Thursday, May 9, 2013

Tips for Low Carb Diets

By James Steele


Low carb diets are most often thought to be a huge hassle. These diets also seem to go against reason. When learning about nutrition, we get taught that carbohydrates are good for us. They are the base of the food pyramid. The truth is that there are carbohydrates that are good for us. Some carbohydrates are bad for us, of course. This is also true of cholesterol. Eating a low carb diet isn't that different from eating a balanced diet, if at all. If you follow the rules of nutrition you can eat a low carb diet really easily. The following low carb diet tips should be helpful.

Do you crave pasta? Do you like to curl up with a big ol' plate of pasta on cooler nights. Do you love the hearty pasta dishes at the local restaurant? Of course you are probably thinking a low carb diet would make you drop the noodles and pasta all together right?, WRONG! Pasta of the past was completely flour based. Try a vegetable pasta. Veggie pastas come in all of the same varieties as flour based ones. Pastas in just about any vegetable can be found.

Eating lots of meat is one idea that is usually associated with a low carb diet. When starting a low carb diet, many people look forward to that part. Eating lots of meat is encouraged because most meats don't have carbohydrates. Some good options are beef, chicken, and seafood. People on low carb diets will often substitute lettuce for the bun when eating a hamburger. This is good news for those who enjoy eating a lot of meat.

Low carb dinner leftovers are a great way to reduce the number of carbs you would normally eat at lunch time. This way you know that you will have a tasty lunch waiting for you and you will be less likely to give in to the siren call of fast food. By saving your leftovers for a couple days, you can mix up your mid day meals with a variety to choose from.

Low carb dinner leftovers are a great way to reduce the number of carbs you would normally eat at lunch time. Because you'll know you have a tasty lunch waiting, you will be more likely to resist the call of fast food. You can give yourself a variety of foods to choose from by saving your leftovers for a couple days.

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 eating a low carb diet isn't that different from eating a balanced diet. The number of low carb alternatives might surprise you. Eating a low carb diet won't affect your life much at all, as many people have happily found out. Use these tips to help you and you will be fine.




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