A low carb diet consists of foods that are low in carbohydrates. The following diet is made of foods that have less than a gram of carbohydrates per serving which is considered just as good as zero carbs. This diet is particularly beneficial for those who want to reduce unwanted body weight and improve the overall health.
Here are the foods and drinks you should consume while following this diet plan:
Drinks:
- Coffee without milk or sugar
- Herbal tea
- Diet soda
- Tea without sugar or milk
- Water
Condiments:
- Regular full-fat mayonnaise
- Hot sauce
- Vinegar
- Salt
- Mustard
Veggies:
- Celery
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Fresh herbs
- Radish
- Leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, arugula, etc.
- Chicory family
- Cucumber
Oil:
- Corn oil
- Sunflower oil
- Peanut oil
- Avocado oil
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Sunflower oil
- Sesame oil
Seafood:
- Mollusks
- Shellfish
- Fish
Dairy:
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Margarine
- Eggs
- Most types of cheese
Meat:
- Pork
- Pork rinds
- Goose
- Veal
- Lamb
- Turkey
- Duck
- Chicken
- Beef
You should also try following these tips in order to have even better results:
- Don’t eat if you are not too hungry
- Don’t count the calories
- Avoid sodas and juices and always drink water when you feel thirsty
- Avoid sweets
- You should maintain your energy levels by consuming enough fat
- To prolong satiety consume carbs from animal origin
- Animal products have no carbs so you can freely eat eggs, dairy and meat