List of Low Carb Vegetables

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The best way to stay fit is to incorporate low carb diet vegetables in your daily meals. They are healthy because they contain all the essential vitamins and minerals with very less quantities of fat and carbohydrates. This story gives a list of low carb vegetables along with the carbohydrate counts for some of them. So let's have a look.

Low carbohydrate vegetables are non-starchy and low in carbs. A low carb vegetable diet is the perfect way to stay lean and fit, as these vegetables have all the necessary fiber, minerals and vitamins required by the body. Though the exact carb count depends on the serving size, these vegetables should be a part of your diet, no matter what the quantity. Let us list a few low carb vegetables and fruits. When looking at some of the carb counts, know that fiber is not counted as carbohydrates. All the quantities listed below are about a hundred gms.

Greens (Lettuce, Spinach, Chard) (Half cup) (Raw) Carb Count: 1.6 Asparagus (Boiled) Carb Count: 3.8 Bamboo Shoots (Canned) Carb Count: 3.2 Spring Cabbage (Boiled) Carb Count: 5.5 Celery (Raw) Carb Count: 2.9 Watercress (Raw) Carb Count: 1.29

Common Mushrooms (Raw) Carb Count: 6.7 Chicory (Raw) Carb Count: 4.7 Curly Kale (Raw) Carb Count: 10 Green and Purple Broccoli (Boiled) Carb Count: 7.1 Chinese Cabbage (Raw) Carb Count: 2.1 Courgette (Zucchini)(Raw) Carb Count: 3.1

Unpeeled Cucumber (Raw) Carb Count: 3.6 Fennel (Raw) Carb Count: 7.2 Lettuce (Raw) Carb Count: 2.8 Marrow (Boiled) Carb Count: 1.8 Asparagus (Raw) Carb Count: 3.8 Aubergine (Eggplant)(Raw) Carb Count: 5.7

Cauliflower (Boiled) Carb Count: 4.1 Pumpkin (Raw) Carb Count: 6.5 Red Radish (Raw) Carb Count: 3.4 Capsicum (Green Pepper) (Raw) Carb Count: 9.4

Apart from these low carb diet vegetables, the following are also very fiber and mineral rich, without carrying a lot of carbohydrates. Collards Mustard Greens Herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary and thyme Sea vegetables like nori Okra Avocados Green beans and wax beans Scallions or green onions Tomatoes Artichokes Carrots Turnip Fresh ginger and garlic

Low Carb Fruits

If you are on a low carb diet, have a look at the list of low carb fruits. All the quantities of the fruits listed below are about a hundred gms.

Lemon (juice) Carb Count: 6.9 Blackberries (raw) Carb Count: 9.6 Raspberries Carb Count: 11.9 Strawberries Carb Count: 7.6 Apricots Carb Count: 11.1 Apples Carb Count: 12.1

Peaches Carb Count: 9.5 Plums Carb Count: 11.4 Honeydew Melon Carb Count: 9 Starfruit Carb Count: 6.7 Kiwi Carb Count: 14.6 Tangerine Carb Count: 13.3 Papaya Carb Count: 10.8

Hope this story helps you plan the best diet. Fruits and vegetables are always good when included in a diet. Whether you believe in vegetarianism or not, make sure that you include some of these low carb vegetables in your daily diet. Stay fit and healthy.