Ketogenic diets are very low-carb, high-fat diets that share many similarities with Atkins and low-carb diets. It involves significantly reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction of carbs puts your body in a metabolic state called ketosis. When this happens, your body works best to burn fat for energy. It also converts fats into liver ketones, which can provide brain energy.
Keto vegetables to avoid
Acorn squash (13g net carbs)
Serving: 1 cup (cubed, raw) | Calories: 56 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 15g (2g fiber, 0g sugar) | Protein: 1g
Butternut squash (13g net carbs)
Serving: 1 cup (cubed, raw) | Calories: 63 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 16g (3g fiber, 3g sugar) | Protein: 1g
Corn (20g net carbs)
Serving: 2/3 cup | Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 21g (1g fiber, 5g sugar) | Protein: 3g
Parsnips (13g net carbs)
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 75 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 18g (5g fiber, 5g sugar) | Protein: 1g
Peas (9g net carbs)
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 70 | Total Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 12g (3g fiber, 6g sugar) | Protein: 4g
Potatoes (24g net carbs)
Serving: 1 medium potato Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 26g (2g fiber, 1g sugar) | Protein: 3g
Yams (32g net carbs)
Serving: 1 my | Calorie: 158 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 37g (5g fiber, 1g sugar) | Protein: 2g
FAQ
What vegetables can you not eat on keto?
Vegetables form a large part of a ketogenic, or keto, diet. The best vegetables for keto diets include celery, tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms. A person may wish to avoid starchy vegetables, such as beets, potatoes, and sweetcorn.
How many eggs a day on a keto diet?
You must eat at least six whole eggs per day. Eggs should be local, pastured eggs whenever possible. You should stop eating three hours before bedtime. You can drink up to three cans of diet soda per day but aim for one or less.
