So you've determined a low carb diet is right for you. Now we'll
review a assortment of choices you can make and enjoy while not straying
from the diet and being happy with your food choices.
Breakfast Low Carb Diet Food:
1. Three eggs(whites only) with a dash of lemon pepper, single slice of 100% whole wheat toast(Optional Smart Balance spread on toast)
2. ½ cup unsweetened oatmeal. Make sweeter with 1 Tbs brown sugar and cinnamon to liking|1/2 cup of plain oatmeal. You may sweeten with a tablespoon of sugar and cinnamon to taste.}
3. ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese with fresh fruit.|Half cup of reduced-fat cottage cheese and fresh fruit.}
4. 1 container low-fat yogurt. Top with low-sugar cereal or granola
5. 2-3 Tbs all-natural peanut butter(No hydrogenated oils) and celery sticks
6. Three to four hard boiled eggs(discard 3 of the yolks) and conservatively salt.
7. 4 egg white omelet w/ bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and deli turkey. side of salsa and/or ketchup. Toasted whole wheat toast, pita or tortilla.
Lunch Low Carb Diet Food:
1. Low-fat deli meat sandwich w/ 100% whole wheat bread. (Top with any veggies you enjoy and use mustard instead of high fat mayo)
2. ½ cup or scoop of tuna or chicken salad made with reduced fat mayo on wheat toast or a pita topped with sprouts and cucumbers.|Half cup or portioned scoop of chicken or tuna salad that was made with reduced fat mayo. Make a sandwich with wheat toast or a pita and top with veggies.} Sprinkle lemon pepper to taste.
3. If ordering a salad while eating out steer clear of any fried topping like wonton's, tortilla chips or onions and order all protein to be grilled or baked, never fried. Reduced fat or calorie dressing on the side.
4. Baked or grilled chicken or fish of your choice with a side of steamed vegetable and a garden salad.
5. On a cold day, make a bowl of tomato based vegetable soup. It can contain meat or be vegetarian. Pair with whole grain crackers or toast.
**Tomato based soups are low in calories and plentiful in nutrients and are very filling. Terrific Choice!!
6. Order your favorite hamburger, turkey burger or chicken breast sandwich and wrap it in lettuce. Several places either have this on their menu or will be happy to accommodate you.
7. Mixed greens salad topped with baked salmon, green beans, mushrooms, sprouts and cranberries. Sprinkle olive oil and lemon juice as a delectable and healthy dressing.
Dinner Low Carb Diet Food:
1.A: Choose a lean protein: Chicken(White Meat) Tuna, Salmon, White Fish, Lean Turkey, Pork and grill, bake or pan fry with olive oil
B: Decide on a vegetable: Anything green is a great choice in which you can't go wrong. Steam, stir fry or grill the veggie and flavor with olive oil, lemon juice and pepper
C: Build a salad: Take your favorite type of lettuce and add any quantity of colorful vegetables you like. Salad are not only healthy, they're low in calories and aid digestion. Use 100% olive oil and vinegar dressing or other dressing that DO NOT contain hydrogenated oils.
2. Chicken and mixed vegetable stir fry. Try to use reduced sodium teriyaki or soy sauce. Pair with a ¼ cup of whole grain brown rice.
3. Ground beef or turkey chili. You can find terrific recipes online and be sure to use reduced sodium ingredients. There are some fine packaged chili products, but be wary of lofty sodium levels which are used as preservatives.
4. Open faced tuna salad and a bowl of vegetable soup. This comfort food does more than just fill your tummy.
5. 9% fat or less homemade meatloaf with beef or turkey. Eat with a side salad or vegetable.
There are numerous decisions you have for every meal while keeping your carb count low and still excited about the foods you're eating and the pounds melting off.
Breakfast Low Carb Diet Food:
1. Three eggs(whites only) with a dash of lemon pepper, single slice of 100% whole wheat toast(Optional Smart Balance spread on toast)
2. ½ cup unsweetened oatmeal. Make sweeter with 1 Tbs brown sugar and cinnamon to liking|1/2 cup of plain oatmeal. You may sweeten with a tablespoon of sugar and cinnamon to taste.}
3. ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese with fresh fruit.|Half cup of reduced-fat cottage cheese and fresh fruit.}
4. 1 container low-fat yogurt. Top with low-sugar cereal or granola
5. 2-3 Tbs all-natural peanut butter(No hydrogenated oils) and celery sticks
6. Three to four hard boiled eggs(discard 3 of the yolks) and conservatively salt.
7. 4 egg white omelet w/ bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and deli turkey. side of salsa and/or ketchup. Toasted whole wheat toast, pita or tortilla.
Lunch Low Carb Diet Food:
1. Low-fat deli meat sandwich w/ 100% whole wheat bread. (Top with any veggies you enjoy and use mustard instead of high fat mayo)
2. ½ cup or scoop of tuna or chicken salad made with reduced fat mayo on wheat toast or a pita topped with sprouts and cucumbers.|Half cup or portioned scoop of chicken or tuna salad that was made with reduced fat mayo. Make a sandwich with wheat toast or a pita and top with veggies.} Sprinkle lemon pepper to taste.
3. If ordering a salad while eating out steer clear of any fried topping like wonton's, tortilla chips or onions and order all protein to be grilled or baked, never fried. Reduced fat or calorie dressing on the side.
4. Baked or grilled chicken or fish of your choice with a side of steamed vegetable and a garden salad.
5. On a cold day, make a bowl of tomato based vegetable soup. It can contain meat or be vegetarian. Pair with whole grain crackers or toast.
**Tomato based soups are low in calories and plentiful in nutrients and are very filling. Terrific Choice!!
6. Order your favorite hamburger, turkey burger or chicken breast sandwich and wrap it in lettuce. Several places either have this on their menu or will be happy to accommodate you.
7. Mixed greens salad topped with baked salmon, green beans, mushrooms, sprouts and cranberries. Sprinkle olive oil and lemon juice as a delectable and healthy dressing.
Dinner Low Carb Diet Food:
1.A: Choose a lean protein: Chicken(White Meat) Tuna, Salmon, White Fish, Lean Turkey, Pork and grill, bake or pan fry with olive oil
B: Decide on a vegetable: Anything green is a great choice in which you can't go wrong. Steam, stir fry or grill the veggie and flavor with olive oil, lemon juice and pepper
C: Build a salad: Take your favorite type of lettuce and add any quantity of colorful vegetables you like. Salad are not only healthy, they're low in calories and aid digestion. Use 100% olive oil and vinegar dressing or other dressing that DO NOT contain hydrogenated oils.
2. Chicken and mixed vegetable stir fry. Try to use reduced sodium teriyaki or soy sauce. Pair with a ¼ cup of whole grain brown rice.
3. Ground beef or turkey chili. You can find terrific recipes online and be sure to use reduced sodium ingredients. There are some fine packaged chili products, but be wary of lofty sodium levels which are used as preservatives.
4. Open faced tuna salad and a bowl of vegetable soup. This comfort food does more than just fill your tummy.
5. 9% fat or less homemade meatloaf with beef or turkey. Eat with a side salad or vegetable.
There are numerous decisions you have for every meal while keeping your carb count low and still excited about the foods you're eating and the pounds melting off.
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