There are three main components in food: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Carbohydrates in foods come in three forms: sugar, starch and fiber. Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. There are many weight loss and weight maintenance diets that promote eating low carb foods.
Meats, Poultry and Fish
Meat is a main staple on a low carb shopping list. All kinds of beef, poultry, foul, nitrate-free deli meats and fish are low carb.
Fruits
Low carb fruits are more restrictive. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cantaloupe, lemons and limes are low carb.
Vegetables
A low carb diet is a veggie-lovers dream. The list includes artichokes, cucumbers, green beans, broccoli, spinach, yellow squash, okra, onions, peppers, sprouts, zucchini, celery, mushrooms, lettuce, cabbages, leeks, snow peas, limited amounts of tomatoes, eggplant and pumpkin.
Dairy
In the dairy section, low carb foods include all hard and soft cheeses, cottage cheese and cream cheese. Also making the list is heavy whipping cream, real butter, eggs, sour cream, and half and half.
Beverages
Water, diet soda, tea and coffee may be had liberally. Sugar-free Kool-Aid, Crystal Light mixes and diet hot cocoa are also permitted on a low carb regimen.
Nuts, Oils and Low Carb Bread
Nuts, nut flour, coconut oil and olive oil are low carb foods. Low carb breads of all kinds are also on a low carb lovers list.
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar