Craving vegetables

(Cynthia ) #1

I have “started” the Keto diet. However I keep going over on carbs because I have to have vegetables. This is a craving I haven’t been able to stop. Don’t know what to do. Any input appreciated.

#2

Vegetables allowed on Keto are usually high in fiber, are you really eating so many that it’s a problem?

(Cynthia ) #3

I always end up going over with carbs. I go over about 15 carbs

#4

Substitute a meat or a fat (or a fatty meat) so you’re so full you won’t overeat on veggies then.

(Cynthia ) #5

Umm I could try that but when you say meat what if I go over on protein. Not being argumentative just asking.

#6

Chances are you won’t go over on protein and if you do it’s not that big a deal; better to be over than under.

(Cynthia ) #7

Ok that sound good. Will give it a try. Thank you

#8

Also are you counting net carbs on the veges? Deduct the fibre content from the carb content.

(Alex) #9

how much are you eating now, fat and protein wise? and consider implementing baby spinach into your diet if that isn’t already one of the veggies you’re consuming. 3 or 4 cups of the stuff only equates to a single gram of net carbs :+1:

(Carl Keller) #10

This makes including vegetables in your meals a lot easier if you are a stickler for hitting your carb macro.

I honestly wouldn’t sweat it if you exceed your limit (by a little) from eating most above ground vegetables not named corn. It sounds almost silly to say “You ate too much broccoli!”. :smiley:

(squirrel-kissing paper tamer) #11

You can get full on veg a lot faster if you fatten them up with butter, sour cream or cheese. I like veggies a lot too and often crave them but instead of eating all of the broccoli in the house I have a smaller portion loaded with lower carb stuff and it hits the spot and doesn’t usually add a bunch of protein.

(Cynthia ) #12

Great idea. Thanks

#13

I always have raw veggies sitting in the fridge – red bell peppers, green onions, red radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, sometimes baby carrots – to dip into a jalapeno cheddar cheese dip.