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A delicious steak dinner
Healthy Low Carb Diets
For those of you who want to take off pounds fast, the low carbohydrate diet may be just for you. Low carb diets have been the rage for many years. These diets often go from extremely low carbs to moderate intake of starchy foods. Dr. Atkins became famous with his strict low carb diet, and those with a desire to lose weight quickly followed his plan. Eating fatty bacon and juice steaks was quite a treat in the beginning, but soon one got the munchies and wanted something crunchy to eat. You can go on a low carb diet and have a variety of vegetables and even some fruit with your meals.
Eat Your Steak and Avoid Too Much Fat
Steak is often a favorite entree with most of us. Before you go on a steak rampage due to the low carb nature of meat, select cuts of meat that are low in fat. Skirt steak and tenderloin have low fat content. You can also enjoy pork tenderloin which also is low in fat. Protein is very satisfying and will satiate your appetite. Season the food well to really enjoy this diet.
For a special treat make a tasty wine sauce for the steak. Make sure to serve a crunchy green salad and fresh veggies to add a healthful note to your steak dinner.
Some Low Carb Suggestions
Cottage cheese is Low Carb
Cottage cheese is fairly low in calories as well as carbs. Try putting the cheese in the blender with a small amount of milk and you will have a creamy and delicious treat. Season with salt and pepper and add veggies. You can also add some low carb fruits when the sweet tooth hits.
How many carbohydrate grams is considered Low carb.
The amount of carb grams varies with different diets. The Atkins diets starts with 20 grams of carbs, which is extremely low. Some low carb diets include up to 60 grams of carbs. You can find one that suits your lifestyle; and another determining fact is how much weight you want to lose. You can still enjoy some of your favorites while adhering to a low carb diet.
Fish and Seafood
All fish and seafood are on the low carb diets. Broil, bake or barbecue the seafood and add lots of seasoning and olive oil .
Bake salmon with added broccoli raab, and a few slices of onion with fresh garlic and you have a satisfying and low carb meal.
Low Carb Soup ideas
Soup is filling and easy to make when you don't feel like cooking.
This easy soup will keep in the fridge for a few days.
Put about 4 cups of water plus 2 cans of low sodium chicken stock in a pot.
Add about 2 chicken breasts cut in small pieces
Add a cup of chopped celery
Add one cup each of spinach, kale to the soup.
Add about 1/2 cup of chopped green onions
Two chopped garlic cloves
1 Cup of green beans
Cook until the chicken is tender and the veggies are cooked
Add a tablespoon of seasoned salt, pepper
Sprinkle on some Thyme, Oregano and Curry powder.
Low Carb Vegetables
The following vegetables have between 3-5 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
- Romaine lettuce
- Arugula
- Cauliflower
- Mushrooms
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Green peppers
- Green Beans
- Asparagus
- Spinach
An Easy salad idea:
Cut up romaine, argular and spinach. Add cucumbers, andcelery.
Chop up chicken or turkey with cheese
Easy salad dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive or grape seed oil
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 2 tablespoons of dry parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Thyme, Oregano and Basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cook up a bunch of Veggies
Most vegetables are low carb except for potatoes, carrots, peas and corn.
Steam fresh broccoli or green beans, and dress up with sour cream or olive oil and seasonings.
When the veggies are steamed, add some olive oil, garlic salt and fresh parmesan cheese for a tasty and filling veggie dish.
Make mock mashed potatoes with cauliflower. Steam the cauliflower and put in the blender with a little sour cream, butter and salt and pepper.
Bake the cauliflower in the oven when pureed and sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top.
Enjoy salads to make sure you get vitamins and minerals
Lowest Carb Fruits
You can even have fruit on a low carb diet. The following fruits are between 4-6 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
- Watermelon
- Casaba Melon
- Cantaloupe
- Berries (most kinds)
- Papaya
- Avocado (officially a fruit)
- Grapefruit
Make Lettuce Wraps for a Low Carb Meal
Make lettuce wraps instead of sandwiches.
Iceberg lettuce works best for this wrap.
Take a large piece of lettuce and lay it out flat.
Make a tuna salad with mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped celery and sunflower seeds. Spice it up with cayenne pepper, curry powder and thyme.
Put a generous amount of the tuna salad in the lettuce and wrap. Hold it together with a toothpick.
Some other wrap ideas:
- Slice turkey and cucumbers and wrap.
- Roast beef, cucumbers and green pepper.
- Chicken slices with mushrooms and zucchini
Low Carb Dip
Low carb dips are great when you are really hungry.
Cut up celery, green pepper, mushrooms and cauliflower florets
The Dip
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
1/2 cup of yogurt
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
A can of drained clams
Thyme, oregano, basil
Black pepper
Seasoned salt
Cayenne pepper (optional)
Blend well and put in the fridge until you are ready to dip in the veggies.
Try a Healthy Low Carb Diet
Low carb fruits for dessert or snack
Some Low Carb Recipes to Check Out
- Easy Fish Curry Recipe
Curry sauce makes bland fish spark with flavor. This sauce is easy to make with simple ingredients. - Easy Recipes Make a Fluffy Omelet
Eggs are considered the perfect food by many. Omelets are inexpensive to make, filling and low in calories, as long as you don't add too many fattening ingredients. - Chicken Curry Recipe with Mushrooms
Make chicken curry with mushrooms. This is a quick, easy, healthy and delicious meal. - Chicken and Spinach Stir Fry Recipe
Chicken is so versatile with many options for cooking. Stir fry with assorted veggies is delicious, easy to make and healthful to eat.
Should you go on a low carb diet?
Before starting a low carb diet, which at times may feel very depriving of certain foods disuss this diet with your health provider to make sure you are in good health to follow this regimen.
Low Carb Diets
Have you ever been on a low carb diet?
Comments
I am not sure if I have seen grape seed oil in salad dressing before. We may have to try that. No shrimp for me but the rest looks tasty.
Carol Sounds like a great variety of foods to enjoy ...lots of texture and flavors make eating in a low carb way much more appealing.
Thanks for sharing...Voted up+++ and shared
Angels are on the way to you this afternoon ps
I also think low carb diets are helpful for people who just need to start losing weight because they make dieting simple, and you can eat as much as you want of certain types of food. For the long term, it is probably better to come up with a lifetime plan that includes carbs in moderation. i.e. whole grains. Though you can buy high fiber wraps and tortillas, you do miss having a sandwich. Note: I did lose about 30 pounds on a low carb diet, but I couldn't stay with it forever.
All nice and nutritious ideas for a healthy low carb. diet. I like the vegetarian ones, especially the soups.
Thanks for sharing the details of the recipes!
I enjoyed your choice of foods for low carb diet. When I can eat steak and lose weight. I am on it. Thanks for the great hub and tips here. Pinned and shared!
I do relatively low-carb, but not too low carb. While leafy greens are technically carbs, they are not (and should not be) counted as carbs in a low carb diet because their carbs and calories are so low. So you can eat as much leafy greens as you like and it would still be low-carb, which is what I do.
But I do like fish, lamb, and grass-fed beef. I try to avoid pork.
Glad to be reading it again and love the dip and the lettuce wrap recipe. Thanks.
Shared and voted up, interesting.
I started on a low carb diet back in February and I'm loving the results. It's a great way to loose weight.
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This is an easy way to eat..no thinking..And it is very healthful as long as you eat enough produce. Thank you oh Fine Breakfastpop....See you Monday early.
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Thank you Exotic: I just like eating this way..and the best thing is that you feel better.
I have to print this hub and use it as valuable reference,,,,
I'm back to eating low carb. I really don't mind it at all, and actually enjoy it. It's a relief to have an excuse not to stuff my face with Cheetos, pasta and sugary desserts. I need boundaries. Great article, carol7777.
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Thank you for your comments.
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In moderation and watching to be sure you get enough produce. If you modify the strict diet you will stay on it. Thanks for dropping in.
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Thank you Nell Rose; It is easy to follow once in the swing. Thanks for votes.
Great tips! I would personally, drink a lot of water first; and eat as little rice (or any carbs) as possible. I'd be heading for the proteins and veggies.
My hubby is on and off a low carb diet most of the time. He tried Atkin's back when it was popular, but we didn't like the lack of balance in the diet. Thanks for your low carb salad dressing and soup recipe. I'd forgotten about lettuce wraps--what a great low carb solution!
Hi carol, this is so helpful! I am useless when it comes to what are carbs, how much and so on, I am definitely going to use this, I keep trying to eat properly, wonderful! voted up!
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There are many low carb veggies...in different degrees. Best to stay away from potatoes, corn, legumes and peas. Just check a chart.
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I agree. ...And whatever works is always good. Being a person who loves meat and cheese I love this diet. thanks for votes and shares Habee.
You certainly taught me a lot. I didn't know so many vegetables were considered low carb. Thanks for the great info. This is a very useful hub.
Low carb diets are the only way I can lose weight. Thanks for more tips! Voted up and shared.
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Most dairy products are low in carbs so using cottage cheese, yogurt and sour cream works. Thanks for the votes.
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Thank you Kathryn
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tillsontitan: Thanks so much and eating fresh produce and healthy protein will always work for your condition. And today there are so many gluten free products in stores and restaurants. Thanks so much.
I love all the foods you have mentioned here and this will help me keeping a low carb diet plan. Thanks for sharing the dip recipe, it's the first time I have seen one specifically for low carb diets. Voted up++
I am on a low-carb diet of sorts, so this comes in handy! Thanks for sharing this!
I'm on a no carb diet, having Celiac disease, so these are all helpful ideas and recipes. You never know who you're going to touch when you write such a useful hub!
Voted up, useful, and interesting.
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healthy mike: Thank you so much for nice compliments. I always appreciate kind words.
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anglnwu: thanks for dropping in for a visit and lovely comments and votes.
You hub on low carbs is spot on and i hasten to commend you for a superb article.
I love carbs to a fault but my daughter prefers a low-carb diet. This will come in handy when she needs to know what to eat. Great information and lots of examples. Thanks for sharing and rated up.
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I think it is important to eat carbs when they come in the form of produce and whole grains. Thank you for stopping by.
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Audrey: Thanks for stopping by and reading. Always good to see you.
Good ideas--I am gluten free and have found that I am eating less carbs these days--very informative hub Carol!
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thank you Thelma;;;Thanks for stopping by and nice comments. eating sensibly is the best way to go.. I do munch all day ..veggies, fruit and occ. some string cheese.
Very informative and useful hub. Although I´m not on diet, never been, I still find this food delicious. I eat more of vegetables and fruits than meat and only eat when I´m hungry. Besides that I´m lazy to eat in between meals. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot from this hub;-)
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I think this type of diet is good for those who cannot control their eating and have gained too much weight. It allows them to not feel restricted in a sense they can eat more..For me I have stayed the same weight my adult life and same size. I eat when Iam hungry also and stop before feeling full. I always think about what I am going to eat..as I do feel eating healthfully is important... Whatever works in my book is good and you look quite fabulous...A diet book...Diet by your zodiac sign...Thanks so much for joining in...So appreciated.
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thank you mperrottet: I appreciate your visit and comments and support...
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Thank you Rajan: This diet type is a no brainer... You know exactly what you can eat. Thanks for votes and sharing.
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Eddy: Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Mmmmm...i loooooove deviled eggs, but - sadly - i like them with fettuchinni alfredo! Oops..
i know there are a zillion different types of 'diets' out there - but i still believe that limiting any food group just makes us crave it more..
when i was a gymnast - ALL i thought about was FOOD FOOD FOOD...etc..(lol)..
since then - i refuse to own a scale - eat when my tummy says 'please' - and stop when i'm 'comfortable' again..
i replaced the words 'diets' and 'restrictions' with common sense..
it's worked for 50 (odd) years now..
hmmm....maybe i should write a 'diet' book?
lol..
Another great one for me to vote up,share and save. Just the job for me these days too.
Have a nice day carol
Eddy.
I've been on the low carb diet, and it works pretty well. Excellent hub - voted up, useful and shared.
