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5 Steps to Low Carb Dieting

by Kevin Koskella

5 Steps to Ultimate Low Carb Dieting

1. Low Carb does not mean No Carb.

There is a misconception out there that eating low carb means that “all carbohydrates are bad and should be avoided.” This is simply not true. A healthy low carb diet can include ample amounts of fruits and vegetables, which are carbohydrates. Also, sprouted wheat bread, brown rice, and honey (in moderation) are all examples of beneficial carbohydrates that should be included in a healthy diet.

2. Carb Cravings disappear.

Keep in mind if you are considering a low carb diet, your current cravings can disappear. Eliminating most carbs for 2 weeks at the beginning of a diet plan can eliminate typical cravings like sugar, pasta, bread, pancakes, etc.

3. Watch for “hidden” sugars and carbs.

Many foods that you wouldn’t suspect have added sugar and should be avoided when cutting down on carbs. Ketchup, BBQ sauce, many salad dressings, and canned fruit all contain quite a bit of sugar. Typical deli sandwiches have too much bread and will contribute to a high-carbohydrate meal.

4. Shop around the edges.

To eat the healthiest, when you go to the grocery store, avoid the aisles and instead get the majority of your food around the edges of the store. That is where you will get your fruits, vegetables, and meats, and avoid the less nutritious high-carb processed food

5. Forget what you know (or what you think you know).

Many trends in nutrition are just that. The media has influenced how we view food. There are many very healthy options that the mainstream would consider dangerous to your health. Coconut oil is one example. The canola oil industry in the 80’s ran propaganda campaigns to make sure people stopped eating healthy coconut oils, and switched to canola. Remember, it was only a few years ago that “common knowledge” was that eating fat is bad for your health and high carbohydrate was the best thing you could do!

Author Information (Submitted by Author) Personal trainer and triathlon coach in San Diego. Author of the E-Book, The Healthy Burn. For more on low carb diets and effective ways to lose weight, check out http://www.thehealthyburn.com

Kevin Koskella
Author Information (Submitted by Author) Personal trainer and triathlon coach in San Diego. Author of the E-Book, The Healthy Burn. For more on low carb diets and effective ways to lose weight, check out http://www.thehealthyburn.com