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LOW CARB RECIPES &
FOOD IDEAS FOR PEOPLE ON THE GO
One of the challenges of low carb diets is that it
is often
difficult to find appetizing and economical snack options. This
is especially true if you are on a tight budget and cannot afford
special prepackaged foods. Another obstacle to low carb snacking
and meal preparation is finding ingredients that are appetizing and
will not leave you bored after a few days.
Low carb dieters need to be creative in their food choices. It is
easy to focus on what foods are not allowed. Too often which
foods are not allowed seems to be our main focus. However, there
are many quick meal and snack possibilities right in front of our eyes
if we just think about them creatively.
Certain foods are suitable for snacking and also as the basis for a
hearty meal. For instance take chicken. Chicken breast can
be grilled and eaten with various low-starch, high-fiber vegetables for
a nutritious dinner. Sliced cold chicken breast can also make an
appetizing snack on the run. Here are some ideas for quick meals
and snacks on the go.
Make sure that your selections are compatible with the low carb plan of
your choice and that they are allowed at your stage in the plan.
Enjoy these foods alone as snacks or as part of a main course:
APPETIZERS & SNACKS
STRING CHEESE
GRAPES
APPLES
DRIED FRUIT
CANNED TUNA
CANNED CHICKEN
SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE
PROSCUITTO
ORANGES
CELERY STICKS AND PEANUT BUTTER
EDAMAME (SOYBEANS)
GARBANZO BEANS (CHICKPEAS)
HUMMUS
HARD BOILED EGGS
LOW FAT YOGURT
UNSWEETENED APPLE SAUCE
LOW FAT MILK
BABY CARROTS
SLICED TURKEY
CHERRY TOMATOES
CUCUMBER WITH SUGAR FREE DRESSING/DIP
FROZEN SLICED BELL PEPPER
COLD ROAST BEEF
SARDINES
PORK RINDS
JERKY
OYSTERS
BACON STRIPS
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Here is today's feature Lowcarb article.
7 Reasons Low Carb Diets are Wrong
by: Charles Remington
The human body is designed to run best on a certain type and balance of fuel. Unfortunately the latest low-carbohydrate fad diets are not fuel that the human body was designed to run on. Low - carbohydrate diets can cause several health concerns over time. Here are the top seven.
1. Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when excessive uric acid levels, start to crystalize in joints, leading to pain and inflamation. Uric acid is a waste product in the liver's metabolism of protein. Excessive amounts of protein may lead to an inability of elimination of uric acid. The FAT LOSS COACH recommends you should not to exceed 1-1.25 grams of protein per lean pound of body weight.
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Note that the contents
here are not presented from a medical practitioner, and that any and
all dietary planning should be made under the guidance of your own
medical practitioners. This content only presents overviews of low-carb
research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice
from a professional physician. .
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