Very interesting and useful ideas. I love the low carb soup, low carb dip and the lettuce wraps.
Thanks for sharing. Voted up, useful and interesting. Shared as well.
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Thankds DDE..Nothing is perfect in the diet world. And eating sensibly is where we should all be. However If you careful with what you eat and exercise you will drop the pounds.
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THough I think these diets are good..They are not the last answer. I think if you eat two pounds of steak one will gain a few pounds. Losing weight still requires healthful eating and portion control.
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torrilynn: thank you for stopping by and checking out the low carb idea. thanks also for votes.
Carol, I love and consume just about all of the foods you cite in this article. So, how come I'm gaining weight? Oh, I know - I don't have sex and I don't have stairs to climb! Silly me!
An excellently thought of title to the point and must work for most people. A list of good and healthy foods.
carol,
thanks for the ten ideas
they were very useful
definitely passing this along
voted up and shared
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Om Paramapoonya: Thanks so much for visiting and nice comments.
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I think that low glycemic is a great way to go...and picking those are a good idea. Austinstar
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Thank you willstarr
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Thank you kidscraft: It is a no brainer way to eat. You just eat fresh veggies and good protein. It is okay to eat some bread...you sound really busy. Thanks for votes.
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this is the best way to go and frankly eat most of the time...Thanks so much. and votes.
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sueswan...It is easy to follow and staves off hunger.
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the most important thing in a diet is not to be hungry as that encourages eating sweets. So load up on low fat protein and lots of veggies. Do you think the angels would enjoy Pstraubie
Lots of nice tips here! I like your low-carb soup ideas. The low-carb dip recipe also sounds delish!
Low Glycemic Index diets are probably better for you than low-carb diets. There isn't a whole lot of difference, but there are fruits that elicit a high glycemic response and those should not be eaten (Watermelon is one).
Excellent, and voted up!
Excellent ideas Carol! I love fruits and vegetables! I usually don't eat to much bread except last week when I had a crazy week and was running all the time for workshops in a museum (I worked with over 800 kids in 8 days). To compensate, at least I ate healthy bread : all grain with one kind with walnuts and the other one with hazelnuts and raisins. Now, I am back to my regular diet :-))))
Thank you for all your suggestions! Voted up and awsome!
You give sensible and delicious diet advice. Voted up and very useful.
Carol
It sounds sensible and easy to follow. That is the kind of eating regime I need. And the low carb veggies are many that I enjoy the most.
Thanks for sharing Carol Voted up ++++
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Low carb diets are popular because you don't have to count calories just carbs..so you can keep eating..I just like to watch carbs except healthy ones.
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Thank you drbj: As always.. for support and coming by to comment.
Hi Carol,
I have never been on a low carb diet but your hub makes it look appealing.
Voted up and sharing
All your beautiful photos, carol, make dieting with low carb meals very attractive. Thanks for your suggestions. Love the lettuce wrap idea - great way to cut out bread calories.
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Thenk you Hawaiianodysseus: Thanks for comments, shares and always so muchsupport.
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Thank you Bill: I also do not have to diet as I have stayed pretty much the same most of my adult life..But occasionally a few pounds creep up. I think low carb is good with healthy additions. Thanks for votes and shares.
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Thank you BillyBuc: These low carb diets have been popular for a long time. Most really do not have enough healthy fruits and veggies. However, you are obviously someone who has weight under control and no need for diets.
Hi, Carol!
I know that everything you shared here is nutritious and healthy. But I'm amazed at how good you made it all look! : )
Thanks for sharing, Carol!
Great job Carol. I generally don't diet but just try not to overdue things. This is great information. We've made the lettuce wraps in the past and this is a great idea and avoids the breads. Voting up, sharing, etc...
I do well on the meat, cottage cheese and fish....still have a little work to do on the veggies and fruit. :) Good information here, Carol. Well done!
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Well Thank you for stopping by...
Thank you for an enlightening & delicious hub
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thank you Deborah oh fine poet.....people get too extreme with these diets and adding crunchy veggies makes the diet healthy and far more tolerable. Thank you for commenting....
Carol. This is excellent. Thank you dear heart
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