I am hoping someone can clear this up for me...

I have been thinking that unlimited veggies are allowed on induction. the I was reading that there are, say 0-5 carbs, in any given one. How can we eat unlimited veggies if there are so many carbs in them and we are only allowed 20 total per day???

Perhaps I am not understanding this or have been intrepreting it incorrectly but I feel so limited with what I can eat! Please help...I'm hearing that Krispy Kreme alling me and I don't want to give in!

"Press On"
213/209/150

As a general rule, if grows under the ground don’t eat them, if it grows above the ground its ok. With the exception of peas.

The USDA has a web site that tell everything about food stuffs

BigLez Soon to be Littlelez

If you have never made a mistake then you've done nothing

Hi, Clemmy_2.

The rule of thumb for induction is 3 cups of salad per day or 2 cups of salad an 1 cup of a low carb vegetable per day.

Many of us take the position that since they are so high in fiber, veggies which are RAW DARK GREEN and LEAFY, are pretty much a free food. They are full of nutrients and give you very little in net carbs.

Here's a link to a good discussion about veggies: Good Veggie Discussion

HTH

Maggie
5'1" ~~ Atkins since '98 (160+)
Maintaining nicely (110 +/-)
~~ Redhead until further notice!

Thanks so much! That does clear it up a bit. I will continue on the way that I have been. I seem to be losing so I must be doing something right!

"Press On"
213/209/150
Started Atkins 1/12/04

I've neverheard of anyone gaining weight while eating lots of (LC) veggies. I love them!!!!
I Never limit my good veggies.

Barb - 30 lbs gone FOREVER!
www.iwsgroupinc.com - website design and development


Atkins-3/14/03
174/144/135 5'2"
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
Knowledge is POWER

Clemmy, You are reading the **total** carbs, not the net carbs. Most of these veggies are high in fiber and after you subtract the fiber, there is very little *carb* left.
You should only count net carbs as fiber does not stay in the body.

And I agree with the above: dark, leafy greens and MOST green vegetables shouldn't be counted at all. I have *never* known anyone who got fat eating vegetables! You could sit on the couch and eat them all day and I (personally) don't think you'd gain a pound!
Anyway, that's my take on it,

Summer


www.herstorygirl.com

Which is why I'm bringing 5 pounds of raw veggies as crudite with Ranch dip to the Panther's game get together today. Who needs chips?

Rob
310/233/180

Me, a skeptic? I trust you have proof.

Go for veggies, and eat them raw or as crunchy as possible. Better nutrients and fiber.

Rob, I actually prefer veggies now to chips. I love cucumber slices, wash, leave peel on, slice. I use them for chips and crackers!

Take care~
Susan

LCE Member since 01/02