By Heath Goldman, PureWow
Sadly, bagels are off-limits on the keto diet. But—surprise—some vegetables also hide a boatload of carbs. Here, six culprits that might be sneakily pushing you over your daily cap (and the carbs in each, courtesy of the USDA).
Sadly, bagels are off-limits on the keto diet. But—surprise—some vegetables also hide a boatload of carbs. Here, six culprits that might be sneakily pushing you over your daily cap (and the carbs in each, courtesy of the USDA).
Potatoes: 26g carbs (per 1 cup, diced)
Even fingerlings are a no-go.
Peas: 21g carbs (per 1 cup)
Sadly, sprinkling them on a salad doesn’t change the facts.
Corn: 39g carbs (per 1 cup kernels)
An ear has 17 grams of carbs: You’ve been warned.
Winter squash: 10g carbs (per 1 cup, diced)
Think twice before you add them to your lunch bowl with abandon.
Lima beans: 31g carbs (per 1 cup)
We give you permission to keep a bag lying around for the kiddos.
Black-eyed peas: 27g carbs (per 1 cup)
Sorry, collards, you’ll have to double up on bacon.
