Low carb low fat diet ideas

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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
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I have been advised to eat low carb 40-50g and low fat 20-25g diet.

I'm trying to think which foods I can eat.

Other than chicken, fish and low fat cottage cheese what else can I add in?
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  • changeconsumeme
    changeconsumeme Posts: 229 Member
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    Why?
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
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    The hospital have recommended it to shrink my liver.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
    I have been advised to eat low carb 40-50g and low fat 20-25g diet.

    I'm trying to think which foods I can eat.

    Other than chicken, fish and low fat cottage cheese what else can I add in?

    :disappointed:

    turkey
    seafood
    egg whites
    non fat greek yoghurt
    berries & salad for low carb fruit and veg.

  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
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    Egg whites! Of course, I was ruling eggs out due to the fat content.

    Thanks @TavistockToad

    Greek yoghurt and berries sound good as well.

    My typical diet is around 150g carbs and around 60g fat so this will be quite a change but it is only for a few weeks I hope. (Waiting on a date for surgery)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    and 5% fat mince might work?

    have a look at my evening meals if you want, the are mainly low carb on account of the husband these days!

    the courgetti bolognese might work for you?
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
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    That sounds terrible. How long are you supposed to eat like that? How many calories have you been adviced to take in? 50g carbs and 25g fat is 425 calories; eating 1000 calories means that you need to take in 143 grams protein daily, is that wise?
  • changeconsumeme
    changeconsumeme Posts: 229 Member
    edited October 2017
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    Have you tried Pinterest? I pretty much live there for all my recipe ideas!

    I can understand going low carb for liver, but moderate fat can be beneficial. I guess shifting the focus to protein, protein, protein, and reducing saturated fats/eating more mono/polyunsaturated fats is a good bet like olive oil, avocado, nuts and fatty fish.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
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    kommodevaran wrote: »
    That sounds terrible. How long are you supposed to eat like that? How many calories have you been adviced to take in? 50g carbs and 25g fat is 425 calories; eating 1000 calories means that you need to take in 143 grams protein daily, is that wise?

    I have a mass over 11cm in size that is crushing my insides, had MRI this morning and they suggested this to shrink the liver in size by depleting the glycogen stores to try to lessen the pain I'm in.
    Hoping surgery will be quick but I'm not back to the specialist until the 9th.
  • changeconsumeme
    changeconsumeme Posts: 229 Member
    edited October 2017
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    :'( Sorry to hear that. I wish you all the best luck in your recovery!
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
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    TavistockToad wrote: »
    and 5% fat mince might work?

    have a look at my evening meals if you want, the are mainly low carb on account of the husband these days!

    the courgetti bolognese might work for you?

    I didn't know your hubby had went low carb. Staying off your feed atm. Seeing people run is depressing when I can't even walk upstairs without looking like a weeble wobble :D
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    and 5% fat mince might work?

    have a look at my evening meals if you want, the are mainly low carb on account of the husband these days!

    the courgetti bolognese might work for you?

    I didn't know your hubby had went low carb. Staying off your feed atm. Seeing people run is depressing when I can't even walk upstairs without looking like a weeble wobble :D

    awww, you'll be back running in no time once you're better. :flowerforyou:
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,107 Member
    edited October 2017
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    All of the Cauliflower, Courgette, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Prawns & Scallops
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    Ten days before my surgery I was put on a VLCD diet (supervised of course) which consisted of so many meal replacement drinks and one cup of skim milk daily. The goal was to shrink my liver. It was miserable but it worked.

    I could fill up on as many sugar free jell-o and clear broth as I wanted but I was so apathetic I barely bothered.

    My best wishes are winging their way to you.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    edited October 2017
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    That is so good to hear that it worked for you.

    I get the feeling I'm not going to love eating this way but if it works and can lessen the pain a bit it will be worth it.

    Sugar free jello is a great idea.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
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    Starting it tomorrow, just went shopping for Fage 0% fat yoghurt, eggs, tuna and chicken.

    Got it at 50g carbs, 24g fat and 913 kcal
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    Can you get a referral to an RD? My brother was able to get one when his doctor recommended a big diet change for medical reasons, it helped him a lot with planning meals.
  • ck2d
    ck2d Posts: 372 Member
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    Avocado - great substitute for cheese.
    6 grams of carbs per, but 5 grams of fiber, so only 1 gram net.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    ck2d wrote: »
    Avocado - great substitute for cheese.
    6 grams of carbs per, but 5 grams of fiber, so only 1 gram net.

    Yes, but one cup of avocado is going to contain an entire day's worth of fat for OP's plan. At that point, it doesn't make sense as a cheese substitute unless OP genuinely prefers it to cheese.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
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    ck2d wrote: »
    Avocado - great substitute for cheese.
    6 grams of carbs per, but 5 grams of fiber, so only 1 gram net.

    Thanks but it is total carbs not net, has to be very low fat also.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
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    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Can you get a referral to an RD? My brother was able to get one when his doctor recommended a big diet change for medical reasons, it helped him a lot with planning meals.

    I don't think I'd get a referral in time. They gave me a diet sheet but it was all just low fat protein drinks and drink skimmed milk, no food.
    I can't stand that so asked what the macros would be and just making my own food plan that will at least be slightly more bearable.

    I was thinking maybe normal tofu would be good? I'm not sure of the fat content until I go to health food shop tomorrow as I normally buy the marinated high fat version which is 11%.

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