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Sources of Protein on a Low Carb Diet
Low-carb, high-protein diets have been promoted as a quick and effective approach to losing weight. Low-carb dieters receive between 30 and 50 percent of their calories from different protein sources. In contrast, the American Cancer Society, the National Cholesterol Education Program, and the American Heart Association recommend that dieters receive a smaller percentage of calories from protein.
Protein is essential to the repair, maintenance, and building of tissues in the human body. There are different sources of protein on a low carb diet. As a rule, one ounce of fish or meat has 7 grams of protein. Most cuts of beef contain about this amount, and a steak has 42 grams. Other meats to include in a high-protein diet include chicken, pork, and fish. Other high protein foods are nuts and seeds, beans, and cheese. You can choose from different types of cheese such as soft cheeses, hard cheeses, and medium cheeses. Soft cheeses (Camembert, Brie, and Mozzarella) have 6 grams of protein per ounce, and medium cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar) have 7 – 8 grams per ounce. Parmesan and other hard cheeses have approximately 10 grams of protein per ounce.
Nuts and seeds are also good sources of protein for dieters on the atkins diet or another low-carb, high-protein diet. Dieters can consume peanuts, peanut butter, cashews, and seeds such as flax seeds and pumpkin seeds. Other sources of protein include beans and eggs. One large egg has 6 grams of protein, and a cup of cooked soy beans contains 28 grams. Dieters on a high-protein diet can consume soy milk and soy beans and split peas. One cup of soy milk has between 6 and 10 grams of protein.
If you want to correct a health problem or lose a lot of weight, you can have up to 30 grams of carbohydrates a day. Divide this amount throughout the day. You can add up to 55 grams of carbohydrates if you need to lose a couple of pounds. You can choose from a variety of low-carb foods. You can have low-carb vegetables such as green beans, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes. You may be surprised, but avocado is low in carbs and high in fat. A glass of light beer or wine is OK, but remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Artificial sweeteners and diet sodas are permitted in moderation. Read more about good and bad carbs here: http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/
Protein is essential to the repair, maintenance, and building of tissues in the human body. There are different sources of protein on a low carb diet. As a rule, one ounce of fish or meat has 7 grams of protein. Most cuts of beef contain about this amount, and a steak has 42 grams. Other meats to include in a high-protein diet include chicken, pork, and fish. Other high protein foods are nuts and seeds, beans, and cheese. You can choose from different types of cheese such as soft cheeses, hard cheeses, and medium cheeses. Soft cheeses (Camembert, Brie, and Mozzarella) have 6 grams of protein per ounce, and medium cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar) have 7 – 8 grams per ounce. Parmesan and other hard cheeses have approximately 10 grams of protein per ounce.
Nuts and seeds are also good sources of protein for dieters on the atkins diet or another low-carb, high-protein diet. Dieters can consume peanuts, peanut butter, cashews, and seeds such as flax seeds and pumpkin seeds. Other sources of protein include beans and eggs. One large egg has 6 grams of protein, and a cup of cooked soy beans contains 28 grams. Dieters on a high-protein diet can consume soy milk and soy beans and split peas. One cup of soy milk has between 6 and 10 grams of protein.
If you want to correct a health problem or lose a lot of weight, you can have up to 30 grams of carbohydrates a day. Divide this amount throughout the day. You can add up to 55 grams of carbohydrates if you need to lose a couple of pounds. You can choose from a variety of low-carb foods. You can have low-carb vegetables such as green beans, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes. You may be surprised, but avocado is low in carbs and high in fat. A glass of light beer or wine is OK, but remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Artificial sweeteners and diet sodas are permitted in moderation. Read more about good and bad carbs here: http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Chinese Food on a Low Carb Diet
From the subtle flavors of Canton to the spicy food of Hunan and Szechuan, Chinese cuisine is a challenge for people on a low carb diet. Besides noodles and rice, most dishes have some starch or sugar. It is possible to eat a tasty low-carb meal in a Chinese restaurant, but this depends on the low-carb plan you follow (i.e. Atkins Induction or moderate-carb plan).
