Although many diets want to eliminate carbohydrates from our daily diet, the truth is that our body needs these nutrients for various functions in the body. For this reason, it is important to understand that, even if we reduce the consumption of some foods rich in carbohydrates, we must continue consuming other low-carbohydrate foods that our body can use for its basic functions.
The first thing we must do is differentiate between foods with complex carbohydrates, such as cereals, pasta or bread; and simple carbohydrate foods , such as fruits and vegetables.
Thus, if we want to follow a low-carbohydrate diet, we should only reduce the consumption of foods with complex carbohydrates and not all foods with carbohydrates. In that case, we will include low-carbohydrate foods in our diet that provide us with these nutrients in a simple and healthy way.
What foods are low in carbohydrates?
Mainly fruits and vegetables, although there are also other low-carb foods within each category.
–Fruits: carbohydrates from fruits are always healthy, so we should not abandon them even if we are following a low-carbohydrate diet. Among the fruits with fewer carbohydrates are:
Blueberries _
Blackberries
Strawberries
– Vegetables: carbohydrates from vegetables are also healthy, although many diets restrict the consumption of vegetables with a high starch content, such as potatoes, carrots or corn. Thus, the vegetables with fewer carbohydrates are usually those with green leaves:
Celery
The radish
cabbage
The mushrooms
The cucumbers
Aromatic herbs such as parsley or basil
– Eggs: Eggs are very versatile when it comes to a low-carb diet, as they serve as a side dish or main dish in many options.
– Milk and derivatives: many cheeses and dairy derivatives contain a low proportion of carbohydrates and are very healthy in terms of calcium or protein intake.