By: Ana Margarita Olar| Foodfindsasia.com | Have you gained weight from the Holiday Season? Or do you want to achieve that gorgeous body for 2017? Then start with what you eat. As your first step, try out these low carb foods:
FISH AND SEAFOOD
Fish and other types of seafood have zero or low carbs and they are healthy and delicious as well.
- SALMON
This is a popular choice of fish for health conscious people. It is rich in omega 3 which is a healthy form of fat. It is also rich in Vitamin B 12, iodine, and vitamin D3. - TROUT
This is also a type of fatty fish which is rich in omega 3 and other nutrients. - SARDINES
Sardines are also oily fish that can be eaten whole because the bones are soft. They are nutritious and a great source of calcium. - SHELLFISH
These are also one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They contain a few carbs, about 4-5 grams per 100 gms. of shellfish.
MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS
- EGGS
Eggs are loaded with nutrients which are beneficial for the body. It is also a versatile food because it can be cooked many ways such as boiled, sunny side up poached, and scrambled. It can also be added to a variety of dishes. You can also include eggs into yummy desserts. And it’s carbs? Almost zero!
- BEEF
Beef is highly satiating and contains important nutrients like iron and vitamin B12. It can also be in a variety of dishes from a sumptuous beef and veggie dish to yummy snacks like hamburgers and meatballs. - LAMB
Lamb meat contains meat and beneficial nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12. And because fat is often grass fed, it is high in a fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid. And it contains zero carbs. - CHICKEN
Chicken meat is an excellent source of protein and contains almost zero to low amounts of carbs. - GREEN AND LEAFY VEGETABLES
Almost all vegetables have low carbs. Vegetables are also rich in fiber which curbs our appetite and helps us lose weight. - FRUITS AND BERRIES
Compared to vegetables, many fruits have high carbohydrate content. But there are also fruits with low carbs such as avocado (8.5 grams carb per 100 gms), olives (6 gms carbs per 100 gms), strawberries (8 gms per 100 gms), grapefruits (11gms per 100 gms), apricots (11 gms per 100 gms), and others.
These are just some of the low carb foods that you can try on your journey of having a lean and healthy body. When you want to lose weight, it doesn’t mean that you have to stick to a bland and boring diet.
You can still enjoy a variety of sumptuous foods while keeping your body fit and healthy.