The list of low carb foods you can choose from includes egg drop and other clear, thin soups, stir-fried dishes without starch and sugar, meat and vegetables, and black bean sauce. When it comes to carbs and weight control, there are certain foods to avoid. Among them are rice, including steamed rice and fried rice, breaded meats, and egg rolls. Avoid deep-fried wantons and noodles such as chow fun, lo mein, and chow mein. It is not easy to tell which sauces contain a lot of sugar by just looking at the menu. However, some sauces have quite a bit, such as hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and plum sauce, which is usually served with mu shu. Keep in mind that thick sauces and soups are usually thickened with cornstarch. There are 7 grams of carbohydrate in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. A cup of sour soup will have about 2 grams of carbohydrate or a teaspoon of cornstarch. Some dishes are very sweet (e.g. lemon chicken), and spicy sauces contain a lot of sugar. You can have Mu Shu pork without hoisin sauce and the wrappers. Mu Shu is usually served with several thin, steamed, tortilla-like wrappers, called Mandarin pancakes or moo shu pancakes. Some Chinese restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican-style tortillas instead, which are more brittle and thinner. Other foods you can have include egg foo yung, walnut chicken, and Mongolian barbeque. You can choose your own vegetables and meats.
With low carb food drinks you can order include water, tea, coffee, and other sugar-free drinks. Avoid fuzzy drinks like soda, Sprite, Fanta, and Coke, with the exception of Pepsi Light and Diet Coke. Low-carbohydrate diets also exclude beer and hard liquor because the body uses alcohol as fuel, and fat burning will slow down. Moreover, alcohol consumption may lead to carbohydrate withdrawal pains and sugar cravings. Of all drinks, liquors contain a lot of sugar and are certain to ruin your diet. If you plan a night out, never drink on an empty stomach. For more information visit this low carb foods list: http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/low+carb+foods+and+recipies/
The list of low carb foods you can choose from includes egg drop and other clear, thin soups, stir-fried dishes without starch and sugar, meat and vegetables, and black bean sauce. When it comes to carbs and weight control, there are certain foods to avoid. Among them are rice, including steamed rice and fried rice, breaded meats, and egg rolls. Avoid deep-fried wantons and noodles such as chow fun, lo mein, and chow mein. It is not easy to tell which sauces contain a lot of sugar by just looking at the menu. However, some sauces have quite a bit, such as hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and plum sauce, which is usually served with mu shu. Keep in mind that thick sauces and soups are usually thickened with cornstarch. There are 7 grams of carbohydrate in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. A cup of sour soup will have about 2 grams of carbohydrate or a teaspoon of cornstarch. Some dishes are very sweet (e.g. lemon chicken), and spicy sauces contain a lot of sugar. You can have Mu Shu pork without hoisin sauce and the wrappers. Mu Shu is usually served with several thin, steamed, tortilla-like wrappers, called Mandarin pancakes or moo shu pancakes. Some Chinese restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican-style tortillas instead, which are more brittle and thinner. Other foods you can have include egg foo yung, walnut chicken, and Mongolian barbeque. You can choose your own vegetables and meats.
With low carb food drinks you can order include water, tea, coffee, and other sugar-free drinks. Avoid fuzzy drinks like soda, Sprite, Fanta, and Coke, with the exception of Pepsi Light and Diet Coke. Low-carbohydrate diets also exclude beer and hard liquor because the body uses alcohol as fuel, and fat burning will slow down. Moreover, alcohol consumption may lead to carbohydrate withdrawal pains and sugar cravings. Of all drinks, liquors contain a lot of sugar and are certain to ruin your diet. If you plan a night out, never drink on an empty stomach. For more information visit this low carb foods list: http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/low+carb+foods+and+recipies/
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