Induction is the most challenging part of the Atkins diet – the stage during which you stay away from the suggested foods with higher carbohydrate counts and the stage during which you’ll probably lose the most weight. During this two-week phase, you’ll be taking in a mere 20 grams of carbs each day. What some people aren’t aware of is that many vegetables have carbohydrates in them. If you choose the Atkins diet, will you have to leave those behind, too?

You’ll be pleased to know that vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes and, yes, broccoli may be eaten in moderation. You can enjoy these at about one cup per day, not to exceed two cups. In order to keep an accurate tracking of your carb count, you’ll want to measure these vegetables before they are cooked. Other vegetables you may partake of on the Atkins diet are spinach, peppers, snow peas, cauliflower and asparagus. Enjoy!