low carb is it necessary

Eat enough protein. Also fat and oils.
Carbs do not matter one way or another. Eat them.

misskarne wrote: »

Low carb is NOT necessary unless you have a medical reason to.

You CAN eat the things you enjoy, just smaller portions of them.

Yes!

That having been said, you CAN shift to a lower or moderate-carb diet even if you come from a high-carb food culture. Rice and breads are essential in my food culture, but I've managed to find different ways to eat on a daily basis, saving heavier-carb foods for the very rare special occasions and carefully portioning the grains that I do eat. Increasing vegetable intake is key. I have several medical reasons for doing so/no other choice.

Whether or not you are going to be able to lower carbs on an Indian diet will depend a lot on whether or not you are a vegetarian.

anandhi430 wrote: »

Thks azulvioleta6, I do have reduced my carb intake .I am vegetarian I don't eat eggs also.I take more portion of vegetables than the grains.being a vegetarian I dont get much of protein and i reach my carb goal daily with rice and roti , ie indian bread.I do want to try quionao and see if I can increase my protein level.thks once again for your guidance.

I think you'll enjoy quinoa. It is so delicious, and you can mix it with vegetables, or tofu or even gee if you so choose. I usually use some chicken stock to cook my quinoa in, but being vegetarian you can use some veggie broth if you want.

Not for weight loss! I eat an exceptionally high-carb diet and have lost nearly 100 pounds, so I know that at least one person can lose weight while eating loads of carbs.

As a vegetarian, you can eat all those lovely fruits and veggies and still lose weight.

anandhi430 wrote: »

Thks azulvioleta6, I do have reduced my carb intake .I am vegetarian I don't eat eggs also.I take more portion of vegetables than the grains.being a vegetarian I dont get much of protein and i reach my carb goal daily with rice and roti , ie indian bread.I do want to try quionao and see if I can increase my protein level.thks once again for your guidance.

A lower carb diet as a vegetarian is pretty impossible since the things that bring you protein also come with carbs. You certainly can focus on getting quality and satiety from the carbs that you consume though. For example, brown rice is more filling and nutritious than most white breads, even though a serving might have similar macros.

Quinoa is wonderful, but be aware that the proper portion is quite small and that quinoa is fairly high in carbs. Always rinse it before cooking, even if the package says that it is pre-rinsed. Here are some good instructions for making plain quinoa:

thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-quinoa-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-63344

In the Andes, quinoa is often served with potatoes...over a plate of white rice. Not low carb! Another authentic thing that you could do with it is to throw it into a soup. It's very nice in a veggie soup with lots of oregano.