Pomegranates on keto?

lillypade · January 2020

I was reading an article that pomegranates seeds are ok to on keto. Just don’t drink the juice from the stores bc of all the added sugars what r ur thoughts on incorporating the seeds into a keto diet?

amusedmonkey · January 2020

The juice comes from the seeds, so yes, they do have carbs. A single pomegranate has about 50 grams of carbs (about 40 net). You may be able to fit some into your carb allowance if you want just a spoonful for garnish, but you'll need to be careful if you're using it as a standalone snack because it would eat up your carb allowance and won't leave much for vegetables.

This is one of the reasons I found keto unsustainable. Seemingly nutritious and delicious foods that can easily fit into my calorie allowance would not fit my carb allowance without sacrificing too much.

Mov3mor3 · January 2020

You just have to watch your carbs. Half cup of seeds has 13 net carbs. I don't eat any fruits, but that's my preference.

lillypade · January 2020

Thanks yes I would only eat maybe a Tbsp at a time.

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