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Low-carb fruits include watermelon, berries, avocado, cantaloupe, and more.
Generally speaking, these fruits will be low-carb and low-sugar options.
Avocados
Avocados are often used like a vegetable in savory dishes, but they are actually seed-bearing fruit.
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Watermelon
Watermelon is full of water and low in carbohydrates compared to many other popular fruits.
The high water content helps support hydration.
Watermelon is worth working into your keto diet.
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Strawberries
Strawberriesand watermelon have somewhat similar nutrient profiles.
Other vitamins and minerals in strawberries include manganese, calcium, and folate.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are another low-carb fruit suitable for people following a keto diet.
Tomatoes come in a variety of sizes, so the total carb count will depend on the serving size.
Raspberries
Raspberries are another excellent berry choice for people following a keto diet.
They can be a great side addition to a protein and high-fat snack of nuts or cheese.
Raspberries are considered one of the healthiest fruits.
Peaches
Peaches are a fuzzy stone fruit considered suitable in moderation in keto diets.
Pairing some peach slices with another lower-carb and protein-packed food like cottage cheese would work as a keto-friendly snack.
Cantaloupe
Like watermelon,cantaloupemelon provides essential nutrients in a low-carb serving.
Cantaloupe may be more filling and satisfying than other fruit options, like berries.
Cantaloupe is also considered one of the best sources of the antioxidant beta-carotene.
Beta-carotene is associated with eye health.Cantaloupe also provides other essential nutrients including vitamin K, potassium, and folate.
Blackberries
Blackberriesare another superfood berry low on the glycemic index.
As with other berries, blackberries are packed with powerful disease-preventing and disease-fighting vitamin C and other essential nutrients.
These include high amounts of vitamin K and manganese to support theimmune system.
One plum also contains potassium, an important nutrient for managing blood pressure and preventing stroke.
Fruits to Avoid on Keto
The following foods are all fruits and are all generally considered healthful.
These fruits are considered too high in carb content to be included in the keto diet.
What Is the Keto Diet?
The keto diet is a restrictive eating plan focused on extremely low carbohydrate consumption.
People following the keto diet are instructed to limit carbohydrates to less than 50 grams per day.
The keto diet isnt just a low-carb diet, though.
It is also a high-fat diet.
Our bodies naturally go into ketosis during periods of intentional or unintentional fasting, such as while youre sleeping.
Summary
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