Archive for 01/25/13
Eat a Low Carb Diet and Keep it Tasty
More people are carb conscious due to the popularity of the Atkins diet and South Beach. Many people blame their weight problems on carbohydrates. However, it's important to realize that not all carbs are bad. Good carbs do exist. There is a reason athletes often eat carbohydrate rich foods before they have to perform. Good carbs are an excellent source of energy. It is not healthy to cut all carbohydrates out of your diet, despite what the Atkins books say. The key to eating healthy is to eat a low amount of good carbs. These tips can help you learn how to do that.
Salads are a great way to eat low carb. During the warm months, salads are especially easy to make and enjoy. For those days when it's too hot to cook, there is nothing quite like a big salad. This meal option can be great even in the cooler months. You can even eat salad for several weeks without having the same one twice because there are so many ways to prepare them.
Using coconut flour is another way to cut down on carbs. You can use the flour made from coconuts in place of both white and wheat flour and it is low in carbs. This will allow you to still enjoy baked goods and other foods made with flour. Refined flour doesn't work as part of a low carb diet. Coconut flour is a great substitute for that. Another bonus is coconut is a nutrient rich food. Coconut water is a popular health drink. Using this flour means you can eat regular breakfast foods and not worry about the carb count.
Using a bowl in place of a tortilla is another easy way to cut down on carbs. A few extra dishes are worth being able to cut down on your carb intake. Your favorite dishes, like fajitas and breakfast burritos, will still be as delicious when served from a bowl or plate. Everything still gets prepared the same but instead of wrapping it up in a tortilla, you serve it in bowls.
The only dish this won't really work with is a quesadilla. A bowl of melted cheese isn't an appetizing meal.
Many people assume that a low carb diet means eating boring food. It's also assumed that they will have to give up the snacks and other foods that they love. But honestly, a low carb diet isn't that different from eating a well balanced diet. You would be surprised by how many low carb alternatives there are to high carb foods. You may be happy to discover that eating low carb won't affect your life much at all. Use these tips to help you make the transition to low carb even easier.