Vegetables & Legumes That Could Hinder Your Low-Carb Progress
Did you know that 45-65% of our daily calorie intake ideally comes from carbs? But as the low-carb lifestyle gains popularity, it's time to reevaluate our staples. Ever considered legumes? Beans, peas, lentils? or even some vegetables? They're packed with proteins but also...carbs.
Sure, they're healthy and nutritious. But, if you're on a low-carb diet, they might not be your best friend. Why? Because they pack more carbs than you might think.
For instance, a cup of cooked lentils has about 40 grams of carbs. Chickpeas? Almost 45 grams per cup. And don't get me started on baked beans – a whopping 55 grams!
Here are some legumes and vegetables you might want to reconsider:
1. Lentils: 40g carbs per cup
2. Chickpeas: 45g carbs per cup
3. Baked beans: 55g
4. Kidney beans: 40g
5. Black beans: 41g
6. Pinto beans: 45g
7. Green peas: 25g
8. Edamame: 15g
9. Lima beans: 39g
10. Corn - 41g per cup
11. Peas - 21g per cup
12. Sweet Potatoes - 27g per cup
13. Potatoes - 37g per cup
14. Beets - 16g per cup
15. Parsnips - 24g per cup
16. Butternut Squash - 21g per cup
17. Yams - 37g per cup
18. Carrots - 12g per cup
19. Onion - 11g per cup
20. Artichokes - 14g per cup
21. Brussels Sprouts - 11g per cup
SO, are your vegetables sabotaging your low-carb diet?
What's the most surprising vegetable on this list for you?
Edison Ho
Master Coach
KBF