Low Carb Foods - What Fits in Your Low Carb Diet?
By Trevor Mulholland
A person starting a low carbohydrate diet needs to know which types of food he or she should consume and which ones to shun. Getting a list of low carb foods sometimes fools people into thinking that the diet is a hard thing to do. Instead of thinking “What can’t I eat?” you would be better off with a mindset that asks “What CAN I eat?” You will then discover that natural, low carb foods are in abundance everywhere! And you might just discover that you’re not missing the food that you were regretting giving up a short time ago.
Once you start your low carb diet, you will be pleased to discover the many things that you can keep on (and add to!) your shopping list. As a general rule, most high protein foods are allowable on your diet. So push your grocery cart to the meat section and feel free to plan meals that feature pork, beef, lamb, venison, and veal dishes. But be careful when it comes to processed meat; many of them are cured with chemicals or sugar, which can pack on the carbs.
Mosey along over to the poultry section and think about recipes for chicken, turkey, duck, and pheasant. These are rich in protein and other nutrients (but not carbs) and can be cooked and served in many attractive and great-tasting ways. Want to take advantage of the bounties of the ocean and lakes? Choose from among fish and other seafood, which are also high in protein and fatty acids that are good for your heart.
Feel like serving a salad as a side dish? You’ll be pleased to know that most salad vegetables are allowed on low carb diets. And this is a good thing because you should be getting your carbohydrate quota from vegetables, not from junk food, not from starchy goodies. Although the intake of a number of fruits should be kept to a minimum, fruits like berries can be enjoyed without guilt. What about snack food? Snacks exist in a reduced-carbohydrate diet, too, but not the processed kind. Go au naturel – nuts are perfect for something to munch on in between meals. They’re high in protein and contain the much-praised good oils and fats.
But what if you’re the type of person who’s all thumbs in the kitchen and can’t even scramble some eggs? You’ll be glad to know that there exist a wide variety
Sugar-Free Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
3C strawberries (about 3 pint. strawberries)
3/4 C water
1 box “SURE-JELL for Lower Sugar Recipes” Fruit Pectin
1/2 C Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to a simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids ...
Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
1C fresh cranberries
Water to cover them
1C cold water
1 Tbsp unflavored gelatin (or one packet)
Sweetener to taste (I use 2 or 3 packets of Splenda)
Rinse berries and simmer on stove until all the berries are popped. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. You may strain the berries if you ...
Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 Tbsp. wheat (or oat) bran and 1 tablespoon soy flour, mixed together
1C soy flour
1/2 C sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 C heavy cream
1/3 C club soda
1/2 C blueberries (if not sweet, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar
substitute)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a ...
Turnip Fries
There’s no such thing as low carb french fries, but turnip fries make a nice substitute.
Turnip Fries Recipe
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Peel turnip, slice off stalk end bit
Cut into fry-sized wedges
Spray lightly with non-stick spray (olive oil is a healthier substitute)
Put in container or ziplock baggie
Sprinkle in choice of low ...
Low Carb Bread
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Lasagna Recipe
Here’s a low carb lasagna recipe without noodles:
Ingredients for Meat Sauce
1 - 1.5 lb lean hamburger
3/4 C fresh tomatoes, chopped fine
3/4 C water
1/2 C fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 C Hunt’s tomato juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic seasoning
Italian seasoning
Cook these items in saucepan for about 45 minutes.
Put a small amount on bottom ...
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Dairy products are encouraged in low carb diets. Most cheeses can be enjoyed either by themselves as a snack or as an ingredient in dishes. But keep in mind that cheese contains carbohydrates, so you should limit your portions. Eggs are perhaps one of the main staples of the controlled-carb dieter; they are high in protein, have no carbs, and are very versatile. Plus, they’re inexpensive, too! Drinking milk is also a good idea; it’s a good source of calcium. But if you are lactose-intolerant, it would be a good idea to drink milk in small quantities periodically until you find that you no longer have any adverse reactions to it.
Eating out also used to be a problem for low carb dieters. Restaurant staff didn’t have a clue about the carb content of food. Today however, many dining establishments have taken measures to accommodate carb-counting consumers. A number of them even list what type of low carb foods they offer and the nutritional information of each dish. Do you want a hamburger without the buns? A salad with low carb dressing? All of these and more are possible today.
As you have perhaps realized, finding low carb foods is not at all that hard, especially the natural ones. In fact, it’s entirely likely that you have been consuming these foods all your life without realizing that they are suitable for weight loss or weight maintenance. And if you concentrate on these foods, you’ll probably find that you won’t have time anymore to bemoan and worry about carbohydrate-rich foods that you have had to give up.
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