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Low Carb Dieting Tips

Low carb diets are healthier provided one knows how to properly incorporate it in the diet. Not all foods or diets suit all people, one needs to work with a dietitian to chalk out a low carb diet plan best suited to your individual needs, lifestyle and habits.

Study the amount of carbohydrates in the foods and plan your meals accordingly.
Where you source the carbohydrates is of extreme importance.
Water is important, as it will prevent the body from getting dehydrated. Dehydration leads to high fat food cravings.
High fiber cereals are better than sugar coated ones.
Eat at least five times in a day. Three main meals and two mid-day snacks.
Eat brown or unprocessed rice over white rice.
Choose whole grains like brown rice, barley, oats and durum wheat pasta.
Increase seafood intake, fishes are high on omega-3 fatty oils and good for the brain.
Choose fresh lean white meat like chicken or turkey over red meat or processed meat.
Choose cooking medium wisely, as it usually is the culprit.
Corn oil, olive oil and safflower oil have very little carbohydrates in them.
Protein sources like nuts (small quantities) white meat or tofu should be increased.
Use skimmed milk and milk products like cheese, yogurt, etc.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetable salads. Avoid salad dressings of mayonnaise or synthetic vinegar. Add lots of fiber to the diet.
Fruits such as cherries, tangerines, grapes, bananas and mangoes are high in carbohydrates, so reduce their consumption.
Herbs like garlic, chilies, onion, and all other green herbs have almost nil amounts of carbohydrates.

While switching to a low carb diet, go slow. Allow the body to gradually adapt to changes. Try with one low carbohydrate meal a day, and move on slowly. Collect all the low carb diet tips from your dietitian, Internet, and read the labels of all the foods you pick from the stores. Eat in small portions and never skip meals. It is okay to feel hungry at any time of the day, but when you do, go for a fruit with some yogurt or fresh salads. Bear in mind that carbohydrates are important to the body, do not drastically reduce its intake.

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