List of Low Carb Foods for Weight Loss

List of Low Carb Foods for Weight Loss 

Atkins diet foods are easy to find and available everywhere. There are many varieties to choose from, whether you pick prepackaged low-carb diet foods or make your own meals. No matter how you want to do the Atkins plan, there is a solution out there for you.

You’ll need to keep the Atkins food pyramid in mind when you make food choices. The Atkins pyramid looks much different than the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. The base of the pyramid consists of protein sources such as eggs, fish, beef, chicken and tofu. On a daily basis, your diet should consist primarily of these foods. The second tier has low glycemic vegetables like salad greens, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus and spinach.


The third tier is made up of berries and avocado. Fruits should be used on an occasional basis after the initial stages of the Atkins diet. Vegetable and seed oils, cheese, dairy, nuts and legumes are used sparingly and in appropriate portions. While the FDA pyramid has oils and fats at the top peak, the Atkins pyramid places whole grain foods in this spot. Whole grain foods should be used very occasionally and don’t make up the mainstay of the Atkins diet.

When you start the Atkins plan, you’ll need to make sure you understand which foods are acceptable for your stage of the program. The Induction phase is the most restrictive, but it only lasts two weeks.

You owe it to your dieting success to stay within the acceptable foods list. One of the best ways to do this is to follow the Atkins menu plans that are printed within the New Diet Revolution book. There are also Atkins cookbooks and cookbooks that are geared toward other low carb diets that are helpful in formulating meal plans.

It’s a helpful idea to use a cheat sheet of acceptable Atkins foods wherever you go. If you are out and about and hungry, the last thing you want to do is to try to think back in your memory to figure out what you can and cannot eat. Carrying a list of acceptable foods with you will make finding a snack or meal while out on the run easy. You can’t always rely on “low carb” labels to tell you whether or not something is diet friendly. Ever since low carb became the new diet craze, manufacturers have been jumping on the bandwagon to attract Atkins dieters. They label items low carb to sell products and don’t have your health in mind. Relying on foods from your own personal list is the best way to stay on the plan.

Another good resource for keeping track of the appropriate Atkins foods is an online diet program. There are several available. Some are free and some have a small monthly fee. The programs require you to register and then they provide you with personal weekly menu plans based on your needs and your carbohydrate gram level. There are normally printable weekly shopping lists that make picking up your Atkins diet foods from the grocery store easy and quick.

Atkins diet food is easy to find once you know what you are looking for. The books, food pyramid and online resources can help you make better food choices and stay on the diet for the long term.










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Tired of the Weight Loss Battle!

I've been gaining weight, more and more, every year and the Dr.'s say it's just my age! I get thinking to myself "Come On!" I eat organic, I don't drink dairy, eat very little cheese products and really stock up on my fruits and veggies. So in my head - thinking what is possible going on?...

I started watching some videos, don't ask how I found her, no clue. But I found Freelee the Banana Girl. Don't watch her, just saying, you'll be hooked if you do. Just a warning ahead of time haha. But I really like what she's got to say - so I think I've watched most of her videos on YouTube now. I really don't want to do Vegan, but I think I need to try some of the things she says to try to lose weight. Have to say, I tried 2 bananas in my smoothie this morning, took me some time to get the smoothie down. It's a new way of living, are you willing to do it?

Now what I like about Freelee the Banana Girl she's been there and done that. She talks about her journey and how it's worked or not worked for her, love it! I'm trying a few things and want to see if I can atleast see a few pounds come off. I'm tired of getting fatter and fatter, sicker and sicker, even eating Organic. Something in my body is NOT working for sure. So I will write more on my jouney following Freelee.

So, my first day thinking different and trying some Vegan Protein shakes, I have to say in 2 days I do feel amazing. Hmmmm maybe Freelee does have something great to share? So I have been drinking a few of the Vegan Protein Shakes, unfortunately not impressed at all. I think I might have to take back the shake and deal with raw foods. Trying two shakes now and not liking it -- and I've done Protein Shakes for years. So, that will be a new story on it's own.

This is really what caught my eye for sure was this video. And, my daughter watched something at school that really got her to think about Vegan. So was looking for recipes and this is what came up!

So, I'm going to try a few things and change a few things. If you have had some success with Vegan Diet or Veterinarian I would love to hear, comment below.  I am looking forward in feeling better and having more energy, then I know the weight will fall off! 

I found this recipe : Banana Cereal with Banana Milk

Ingredients

6 bananas (leave 1/2 for banana milk), chopped into coins

1 cup filtered water or coconut water

1 - 2 fresh dates

Toppings: 1 - 2 chopped fresh dates, shredded coconut and coconut sugar 

I didn't have the "fresh dates" so used prunes. It tastes sweet and yummy. I will have to try it with the dates for sure! I have been ordering from Graze.com also and added the protein mix on top. Mine defiantly looks different, I will have to try the other recipe. I also think I would do more coconut cream with this.