You’ve probably heard the recommendation to fill half your dinner plate with vegetables, but nutritionists weren’t referring to tater tots when they said that.
Dietitians sort vegetables into two main categories: starchy vegetables and non-starchy vegetables. In this video, learn examples of non-starchy vegetables.
References
American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Non-starchy vegetables.
American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Types of carbohydrates.
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