the keto diet. A handful of blackberries contains 61.9
calories, 14.7 grams of carbohydrates and 7.6 grams of fiber (ie 7.1 grams of
net carbohydrates). Vitamins C, K and magnesium are also highly present. Sprinkle
them over your bowl of yogurt or put them in your salad and enjoy this keto
fruit to the fullest.
9. Cantaloupe
A cantaloupe is a type
of melon that is green on the outside and orange on the inside. Not only
super tasty, but also suitable for your keto diet. A large portion of the
candaloupe contains 53 calories, 12.3 grams of carbohydrates and 1.4 grams of
fiber. It will not surprise you, but the cantaloupe is also full of
vitamins A and C and also contains a lot of potassium. Blend cantaloupe
through your smoothie or wrap them in prosciutto for a perfect party snack
10. Tomatoes
Tomatoes, like the
avocado, are technically a fruit and can be eaten on the keto diet. A
normal tomato contains 22.1 calories, 3.8 grams of carbohydrates and 1.5 grams
of fiber. This equals 3.3 grams of net carbohydrates. This red fruit
is a huge source of vitamins A, C and K.
Fortunately, there are
still a lot of fruits that you can eat during your keto diet. And as with
everything else, enjoy, but in moderation.
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