Published 16:00 IST, January 7th 2024
Keto food list: Everything that you cannot eat on a ketogenic diet
Eliminating these foods helps maintain the low-carb, moderate-protein, high-fat ratio required for the body to enter and stay in ketosis.
1/5: Bananas, Grapes, Mangos: While fruits are generally healthy, certain high-sugar fruits are limited or avoided on keto because of their carb content. / Image: Pexels
2/5: Bread, Pasta, Rice: These are high in carbohydrates, which are restricted on a keto diet to induce ketosis, where the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbs. / Image: istock
3/5: Candy, Soda, Desserts: These contain high amounts of sugar and are forbidden on a keto diet due to their impact on blood sugar levels and ketosis. / Image: istock
4/5: Beans, Lentils, Peas: Legumes are relatively high in carbohydrates and are restricted on a keto diet due to their potential to hinder ketosis. / Image: istock
5/5: Pre-packaged Foods, Some Sauces: These often contain hidden sugars and starches, making it challenging to accurately track carbohydrate intake, which is crucial on a ketogenic diet. / Image: istock
Updated 16:30 IST, January 7th 2024