 Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, BobbyW. Those vegetables have a notable amount of carbohydrates, and so affect blood sugar and hormones more than “free” vegetables, and thus portions should be controlled counted in the diet plan.
The exchanges are similar to those created by the American Diabetes Association. They are used like building blocks for your daily menus. The general values are as follows:
Carb = 15 g carbohydrates + 3 g protein
Protein = 7 g protein + 5 g fat
Fat = 5 g fat
Fruit = 15 g carbohydrate
Protein = 5 g carbohydrate + 2 g protein
Sweet = 15 g carbohydrates + 5 g fat
Of course these are approximate and have some overlap, but generlly they fit. |
 BobbyW 10 years ago | What are “exchanges” and how are they used in this plan? Is there information on this at your web site? |
 Deborahjjhayes 10 years ago | Peas 1/2 cup= 1/2 carb+1/2PROTEIN legumes
1/2 c corn kernels=1/2 Carb starchy vegetables
carrots 1 cup =1/2 carb regular vegetables |
| Deborahjjhayes 10 years ago | Peas and corn are on the starchy vegetable list. Carrots are on the regular vegetable list. 1 cup = 1/2 carb
Do you have the exchange list?
https://www.trimdownclub.com/exchanges-lists/ This is an invaluable list. I printed mine out and keep it by my chair. It is the exchange li sts/subsitutions list …whatever you want to call it!! |
| BobbyW 10 years ago | In your “eat all you want” vegetables list, I notice that carrots, peas, and corn are not listed. I’m not surprised, but could you give me your explanation as to why? |
