Low-carb diet emphasizes on low carbohydrate, high protein meal plan. It will limit the number of carbohydrates a person eats. Studies show that it can be an effective way to lose weight, while improving overall health.
Check out these 7 foods that fit comfortably to your low-carb recipes. Nutritious, and incredibly tasty.
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1) Egg
If you are following a low carbohydrate diet, eggs are one of the most nutritious foods to be consumed as primary source of protein, with healthy fats and essential minerals. Packed full of goodness, adaptable to any meal from breakfast to dinner, or in between.
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2) Mushroom
Even though with a humble appearance, mushroom serves as a popular choice for low-carb dieters. Not only that it has low carb count, nearly one-half of those carbs are from fiber. A 70-gram serving of raw, white mushrooms contains only 2 grams of carbs, 1 of which is fiber.
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3) Asparagus
Asparagus is a low-calorie vegetable with delicious blend of crunchy and soft texture, highly recommended to be a part of your low-carb diet to add a color pop to your dish. It offers good source of vitamin A, E, C, and K; rich in fibre too.
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4) Berries
Berries are savoury, sweet or dry. These little guys are fantastic for you. They have an extremely high concentration of vitamin C (thus detox) and can increase your energy instantly! They also contain a substance called arbutin which removes unwanted pigmentation in the skin.
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5) Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are packed with important nutrients, popular ingredient in low-carb-friendly recipes. They help you get the fiber that can be a harder to get in your diet when you are watching your carbs intake.
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6) Salmon
Salmon is an oily fish packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, loaded with vitamin B12, iodine, potassium. One of the most versatile proteins, as it can cooked in various ways including steamed, sauteed, smoked, grilled, baked, or poached. Another keto-friendly food you should have in your low-carb recipe.
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7) Broccoli
Apart from being low in carbs, broccoli is rich in fiber, high in vitamins C, vitamin K; may reduce insulin resistance and help prevent cancer.
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