no veggies

[traceyf]

How can I do atkins if I don't like vegetables? Really really don't like them. Of course I like peas and corn but they aren't on the plan. Please help!

[Desertthorn]

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You can't do Atkins without doing veggies. It's a big part of the plan.

[peacefuljourney]

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Hi,

Salad - what's not to like about salad? S-

[EverLosing]

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Can you warm up to the idea of some of the more "benign" veggies? I eat celery and cucumber slices daily with some ranch dressing to dip them in. They're really good and eating the carbs with fat helps out too. I eat green beans, broccoli, salads and those mentioned above. Cauliflower too. I can understand not liking the broc and cauliflower but celery and cucumber slices are not some of the more offensive veggies. You've got to find a way to incorporate them or you'll never be successful enough and energized enough to make this way of eating a way of living for yourself. Maybe we need a veggie hater sticky on the board to encourage some creativity amongst those who really have a hard time eating them. You'd be amazed at how great you'd feel if you started fueling your body with veggies.

[TogaGirl]

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i never hated veggies (always liked salads) but I wasn't a huge fan of stand alone veggies (like a side of broc) prior to starting this WOL. Boy has that changed! Veggies are a VERY important part of this plan and I really think once your start restricting other things, you will be shocked at how many things you've never eaten before start to appeal to you. There are so many creative yummy things you can do with veggies while following atkins, you just have to give it a shot!

[Bren]

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Think outside the box! You can really jazz up vegies on this WOE. I was not fond of vegies until I started atkins. Have learned a new appreciation. I personally have found I prefer raw vegies to cooked. I am hooked on green peppers at the moment. Just keep trying new thing! Zucchini is very tasteless and makes a great vehicle for dips...... many vegies are like that. Check out the recipe section. Baby spinach is another of my favorites........ I use it all the time in omlettes. I get alot of my vegies that way...... in an omlette.

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

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how about green beans with bacon? there's SO many options of how to eat vegees without having to eat them by themselves...go to RecipeZaar.com and you'll find TONS of vegee recipes that are VERY delicious!

try the mashed cauliflower - (like mashed taters, only with cauliflower) - also, there's SOOO much you can do with "riced" cauliflower...
cauliflower pizza crust

do you like pumpkin pies? while pumpkin is a little higher in carbs, it's allowed on induction and there's a TON of things you can do with pumpkin as well

Pumpkin bake

8oz cream cheese, softened (Philly Light)
4 eggs
1/2 c. splenda
1 1/4 c. canned pumpkin
1/2 Tb. pumpkin pie spice
1 t. cinnamon

Combine all ingredients. Pour batter into a glass baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake in a 350 oven until center is done - it will look 'puffed', but will shrink down as it cools. Makes 4 large servings w/ approx. 6 carbs per serving

and, of course, Linda's site is fabulous for vegee recipes
Vegees @ Linda's Site

but like everyone else has said, you REALLY need to eat your vegees with this way of life.

good luck!

[traceyf]

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I can do a salad at lunch with little problem. I can manage the cucumbers and radishes. What type of dip can I use for the other vegetables?

Are tomatoes considered a vegetable that are okay on this diet?

Can I have one sugar free popcicle a day during induction?

Oh my, how bad I want the weight loss. How many vegetables do I need to do...to say I've had my quota for the day.

Tracey

[Georgiana]

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Hi Tracey,

I'll take your questions one by one.

How many vegetables do I need to do...to say I've had my quota for the day.

In induction, you should be eating 3 cups of veggies per day -- 2 cups from the salad veggies list and 1 cup from the "other veggies" list. The lists are here:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

If you don't have the book (buy it ), you can read the induction rules here:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

I can do a salad at lunch with little problem. I can manage the cucumbers and radishes. What type of dip can I use for the other vegetables?

Dr. Atkins said we can use dressings that have no form of sugar or other illegal ingredients added (wheat for e.g.) and less than 2 carbs per tbsp.

Are tomatoes considered a vegetable that are okay on this diet?

Yes, tomatoes are one of the vegetables allowed during induction. However, they are on the "other veggies" list because are quite high in carbs, so you are limited to 1 cup per day.

Can I have one sugar free popcicle a day during induction?

My advice is to stay away from them. Eat nutritious food, not popsicles.

[not2late]

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Additionally, the majority of our daily carbs is to come from vegetables. So if you are eating 20 net carbs daily, at least 11 of them must be from vegetables, not cheese, eggs, cream, bacon, etc.