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Looking for low calorie, low carb items

jeannc30
jeannc30 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi-I don't do much grain and basically no bread due to gluten sensativity. What other kind of food items can I eat as I seem to fall short in the carb category at the end of the day? I know fruit, but usually do that in the morning and I know the sugar (natural ) is high in fruits. Suggestions please!

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  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    If you're short on carbs I don't get why you're looking for low carb items ?
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    Go buy some quinoa. You will fall in love.
    Can you eat beans? Lentils, quick oats, sweet potatoes?
    Let google be your friend in finding foods to fit your needs.
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    Sweet potatoes mmm!
  • jeannc30
    jeannc30 Posts: 3 Member
    I like quinoa, so maybe I will have to start finding some recipes for that. I don't do potatoes do to a blood type thing(wish I did because I really like sweet potatoes). Thanks for the help!
  • evolve33
    evolve33 Posts: 61 Member
    Beans should be a stable for you. Great source of slow burning carbs, will give you energy throughout the day.
  • Janehds0284
    Janehds0284 Posts: 87 Member
    Some fruits have high cal tho, I like all sorts of wrap, it always stay around 280-300 per one wrap for me :)
  • NancyYale
    NancyYale Posts: 171 Member
    Roast veggies like diced turnips, rutabagas and sweet potatoes and carrots, with some onion and bell peppers. I do a big batch on Sundays, and eat it over the week. OMG I love the stuff. Drizzle with a little olive oil for a healthy fat and season a bit, and that's all it takes.

    I eat it like candy. Just watch portions because it's starchy with the root veggies. So satisfying, though.

    And adding beans to your menu brings in good carbs and protein too. I toss them into all sorts of recipes.

    Good quick snacks include string cheese, Peanut butter, greek yogurt, and hummus on just about anything.
  • TribeHokie
    TribeHokie Posts: 711 Member
    Low calorie low carb? Broccoli?

    low calorie higher carb seems to be what you're actually asking, in which case I would double up on sweet potato, carrots, and peas. Milk is actually a surprising source of carbs as well.
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