Eating the right vegetables can significantly reduce intake of carbohydrates in the diet.
Vegetables low in carbohydrates:
(1) bell peppers
(2) broccoli
(3) asparagus
(4) mushrooms
(5) zucchini
(6) spinach
(7) avocados
(8) cauliflower
(9) green beans
(10) lettuce
(11) garlic
(12) kale
(13) cucumbers
(14) Brussels sprouts
(15) celery
(16) tomatoes
(17) radishes
(18) onions
(19) eggplant
(20) cabbage
(21) artichokes
(22) Swiss chard
Vegetables higher in carbohydrates tend to contain more starch.
Vegetables to avoid or limit:
(1) potatoes
(2) corn
(3) sweet peas
(4) sweet potatoes
(5) beets
(6) lentils
(7) kidney beans
