It has been proven that a low carb diet promotes weight loss and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
So, what exactly is a low carb diet? Glad you asked: There are several types of low carb diets, and they differ based on the amount of carbs permitted each day. A typical low carb diet usually contains less than 26% of total daily calories from carbs. For those following a 2000-calorie diet, this equals fewer than 130 grams (g) of carbs per day.
Generally, low carb diets limit foods high in carbs or added sugar, including sweets, starches, and refined grains.
However, the foods you’re permitted on a low carb diet can vary depending on your daily carb allotment. Even higher carb foods like fruits, starchy vegetables, and whole grains can fit into some low carb diets in moderation.
What food can you eat on a low carb diet?
• Meat: beef, lamb, pork, chicken
• Fish: salmon, trout, haddock, tuna
• Eggs: whole eggs, egg whites, egg yolks
• Non-starchy vegetables: spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, asparagus, tomatoes
• Lower carb fruits: oranges, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries
• Nuts and seeds: almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pistachios
• High-fat dairy: cheese, butter, heavy cream, Greek yogurt
• Fats and oils: lard, avocados, avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil
Foods to include in moderation
• Starchy vegetables: potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, peas, corn
• Higher-carb fruits: bananas, pineapples, mango, and many others
• Whole grains: brown rice, oats, quinoa
• Legumes: lentils, black beans, pinto beans, chickpeas
• Higher-carb dairy: milk and full-fat yogurt

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