Keto Food Questions

What vegetables are keto-friendly?

Healthy vegetables that have less than 1 carb per cup:

  • Beet greens

  • Arugula

  • Lettuce

  • Bok choy

  • Chard

  • Endive

  • Mustard greens

  • Spinach

  • Sprouts

  • Romaine

  • White cress

You’re allowed 20 to 50 grams of carbs per day on the Healthy Keto® eating plan. Sometimes when people do keto, they’re afraid to eat too many vegetables because of the carbs. But if you consume these low-carb veggies, the carbs would basically be insignificant. These vegetables won’t stop you from losing weight, and they provide benefits like fiber and nutrients.

Healthy vegetables that have less than 3 carbs per cup:

  • Avocado

  • Asparagus

  • Celery

  • Chili pepper

  • Cucumber

  • Eggplant

  • Mushroom

  • Pickles

  • Radish

  • Zucchini

  • Cabbage

Tomatoes in moderate amounts are OK.

High-carb vegetables (not recommended):

  • Artichoke

  • Pumpkin

  • Rutabaga 

  • Turnip

  • Potato

  • Corn

  • Squash

  • Peas

Last updated: Mar 29, 2023 03:57 AM