Keto food list: Everything that you cannot eat on a ketogenic diet

Bananas, Grapes, Mangos: While fruits are generally healthy, certain high-sugar fruits are limited or avoided on keto because of their carb content. Image: Pexels

Bread, Pasta, Rice: These are high in carbohydrates, which are restricted on a keto diet to induce ketosis, where the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbs. Image: istock

Candy, Soda, Desserts: These contain high amounts of sugar and are forbidden on a keto diet due to their impact on blood sugar levels and ketosis. Image: istock

Beans, Lentils, Peas: Legumes are relatively high in carbohydrates and are restricted on a keto diet due to their potential to hinder ketosis. Image: istock

Pre-packaged Foods, Some Sauces: These often contain hidden sugars and starches, making it challenging to accurately track carbohydrate intake, which is crucial on a ketogenic diet. Image: istock