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Jessica Booth,Andrea MichelsonJun 5, 2021, 03:24 IST
Red apples, grapes, and bananas are all too carb-rich for keto.Tetra Images/Getty Images
The keto diet requires you to avoid carbohydrates and eat lots of protein and healthy fats.
Bananas, apples, legumes, and potatoes contain too much natural sugar to work with the keto diet.
Other seemingly healthy foods to avoid include quinoa and soy products.
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You've probably heard of the keto diet, whether it's because of a friend who keeps writing about it on social media, or from watching reality TV stars try it out.
The keto diet is high in protein and fat.
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Root vegetables
Carrots are healthy, but they're pretty high in carbs.
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Legumes
The keto diet can be tricky for vegans, who typically rely on legumes for protein.
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Quinoa
This healthy grain has too many carbs for the keto diet.
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Bananas
Bananas have too many carbs to be keto-friendly.
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Cashews
Most nuts are fine for the keto diet, but not cashews.
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Butternut squash
Butternut squash has a lot of natural sugar.
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Potatoes
It's no surprise that potatoes are not a part of the keto diet.
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Grapes
Grapes are almost all carbs.
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Energy bars
Many popular energy bars are too processed for the keto diet.
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Red apples
You'll have to settle for yellow or green apples if you're eating keto.
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Mangoes and other tropical fruits
Most tropical fruits are way too sugary.
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Dates
Once again, dates are too sugary sweet for the keto diet.
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Smoothies
You'd have trouble making a smoothie with keto restrictions in mind.
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Soy products
Tofu is a popular soy product.
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