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Vegetables on a Low-Carb Diet: The Best and Worst

Low-Carb Vegetables

By , About.com Guide

Updated October 02, 2012

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Most vegetables are encouraged on low-carb diets (though the carbs need to be counted if required by the specific diet). If you are on a specific diet, be sure to check out the list in the book.

If you are considering using organic vegetables, check out this list of which fruits and vegetables have the most and least pesticides to help you guide your choices.

Quick Tip to Help You Remember Which Veggies Have the Most and Least Carbs

Low-Carb Vegetables

This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate counts, but all are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total. For more information about each vegetable, including carbs, calories, glycemic index, and recipes, click on the vegetables that have a link.

Starchy (High Carb) Vegetables

The main vegetables to be avoided when reducing carbohydrates are the starchier and sweeter vegetables:

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