Why Are Legumes Not Allowed on Keto?
                                
                                
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                                The ketogenic diet, renowned for its low-carb, high-fat philosophy, strictly limits carbohydrate intake to achieve a metabolic state called ketosis. This hardline approach makes many traditionally 'healthy' foods, such as legumes, off-limits. The primary reason legumes are not allowed on keto is their high net carbohydrate content, which can quickly derail ketosis.