low carb vegetables


Several people have asked me of late about vegetables on a low carb diet. Oddly, studies show that low carbers eat more vegetables than folks on other diets. Below is a list of low carb vegetables, roughly starting with the lowest and going up. They are all non-starchy and generally low in carbs, but remember exact carb counts will depend on serving size. Remember to subtract dietary fiber and do your homework. Here's the list:
  • sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc)
  • greens and lettuces, spinach, chard, etc
  • hearty greens, like collards, mustard, kale
  • radichio and endive
  • herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc
  • bok choy
  • celery
  • radishes
  • sea vegetables (nori, etc)
  • cabbage or sauerkraut
  • mushrooms
  • jicama
  • avocado
  • cucumbers and pickles without added sugar
  • asparagus
  • green beans and wax beans
  • peppers (green and red bell peppers, jalapenos, etc)
  • summer squash
  • zuchinni
  • scallions or green onions
  • bamboo shoots
  • leeks
  • brussel sprouts
  • snow Peas (pods)
  • tomatoes
  • eggplant
  • tomatillos
  • artichokes
  • fennel
  • onions
  • okra
  • spaghetti squash
  • celery root
  • turnips
  • water chestnuts
  • pumpkin