Veggie soup - need advice

[Eligura]

Hi, as you know i am on induction. I really like soups and even though we are not allowed potatoes or carrots, but i would only need one each to make a huge pot (probably about 6 servings). Can i have it?

[Richt]

No you cant, you can only eat the vegetables that appear on the legal list for induction. and even then only in the quantities that are stated. Either 2 cups or 1 cup per day.

[Eligura]

how can not eating vegetables can be good for you?? one cup doesnt even begin to fill me. I am always hungry ;o(

[Richt]

You need to fill yourself up with fat and protein. The % ratio for induction is as follows -

65% fat
30% protein
5% carbs. And those 5% of carbs generally come from the veggies, and only those listed. Experience will show you that its the fat and protein that makes you satisfied (hunger wise) for longer

[Eligura]

i know.sorry it is my second day and just not feeling my best..Thanks!

[Richt]

Originally Posted by Eligura

i know.sorry it is my second day and just not feeling my best..Thanks!

no problem

[Promise]

Rich is SOOOOOOOOO correct about eating the Protein & Fat to fill you up! i TRULY thank you for that info Rich! this is such a new way of eating for me too... i couldnt figure out how i was going to stay full eating this way so i asked... and now when i feel the NEED to be FULL for a while, i mix up some Chicken with Mayo and put it on top of a Salad and im full for a while........ its Great! i guess you have to figure out what types of Protein & Fats YOU like and mix them up to fit your own taste and Believe ME! you will be so full and Very Happy! EAT!!! its not a bad thing anymore! just remember to eat off the list! but EAT! Have Fun with your food!

[not2late]

Potatoes and carrots are not on the acceptable Foods list for Induction Phase. During my Induction phase, I made soups but I didn't use potatoes or carrots and they turned out fine.

Also, is there any reason why you are trying to fill yourself up on soup?

[hrgillespie]

Try making your soup a cream based one with Heavy cream and butter you can spice up the cream with a little beef or chicken broth too for more flavor then chop up your favorite legal veggies and toss in some chucky chicken and wala you have a fabulous legal soup!!!!!

[theredhead]

I've discovered that turnips make a great potato sub in soups or stews. They take on the flavor of the meat and broth and we can't tell they aren't potatoes. HTH!