Thanks to all the fitness and yoga promotions, health has become a priority for people as it should have been for a long time. Many people are taking small but sure steps towards the fitness zone and many are already on the way to a healthy heart. Food plays an important role in maintaining your health. People now prefer foods that are low in carbs and fat to avoid the few extra pounds. Let’s take a look at what you can eat if you want both flavor and health. All of these foods are low in carbohydrates and you will not gain weight by eating them.
onions -You must be surprised to see this name on the list, but you must know that onions only contain 9% carbohydrates. Aside from that, onions are also high in fiber. Onion works in many ways, as an antioxidant, improves flavor and has various anti-inflammatory compounds. Try to add most meals.
seafood – Rich in flavor, low in carbohydrates, seafood is the perfect combination of flavor and health. Seafood is also rich in iodine, B-12 and omega-3 acids. The nutritional value of fish is world famous. Fish is also recommended by doctors for people with eye problems. You can also eat them grilled.
Chicken – You can add chicken to your diet, rest assured that it is low in carbohydrates. Thighs and wings are a better option. All meats, especially chicken, are rich in nutrients and protein. To get proper nutrition, you should eat meat once a week.
tomatoes – Although tomatoes are considered a vegetable, they are actually a fruit with only 4% carbohydrates. In a large tomato you will only find 7 grams of carbohydrates. They’re also high in potassium and vitamin C, making them great for summer.
olives – Olives only have 6%, that’s 2 grams of carbohydrates per ounce. It is rich in iron and copper and also provides your body with vitamin E.
Other low-carb foods to include in your diet include full-fat yogurt, carrots, boiled eggs, but no more than two. Add different veggies to your omelet for breakfast to make it healthy and low carb. In fruit you can have apples, oranges, strawberries, pears. If you’re interested in eating dairy, you can have cheese buttercream. Eggs are low in carbohydrates and are a source of omega-3, so you can eat them every day. You can eat all types of meat – chicken, pork, lamb, etc. Most vegetables are low carb and have many benefits – cabbage, broccoli, carrots, spinach, ladyfingers, but don’t eat potatoes. It does more harm than good to your body.
Apart from that, you can include many things in your low carb diet like olive oil, sour cream, nuts, blueberries, butter, coconut, fresh vegetables, sea salt, garlic. You can also consume dark chocolate and dry wine at long intervals. Make sure your wine has no added sugar.
Thanks to Shalini Madhav