Citrus?

#1

Anyone aware of any issue having citrus on the keto diet? I’m seeing conflicting information.

(Carpe salata!) #2

Depends :slight_smile:

A medium orange has about 10 net carbs which are all simple sugars.

Best to avoid if you’re trying to keep your insulin under control.

(Khara) #3

Ya I avoid oranges (unless there is like one tiny slice at a breakfast or somewhere). Limes and lemons are ok. Look at DietDoctor. They have good graphics on fruit and carb content. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/fruits

#4

i squeeze lemon or lime into drinks, thats the extent of it. sometimes i eat some berries, but not many and fairly infrequently.

(Todd Allen) #5

Citrus is a potent lowerer of ketones for me. When my ketones are above my target range I will eat citrus and when I’m in range and have carbs to spare I might squeeze a bit of lime or lemon juice into a dish or drink, but otherwise I skip it.