About Low Carb Diets: Low-Carb Fruits and Vegetables

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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets A very common myth about low-carb diets is that we don't eat vegetables or fruits. Of course, we know that nothing could be further from the truth, particularly when it comes to the veggies. Did you know that when people start on a low-carb diet, they usually double, or even triple, the amount of vegetables they eat? This is because vegetables often replace starchy foods. This week, we're concentrating on wise choices when it comes to getting our vegetables and fruits. Have a healthy week - Laura Low-Carb Vegetable List This list is roughly from the lowest to the highest in carbs. Most are linked to carb profiles including carb and fiber counts, calories, and recipes. (I've been slowly adding more of these vegetables profiles over time.) Low-Carb Fruit List Most people can include fruit as part of a healthy low-carb diet. The trick is to choose the ones which are lowest in sugar (like berries) and avoid the high-sugar ones (like bananas and dates). Again, I link to pages about each fruit with carb counts, recipes, glycemic index, etc. Readers Share Favorite Vegetable Ideas Lots of readers have shared how they like to fix their favorite vegetables. Get ideas here, and add your own! Saturated Fat Study Largely Ignored In January, I wrote about an important study looking back on all the research about saturated fat in the diet, which concluded that there is no link between saturated fat and heart disease. Since it came out in print this month, I've been tracking the media reaction to the study. Here's what I've found. Low Carb Diets Ads Low Carb Diets Carbohydrate No Carbohydrate Diet No Carb Ketogenic Diet Featured Articles Low Carb 101 - Basic Info About Low Carb Diets What Foods To Eat on a Low Carb Diet Low Carb Super Foods Low-Carb Restaurant Eating Low-Carb Menus Low-Carb Recipes   More from About.com Share Your Dog's Tale Share your tale of what it's like to live with a specific breed of dog - or even a mutt. Your submission will help prospective owners decide what dog breed is right for them. More > Reader's Choice Tech Awards Learn what apps, smartphones, email clients, and more were chosen by About.com readers as their favorites. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   In Our Low Carb Forum Pi Day - Time for Pie! Low-Carb Grits Ideas Low Glycemic Index Food List Advertisement