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"Low-carb" doesn't have to mean "no-fun!"Low-carb diets are a hugely popular way to lose weight and stay healthy. But, contrary to what you may have heard, eating low-carb doesn't have to mean losing all your favorite foods and treats!In Low-Carb Diet For Dummies, you'll find an easy-to-follow guide to minimizing carbs while keeping the flavor by evaluating the quality of the carbs you do eat.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-22-2022
Low-carb dieting is a matter of choosing foods and strategies that put you on the path to success. Eating low-carb means knowing how to estimate portion sizes, choosing the right snack foods, and stocking your pantry with low-carb items. Not sure how to maintain your low-carb approach to food? This Cheat Sheet shows you how.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Low-carb snacks are a good choice no matter which diet you're following because they're mostly fruits and vegetables. When choosing a low-carb snack, consider the ones in the following list first:
A juicy orange
A handful of raisins
A bunch of grapes
A big green or red apple
An 8-ounce container of low-fat yo
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Sticking with your low-carb diet is much easier if you set yourself up for success and prepare yourself and your kitchen for a low-carb lifestyle. The tips in the following list can help you realize your goals:
Set your kitchen up for success. Always have low-carb-friendly foods on hand ready to eat. Remove as many irresistible temptations as possible.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
A low-carb diet relies on knowing portion sizes to help you eat the proper quantities of the proper foods. To determine the number of low-carb servings you're eating, you need to estimate portion sizes. You may be surprised to see that normal portion sizes are a lot smaller than you think, as the comparisons
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
If you're dieting the low-carb way, stock up on low-carb essentials so that when you have a need to eat, you can find healthy, low-carb ingredients. The following list contains recommended items to keep on hand:
Canned or Bottled Foods:
Grains:
Canned tuna, salmon, or sardines (in water)
Whole-grain pasta, lo
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Eating the low-carb way means building your diet around lean proteins along with vegetables and fruits prepared fairly simply. If you were a meat-and-potatoes eater, focus on the meat more than the carb-heavy potatoes. The tips in the following list offer advice on what foods to choose:
Build your meals around fruits, vegetables, and lean protein food sources.