The Best Things to Eat on a Low-Carb Diet

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Martina T
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The low-carb diet is a great way to lose some weight and be much healthier. You might need to give up foods that you love so much but it will be worth it. The whole point is to reduce the intake of carbs and lean on healthy fats and protein. Take a look at the lost below

Cheese

Cheese and other dairy products contain a very low percentage of carbs. You should opt for either cheddar or cottage cheese. It is delicious, plus you can add it to many salads and meals.

Legumes

Lentils and pinto beans are rich in protein and that is exactly what you need with the low-carb diet. They will give you that energy boost that you need to go through the day.

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Easy mushroom lentil stew over mashed potatoes by @elavegan – so hearty, I’ve made this on repeat this past year! . Ingredients: 1 cup dry lentils, green or brown (190 g) 1 large onion (chopped) 2 cloves of garlic (minced) 1 tbsp oil (for frying) 3 tbsp white wine (40 ml) (optional) 3 cups vegetable broth (720 ml) 2 cups mushrooms sliced (135 g) 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1-2 tsp each of dried parsley, thyme and oregano A splash of coconut milk canned 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken) black pepper and chili flakes to taste Chopped pickles to taste (optional) Mashed potatoes 4 medium-sized potatoes (600 g) 1/4 cup coconut milk canned (60 ml) (**see recipe notes) 1/2 tsp nutmeg (or more/less to taste) black pepper, sea salt . Instructions: Rinse lentils under running water. I prefer to soak my lentils for about 15 minutes in lukewarm water but this step is optional (discard the water afterwards). Meanwhile, chop your onion, garlic, mushrooms. Heat oil in a skillet/frying pan, stir in the diced onion, the minced garlic and fry for 3 minutes over medium heat. . Add mushrooms, dried parsley, thyme, oregano, white wine (optional), balsamic vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos to taste) and fry for a further 3-5 minutes. . Now add the lentils and 3 cups of vegetable broth and cook on low-medium heat (add more broth if needed) until the lentils are tender (about 20 minutes). . In the meantime, peel and chop potatoes, transfer them to a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until tender, drain. Transfer back to the pot, add coconut milk, nutmeg, black pepper and sea salt to taste and mash with a potato masher (don't use a food processor or blender). . Once the lentils are tender, mix a generous splash of coconut milk and cornstarch in a small bowl and pour this mixture into the lentil stew. Cook for a further 1 minute or until the desired thickness is reached. Season again with soy sauce (if needed), black pepper, and chili flakes. . Serve warm, garnish with chopped pickles and fresh herbs. . *If you don't like mushrooms, you can use chopped carrots or pumpkin #veganrecipes #lentils #lentilstew

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Nuts

Nuts are another low-carb snack that is simply too tasty to pass on. Almonds and walnuts should be your top two choices since they have the lowest sugar concentration. If you are longing for something delicious to snack on, try going with nuts instead of chocolate.

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Leafy Greens

Leafy green vegetables such as kale and spinach are the perfect substitute for sugar in most meals. They contain almost no carbs in their ingredient list. Leafy greens are also rich in vitamins and minerals.

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Fish

Both fish and seafood are great foods to include if you decide to go low-carb. Salmon, haddock, shrimps are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are super-healthy.

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