Mushrooms: They are very low in carbohydrate, and you can use them in many dishes, even grilling them and substituting a portobello mushroom for a hamburger.

Seaweed, such as nori, is very low in carbs, although it varies by type of seaweed.

Due to the high fiber content, there are 0.7 grams of net carbs in 1/2 cup chopped raw celery. Celery: ItвЂ™s a staple as a low-carb and low-calorie crunchy vegetable.Bamboo shoots: Canned bamboo shoots are high in fiber, so a 1/2 cup serving has 1.2 grams net carbs.Examples of stems and flowers, from lowest in carbs to higher: Stems and flowersВ are usually a little higher in carbohydrates than the leaves, but still low enough for most low-carb diets.

Bok choy (Chinese cabbage) is very low in carbs at 0.5 grams per 1/2 cup raw, chopped bok choy.Herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, and thyme are low in carbs.Hearty greens such as collard greens, mustard greens, and kaleВ have many vitamins and nutrients and are low in carbs.They would end up on the high end of this list. But bean sprouts are not as low in carbs. Alfalfa sproutsВ and other sprouts from small seedsВ have 0.1 gramsВ effective (net) carbohydrates and only 8 calories per cup.They are also rich inВ phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. This could be helped by the fact that they are good sources of vitamin K. LeavesВ have the least amount of carbohydrate, and what little is in them isВ wrapped in so much fiber that there is minimal impact on blood sugar. There are exceptions, but as a general rule, this works pretty well. You may find it easier to remember which vegetables are more likely to be low in carbohydrates by thinking of them in four groups based on the part of the plant they come from. To find the effective (net) carbs, subtract the fiber grams from the total carbohydrates. In 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw, it would have no more than 5-6 grams carbohydrate, as well as 3 grams fiber, 0.5-2 grams protein, and 0 grams fat.

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