Question about avocado

[elsy]

I know that during induction, we're allowed 1/2 of an avocado each day. Since avocado is not a veggie, does that mean we can eat that in addition to the 3 cups of veggies a day?

BTW, will eating 2 cups of lettuce, 1/2 cup of jicama and 1/2 cup of cucumbers equal the allowed amount?

Thanks.

[not2late]

Re: Question about avocado

Avocado is in the Special Category Food section. It can be eaten but for some people it might cause weight loss problems. So I wouldn't eat it everyday at this point. You also count the carbs of that avocado as part of your daily carb intake.

Your 3 cups of veggies are from the Veggie Lists: either 3 cups in any combination from the "Salad" list or 2 cups from the "salad" list and 1 cup from the "Other" list.

[ValidRouge]

Re: Question about avocado

If it were me...I'd eat 1 cup of lettuce, a full cup of cucumbers and a full cup of jicama. They are all "salad" vegetables.

[elsy]

Re: Question about avocado

I've eaten a 1/2 of an avocado maybe 2 or three times since I started induction 3 1/2 weeks ago. Do you think this sounds reasonable? Or should I avoid eating it all together while in induction?

Hey Joy, thanks for the pointers. I'll do that. Sounds yummy to me.

[*Emma*]

Re: Question about avocado

that sounds very reasonable!