Alternatives to Carbs?

MummatoSkye
MummatoSkye Posts: 42
in Food and Nutrition
Hi, well anyone who looks at my diary will see my diet consists of far too many carbs and too little protein.
I'm really struggling on recipes that have low carbs can anyone help?
I dont like tomatoes, nuts, red meat.
Any ideas?

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  • WVprankster
    WVprankster Posts: 430 Member
    Chicken, turkey, or damn near anything from the ocean.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    Also, start using quinoa anywhere you would normally use rice or pasta. And it can be cooked and then frozen in individual portions to make it more quick and convenient.
  • lorika55
    lorika55 Posts: 24 Member
    I agree, you can use quinoa so many ways. I make a greek salad with it...add some chickpeas for additional protein.
    Edamame beans are a great snack and have a high protein and fibre count as well.
  • ValeriePlz
    ValeriePlz Posts: 517 Member
    There are not really "alternatives" to carbs, but if you are looking to replace carbs, I'd make protein and veggies the focus of your meal and have carbs be more of a complement.

    The other day I had an awesome high protein dinner - stuffed half a pita with hummus, roast beef deli slices, mozzarella, and lettuce. The pita has carbs, but the sandwich is stuffed with (mostly) healthy fats.

    If you like seafood, I find that steamed veggie sides with a little lemon are fantastic. You can also roast them - Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, etc. are all awesome roasted.
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    Is there a reason you need to limit carbs? I don't see "far too many" carbs in your diary at all. Not enough protein, but that can be added using the hundreds of calories you are leaving on the table every day. For some ideas of how to add protein, check this out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources (and if you enable all images, you can see the values better)

    Also, start using quinoa anywhere you would normally use rice or pasta. And it can be cooked and then frozen in individual portions to make it more quick and convenient.
    Quinoa is about 70% carb. Even for vegans, its not exactly the best source of protein (although it is a complete protein, which is good.)
  • MummatoSkye
    MummatoSkye Posts: 42
    Thank you everyone and that link is so helpful!

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