Let’s talk about low-carb foods. Many people are trying to cut down on carbs now. Carbs are a basic nutrient, but eating low-carb foods can help suppress your appetite and help you lose weight.
If you are trying to control your carb intake, try adding some of these foods to your daily diet. You might really love them!
Bacon
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Bacon is one of the tastiest, most-loved foods out there, and being low in carbs creates a convenient excuse to eat it. Cooked bacon keeps in the fridge for several days, so you can prepare a bunch at once and then have some to nibble on any time you want.
Jerky
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Sealed properly, jerky lasts a really long time, even after it’s opened. This makes it a perfect anytime and on-the-go snack for a quick jolt of energy and flavor. And it packs easily and weighs almost nothing.
Cod
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Cod, like most other fish, is naturally low in carbs while being nourishing. This applies to grilled, broiled, sauteed, and baked cod alike. Note: it stops being low-carb if you use breading on it.
Cucumbers
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Cucumbers are great additions to salads and other cold dishes. You can also pickle them yourself by slicing them and using vinegar and a pinch of sugar. That sugar adds some carbs, but only a little.
Asparagus
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Asparagus is really good for you and goes well with a lot of dinner dishes. Canned asparagus can be pretty mushy, so if that’s not to your liking, make sure you buy fresh or frozen.
Bell Peppers
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Colorful and flavorful bell peppers are pretty inexpensive, and they’re incredibly versatile. They’re also great as a snack when sliced, and you can enjoy them raw or with a low-carb dip.
White Mushrooms
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Mushrooms are great sides, meal enhancers, and salad toppers. If you break down and have pizza, which is loaded with carbs, you can reduce the guilt a little by including mushrooms (and/or onions and peppers) as toppings.
Raspberries
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Berries of all kinds are sweet and nutritious, and they’re great to snack on or enjoy as a side during breakfast or lunch. They’re also great toppings for foods like yogurt.
Avocados
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The avocado is another amazing food that’s delicious, versatile, and healthy for you. Tip: try avocado butter on gluten-free toast, which is usually low in carbs.
Nuts
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Nuts of almost all varieties are low in carbs. They provide a boost of energy and protein as well. In addition to all that, they last a long time when you keep them well-sealed in a container.
Olive Oil
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Did you know that oils and fats are carb-free? They are! Olive oil is among the healthiest and most flavorful oils you can buy. It’s great in cooking, recipes, as a salad dressing, as a dipping sauce, and more.
Butter
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The debate about how bad the fat and cholesterol in butter are for you will continue to rage. However, there’s no debate about whether butter contains carbs. It doesn’t, so if you’re looking for some carb-free flavor for food, butter’s a good option.
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