Fibrous Veggies

[Jodi]

I found a great list of Fibrous Veggies

Enjoy

Alfalfa Sprouts
Artichoke Hearts
Arugula
Asparagus
Avocado
Bamboo Shoots
Bean Sprouts
Beet Greens
Bock Choy
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Celery Root
Chard
Chicory
Chives
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Dandelion Greens
Eggplant
Endive
Escarole
Fennel
Hearts of Palm
Jicama
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce
Mache
Millie lettuce
Mushrooms
Okra
Olives
Onion
Parsley
Peppers
Radicchio
Radishes
Rhubard
Sauerkraut
Scallions
Snow Pea Pods
Sorrel
Spinach
String beans
Summer Squash
Tomato
Water Chestnuts
wax beans
Zucchini

 

[sara]

 

[Youjie]

Bamboo Shoots is my fav!

 

[Fit Freak]

Good post....now if people woud read it and copy/paste it on their compters.....

 

[SolidToTheCORE]

good lookin out

 

[Skib]

most of the veggies i eat are on that list!

YAY

 

[SolidToTheCORE]

you know what would be COOL? if you posted a list of starchy carbs

 

[ponyboy]

Does anyone actually eat Dandelion greens? Mmm...

 

[rookieisme]

awesome, thanks Jodi

 

[kvyd]

carrots?

 

[greekblondechic]

<-actually eats dandelion greens

 

[Jodi]

Originally posted by kvyd
carrots?

No not carrots - they are not a fibrous veggie

 

[Stickboy]

Well, I eat 23 of em out of that list. Not too shabby.

I don't care HOW healthy Brussel Sprouts are - I'd rather eat a pile of poo instead. Lord knows, it has got to taste better than them things

 

[greekblondechic]

brussel sprouts in olive oil and a lot of vinegar mmmmmmmm

 

[firestorm]

It's pretty safe to say looking at that list that just about every vegetable contains some amount of fiber. Carrots don't apparently but they have betacarotine which is good for your eye sight. so who cares, eat em all they are all good for ya.

 

[donescobar2000]

Brussel Sprouts are an "A" on my list.

 

[OmarJackson]

do all those vegetables have no impact on blood insulin whatsoever?

thats why they're good right?

 

[sara]

radishes included in the veggies list, but not so many people eat radishes.. why is that?

 

[atherjen]

I like radishes! espeically with vinegar and pepper!

YB, different veggies have different impacts on glucose. there are starchy veggies like peas, corn, potatoes, etc. and fiberous veggies are lower in carbs, lower in calories, higher in fiber.

 

[JLB001]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm radishes! yummy stuff

 

[sara]

Originally posted by atherjen
I like radishes! espeically with vinegar and pepper!

YB, different veggies have different impacts on glucose. there are starchy veggies like peas, corn, potatoes, etc. and fiberous veggies are lower in carbs, lower in calories, higher in fiber.

I like sprouts w/ vinegar, pepper and some butter
So, you saying radishes have different impacts on glucose than the green veggies?

 

[TS05]

I know this is old, but is there any downside to only eating a few of those?...Or is it best to get a wide range of them in your diet?

 

[Caesar]

what about green beans and all those other beans (black, pinto, northern..)?

 

[Emma-Leigh]

what about green beans and all those other beans (black, pinto, northern..)?

Beans should be considered a starchy carb - so think of them like grains, potato, breads etc.

 

[Emma-Leigh]

I know this is old, but is there any downside to only eating a few of those?...Or is it best to get a wide range of them in your diet?

There are certainly benefits of eating many different types as you get different vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals/anti-oxidants from the different sorts of vegetables - and each offers you something unique.

But I think the most important thing is to first make sure you are eating a decent amount of fruits and vegetables each day - then worry about the variety.