Food suggestions for low carb diet

callhimrodneyafterdave
callhimrodneyafterdave Posts: 97
in Food and Nutrition
Hello

Im 2 weeks into a low carb diet and im getting pretty bored of eating eggs, fruit and veggies all the time!

Can anybody suggest any other foods that are good for a low carb diet?
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  • Rambo313
    Rambo313 Posts: 179 Member
    do you eat meat? A lot of meats are low in carbs.

    FF plain greek yogurt is on the low side as is plain cottage cheese, and cheese. But watch the fat and sodium in cheese.
  • NikkiTompson
    NikkiTompson Posts: 89 Member
    Hello

    Im 2 weeks into a low carb diet and im getting pretty bored of eating eggs, fruit and veggies all the time!

    Can anybody suggest any other foods that are good for a low carb diet?

    Meat is really high in protein and low in carbs. Hubby and I usually buy the chicken chargrills from the frozen section in Asda or tesco.. 2 of those are only 310 calories and hardly any carbs - in fact very low in carbs and good amount of protein. also they are rather tasty and you can get different flavours.. all are great.
  • alanabeehave
    alanabeehave Posts: 65
    Sounds horribly unhealthy and unsustainable.

    But hey, it's you're body!

    How bout:
    Spaghetti squash with ground turkey marinara
    Stuffed chicken breast (think cordon blue)
    Thai lettuce wraps
    Cabbage rolls sans rice
    Cedar plank salmon (on BBQ)

    I hope you cook...
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    meat
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,259 Member
    Fish is good. Yogurt, too. Stir frys with the veggies and some fish or chicken makes a good meal. I just skip the rice.

    Low carb is certainly sustainable....and not unhealthy. But not so low that you dont get enough. I shoot for about 100g a day.
  • MILFdoesabodyGd
    MILFdoesabodyGd Posts: 347 Member
    crock pot buffalo chicken lettuce wraps (So good, and easy)

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/crock-pot-buffalo-chicken-lettuce-wraps.html
  • callhimrodneyafterdave
    callhimrodneyafterdave Posts: 97
    Thanks for the response, im not cutting carbs completely out of my diet but just trying to keep it between 40-70 per day

    I have been eating plenty of meats and fish but I finding stuff to go with is what I have been finding hard as you normally have rice/potatoes/pasta and all are high in carbs!
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    I just discovered the joy of chuckroast in a crockpot, much better than other cuts I've tried, and crockpot cooking is super easy. Ribeye steak is also good. Ground sirloin is okay even without a bun. Avoid deliberately buying leaner cuts of meat, on low carb, you need fat in your diet. Plus, higher fat cuts are juicier and tastier anyway!

    I'm trying to stay away from a stereotypical staple, bacon, until I find nitrite free bacon somewhere. I also like feta, chedder, and gouda. My gouda has zero carbs in it, so that's my current go-to snack.

    Edit: Oh yeah, sides: Spinach and portabello mushrooms with some feta and gouda mixed in make an awesome salad. And I normally hate salad!
  • MissyMissy18
    MissyMissy18 Posts: 315 Member
    *insert passive aggressive/condescending response because I don't personally agree with your dietary choices*

    Oh, somebody did that already, nevermind. Carry on!

    For my real response: natural peanut butter (no additives at all, just peanuts), turkey bacon om nom nom, cottage cheese, soy milk, edamame
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    you can add me and check out my diary.
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    Sounds horribly unhealthy and unsustainable.

    Sounds horribly uneducated and ignorant.
  • alanabeehave
    alanabeehave Posts: 65
    Sounds horribly unhealthy and unsustainable.

    Sounds horribly uneducated and ignorant.



    I'm a nutritionist.
  • callhimrodneyafterdave
    callhimrodneyafterdave Posts: 97
    How about educating me on what I should be doing rather than what I shouldn't be doing?!

