Keto is a unique diet, one that comes with different limitations than most traditional ones.

In particular, keto differs by not making vegetables a ‘free food.’

In other diets, vegetables like peas, carrots, and corn are seen as low calorie and full of nutrition, meaning the dieters can eat as much as they want and not worry about ruining their dietary plan.

However, keto has completely different rules. You see, vegetables are delicious and good for you, but they are also made of carbs.

As healthy carbohydrates, vegetables are an essential vehicle for nutrition and fiber, but they are still made of sugars that can affect ketosis. So when you are doing keto, you need to be careful about which vegetables you eat and how much you eat.

If you have tried other diets in the past and are new to keto, then this rule can be confusing.

So let’s talk about the low-carb vegetables you can enjoy on a regular basis, and the high-carb ones you should avoid.

Positive Low-Carb VegetablesThere is some positive news about keto and vegetables. The right veggies can still be eaten in moderation.

A basic rule of thumb is that vegetables that are grown above the ground are okay to eat.

This above ground vegetables are excellent to incorporate in recipes or eat as simple snacks. These options are low carb, high in fiber, and still provide amazing flavors and textures to recipes.

Positive low-carb vegetables include:

Asparagus

Avocados (technically fruits)

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber

Green Beans

Lettuce

Kale

Peppers

Spinach

Swiss Chard

In general, dark leafy green vegetables should be incorporated into every keto diet because it is easy to miss out on essential fiber and vitamins when you are trying to eat high-fat all the time.

Negative High-Carb VegetablesThe list of vegetables to avoid is just as long, if not longer, than the one of vegetables that are good to eat. As another rule of thumb, keto followers recommend avoiding vegetables that grow below ground, as these tend to be starchy and filled with more complex carbohydrates. Some of the negative vegetables include:

Artichoke

Beetroot

Beans

Cassava

Celeriac

Corn

Onions

Parsnips

Potatoes (of all varieties)

Rutabaga

Squash (of all varieties)

Sweet Potatoes

Yams

The roots seem to store the sugars and starches, which is their job. So eating even a serving of these vegetables will often cause you to reach your carb limit for the day, so count those carbs like your life depends on it….because it might.

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