I recently appeared on a morning news show to talk about some popular low-carb swaps for traditional carb-heavy snacks and meals, and I thought it was a great opportunity to share the scoop here.
Swap potato chips for:
Who needs all those carbs when you can have these savory snacks:
Swap pasta for:
Why blow more than a day’s worth of Net Carbs in one serving) when you have the fresh flavors of zucchini:
Zucchini Pasta with Almond Pesto
Zucchini Spaghetti with Lemon-Chive Dressing
Swap a banana for:
Skip the 14 grams of sugar or more that may be in a banana for:
A bowl of fresh berries
Swap instant oatmeal for:
The initial sugar rush from your morning bowl won’t keep you satisfied like eggs:
Bacon-Avocado and Jack Cheese Omelets
In a rush? Heat up an Atkins Breakfast Bowl in the same time it would take to heat up your oatmeal:
Farmhouse-Style Sausage Scramble
Swap a granola bar for:
Skip the sugar-rush you’ll get from that granola for a protein-packed snack:
I’m always looking for new ideas for low-carb swaps, so please share yours!
