Diet & Nutrition Last updated on 2023-01-23 15:56:17

45 Healthy Low-Carb Food That Taste Incredible [2023]

Dt. Parvathy Menon
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45 low carb food — thinking of packing your diet with low-carb foods? According to experts, having a low carb food along with high protein can help in the overall development of health and weight loss. Here are 45 healthy low-carb foods that are easily available and good for your health. And the bonus point is that they taste incredible.

Low-Carb Indian Food List

(1) Nuts Perfect as a low-carb snack. (2) Cauliflower You can either stir fry or add it in a curry or as a sabzi, cauliflower can be included in any diet plan. (3) Chicken Widely available and easy to prepare. Adding chicken to your diet provides satiety, and helps in muscle growth, bone health and weight loss. Do you ever wonder how many calories are in a serving of chicken? Click here. (4) Egg An egg is so versatile and everyone’s favorite that it can be considered a complete meal. (5) Cabbage Not just for dressing, but using cabbage in other dishes can be good for your health.

(6) Pumpkin Pumpkin as a veggie can blend in with any dish. (7) Quinoa This could be a replacement for rice. (8) Coffee Limited consumption of coffee can do wonders for your health. (9) Clams Clams are high in zinc and low in carbs. (10) Flax Flax seeds can be your go-to seeds and can be added to salads, soups, or smoothies for a nutrient boost. (11) Squid Seafood that can be consumed with minimum ingredients and still can be a treat to your taste buds. (12) Goat cheese Bored of having the same old cheese, try goat cheese next time! (13) Eggplant Though eggplant may not be everyone’s favorite, it can be added to your diet if you are looking for a low-carb veggie. (14) Lettuce A low-carb filled salad and sandwich veggie that can also be used as an alternative for wraps and bread. (15) Onion A basic veggie that is used daily in most of our meals. (16) Cottage cheese An excellent low carb and high protein dairy product. (17) Kale Kale can be used in salads and sandwiches as an additional nutrient and taste enhancer. (18) Strawberries If you are looking for something sweet and low-carb, then strawberries should be your go-to fruit. (19) Radish Though the smell might push you away, the nutrients present in radish can add to your overall health. (20) Sausage Sausage can be used along with stir-fried veggies when you feel that you need to add a little more protein to your plate. (21) Salmon Easy to cook and easy on the tummy, salmon can be consumed by most people without worrying about health. (22) Shrimp Since they are low in carbs and packed with nutrients, shrimp is an ideal choice if you are trying to shed some kilos (23) Walnuts Walnuts can be used along with other nuts to make a complete midday or evening meal. (24) Avocado Rich in healthy fats, and favoured by people on a ketogenic diet. This fruit is also beneficial for heart health (25) Broccoli Name any diet type and you will find broccoli. This is because of the nutritional value it adds to the diet. (26) Bell peppers Bell peppers come in different colors hence, they add antioxidants and are also low in carbs. (27) Cherries Mixing cherries along with your other favorite fruits can make your fruit bowl more yummy and nutritious. (28) Oatmeal Oatmeal can be a great breakfast idea if you are bored with the regular dosa and idli options. (29) Yogurt Yogurt comes with good bacteria that keep your tummy happy. (30) Almonds Almonds are nuts that improve your heart health and give you glowing skin too. (31) Sprouts Consuming sprouts as a breakfast or midday meal can keep you full. (32) Blueberries Blueberries are low-carb fruit that can be used for their flavor as well as nutrients. (33) Mushrooms Mushrooms can be used as a soup or added to your sauteed veggies, and they are rich in nutrients. (34) Pork Pork is a slice of meat that can be consumed once a month. (35) Lobster Lobster can be used in a keto or a low carb diet plan. (36) Lamb Having lamb once or twice a month can be beneficial for those trying to gain weight. (37) Cashews A very tasty nut that can also be consumed as a midday or evening snack. (38) Celery Celery can be added to salads and sandwiches, and it is beneficial for your gut as well as for your skin health. (39) Peanut butter A staple for low-carb eating which is also loaded with protein. (40) Spinach Not just a source of iron but also a low-carb food that can be consumed in different ways. Read more on 12 healthy foods that are rich in iron. (41) Lentils Lentils are rich in proteins and are low in carbs as well. (42) Tofu Tofu is a replacement for paneer for vegans. (43) Chia seeds Chia seed pudding is very common among people who are conscious about their diet. These seeds can also be added to salads or smoothies. (44) Pistachios This can serve as a low-carb midday snack or evening snack rich in nutrients. (45) ChickPeas You can stuff them into your sandwiches, or whirl them into hummus. Crispy chickpeas are the ultimate pre-dinner snack and they couldn't be easier. Now that you are aware of the variety of low-carb vegetarian food and meat options available to you, be sure to add them to your diet! Read more on Is Vegetarian Diet Better Than Non-Vegetarian Diet?

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Dt. Parvathy Menon

Parvathy N Menon is a senior nutrition consultant with MFine. She is an MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics and is also a registered dietitian (RD). Her areas of expertise include nutrition for medical conditions like diabetes, ailments of the heart, PCOD, etc. She also specialises in weight loss/gain, women’s health and overall well-being programs. On a personal note, she enjoys travelling, listening to music and spending quality time with her family.