Question on Veggies and Protein

[shrinkingpoohbear]

This may be a strange question but I would like to know if I am suppose to eat protien every time I eat some carbs in the form of veggies. Sometimes, especially when I am at work at night, all I will want is some cucumber or maybe a piece or two of celery without anything else. Is this all right or am I gonna mess myself up doing this? I thought that I had read somewhere (I cannot remember where ) that I was suppose to eat protein with all veggies. Hope someone knows the answer to this one. Thanks a lot.

[Brook]

Re: Question on Veggies and Protein

Ideally you'd eat some fat and protein with your carb intake to help slow absorbtion, therefore impact on blood sugar.

Celery and cucumber both have a minimal carb count (obviously depending on how much you eat). If it works for you, work it. If you experience trouble - i.e. cravings, crashes, etc - then eat them with some fat and protein.


~Brook

[2big4mysize]

Re: Question on Veggies and Protein

yep about the blood sugar stability. Dr Atkinsa in chapter 14 of DANDR is very specific about eating some fat with your new carbs.

[Elizellen]

Re: Question on Veggies and Protein

I often spread some cream cheese or pate along the groove of celery, or chop it up and mix some mayo in with it.