Easy Low-Carb Foods

Eating a low-carb diet can be tasty, nutritious and satisfying, and you can prepare a variety of great foods with little or no prep work, which makes them super easy to enjoy.

Vegetables

Vegetables are perfect for this diet, as they are nutritious, and there are numerous that have less than 5 gram of carbohydrates per serving. For instance, green vegetables are full of health benefits such as chlorophyll, which helps the body produce vitamins E, A and K, and they are easy to prepare and enjoy. They can be steamed, boiled, baked or eaten raw, and you can even spruce them up by splashing on a little olive oil or butter, since carbohydrates, and not a little bit of fat, are the enemy. Those with less than 5 carbohydrates per serving include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans, spinach, asparagus, cucumbers and lettuce.
Other low-carb vegetable options that are nutritious and easy to cook are carrots and squash, but you should avoid potatoes and corn.

Fruits

Many fruits contain a lot of sugar, which is converted by the body into carbs, though there are still a few that can be eaten in this diet. Berries are the best choice available because they are lower in sugar than other fruits, so opt for strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries.
Try mixing these fruits into a salad or serve them as a healthy dessert with homemade whipped cream. To make the topping, mix heavy whipping cream with 1/2 cup of Splenda and one tablespoon of sugar and beat it until it becomes stiff.

Meats

To make easy low-carb meals that include healthy meats, you can choose canned chicken and tuna, packed in oil or, for an even lower-calorie version, packed in water.
When opting for fresh meats, select sirloin beef cuts, which are leaner, easier to cook, and are generally not as tough as other cuts. Sirloin steaks can be cooked in as little as 10 minutes, depending on the desired temperature.
Pre-cooked meats such as chicken and beef can be found in the grocer's freezer case and can be the basis of a quick meal or a healthy low-carb snack.
Ground turkey and any kind of fresh seafood items are also good low-carb choices.

Dairy

Cheeses that are not low-fat are the best options for a low-carb diet. Select whole milk instead of skim or 2 percent varieties, as the whole milk versions have less carbohydrates. Also, use heavy whipping cream for coffee instead of creamer or half and half, as it lower in carbs.