There is a variety of different approaches to structuring a low carb or keto diet. Most of the popular low carb diets do have similarities however, and these low carb diet tips address slow carb, low carb and keto diet plans.
Avoiding sugar and processed or refined grains is the most common (and the most important) factor all low carb diets promote for permanent sustainable fat loss.
After coaching over 400 people of all different ages and lifestyles, it was apparent that most of the people had similar questions and challenges, no matter the background of the individual.
I have taken these questions and concerns and summarized the best answers I could find using clinical evidence-based information (not just book research). The result is a range of articles focused on low carb diet tips.
The goal of this information is to develop the habits and the nutritional base to live an enjoyable low carb lifestyle over the long term.
Low Carb Recipes and Diet Tips
This low carb salmon dinner comes together in 15 minutes with only 2-3 ingredients. The mayonnaise adds a creamy tang to the salmon and the optional salsa macha adds the heat and the crunch. Great week-night dinner! Jump to:RECIPEIngredientsIllustrated Step by Step Ingredients: There are really only 2 key ingredients to this recipe! You will …
Have you ever been served a spicy chili oil with tasty and addictively crunchy bits at a Mexican restaurant or bar? This Mexican chili oil is called salsa macha, and it’s actually a breeze to make. Use it on everything from tacos to rice to pizza! Jump to:RecipeWhat Is Salsa Macha?Ingredients & SubstitutionsServing SuggestionsShelf Life …
Freezing tomatoes is a great way to preserve both the nutrition and the flavor of fresh heirloom tomatoes to use in Winter dishes
Peperonata is a rustic Italian stew of sweet bell peppers long simmered into a tender melt-in-your-mouth sauce. It is often a side dish, or a topping for crusty bruschetta, but in this recipe it is a sauce that is used to flavor and tenderize pork chops. A common problem with pork chops is that they …
Puttanesca was once considered a humble Italian dish, made with common pantry ingredients. The sauce is typically made by combining tomatoes, capers, garlic and olives, with optional ingredients like red pepper flakes or anchovies into a bold, robust “gravy”. This briny sauce is typically served over pasta (often spaghetti), but it also pairs beautifully with …
Blueberries are one of the lowest carb fruits that you can eat, and they have the bonus of incredible taste! Blueberries add interest and flavor to this classic chicken dinner salad recipe, but keep it low carb. Besides being a healthy superfood, blueberries freeze perfectly, making them one of those fruits you can enjoy year-round. …
If you’re looking for a healthy Summertime alternative to bacon and eggs for breakfast, these blueberry breakfast popsicles are perfect. Easy to grab-and-go and made with superfood blueberries, Greek yogurt and a bit of honey and granola. Kick start your Summer mornings, or refresh yourself with a cooling, healthy snack. This post may contain affiliate …
High protein smoothies are classic breakfast “meals” on a slow carb diet. This high protein blueberry smoothie hits the 3 key criteria components of a smoothie for this diet: 1) it tastes great, 2) the blueberries have enough fiber to mitigate their carb level, 3) and it keeps energy levels high until the next meal. …
While blueberries are great on their own (or in smoothies), adding some sort of crunchy “crust” enhances the flavor by 10x. Check out these tips for making an easy crust that adds crunch and flavor to your berry crisp (recipe includes low carb version). And it’s easy to freeze in large batches! Jump to: RECIPECrumbles …
Follow this quick and easy recipe for oven-baked fish filets with a spicy cornmeal seasoning rub. A perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love ready in under 30 minutes. No frying and no oil is used in this healthy sheetpan fish recipe. Jump to:RECIPEIngredients & SubstitutionsIs Baked Catfish Healthy?Best Fish Seasoning RubsStep-by-Step Baked Fish …
Peperonata (peh-peh-roh-NAH-tah) is an Italian vegetable dish of slow-cooked, or stewed bell peppers with onion and garlic. Of course there are variations and some Italian cooks will add tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, or other vegetables. This recipe heightens the flavor of peperonata with an Italian romesco sauce served over a creamy bed of butternut squash. Jump to:RECIPEWhat …
Low Carb Romesco Sauce – an excellent flavor enhancement to proteins and vegetables on a slow carb, low carb, or ketogenic lifestyle
This easy Summer recipe is perfect for lunch or a light dinner when you want something quick, inexpensive and nutritious. Ensalada de Atun is a common occurance on the Mexican table, but the purists tell you it must be eaten with saltines (and I tend to agree)! Jump to: RECIPEClassic IngredientsVideo This post may contain …
Alcohol can certainly be part of a low carb diet, but it pays to know how each type of alcohol is metabolized and what is to be avoided