Acceptable Vegetables

[MeOnlyBetter]

Hi~
I was wondering if there was a list of vegetables appropriate for Rung 1, or is it the exact same as induction? I want to make sure that I introduce everything that I plan on eating without leaving anything out! Thanks!

[Sherri]

Re: Acceptable Vegetables

Hi,
It's the same exact salad veggies and other veggies as in Induction. You're adding 5 more grams of carbs from the veggie lists for Rung 1.
Vegetables
You can have two to three cups per day of: + 5 more grams of Veggies for Rung 1 Veggies

alfalfa sprouts
daikon
mushrooms
arugula
endive
parsley
bok choy
escarole
peppers
celery
fennel
radicchio
chicory
jicama
radishes
chives
lettuce
romaine lettuce
cucumber
moche
sorrel
These salad vegetables are high in phytonutrients and provide a good source of fiber.

Other Vegetables
You can have one cup per day of these veggies if salad does not exceed two cups. The following vegetables are slightly higher in carbohydrate content than the salad vegetables:

artichoke
celery root
pumpkin
artichoke hearts
rhubarb
asparagus
chard
sauerkraut
bamboo shoots
collard greens
scallions
dandelion
snow peas
bean sprouts
dandelion greens
spaghetti squash
beet greens
eggplant
spinach
broccoli
hearts of palm
string or wax beans
broccoli rabe
kale
summer squash
brussels
kohlrabi
tomato
bean sprouts
leeks
turnips
cabbage
okra
water chestnuts
cauliflower
onion
zucchini
If a vegetable, such as spinach or tomato, cooks down significantly, it must be measured raw so as not to underestimate its carb count.

Sherri

[MeOnlyBetter]

Re: Acceptable Vegetables

Thanks!
That's the list I was using! I was already eating the ones off of there that I usually eat, so I upped the amount to 5 additional carbs. Since I'm not really adding a new food, would it be OK to move up a rung after just 1 week? Thanks!

[Sherri]

Re: Acceptable Vegetables

How much weight do you need to lose? It's suggested that you spend at least 2 weeks at each rung. Because you won't be introducing any new veggies at Rung 1, you should be able to move up to Rung 2 Dairy after 1 week . Just realize that it may cause your weightloss to slow a bit as you're adding on your 5 gram increments at each rung. I do suggest though that you spend a longer time with dairy. See how your body reacts to the fresh dairy as you're reintoducing it.
Sherri

[MeOnlyBetter]

Re: Acceptable Vegetables

Thanks! I would like to lose 50 more pounds. Hopefully I will have great results like yours! You look great

[not2late]

Re: Acceptable Vegetables

During Rung 1, I also tried out low carb veggies (5 net carbs or less per cup) that weren't on the list, like watercress and some Asian vegetables, including the seaweed used for sushi wrappers. I stuck to the leafy green veggies, though.