Weight loss phase - how to eat vegabables / watching carbs and insulin spikes
I am about 5 months out. I am in weight loss now. I was reading on this forum about someone eating low carbs veggies as a snack. I was wondering, is it best to do this with a few bites of protein first, or should you just eat the low-carb veggie (asparagus, broccoli, green beans) by itself? Will veggie as a snack spike insulin? I've always heard to eat protein first, for all cases and all instances, to avoid an insulin spike. Thanks!
I would say it is probably better to stick to a higher protein snack but I don't think snacking on some veggies will unravel you. You could make a greek yogurt veggie dip to pair with your veggies...or maybe some hummus? Most will say hummus isn't the best because it does have a decent amount of carbs but if you're having only a little bit, it is adding protein to your veggies.
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I usually combine it with a little protein. Helps the satiety factor and seems to be better at keeping my blood sugar levels steady.
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Lots of recipes online, but here is one that looks good. It makes a lot, so adjust down, but maintain the ratios if you want less. I would probably start with 8 ounces yogurt and then take only a quarter of the other ingredients and mix.
32.5 to 35.3 ounces Greek yogurt
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
4 teaspoons garlic powder
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/yogurt-dip-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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