starchy vegetable?

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What is starchy vegetable? I'm starting on the atkins diet and I am not supposed to eat that. I don't speak english, but I do know what 'starchy' means. I just don't know which vegeteable belongs to starchy or non-starchy category. Thanks

2007-03-31 23:51:30 · 2 answers · asked by truealliance 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

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Starchy vegetables are vegetables that are high in starches.

For example:

Potatoes
Yams
Grean Peas
Corn
Lima Beans

Non starchy vegetables are vegetables such as:

asparagus, broccoli, green beans, mushrooms, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, and celery

2007-03-31 23:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by j3nny3lf 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Carrots and corn are both high in carbs.

2007-04-01 06:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