By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern
We are well into 2025 now that February has arrived, and that means that many of us have goals and ambitions to change our lifestyles for the better, at least for a little while. One super popular diet that many race to when they want to shed fat is the keto diet.
The keto diet is all about getting your body into a state of ketosis. Basically, that’s where it burns fat rather than carbohydrates for fuel. So, the idea is to consume a very small percentage of calories from carbohydrates (5-10% of calories from carbohydrates and the remainder is made up of fats). That way, your body has no choice but to burn fat to keep itself going each day. To get into this state of ketosis, you really have to watch what you eat, as there are carbohydrates in almost everything! This diet can feel a bit restricting and your meal options become very limited. But worst of all, you can’t even have desserts!
But, if you do have an untamable sweet tooth, there’s no need to worry! According to dieticians, there are a few keto-friendly fruit options out there that are perfect for using as a keto-friendly dessert alternative!
- Avocados
- Coconuts
- Blackberries
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Cranberries
- Kiwi
- Startfruit
- Pumpkin
- Gooseberries
While it is still a pretty limited list, it’s definitely better than nothing! You can snack on these fruits plain, make smoothies, or mix them into full-fat yogurt for a yummy dessert that won’t break your diet!
For more health-related articles, check out the Fill Your Plate blog!