What's the difference between starchy vegies and regular vegies and what are they? ?!


Question: What's the difference between starchy vegies and regular vegies and what are they!? !?
Some are high in carbohydrates and some are starchy, I need a list of the vegetables (both)!. PleaseWww@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
There are two types of vegetables: starchy and non-starchy!. Both types are part of a proper diet, but whereas non-starchy varieties can be eaten in abundance, starchy selections contain more sugar, hence portion size need to be kept in check!.
Starchy vegetables include corn, peas, plantains, potatoes, squash, and yams!.
Non-starchy vegetables are all of the rest including artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, leeks, mushrooms, onions, peppers, salad greens, spinach, tomato, and zucchini!.

You can also find out more about the 2 types of vegetables on diabetic websites and I'm sure it would most likely also be included on websites with info on low carb diets too!.

Here is a list of veggies for you

This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate counts, but all are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates!. Exact carb count depends on serving size!. Remember depending on the diet when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total!.

* Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc!.)
* Greens – lettuces, spinach, chard, etc!.
* Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc!.
* Radicchio and endive count as greens
* Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc!.
* Bok Choy
* Celery
* Radishes
* Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
* Broccoli
* Cauliflower
* Cabbage (or sauerkraut)
* Mushrooms
* Jicama
* Avocado
* Cucumber (or pickles without added sugars)
* Peppers (all kinds)
* Summer Squash (including zuchinni)
* Scallions or green onions
* Asparagus
* Bamboo Shoots
* Leeks
* Brussels Sprouts
* Snow Peas (pods)
* Green Beans and Wax Beans
* Tomatoes
* Eggplant
* Artichoke Hearts
* Fennel
* Onions
* Okra
* Spaghetti Squash
* Celery Root (Celeriac)
* Carrots
* Turnip (see Carb Counts of Root Vegetables)
* Water Chestnuts
* Pumpkin

Starchy (High Carb) Vegetables
The main veggies to be avoided when reducing carbohydrates are the starchier vegetables:

* Beets
* Carrots (depends on diet)
* Corn
* Parsnips
* Peas
* Plantains
* Potatoes in all forms
* Winter Squashes (particularly acorn and butternut)

I hope this helps!.

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