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Some Special Low Carb Veggies

Everyone wants a quick list of really low carb veggies – well here it is! Use this list and you won’t even have to think!  These are one cup raw weight, including their skins:

  • Asparagus: 5g carbs, 3g fibre
  • Aubergine: 5g carbs, 3g fibre
  • Broccoli: 6g carbs, 2g fibre
  • Cauliflower: 5g carbs, 3g fibre
  • Celery: 3g carbs, 2g fibre
  • Cucumber: 4g carbs, very little fibre
  • Lettuce: 1g carbs, very little fibre
  • Mushrooms: 2g carbs, 1g fibre
  • Radish: 4g carbs, 2g fibre
  • Spinach: 1g carbs, 1g fibre
  • Zucchini: 4g carbs, 1g fibre

 

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