If you think eating low carb means rich meals of porterhouse steaks smothered with blue cheese and butter, think again.
In fact, eating low carb can mean home-style favorites like eggplant parmesan, pot pie, pizza and even pancakes, cookies, brownies, muffins and soufflés. All it takes are some intelligent ingredient substitutions and a little recipe know-how.
What is more important than low carb is good carb. Good carbs are slow-burning, low glycemic carbs that help keep your blood sugar stable, while fueling your body with a sustained source of energy.
High glycemic carbs – which turn quickly into sugar in your body and spike insulin levels – only fuel your body with one thing : disease. That’s because your blood sugar is directly linked to your risk of nearly every chronic disease including diabetes, heart disease, cataracts, macular degeneration, obesity and cancer. High glycemic foods also speed physical aging, contribute to PCOS and promote amyloid plaque – the substance associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Filling your plate with antioxidant-rich veggies, clean meats and healthy fats, accompanied by low glycemic carbs is the Healing Gourmet recipe for health.
In our Low Carb Recipes section, you’ll find delicious low carb recipes with lots of variety that contain:
- 20 grams of carbs or fewer per serving
When you submit a recipe that meets these criteria, your creation will appear in Low Carb Recipes, and you’ll be helping others enjoy a nutrient-packed low carb diet.
And if you want to get a handle on your carbs, your weight and your health – try Delicious Solutions! You can personalize a plan to suit your unique needs including weight goals, taste preferences, health needs, allergies and more. Learn how to create your personalized low-carb diet plan here.