The Keto Fruit - You can eat these 10 types of fruit during your keto diet

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.