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By eDiets Staff
Cookies in the cabinet… pastries in the pantry… French fries in the freezer…
You’re committed to living a low-carb lifestyle, but at every turn you’re faced with temptation. You’re constantly reaching for that “last” cookie or “just a few more” potato chips. The excuses stack up as quickly as the extra pounds. There’s always a reason to indulge.
The reality: You let the diet killers infiltrate your home. Well, today is eviction day and — from flour to French fries — we’re voting off the biggest offenders. It’s the first step in the light direction.
Although they’re not exactly poison, they may as well be due to the effect they have on the body. These 10 foods should get the skull and crossbones, along with a big BUYER BEWARE sign:
1. White flour
2. White sugar
3. Packaged cookies cakes and pies that are not low carb
4. Potato chips, tortilla chips
5. Sugar-laden cereals
6. White bread (except for a low-carb brand)
7. Pasta (except for a low-carb brand)
8. Juice
9. Margarine
10. Frozen foods such as breaded chicken nuggets, French fries and breakfast sandwiches.
Eliminating unhealthy carbs (foods made with white sugar and flour products) and replacing them with healthy carbs (vegetables, nuts, seeds and some fruits) is the most direct system for burning fat. When sufficient carbohydrates aren’t available as a source of energy, the body turns to its back-up system for fuel: your fat.
How do you know which foods to get rid of? For starters, you should identify foods that contain white flour or sugar. In addition, you should watch for foods that contain trans fats — the label will identify them as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. You’ll want to give the boot to any foods that have those ingredients. When it comes to foods that pack on the pounds and deplete your energy, these are the culprits.
Introducing a low-carb eating regimen to your life is now easier than ever. If you love breads, bagels, muffins, pancakes, pasta and other high-carb foods, you can now buy low-carb versions of these traditional favorites that are made with healthier ingredients.
Here are 10 low-carb favorites that you should stock up on:
1. Meat, poultry and fish
2. Vegetables such as zucchini, cauliflower, green beans, broccoli, mushrooms, kale and eggplant
3. Fruits with a low-glycemic index such as berries, apricots and plums
4. A selection of cheese such as Swiss, cheddar and fresh parmesan
5. Low carb mixes such as pancake mix and muffin mix
6. Eggs
7. Low-carb cereal products
8. Low-carb snacks and ready to drink shakes.
9. Flavored seltzer waters
10. Low-carb tomato sauce and pasta
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