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Sabtu, 01 Juni 2013

Healthy Low-Carb Grocery List

Healthy Low-Carb Grocery List

While the body does need some carbohydrate for energy and to function well, choosing foods lower in carbohydrates can help you to improve your health and reduce your weight. The key is to eliminate or cut down on those carbohydrates coming from added sugars most often found in packaged foods such as cookies, crackers and baked goods. On your next shopping trip choose foods with natural fiber, lean protein and healthy fats for your low-carb eating plan.

Fruits and Vegetables

    Produce does contain carbohydrate, but the high fiber and vitamin content makes this group of foods beneficial. In addition, many low-carb eating plans do not count fiber toward the daily carbohydrate limit. Choose fruits and vegetables that are less starchy and lower in sugar. To your shopping list you can add green beans, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, lettuces, tomatoes, summer squash, apples, pears, berries and citrus fruits. Plan to use lettuce and cabbage in place of carbohydrate-heavy buns and wraps when making burgers or tacos.

Protein Choices

    Most low-carb eating plans focus on protein, so you will want to stock up on protein foods for both meals and snacks. For meals choose a variety of fish such as salmon, tuna, tilapia or shellfish, which are low in carbohydrate but provide valuable nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids. Make turkey and chicken breast your poultry choices. For beef, select leaner cuts such as eye of round, ground sirloin and top loin. Lamb chops and pork loin are other options. Beans, tofu, dairy products and eggs are also acceptable options.

Snacks

    Finding alternatives to high-carb crackers and ready-made snack mixes is essential when sticking to an eating plan. Unsalted nuts and cheese cubes are a good option, as is well as yogurt without added sugar. You can combine vegetables with hummus, which is made from garbanzo beans, for a low-carb snack, or buy some ricotta cheese and mix in your favorite herbs or spices for use as a dip. Nut butters are great to spread on fruits and vegetables as well.

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