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Are there high carb veggies like high carb fruits? if so what are they? what fruits and veggies are the most best to have? thanks :)

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Corn is probably the highest carb vegetable to eat. Peas and lima beans are also carb filled. They have both a high glycemic index and glycemic load. Broccolli, Asparagus, Brussels sprouts are have a nill glycemic load or index. Check out the fruit at http://thedocstu.blogspot.com/

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Answered 8/23/2014

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