Low-Carb Vegetables
Posted on Nov 19th 2009 6:15PM by Melissa JoulwanLow carb-vegetables are highly recommended if you're trying a diet plan like Atkins, South Beach, Zone, Glycemic Index, Sugar Busters! and others advocate low-carb fruits and vegetables to varying degrees.
But low-carb vegetables are not just for dieters. Nutritionists agree that fruits and vegetables are the cornerstones of a healthy diet -- supplying essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, while helping to protect our bodies against diabetes, heart disease and cancers.
Low-carb vegetables are especially appealing because they contain less sugar than other vegetables, which allows someone to eat larger amounts without gaining weight.
You probably already know that starchy vegetables like potatoes, yams, corn and peas are higher in carbohydrates. Green, leafy vegetables like lettuces are the least starchy. However, the exact carb count in a vegetable depends on the serving size. Also, when counting carbs in vegetables, the fiber is not counted and can be subtracted from the total number of carbohydrates.
Those trying to follow a low-carb diet, which usually depend on low-carb vegetables, should check with their nutritionist or with the specific diet plan to see which vegetables they are allowed to eat. If the plan does not recommend specific produce choices, you might try low-carb vegetables from the list below. They're great ways to get your USDA -recommended five to nine servings of vegetables per day.
Leafy vegetables
Arugula
Bok choy
Broccoli raab
Collard greens
Kale
Lettuce
Mustard greens
Spinach
Cruciferous vegetables
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Broccoli
Salad favorites
Celery
Cucumber
Green bell pepper
Mushroom
Tomato
Great steamed or stir-fried
Asparagus
Eggplant
Green beans
Okra
Snow pea/Snap pea
Yellow summer squash
Zucchini
Root vegetables
Radish
Turnip
A healthy diet and regular exercise are the best way to get fit, which is why That's Fit not only answers your nutrition questions but can also address your fitness needs.
But low-carb vegetables are not just for dieters. Nutritionists agree that fruits and vegetables are the cornerstones of a healthy diet -- supplying essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, while helping to protect our bodies against diabetes, heart disease and cancers.
Low-carb vegetables are especially appealing because they contain less sugar than other vegetables, which allows someone to eat larger amounts without gaining weight.
You probably already know that starchy vegetables like potatoes, yams, corn and peas are higher in carbohydrates. Green, leafy vegetables like lettuces are the least starchy. However, the exact carb count in a vegetable depends on the serving size. Also, when counting carbs in vegetables, the fiber is not counted and can be subtracted from the total number of carbohydrates.
Those trying to follow a low-carb diet, which usually depend on low-carb vegetables, should check with their nutritionist or with the specific diet plan to see which vegetables they are allowed to eat. If the plan does not recommend specific produce choices, you might try low-carb vegetables from the list below. They're great ways to get your USDA -recommended five to nine servings of vegetables per day.
Leafy vegetables
Arugula
Bok choy
Broccoli raab
Collard greens
Kale
Lettuce
Mustard greens
Spinach
Cruciferous vegetables
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Broccoli
Salad favorites
Celery
Cucumber
Green bell pepper
Mushroom
Tomato
Great steamed or stir-fried
Asparagus
Eggplant
Green beans
Okra
Snow pea/Snap pea
Yellow summer squash
Zucchini
Root vegetables
Radish
Turnip
A healthy diet and regular exercise are the best way to get fit, which is why That's Fit not only answers your nutrition questions but can also address your fitness needs.
