6 Great Ways to Enjoy Your Low Carb Diet

If there is one low carb diet complaint that we hear over and
over again, it’s that a low carb diet is so boring. Sure, they
don’t always use those words, but that’s what they mean when
they say “there’s not enough variety,” or “it gets so
monotonous,” or “there’s nothing to eat.” Luckily for you, these
carb complainers are wrong. No one ever said that low carb
dieting had to be boring. In fact, low carb dieting is not about
restriction, but about enjoying really delicious, really diverse
foods.

There are many ways to begin enjoying your low carb diet today!
Here are 6 simple ways you can turn your low carb diet into a
high taste adventure!

1.Mix It Up

Start thinking outside the “I can’t eat anything” box and start
seeing all the things you can eat on a low carb diet. You’d be
surprised how many foods open up before your eyes when you stop
focusing on what you can’t eat and being looking around at what
you can.

2.Get Spicy

If you do nothing else to break your low carb blahs than fill
your cupboards with assorted spices and seasonings, you’ll still
be thankful. Dress up your low carb foods with fresh herbs and
tangy marinades. Add zip and zest with flavorful dressings and
mouth-watering marinades. Jazz up your menu with lip-smacking
low carb syrups and spicy sauces. The key is taking the bland
and making it bold!

3.Go Meatless

Dump the notion that you have to eat meat every day and try a
vegetarian dish a few days a week. Believe it or not, you don’t
have to be a vegetarian to eat like one. In fact, studies have
shown that vegetarians who follow a well-balanced low-carb,
low-fat, high-fiber diet often have a lower chance of coronary
artery disease, hypertension, and obesity. If that’s not enough
convincing, try any of the many meat substitutes in your local
store. Whether you’re looking for fish, chicken, steak, or
sausages, you’ll find that the meatless version of each often
has the same consistency and taste as the original. The beauty
of it, of course, is these meat-free dishes are often
dramatically lower in fat and calories than the meats they
replace. In most cases, the protein count is higher, and the net
carbs are very low too!

4.Make It Green and Leafy

Make boring a thing of the past as you fill your repast with
green leafy salads topped with all kinds of low carb treats!
Turn your side salad into the main dish by adding any of the
following in real or veggie versions: chicken, crab meat,
shrimp, tuna, or turkey. Color your garden delights with any
kind of cheese and top with the perfect crunch of non-starchy
vegetables, including alfalfa sprouts, chives, mushrooms,
radishes, and snow peas.

5.Have a Snack Attack

When the idea of having a steak for dinner just isn’t enough to
get you through the afternoon, it’s time you had a snack attack.
Fill up on low carb snacks to give your tummy something to smile
about. For something nutty, try small portions of macadamia
nuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, or walnuts. For something
cheesy, there’s nothing more fun than playing with (and eating)
string cheese. Or, for the ultimate treat, make a super
smoothie. Make a smoothie by mixing your favorite low carb
protein powder in water, or soy milk with your favorite berries
and a pinch of Splenda®.

6.Low Carb Doesn’t Mean No Carb

When nothing else is helping you get over your low carb blues,
remember this: Low carb doesn’t mean no carb. Your job is to rid
your diet of refined and processed carbohydrates and replace
them with the good stuff: whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and
fruits high in nutrients and fiber. When you realize that you
don’t have to go carb-free to let go of the pounds, you’ll stop
waiting and begin enjoying all the foods that are available to
you on your low carb diet!

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