Question:
What are some examples of high carbohydrate foods......

To stay away from? I know about bread, rice, cereal and pasta, but what about fruits/vegetables/salads? I'm just about chicken and fished right out - lol! Thanks :)    — jengrz (posted on March 7, 2004)

March 7, 2004
If you go to the Atkins site, you will find a list that you can download with the net carbs in many fruits and vegetables among other foods. Some fruits that have more than 10g net carbs per serving are: bananas, pineapple, grapes, and apples. Better choices are blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, avacados, watermelon and canteloupe. Higher carb veggies: asparagus, corn, acorn squash, carrots, potatoes, and water chestnuts. Better choices would be brocolli, cauliflour, mushrooms, celery, peppers, summer squash, zucchini, and tomatoes. In my personal opinion though, I wouldn't worry about overdoing veggies (except for potatoes or corn). As for the fruits, moderation is key even in the higher carb ones. Good luck to you!
   — Yolanda J.

March 7, 2004
Check with your nutritionist. I don't have to count fruits and veggies as carbs, but every Dr. is different.
   — mrsmyranow

March 8, 2004
Hi there Jennifer..First what type of RNY are you having because DISTAL Patients..whichis myself WE DONT COUNT CARBS..infact we graze all day ..we dont have the 3 meals ONLY ..we eat every 2 hours about 2 oz tostart and increases as the months go on ANYWAY just check and KNOW what RNY Type your having that will determine HOW you eat also I CAN HAVE SUGAR without a problem Dumping or gaining...Hope this helps email me if you have any [email protected] Lisa
   — lukimom

March 17, 2004
While I am a very distal patient (60" common channel), sugar will make me fat, and make me dump. I can't eat much fruit, and eat fruit only very occasionally (less than once a week). Then I eat 1/4 of an apple, or a 1/4 of a small slice of watermelon, small slice of cantalope, a few berries. <p> I eat fresh veggies or salad everyday . . . I don't eat potatoes at all, not too many carrots, gotta watch the bell peppers (a few bites is all), etc. <p> Romaine lettuce really ROCKS! I love caesar salads - Romaine lettuce, dressing, extra lemon, and grated parmesan. <p>
   — RWH G.