Wednesday, July 31, 2013

The Best Ways To Eat Low Carb Diets

By Ron Stucky


It is now commonly believed that the best way to diet is to eat foods that are low in carbohydrates. It became popular to eliminate all carbohydrates from your diet for at least the past twenty years, and low carb diets are an answer to the previous way of thinking. If you want to know the truth, many people harmed their health by believing in the no carb diet. Eating in moderation can do a lot of good for your overall health, even when you are eating such things as good carbohydrates. The main problem is finding a way to start eating foods with low carbohydrates, after being used to so many high carbs. To help you out, here are a few tips and hints.

Cauliflower is not only a healthy vegetable, but it's a good rice substitute. Not many people know this, but cauliflower is a great low carb vegetable that can take the place of rice. Rice also takes a lot longer to cook. So grating some cauliflower and using it in dishes calling for rice will give you a faster, lower calorie meal. Almost one hundred percent of the recipes that tell you to use rice can be made using cauliflower instead. The one advantage rice has over cauliflower is the price; cauliflower will tend to cost you a bit more. However, if you're seeking ways to make more low carb dishes, this is one nutritious option. If your diet is high in processed foods, try switching to more natural foods. People who are in the habit of eating fast foods and packaged foods have an especially hard time reducing the carbs in their diet. There are foods that are marked "low carb," but these are also processed foods that aren't really a satisfactory answer. The problem with most of these low carb processed meals is that they make you want to eat more carbohydrates, so you're tempted to abandon your diet. When you eat natural foods, by contrast, you won't feel that craving for more carbs, as your body will be better nourished. Many diet foods are artificially sweetened, which can cause mood swings and energy crashes; instead, try fresh fruits or some protein rich nuts.

Whole grains are a fundamental source of nutrition you should seek out as much as possible. Whole grains are also very helpful at keeping you on your low carb diet. When you switch from unhealthy to healthy carbs such as whole grains, you won't feel deprived, as these foods are actually more satisfying than those made from things like white flour. It's not hard to switch. When you buy foods like bread or pasta, look for ones made with whole grain rather than processed flours. Whole grain foods make it a lot easier for you to substitute in low carbohydrate foods for high carbohydrate foods without having to give up anything you love.

Do you really love pasta? Is it one of your favorite foods? You've probably heard that pasta is the enemy of any person who wants to eat a low carb diet. You'll be glad to know that this is a myth. You can find many whole grain and gluten free varieties of pasta.

While pasta made from white flour is high in carbs, many of the healthier alternatives are low carb and are easier to digest as well. Take a look at all the alternative pastas around, or learn how to make them yourself. This is just one example of how your favorite high carb foods can be made with healthier, alternative ingredients. There are a lot of ways to cut back on the carbohydrates you consume. A low carb diet is pretty easy to start and stick with if the truth was known. It is always good to talk to a doctor before making a lifestyle change, and a nutritionist knows food, so both can get you started on the right path, making sure that your new low carb lifestyle will have a very good chance of working.




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