    Just a thought
  • sweetsarahj
    sweetsarahj Posts: 701 Member
    I'm low carb too, I eat lots of chicken breast, ham of all sorts, beef etc. This weekend I made a few curries and a zuchinni Lasagne - zuchinni instead of pasta :)

    Lots of salads too. I'm getting kinda sick of my meanus though, I hope more people comment with ideas :)
  • sweetsarahj
    sweetsarahj Posts: 701 Member

    I'm trying to stay away from a stereotypical staple, bacon, until I find nitrite free bacon somewhere.

    Argh I try to go easy on the nitrates too, they are in everything! A couple weeks ago I made homemade beef jerky, it came out sooo good! I highly recommend :)
  • Raver32
    Raver32 Posts: 2
    And yet my doctor (GP), nutritionist and pharmacist all support and recommend very low-carb diets for those that wish to follow one. The science on this subject is moving forward so rapidly nowadays, its difficult to keep up with the latest research and findings.
  • sweetsarahj
    sweetsarahj Posts: 701 Member
    How about educating me on what I should be doing rather than what I shouldn't be doing?!

    Just a thought

    Meh, there are a lot of know-it-alls out there. Just because someone has a degree, doesn't mean they are an expert.

    Bottom line is YOU do what works for YOU. I carb-cycle so on "low" days I aim at under 70 grams carbs and "high" days are about 150 grams. I still have enough carbs to feel good and fuel my workouts. Occasionally I might have a day where I feel tired or low-energy and an extra serving of fruit takes care of that.
  • minkakross
    minkakross Posts: 687 Member
    Sounds horribly unhealthy and unsustainable.

    Sounds horribly uneducated and ignorant.



    I'm a nutritionist.

    So then as a nutritionist you've never heard of diabetes, insulin resistance or PCOS? Low carb is a way of life for many and can be very healthy and easily sustainable.
  • callhimrodneyafterdave
    callhimrodneyafterdave Posts: 97
    Thanks :) solid advice
    How about educating me on what I should be doing rather than what I shouldn't be doing?!

    Just a thought

    Meh, there are a lot of know-it-alls out there. Just because someone has a degree, doesn't mean they are an expert.

    Bottom line is YOU do what works for YOU. I carb-cycle so on "low" days I aim at under 70 grams carbs and "high" days are about 150 grams. I still have enough carbs to feel good and fuel my workouts. Occasionally I might have a day where I feel tired or low-energy and an extra serving of fruit takes care of that.
  • kayemme
    kayemme Posts: 1,782 Member
    Thanks for the response, im not cutting carbs completely out of my diet but just trying to keep it between 40-70 per day

    I have been eating plenty of meats and fish but I finding stuff to go with is what I have been finding hard as you normally have rice/potatoes/pasta and all are high in carbs!

    try regular vegetables as sides (like broccoli, zucchini, eggplant, cabbage, etc.)

    also, cauliflower makes an amazing "rice" and/or "mashed potato" side.
  • kayemme
    kayemme Posts: 1,782 Member
    browse some vegetarian sites for recipe "sides" ideas. i'm not suggesting you go vegetarian, but there are so many delicious recipes that can easily be a side or a meal that are low-carb /high fiber that can be incorporated into a meat-eater's diet.

    you'll be surprised!!

    try vegetariantoday.com, plantbasedonabudge.com or http://www.cleaneatingmag.com for ideas!
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    speghetti squash and meat sauce
    almonds
    cabbage instead of rice in asian dishes
    I can't live w/o 85% dark chocolate low in sugars and carbs :)

    Good luck!
  • Bakkasan
    Bakkasan Posts: 1,027 Member

    So then as a nutritionist you've never heard of diabetes, insulin resistance or PCOS? Low carb is a way of life for many and can be very healthy and easily sustainable.

    I thank low carb for my loss of hypertension, depression, near perfect cholesterol panel, and over 100lbs of weight loss. But you know, unhealthy and unsustainable.

