I never used to eat many vegetables other than the starchy ones. Now, I have discovered dozens of tasty, low-carb vegetables as well as many other foods new to me. I get most of my veggies in my daily salad at lunch. Starting with spinach or lettuce or arugula, I add veggies like ...
“Winter squash” is a bit of a misnomer. In truth, these veggies really come into season at the end of summer and early fall. As the temps start to drop, I find myself looking for the best winter squash recipes and ways to use all of the beautiful picks piling up at grocery stores...
While macaroni boils, start the sauce: melt the butter on med-low heat (approx 2 min). Chop the chilies into tiny pieces and throw into the butter. Salt and pepper as needed and thoroughly stir in the flour (approx 1 min). Throw in the green onions and cheese, and cook until it al...
A few other processed foods, like dried apples, cornstarch, and cereals (including frosted rice and frosted corn flakes) are similarly carb-rich as well, per the USDA. What do carbohydrates do in your body when you eat them? To put it simply, carbohydrates function like a fast source of...
Bran flakes and similar products Beans and pulses Cabbage and other leafy vegetables A Closer Look at Carb-Providing Foods Although some foods may be higher in one type of carb than the other, many foods contain both. Fruit is probably the best example because pears, apples, oranges and other...
½ cup corn, peas, or sweet potatoes ¾ cup winter squash (acorn, butternut, etc.) Dairy 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup milk Carbs to Limit Occasional treats are fine, but in general, your blood sugar (and your weight and overall health) will be better if you limit certain carbs. In ...
I know, seems confusing at first. But bear with me. With the lax nutritional labeling standards we have nowadays, even foods like Frosted Flakes can qualify for the “whole grain” label because they’re adding small amounts of “whole grain corn” and “whole grain wheat” to the product...
(14.4%) in the rate of neural tube defects. Folate is also found in a range of other foods including vegetables (asparagus, spinach, broccoli), chick peas and bran flakes and iodine is found in seafood, eggs, meat and dairy products. The key thing to consider when choosing foods that...
½ cup corn, peas, or sweet potatoes ¾ cup winter squash (acorn, butternut, etc.) Dairy 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup milk Carbs to Limit Occasional treats are fine, but in general, your blood sugar (and your weight and overall health) will be better if you limit certain carbs. In ...