Eating a low-carb diet doesn't mean you have to sacrifice flavor and satisfaction. If you include an assortment of flavorful foods in your regime, you're more likely to stick with the program and reap the rewards of a leaner, healthier body. Experiment by substituting low-carb ingredients in some of your favorite dishes, and you'll be surprised by how good they can be. Add color to your plate for visual interest and to make your meals even more special.
Wraps
Tortilla manufacturers are taking note of diet preferences and adding low-carb options to their expanding offerings. These low-carb tortillas make an excellent foundation for flavorful wraps that are ideal for any time you're in the mood for a sandwich but don't want the extra carbs from a couple pieces of bread. Fill the low-carb tortillas with a combination of any naturally low-carb turkey, lean ham, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers or other fresh vegetables. You can use mayonnaise to keep the sandwich from being dry. If you like extra flavor on your wraps, add sugar-free salad dressings.
Salads
Most salads can be made low-carb by eliminating breads, croutons and anything that is sweet. Spice up a Cobb salad by adding salsa, pepper jack cheese, spicy mayonnaise or peppers. Give your favorite dinner side salad some zing by sprinkling Parmesan cheese and some Italian seasoning over the top.
Meat and Vegetable Kabobs
Cooking out can be more interesting if you throw some kabobs on the grill. Skewer beef, chicken or shrimp and add some bell peppers, zucchini, onions and other low-carb vegetables. Dredge them through soy sauce or sprinkle your favorite seasoning over them before grilling. If you don't have an outdoor grill, these can be broiled or grilled on the stove top.
Stove-Top Lasagna
Enjoy the flavor of your favorite Italian dish but without the carbs from all the noodle layering. Brown ground beef, add red sauce, ricotta cheese, vegetables and seasonings. Top with cheese before placing it under the broiler for a quick melting. If you want to add a small amount of high-fiber, low-carb pasta, you can do so without busting your carb count for the day.
Berry Parfait
For an easy dessert that won't add too many carbs, layer sugar-free vanilla pudding, blueberries or raspberries, and sliced or crushed nuts. Top with a sugar-free whipped topping.
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