    My absolute favorite low carb item is taco salad. A lot of lettuce, 1/2lb 93% meat, taco seasoning, diced peppers, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream.
  • evansproudmama
    evansproudmama Posts: 493 Member
    My Faves are:

    Almonds
    Sunflower Kernals
    Fresh Veggies
    Chicken
    Steak
    Bacon!!
    Turkey Sasuage
    Lettuce wrap with most any kind of meat
    Lettuce wrap cheese burger
    Cheese!!
    The ocassional fruit

    I aim for no more than 80 carbs a day feel free to add me to check out my diary. My body doesnt like carbs and this is very sustainable to me I get way more fresh veggies in eating like this than I ever did before. Just go for what works for you!!
  • volume77
    volume77 Posts: 670 Member
    Almonds
    Peanut butter
    Peanuts
    Nuts
    Meat
    Pork rinds
    Sf jello
    shiratake noodles
    Chicken/ meat/
    Cheese
    Quest bars
    Low carb tortillas w laughing cow cheese
    Unsweetend almond milk
    Whipped cream
    Cream cheese w celery or jicama
    Avocados
    Walden farms products
    Bacon
    Slim jims
    Eggs/ omlets
    Soynut butter
    Yogurt fage
    Flaxseed muffin
    Flaxseed cracker
    Pickles
    Hamburgers
    String cheese
    Gum
    Diet soda
    Crystal light
    Broccili
    Cauliflower
    Salad


    I dunno I'm just throwing out what I normally eat... Feel free to add me I follow a lc lifestyle
  • callhimrodneyafterdave
    callhimrodneyafterdave Posts: 97
    Almonds
    Peanut butter
    Peanuts
    Nuts
    Meat
    Pork rinds
    Sf jello
    shiratake noodles
    Chicken/ meat/
    Cheese
    Quest bars
    Low carb tortillas w laughing cow cheese
    Unsweetend almond milk
    Whipped cream
    Cream cheese w celery or jicama
    Avocados
    Walden farms products
    Bacon
    Slim jims
    Eggs/ omlets
    Soynut butter
    Yogurt fage
    Flaxseed muffin
    Flaxseed cracker
    Pickles
    Hamburgers
    String cheese
    Gum
    Diet soda
    Crystal light
    Broccili
    Cauliflower
    Salad


    I dunno I'm just throwing out what I normally eat... Feel free to add me I follow a lc lifestyle

    wow thanks, plenty of foods to pick from :)
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    beef, veal, chicken, pork, turkey, venison, boar etc.
    milk, cheese, greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, quark, paneer, feta etc
    nuts, beans, pulses etc.
    whey, soy, casein protein shakes.
    :D
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Thanks for the response, im not cutting carbs completely out of my diet but just trying to keep it between 40-70 per day

    I have been eating plenty of meats and fish but I finding stuff to go with is what I have been finding hard as you normally have rice/potatoes/pasta and all are high in carbs!


    sorry didn't see this before.

    for noodles/spaghetti - shiritake noodles (from websites like japancentre) or use butternut squash to make spaghetti.

    for rice - boil up some cauliflower then stick it in a food processor - surprisingly good.

    swede/turnip chips are a good alternative and you could mabey try yams for potatoes (haven't tried them myself) and of course there are sweet potatoes - i think they are just wrong tho.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    just had a nosy at your diary, if you loose the cereal in the morning you could prob get a way with a wee bit of rice or tatties at night. bacon & eggs :)
  • nellyett
    nellyett Posts: 436 Member
    I like turkey chili without the beans....I add zucchini, red peppers, mushrooms, etc.

    I also make sheppards pie with mashed cauliflower on top instead of potatoes. I put the extra in those single serving tin 'takeout' containers and freeze them for later.

    I'll also use spaghetti squash in lieu of pasta for sauces, and will make cauliflower 'rice' for things like butter chicken, stir fries, etc. so easy to do. You can google all kinds of recipes.

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