10 Best Keto Fruits
Keto Fruit #6: Olives
When people think about fruit, olives are not something that comes to mind. Well, not only are olives fruits, they are also low in carbohydrates and fat. This makes it great for ketogenic diets. In a ½ cup of olives, there is a total of 3 carbs, and 2 grams of these carbs come from fiber. In addition, the fruit has 12 grams of fat. This high fat content comes with only 110 calories. This makes it a great ketogenic fruit since 80% of a ketogenic diet should be from fat.
In addition to its low carbohydrate profile, the fruit is great for heart health. Olive oil contains biophenols, which suppress the oxidization of LDL (or “bad cholesterol”), which has been shown to play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease. High levels of LDL in the blood amplify oxidative stress, which hardens the arterial walls (called atherosclerosis). The biophenols in olives reduce blood pressure, therefore reducing the development of arterial plaque as well.
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