Keto Fruit: The Best (and Worst) Options for a Low Carb Diet

If you’re on a Keto diet, you might be curious as to whether fruit is allowed. After all, fruits contain essential minerals and nutrients which should make them healthy choices?

Though fruit may seem healthy and delicious, keep in mind that most are high in both sugar and carbs and therefore not recommended on Keto diets. They don’t call them “Earth’s Candies” for nothing!

There are certain fruits that are suitable for low-carb dieters and Keto diets.

This article provides the inside information on fruit and which types to include in a keto diet plan.

Modern Fruits Are Loaded with Sugar Have you noticed how fruits seem larger and brighter these days? That is because fruit has changed significantly due to selective breeding techniques and, sometimes, genetic modification – fruit now grows larger, tastes sweeter, looks better, lasts longer on store shelves and stays at their prime throughout their shelf lives.

Over time, food industry innovation has created artificial conditions for fruit breeding that has resulted in higher sugar contents for many varieties and therefore makes them unsuitable for low-carb diets.

FRUITS TO AVOID ON KETO
When following a Keto diet, we advise avoiding fruits with high carbohydrate content; in other words, any fruit that tastes almost candy-like. Chances are it was likely high in sugar!

As always, which fruits to include on a Keto diet depends on your individual macro requirements; as a general guideline however, we suggest avoiding:

LycheesPomegranateMangoesCherriesBananasKiwifruitGrapesGuavasPearsApplesPapayaNectarinesTangerinesDates
Now that we know which fruits should be avoided while on Keto, let’s explore which ones we should enjoy during our low carb, high fat journey.

Keto Fruit List: Top 20 Low-Carb FRUITS

So what fruit can I eat on Keto? Below is our top 20 Keto-friendly fruits with their net carb counts per 100g. While these may be ideal options for low-carb dieters, remember that moderation remains key!

Avocados contain 2g, Fresh Cranberries 8g, Star Fruit 4g, Strawberries 5g and Lemons 6g; Lemons with 6g Lime is 8g Tomatoes 3g Blueberries are 12g per cup while Blackberries 6g with Raspberries 5g Peaches 8g Watermelons 7g zucchini 2g cucumer 2g cantaloupe 7g Prickly Pears 6g Mulberries 8g Orange 9g What amount of Fruit can You eat on Keto Diet?HOW MUCH FRUIT?
On a Keto diet, fruit consumption should generally remain limited.

Even when including Keto-friendly fruits into your diet, the carb content can still creep up quickly.

As a general guideline, it is recommended to spend your daily 25-50g carb budget on low-carb vegetables instead.

For when sweets cravings strike, try selecting one or two of the low-carb fruits above; we especially love berries! When it comes to Keto food and lifestyle, staying low-carb is of utmost importance – fruits being no exception!

Keto Fruit Recipes to Try Now

Are you in search of delicious Keto fruit recipes? Look no further. Here is our collection of favorite keto fruit dishes:

Keto Coconut Cacao Raspberry Popsicles

Keto Fruity Breakfast Omelette

Low Carb Fruit Roll Ups
Keto Tomato Feta Frittata and Keto Chocolate Zucchini Bread.

Keto Upside Down Almond Plum Cake.

Fruit is not forbidden on a Keto diet as long as you’re aware of the type and amount you consume. If fruit is being used to supplement vitamin intake, consider that healthier options such as vegetables or even grass-fed beef offer equal or even greater nutritional benefits.

Consider enjoying fruits on occasion as occasional treats, rather than making them part of a regular Keto diet routine. With careful consumption as snacks or low-carb desserts, fruit can still contribute to an active and balanced lifestyle.