Friday, February 27, 2009

Choosing Foods For Your Low Carb Diet Planning

By Haiyan Lai-Heskin

There are tons of great low carb diet food available out there which are quite delicious, as long as you find the right recipes and use the right ingredients.

You should make a low carb diet food list before you head out to the supermarket, as there are many delicious and nutritious foods for low carb diets.

Beef such as hamburger patties and steak have high amounts of protein and are also quite low in carbohydrates, but processed meats such as salami and ham should be avoided as they are often cured with sugar (carbohydrates).

Chicken breasts and thighs to drumsticks and wings are particularly low in carbohydrates and calories, so it is great in a low carb diet.

Fish is also delicious and perfect low carb diet food, as most fish fillets or steaks have about 22 grams of protein for 3 1/2 oz. of cooked fish or 6 grams per ounce, which is very respectable.

Many different eggs and dairy products such as eggs, milk, cottage cheese, yogurt and all cheeses gives you a lot more variety and versatility with your diet. It should be included on any low carb diet food list as they offer a lot of protein.

Make sure you add beans to your low carb diet food list. It offer a lot of protein, and are important to include in any diet to ensure that you are getting the nutrition your body needs.

When you are making a low carb diet food list, make sure that you also include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether you use these as side dishes to your meals or as snacks to keep you satisfied throughout the day, you should always be stocked up on fruits and vegetables.

This will stop you straying from your diets and turning to some easy but unhealthy foods such like cookies, cakes and other quick foods for a craving.

Make eating low carbohydrate diet food as fun as you can, in any way you can think of and even ask your friends and family for some great ideas to help you out. Eating healthily can be better than eating unhealthily, as long as you incorporate the right foods and prepare your meals properly. - 15275

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