As we make our way through the first week of carb cycling, you may have become more aware of labels and have started to be more intentional about learning what is in the products that you buy. But what about the foods that don't have labels? Here's a list that will help you out. Notice I didn't list how many carbs each food has - this is because I want you to remember we AREN'T counting carbs. We are just targeting lower/higher carbs on different days. So if I listed something as "lower carb" then trust me :).
Vegetables:
Swiss Chard
Mushrooms
Celery
Cauliflower
Zucchini
Spaghetti Squash
Radish
Asparagus
Bok choy
Broccoli
Kale
Spinach
Arugula
Bell peppers
Edamame (also a protein)
Watercress
Cherry Tomatoes (also classified as a fruit)
Carrots (some classify as lower carb, some classify on the low end of higher carb)
Fruits:
Apricots
Avocadoes (also a fat)
Red Grapefruit
Rhubarb
Watermelon
Peaches
Star fruit
Cantaloupe
Blackberries
Strawberries
Dairy:
Gruyere Cheese
Butter
Eggs
Almont & Coconut Milk
Cottage Cheese
Plain Greek Yogurt
Goat Milk
Brie cheese
Goat cheese
Monterey cheese
Ricotta
Plain kefir
Sour cream
String Cheese
Other:
Pumpkin Seeds
Jerky
Walnuts
Almonds
Kale Chips
Pecans, hazelnuts
Another thing to remember...if you are out and about and really need a snack, it's okay to have a protein bar such as a Quest bar. At first glance it seems like they are high in carbs (25 grams). But they also have 17 grams of dietary fiber, so the net carbs are actually 8g (# of carbs less the amount of fiber). Because there are no sugar alcohols in most of them, the all-natural Quest bar flavors like Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chunk or Cinnamon Roll are good choices if you need an on-the-go snack. Just some "food for thought"...chuckle!
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