Many of us turn to carb skipping when attempting to lose weight. Discovering options to some of our preferred carb-heavy foods can be cunning. Fortunately, there are healthy and evenly yummy alternatives that you can eat without sacrificing calories or feeling deprived of that comfort food taste.
"Mashed potatoes are an American custom that we all know and enjoy. Rather than going carb crazy and feeling guilty about our self-indulgence, I like to substitute my traditional mashed potato recipe with my Low carb Mashed Cauliflower every now and then!" - skinnymom
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2. Spaghetti Squash Pasta:
Pasta is one hard food to let go of—despite the fact that it is only momentary. But spaghetti squash is a great substitute. It appears just like string pasta after you roast it in the oven and fork out the middle. You can pour your favourite marinara on top, or cheese for a healthy macaroni.
"We had every intention of dressing this dish up with a delicious sauce. I suggested pesto because I love it so much, but Clark suggested that we keep it simple to allow the flavor of the squash to come through. That Clark, he’s one smart cookie. So we were planning on tossing it in a light coating of olive oil and herbs…" - thefitchen
"We had every intention of dressing this dish up with a delicious sauce. I suggested pesto because I love it so much, but Clark suggested that we keep it simple to allow the flavor of the squash to come through. That Clark, he’s one smart cookie. So we were planning on tossing it in a light coating of olive oil and herbs…" - thefitchen
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3. Lettuce Wraps with Smoked Trout
In the mood for a wrap or sandwich? skip the carbs easily and switch your bread to delicious greens. Add your meat/fish/shrimp, beans, veggies and condiments and roll it into one nourishing and tasty wrap. You can also utilize lettuce In place of regular taco shells.
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4. Cauliflower Rice
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When you crave salty, or crunchy, or both, opt for kale chips. Not only do they fulfill both of those cravings, but you are also consuming one of the healthiest foods out there. Keep away from the carb-loaded, over-salted, greasy potato chips and relish the crunchy and sapid taste of kale chips.
"If you have yet to hop on the kale chip bandwagon, here’s your chance! We’ve compiled our three favorite kale chips recipes to share with you. Whether you’re craving salt or spice, we’ve got you covered." - Morgan Shupe
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7. Fat-Free Greek Yogurt Dip
Greek yogurt makes an amazing, protein-rich substitute for sour cream when you make dips and sauces. You can still make a delightful onion dip utilizing traditional dry onion soup blend (or your own mix) with Greek yogurt in place of using sour cream. Your guests will never know the difference.
"Yep. You can bid the days of heavy calorie-laden mayo dips goodbye, because this “skinny” version is much healthier but tastes just as good!" - ALI
8. Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
Before you take hold of a ketchup bottle, don't forget to take a look at the label first. Just 1 tablespoon has around 4 to 5 grams of carbs. The majority of people run over that amount. Take into account then using salsa as a healthier alternative. 2 tablespoons of salsa sauce contains only 2 grams of carbs and 10 calories, while also so lower in sugar. Salsa is amazing when used on hamburgers, omelets, chicken and turkey burgers.
"I have another super easy recipe that is guaranteed to give you tender chicken filling with the help of your slow cooker!" - Sandra Shaffer
9. Low-Carb Pancakes
Don’t consider you’ll be obliged to lose a chance for Saturday morning pancakes. Rather than using boxed pancake blends that contain around 25 to 33 grams of carbs for merely a third of a cup, simply blend eggs (or egg whites) together with almond flour or coconut flour. Add to the mix your preferred fruit, too, and you have just made a batch of sweet, toothsome, low-carb pancakes.
"These healthy oatmeal blender pancakes are packed with protein, whole grains and fibre! The best part is, they taste delicious and are 100% kid approved! We love these for breakfast topped with our favorite fresh fruit!" - Rebecca
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10. Kabocha Squash
This wonderful Japanese squash tastes almost like butternut squash, but with far less carbs and calories. 1 cup of kabocha squash has approximately 7 grams of carbs and 40 calories (butternut squash has 16 grams of carbs and 60 calories). Go ahead and roast it in the oven, you can also puree it to make soup. It has a slim, sweet taste and is a superb source of beta-carotene.
"An easy, sweet roasted kabocha squash recipe, complete with a delicious apple cider glaze. The perfect Winter side dish!" - Seattle Dweller
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Now, there is no reason at all you can't relish your preferred foods while cutting carbs. It is only a matter of noticing the right substitute. You may find that you like the low-carb alternative a lot more than what you used to eat before!
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