Vegetables are the foundation of any diabetic dietary lifestyle! This is true whether you eat high-carb low-fat vegan, low-carb high-fat, ADA-compliant, or somewhere in between. Learn as much as you can about vegetables, especially low-carb non-starchy vegetables. And experiment with low-carb alternatives to high-carb, starchy vegetables. Bookmark this page and visit often as we add new information frequently!

 

Baby Corn

The truth about baby corn
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/the-truth-about-baby-corn

 

Broccoli

Like it or not: Broccoli may be good for the gut
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171012151754.htm

Nutrition Professor Says “No Broccoli Health Benefits. Ditch ASAP!”
The title was deliberately coined to get your attention! This article begins with supposed “dangers” of broccoli and then proceeds to debunk them. Broccoli really does have health benefits!
https://fitnessreloaded.com/broccoli-health-benefits/

 

Carrots

Are Baby Carrots as Good for You as Full Size?
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/02/04/are-baby-carrots-good-for-you.aspx

 

Celery & Celeriac

Celeriac – Celery Root
https://whatscookingamerica.net/Vegetables/CeleryRoot.htm

What Is Celery Good For?
https://foodfacts.mercola.com/celery.html

 

Chayote

Learn About Chayote Squash
https://www.gourmetsleuth.com/articles/detail/chayote

 

Lettuce and Salad Greens

13 Surprising Benefits Of Dandelion
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-dandelion.html

The Foolproof Method for Washing Salad Greens
https://www.thekitchn.com/stop-washing-your-lettuce-kale-and-spinach-the-wrong-way-248347

 

Okra

Okra – One Of The Most Powerful Natural Remedies Against Diabetes, High Cholesterol And Fatigue!
https://alternativehealthuniverse.com/okra-one-powerful-natural-remedies-diabetes/

Prevent okra from becoming slimy during cooking.

  1. Pour half a cup of vinegar into a bowl for every 500 g (1 lb) of okra.
  2. Gently swish the vinegar over the okra to coat all okra in the bowl.
  3. Leave for 30 minutes to soak in the vinegar.
  4. Remove the okra and rinse well. Dry and use as suggested by the recipe.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+prepare+okra&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS714US714&oq=how+to+prepare+okra&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.4044j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8>

What Is Okra Good For?
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about okra but didn’t know to ask!
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/08/15/health-benefits-of-okra.aspx

 

Onions

Most people cook onions wrong. Here’s the right way to use each one (video)
https://cookingtips.cooktopcove.com/2017/04/27/most-people-cook-onions-wrong-heres-the-right-way-to-use-each-one/

 

Potatoes & Alternatives

7 Low-Carb Potato Substitutes (and How to Cook Them All)
https://www.carbophobic.com/low-carb-potato-substitute/

Why Do Potatoes Raise Blood Glucose More Than Sugar?
The most important thing is how your own body reacts to a potato, which you can find out with a blood glucose meter. This is especially important if your body is on the diabetes spectrum and doesn’t process sugars well. High blood sugars take a toll on your body, making it more likely that you will cause more damage to your pancreas and suffer more of the complications from diabetes.
https://www.verywell.com/why-do-potatoes-raise-blood-glucose-more-than-sugar-2242317

 

Snow Peas, Snap Peas, and Garden Peas

What’s the Difference Between Snow Peas, Snap Peas, and Garden Peas?
https://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-between-snow-peas-sugar-snap-peas-and-english-peas-ingredient-intelligence-205118

 

Sprouts

Sprouts for Optimum Nutrition
https://sproutnet.com/sprouts-for-optimum-nutrition/

 

Vegetables, Low-Carb

Eggplant is a Low Carb Option for People with Diabetes
https://www.verywell.com/eggplant-carbs-and-glycemic-index-1087555

Low Carb Vegetables List for Keto Diet
https://allnaturalideas.com/top-ten-low-carb-vegetables/

Low-Carb Vegetables – the Best and the Worst
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/vegetables

The 12 Best Low Carb Vegetables
https://asweetlife.org/the-12-best-low-carb-vegetables/

The Best Low Carb Vegetables for Keto
https://www.ruled.me/best-low-carb-vegetables-ketogenic-diet/

 

 

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