Carbohydrates (carbs) are compounds that can be converted to saccharides or sugars. The two types of carbs are simple monosaccharides and complex polysaccharides. The simple carbs are those found in fruit, pasta and white sugar. The complex carbohydrates are harder to digest, making them more filling and providing the body with more energy. These complex carbs are those found in rice, vegetables and whole grain cereal and bread.
Carbohydrates account for many calories in the normal person's diet because they so readily convert to starch and then to sugar. One way to lose weight is to cut carbs out of the diet - that is, only eat food items that do not contain any carbohydrates.
If you decide to go on a diet without carb, it is important that you understand that this diet should not be one you stay on for the rest of your life. Prolonged lack of carbohydrates in your diet may cause health problems such as confusion and muscle cramping. However, a diet without carb over a short period can help you lose weight relatively quickly. In order to stay on this diet, you should know what foods are carbohydrate-free.
Fortunately, there are foods in most food groups that do not contain carbs. This makes it relatively easy to get a variety of foods when you are on a no carb diet. Some examples of foods that do not contain carbohydrates include:
Often, the hardest part of starting a new diet is planning meals during the first few days. To get started, use the menu plans below and alter them to fit your own taste. In addition to the water included at each meal, be sure to make an effort to drink a total of 64 ounces each day. Try starting each day with an 8-ounce glass of water.
Menu 1
Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs; plain yogurt (no sugar); 2 ounces of cheese; coffee or tea (no milk or sugar)
Lunch
grilled hamburger; lettuce, carrots and tomatoes as garnish; stir-fried mushrooms; 16 ounces of water
Snack
pecans, walnuts, and almonds; 16 ounces of water
Dinner
Lettuce wraps with sausage, cheese and seasonings; 1 medium sliced apple with peanut butter for dipping; 8 ounces of water
Menu 2
Breakfast
2 poached eggs; Slice of turkey ham; yogurt (no sugar); coffee or tea (no milk or sugar); carrot juice
Lunch
Tofu soup with mushrooms and seasonings of choice; uncooked asparagus; 16 ounces of water
Snack
protein bar; 16 ounces of water
Dinner
small grilled steak seasoned with salt, pepper and other herbs; salad of lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, celery, peppers, and a few almonds -- add some sugar free vinaigrette dressing; 8 ounces of water
Menu 3
Breakfast
2 egg omelet with mushrooms, onions and pork sausage; coffee or tea (no milk or sugar)
Lunch
cottage cheese and fruit; apple flax muffin; 16 ounces water
Snack
1/2 cup cantaloupe; 16 ounces water
Dinner
baked chicken; salad (as much as you want) with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumbers and a small amount of vinaigrette dressing (check the label to be sure there are no carbohydrates); throw in some walnuts to add some crunch; 8 ounces water
Menu 4
Breakfast
oatmeal with raspberries and walnuts; coffee or tea (no milk or sugar); plain yogurt
Lunch
grilled chicken breast; salad with lettuce, celery, carrots, and tomatoes; 16 ounces of water
Snack
2 hard-boiled eggs with salt; 16 ounces of water
Dinner
stir fry your favorite meat with green peppers and mushrooms; fresh spinach salad with lemon juice; 8 ounces of water
Menu 5
Breakfast
1 scrambled egg mixed with sausage; plain yogurt with a few raspberries mixed in; 8 ounces of water
Lunch
broccoli and green salad with vinaigrette dressing; add a few walnuts for additional crunch; 16 ounces of water
Snack
sliced celery dipped in peanut butter; 16 ounces of water
Dinner
grilled salmon; asparagus; 1/2 cup cantaloupe; 8 ounces of water
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No Carb Foods and Diet Plan | MD-Health.com
