Here is a low carb diet food list to help determine what great low carb diet food items are available to help with the transition!
GIVE UP PASTA? NEVER!
I know. I know, it can be tough. Pasta’s noodley goodness is hard to give up. But never fear! There are ways to avoid this gut-increasing food, and other belly bulgers, with super tasty, low carb-high yum substitutes.
Here is my low carb diet food list substitutes – ping me if you have any recommendations for more!
| Tasty Original | Tastier Upgrade |
|---|---|
| Thin Noodles (spaghetti, angel hair, fettucini) |  Shirataki noodles, spaghetti squash, kelp noodles, zucchini and summer squash noodles, turnip noodles |
| Thick Noodles (Lasagne) | Zuchinni, Squash, eggplant |
| Rice | Riced cauliflower |
| Vegetable oils | Olive oil, coconut oil, butter, LARD! |
| Potatoes | Radishes (Daikon), cauliflower, turnips, rutabaga |
| Marinara sauce | Alfredo sauce, pumpkin sauce, butter, cheese, 4-cheese marinara |
| Flour (white, whole wheat) | Almond flour, flax meal, coconut flour |
| Tortillas/wraps | Cabbage (Napa)/lettuce leaves |
| Sugar/sweetener | Liquid* stevia |
| Milk | Whole cream, unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk |
| Cornstarch | Xanthan gum |
*Packaged stevia has other agents added for ‘bulking’ (making it a solid).
