When balancing out a meal, often times people think they are balanced if they have some protein, a ton of veggies and often a starchy grain like rice or pasta. However, what people don’t realize is that sometimes they are doubling up on the starches on their plates because they are choosing vegetables with a high starch content. One of my favorite links to provide clients with is from the American Diabetes Association. This website provides a detailed break down of both the starchy and non-starchy vegetables! It also provides tips for gluten free meal planning (if you have a gluten allergy), info on the glycemic index and much more!
If you want to have a starchy vegetable with dinner, maybe substitute it instead of the rice or pasta you were planning to have, and just have two vegetables instead- a starchy and a non-starchy. On a low carb day, or for a lower carb meal, try using all lower starch veggies for your dish.
Just remember, knowledge is power! The more you know, the easier it will be to succeed! 🙂
