Many people wonder what sort of things they can eat on a low-carb plan. This is a list of food that is low/lower in carbs for you to use as a rough guideline. For complete info, you MUST check with the plan you are following.
Lowest Carb Veggies (for Salads)
- alfalfa sprouts
- arugula
- bok choy
- celery
- chicory
- chives
- cucumber
- daikon
- endive
- escarole
- fennel
- lettuce
- mushrooms
- parsley
- peppers
- radicchio
- radishes
Low-er Carb Veggies
Portion size is important!
- artichoke
- artichoke hearts
- asparagus
- bamboo shoots
- bean sprouts
- broccoli
- broccoli rabe
- brussel sprouts
- cabbage
- cauliflower
- chard
- collard greens
- dandelion greens
- eggplant
- hearts of palm
- kale
- kohlrabi
- leeks
- onion
- pumpkin
- rhubarb
- sauerkraut
- scallions
- snow peas
- spaghetti squash
- spinach
- string or wax beans
- summer squash
- zucchini
Lowest Carb Herbs
- basil
- cayenne pepper
- cilantro
- dill
- garlic
- ginger
- oregano
- pepper
- rosemary
- sage
- tarragon
- thyme
Condiments We Like
- mustard
- mayonaise
- olive oil
- sour cream (count carbs!)
- chopped egg
- bacon bits (real)
- grated cheese (count carbs!)
Meat
- beef
- chicken (and yes, you CAN eat the skin!)
- turkey
- pork
- fish
- duck
- lamb
- game
- shellfish (count carbs - not carb free!)
Dairy - use in moderation
- PLAIN yogurt (that does NOT mean vanilla!)
- Sour cream
- Cream cheese
- hard cheese
- butter
- heavy cream (whipping cream)
Other Stuff
- EGGS
- Pork Rinds (salty, so be careful if salt affects you)
- Luncheon meats, bacon and hot dogs (in moderation due to salt and nitrites, read labels for carb count)
- Macadamia nuts (watch portion size)
- Almonds (watch portion size)
- Soy protein powder (good for making your own low carb shakes, or for baking low carb)
- Sugar Free Metamucil
- Occasional low carb treats (low carb chocolate, protein bars, low carb bread products, etc.)
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