These salad vegetables are high in phytonutrients and provide a good source of fiber.
* All cheeses have some carbohydrate content. The quantity you eat should be governed by that knowledge. The rule of thumb is to count one ounce of cheese as equivalent to one gram of carbohydrate. Note that cottage cheese, farmer ' s cheese and other fresh cheeses are not permitted during Induction. No " diet " cheese, cheese spreads or whey cheeses are permitted. Individuals with known yeast symptoms, dairy allergy or cheese intolerance must avoid cheese. Imitation cheese products are not allowed, except for soy or rice cheese-but check the carbohydrate content.
Other Vegetables
You can have one cup per day if salad does not exceed two cups-these vegetables are slightly higher in carbohydrate content than the salad vegetables:
artichoke |
celery root |
pumpkin |
hearts |
( celeriac) |
rhubarb |
asparagus |
chard |
sauerkraut |
bamboo |
collard greens |
scallions |
shoots |
dandelion |
snow peas |
bean sprouts |
greens |
spaghetti squash |
beet greens |
eggplant |
spinach |
broccoli |
hearts of palm |
string or wax beans |
broccoli rabe |
kale |
summer squash |
brussels |
kohlrabi |
tomato |
sprouts |
leeks |
turnips |
cabbage |
okra |
water chestnuts |
cauliflower |
onion |
zucchini |
If a vegetable, such as spinach or tomato, cooks down significantly, it must be measured raw so as not to underestimate its carb count.
Salad Garnishes crumbled crisp bacon grated cheese minced hard-boiled egg sauteed mushrooms sour cream
Spices All spices to taste, but make sure none contain added sugar
Herbs basil |
garlic |
rosemary |
cayenne |
ginger |
sage |
cilantro |
oregano |
tarragon |
dill |
pepper |
thyme |
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