Good list to keep! Low-Carb Vegetables This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate counts, but all are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total. For more information about each vegetable, including carbs, calories, glycemic index, and recipes, click on the vegetables that have a link. Sprouts, alfalfa and other small seeds (sprouted legumes have more carb) Greens – lettuce, spinach, chard, etc. Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc. Radicchio and endive count as greens Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc. Bok Choy Bamboo Shoots Celery Radishes Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc) Mushrooms Cabbage (or sauerkraut) Jicama Avocado Asparagus Okra Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars) Green Beans and Wax Beans Fennel Cauliflower Broccoli Peppers Green Bell Peppers Red Bell Peppers Jalapeno Peppers Summer Squash Zuchinni Brussels Sprouts Scallions or green onions Snow Peas/Snap Peas/Pea Pods Tomatoes Eggplant Tomatillos Artichokes Turnips Pumpkin Rutabagas Spaghetti Squash Celery Root (Celeriac) Carrots Onions Leeks Water Chestnuts (note: water chestnuts are starchy root vegetables, but usually used in smaller quantities than other root vegetables) Starchy (High Carb) Vegetables The main vegetables to be avoided when reducing carbohydrates are the starchier and sweeter vegetables: Carrots (some diets flag carrots as a problem, though they are lower in carbs than others in this group) Beets Peas Winter Squashes, such as acorn and butternut Water Chestnuts Parsnips Potatoes in all forms Sweet Potatoes Corn Plantains Source:lowcarbdiets.about/od/whattoeat/a/whatveg.htm Vegetables on a Low-Carb Diet: The Best and Worst lowcarbdiets.about Lists of low-carb vegetables, as well as ones to avoid on low-carb diets. Like,Follow,Repost for later :o) ♥ Follow me on Facebook, I am always posting great ideas and recipes! facebook/lisa.mihay?hc_location=stream Join me at https://facebook/groups/Feelingyourbestwithlisa Vegetables on a Low-Carb Diet: The Best and Worst lowcarbdiets.about Lists of low-carb vegetables, as well as ones to avoid on low-carb diets.
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