Canned Veggies???

[LaRie]

How bad is it for me to eat veggies out of the can? I mean I know they are not as healthy as the fresh veggies but sometimes its just convient to just heat up some spinach and eat instead of steaming it yourself...So am i doing more harm then good? I like green beans and things like that too out of the can...

[*Emma*]

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what do the ingredients show? i eat mushrooms out of a can when i have none in - theyre only mushrooms in water nothing else, so im good! if the ingredients are fine you're good to go!!

[mitzimarie]

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Yep, I'm with Emma. As long as you check the ingredients, go for it!

[Uk Girl]

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Watch out for high salt content!! - causes you to hold water.

[LaRie]

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Thanks ladies! I love this board!

[Lamby-pie]

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I've eaten canned pumpkin almost every day since day 1, I also like the canned French-cut green beans, and mushrooms.
Obviously fresh is probably always better, but not always an option.

[julirama723]

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Fresh or frozen are the best options, but heck, I used canned stuff sometimes just for time/money reasons. Canned veggies do lose some nutrients. Check the ingredients and watch out for sugar and sodium. Other than that, veggies are veggies!

[LaRie]

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Can pumpkin... That stuff doesnt have carbs in it? Can you have it on induction? Sounds really yummy actually.....

[mitzimarie]

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Can pumpkin... That stuff doesnt have carbs in it? Can you have it on induction? Sounds really yummy actually.....

Of course it has carbs in it! We are on a low carb WOE, not a no-carb WOE.

Yes, it is allowed on induction as an "other" vegetable. On induction, you should be getting at least half of your 20 carbs from vegetables, and pumpkin is a great way to do it. I eat it almost every day.

Here are the nutrition facts for canned pumpkin:

serving size: 1/2 cup
calories: 40
fat: 0.5g
carbs: 9g
fiber: 5g
protein: 2g

To get net veggie carbs, you suntract fiber from the carbs. So, for pumpkin, each 1/2 cup serving is 9 - 5 = 4 net veggie carbs. I mix it with cream cheese, cinnamon, and a few drops of liquid Splenda and heat it in the microwave. It's quick, easy, and nutritious. Great stuff!

[julirama723]

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Just want to add, make sure you get the stuff that says 100% pumpkin and NOT the pumpkin pie filling. They're usually right next to each other on the shelf.

[LaRie]

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Yummy i think i just might have to pick up a can my next trip to Walmart!

Thanks guys.... That is one of my problems i just stick with alot of the same stuff and i dont try too many different things..But i will have to try some of this pumpkin and cream cheese!