Starting a diet might seem hard but committing to one is harder. Often times, many people get off the track for healthy dieting and exercise because they either binge eat and feel there is no redemption or find it difficult to have low-fat or low-carb substitutes.

The real culprit in everyone’s eating lifestyle these days is high carbohydrate-based foods. These carbs are highly detrimental for your health and can cause health issues such as diabetes, heart problems and obesity in the long run.

So if you are trying to eat clean then it’s best to include the following low-carb foods:

Everything brown

When it comes to pasta, rice or bread, opt for only brown and whole-wheat based ones as they are not stripped from their nutrients and far healthier than their white alternative. The white carbs are loaded with sugars and starches that put you at a high risk of obesity, diabetes and hormonal imbalance problems such as PCOS.

Studies have shown that people who stopped eating white rice, pasta and bread lost around 8 pounds in 3 months. Brown or whole-wheat bread, rice and pasta pretty much taste the same and it’s not a huge transition for your taste buds as well.

Vegetable spaghetti

Zucchini noodles or zoodles as they are affectionately called, are a great alternative for creating pasta based dishes. You can also use squash or egg plant and spiralize them, add seasonings and meat of your choice and voila! They taste just as great as regular spaghetti and serve as a great low-carb alternative.

Quinoa

Popularly hailed as the superfood from South America, this ancient grain is packed with micro and macronutrients that provide energy, protein and have a low-carb content. They are a great alternative for rice or couscous and can be cooked any way you like.

Add them in salads or make a stir-fry, they are your best friend on a low-carb diet.

Oats

Oatmeal is known for lowering blood pressure, and reducing the risk of colon cancer. It makes you feel longer and you don’t end up snacking on anything unhealthy.

Don’t just have them for breakfast, in fact you can make a savory version for oats as well, just add the seasoning of your choice and it becomes a tasty porridge that you can have as a meal.

Lentils and beans

They are somewhat high in the carb content but not the kind that will risk you for gaining weight. They contain complex carbs that are harder to break down by your body therefore they make you feel full for longer.

They contain vitamins and minerals that help in the optimum function of the body so half a bowl of your favorite lentil or bean along with some protein rich meat and you are good to go. They curb your bread and pasta cravings as well.

Preparing low-carb meals can be a bit tricky at times but you can always opt for a healthy meal delivery service in Mississauga at LivFit.