There are many different ways to eat and each of them has their own benefits. One type of diet that many people choose is a low-carb diet, and it seems to have some benefits all of its own. Not only is it possible to lose a considerable amount of weight on a low-carb diet, many people gain energy and even reverse some health issues.
When you eat a low-carb diet, you are cutting out many of the carbohydrates that are in the standard American diet. Those carbohydrates include bread, sugary foods and pasta. Even though you are cutting out carbs, you are getting a diet that is high in healthy fats, protein and vegetables. It’s a give-and-take, but it is one that can really make a difference in your health. There are a wide variety of options available for low-carb diets. Scientists have shown that it can promote weight loss and improve your health. When you look at the list of foods below, you will see that all of them are extremely low-carb.
You can eat these foods, along with unprocessed seafood, meat and organic choices.
Meat:
Chicken
Beef
Duck
Organ meats
Turkey
Veal
Lamb
Goose
Pork
Pork rinds (It is actually an exception to the processed rule.)
Seafood:
Shellfish
Fish
Mollusks
Dairy:
Butter
Margarine
Almost all types of cheese
Heavy cream (It is also low in carbs.)
Eggs
Oil:
Avocado oil
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Sesame oil
Corn oil
Peanut oil
Safflower oil
Sunflower oil
Most of the Veggies Possess between 0-1g Net Carb Per Serving:
Cucumber
Celery
Radish
Fresh herbs
Alfalfa sprouts
Most of vegetables of the Chicory family, including radicchio,
escarole, endive, etc.
Most of the leafy green veggies, such as spinach, kale, lettuce,
Swiss chard, arugula, Bok Choy, turnip greens, etc.
Condiments:
Vinegar (It is advisable to avoid using balsamic.)
Mustard (You should not use any honey variety.)
Various types of hot sauce
Regular mayonnaise (Make sure you eat full fat mayonnaise.)
Salt
Drinks:
Water
Herbal tea
Tea (You should not add sugar, honey or any other sweetener.)
Drink mix powders such as Crystal Light
Coffee (Avoid adding sugar or milk.)
Consumption Tips
It is recommended to consume foods that are only from animal
origin such as dairy, meat, and eggs since they are carb-free.
Make sure you consume dairy, meat, and eggs until you’re full in
order to prevent any other food cravings.
You should consume enough fat as it can keep you full longer and
boost your energy levels.
Eliminate any sugary foods and beverages from your diet. In this
way, you can also reduce your sugar cravings.
Have a low-carb meal whenever you feel hungry and avoid counting
calories.
You should consume water instead of juices. As mentioned
previously, unsweetened coffee, Seltzer waters, and unsweetened tea
are in the group of zero-carb beverages. For optimal results, make
sure you choose the low-carb beverage that works the best for you.
But, keep in mind that water should be your primary beverage.
Therefore, consider drinking a lot of water throughout the day.
H/T: Daily Healthy Keeper
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