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Although you need to ensure that you opt for a low-carb diet after understanding the fundamentals of the diet, you can easily do so by understanding what to eat and what to avoid. For example, a low carb diet allows you to consume meat, fish, eggs, veggies growing above the ground and natural fats like butter. At the same time, you should avoid sugar and starchy foods like pasta, bread etc. A day-by-day restriction of 0.7 to 2 ounces or 20 to 57 grams of carbs is standard with a low-carb diet. These measures of carbs give you about 80 to 240 calories.
Here is a list of foods you can consume on a low carb diet.
Vegetables
There is an elementary rule that can help you choose low-carb vegetables. Every vegetable that grows above the ground is a low carb vegetable. Hence, you can eat them while following a low-carb diet. In contrast, any vegetable that grows below the ground (underground) contains high carbohydrates. Therefore, it is best to avoid these vegetables, especially potatoes.
Berries
If you consume them in moderation, berries can be an excellent addition to your low-carb diet. To make them taste better and satisfy your sugar craving, you can eat them with whipped cream. However, you should refrain from consuming blueberries as they are high in carbs.
Snack on the Eggs
A simple rule to consume snacks on a low carb diet is eating no snacks. When on a low carb diet, it is best to refrain from consuming snacks. However, if you are on a moderately low-carb diet, you can consume healthy fats or high proteins. You can eat all kinds of eggs, including boiled, fried, scrambled, omelettes, etc. However, it is best to choose pasture-raised eggs, if possible.
Dairy
Dairy isn't out of the list if you have a low carb diet. Instead, go for Greek yoghurt, which has a higher protein content than standard yoghurt. One 6-ounce packet offers 17 grams of protein and just 6 grams of carbs, in addition to calcium that keeps your bones strong. However, it's a low-carb decision, provided that you go plain.