Keto diet

If you're thinking of getting on keto, you're probably wondering if you'll have to nix some of your beloved foods.

Like, is your favorite yogurt okay? Even though yogurt isn't typically seen as a carb-heavy food, it isn't exactly called keto-friendly or low-carb either.

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So what's the deal?

Well, first things first, yogurt is a great source of protein and calcium. And it is generally a great option for anything from an afternoon snack to a filling breakfast meal, says dietitian Carolyn Brown, RD, of NYC-based practice Foodtrainers.

And while plain yogurt may be lower on the carb side, flavored or sweetened yogurts tend to carry a heavier carb load.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't occasionally have your favorite fruit-on-the-bottom cup. Just do so in moderation, *occasionally* swapping it for a keto-friendly option.

“A yogurt with few carbohydrates would be the most likely to be considered keto-friendly,” says New York City-based dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade, RDN. Dairy yogurts contain lactose, a natural suga

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