Too much carb in my diet

EmelyJ

I need help!

I have a major Carb problem. I can't seem to know how to keep it down. As much as try, I always manage to go out and have a bagel, Subway sandwich or pasta. I need help on lowering my carb. Could I have you guys give me random atternative I may eat that's low (or has no carb)

It can be either to prep at home and bring to work for lunch; or something I could pick up from a fast cascual type restaurant for lunch.

beanerific518

There are good carbs and bad carbs. Try to stick with high quality carbohydrates and pair with lean proteins. When you go out to eat it's a little bit more difficult - but not impossible. Get a veggie or salad instead of a starchy side. If you get a sandwich see if they can sub out with a whole grain bread (if not, eat half the sandwich with bread the other half without). Tell me restaurants that are convenient for you and I'll see if i've been to any to offer you applicable suggestions. Here is my cheat sheet of carbs and proteins that I like to keep with me just in case:

High-quality carbohydrates:
Vegetables
Fruits (fresh, frozen, unsweetened)
Beans
Peas
Lentils
Brown rice
Wild rice
Barley
Oatmeal
Quinoa
Amaranth
Wheat berries
Millet
Kamut
Whole grain cereals
Whole Grain Breads
Crackers
Whole Grain Pasta
Couscous

Lean Proteins:
Turkey
Chicken breast (without skin)
Seafood and fish
Veal
Pork
Tenderloin
Lean ham
Lean beef
Eggs
Yogurt (fat-free or low-fat)
Milk (fat-free or low-fat)
Soy milk
Cheese
Beans
Lentils
Split peas
Tofu
Tempeh
Soybeans
Nuts
Nut butters
Seeds