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  • adjective Alternative spelling of non-starchy.

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Examples

  • To get back to balance, use the Healthy Plate method: 1. Fill half your plate with nonstarchy veggies, such as broccoli, kale, steamed zucchini, or green beans.

    The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

  • While proteins, fats, and nonstarchy veggies are the building supplies your metabolism needs, all carbs turn into energy sugar in your body, acting as fuel.

    Nancy Deville: Fourteen Weight Loss Do's Nancy Deville 2012

  • While proteins, fats, and nonstarchy veggies are the building supplies your metabolism needs, all carbs turn into energy sugar in your body, acting as fuel.

    Nancy Deville: Fourteen Weight Loss Do's Nancy Deville 2012

  • To get back to balance, use the Healthy Plate method: 1. Fill half your plate with nonstarchy veggies, such as broccoli, kale, steamed zucchini, or green beans.

    The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

  • While proteins, fats, and nonstarchy veggies are the building supplies your metabolism needs, all carbs turn into energy sugar in your body, acting as fuel.

    Nancy Deville: Fourteen Weight Loss Do's Nancy Deville 2012

  • While proteins, fats, and nonstarchy veggies are the building supplies your metabolism needs, all carbs turn into energy sugar in your body, acting as fuel.

    Nancy Deville: Fourteen Weight Loss Do's Nancy Deville 2012

  • • Eat two or more servings of nonstarchy vegetables at each meal—the more, the better.

    Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy JJ Virgin 2010

  • A great way to get maximum nutrients from your nonstarchy carbs is to eat from the rainbow.

    Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy JJ Virgin 2010

  • While I am limiting your high-fiber, starchy carb intake, I want you to go full out on the nonstarchy veggies!

    Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy JJ Virgin 2010

  • Stick with one serving per meal for accelerated fat loss, and if you want to skip your dinner serving, increase your intake of nonstarchy vegetables by at least two additional servings.

    Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy JJ Virgin 2010

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