Keto Basics by Adams Media

Author:Adams Media
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Adams Media

Vegetable Staples

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Zucchini is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin B6, and at only 2.5 net grams of carbohydrates per cup it makes a great addition to any ketogenic meal. Because zucchini is extremely mild tasting, you can add it to any meal without significantly changing the flavor. Zucchini is a fantastic choice for high-fat, low-carbohydrate diets because it has a low carbohydrate content (low glycemic index) and it’s full of potassium, a crucial mineral for heart health. Besides that, it also makes a fantastic substitute for pasta lovers looking for low-carbohydrate alternatives.

One cup of chopped broccoli contains only 6 grams of carbohydrates, half of which come from fiber. In addition to being low in carbohydrates broccoli is high in vitamin C, a nutrient that you definitely need when following a ketogenic diet.

Broccoli contains a high amount of sulforaphane, a compound that helps stimulate detoxification and may help reduce the risk for certain types of cancers. According to a report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry raw broccoli provides more sulforaphane than cooked broccoli, because the cooking process binds the compounds, making it less accessible.

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