Let’s take a look at some leaves that don’t fit into the lettuce, cabbage, and spinach groups. Grape leaves are best known as the wrapper for Greek dolmades, a stuffed dish of vegetables. Lamb’s lettuce and purslane are both relatively obscure leaves that are sometimes added to salads. Like all other leaves, these have a negligible amount of carbs and glycemic index. In other words: chow down. All leaves are not only safe for a healthy low carb diets, they are highly recommended!
| Name | Serving Size | Effective Carbs | Glycemic Index | Glycemic Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Leaves | 1 oz | 3.3 | N | N |
| Lamb's Lettuce | 2.5 oz | 3.5 | N | N |
| Purslane | 1 cup | 1.5 | N | N |
N: Negligible
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David Mendosa
