Need a boost on your weight loss journey? Try the low-carb diet plan GlobalSpa has all planned for you.

With a focus on high protein, fat, and vegetables, Low-carb diet plan limits the consumption of carbohydrates. Fruits, grains, legumes, sugary drinks, and high starch vegetables have high carbs. These carbs are consumed in limited portions or entirely restricted. 

WHY LOW-CARB?

The idea behind a low-carb diet is your body primarily uses carbs as your main fuel source. However, with a low-carb lifestyle insulin levels decrease and your body begins to use stored fat. This is why a low-carb diet can help you lose weight and as recent studies conclude, can help you stave off flu.

A low-carb diet is ideal for losing weight and improving your overall health. Here’s how you can begin your weight loss journey by consuming less of carbs:

What to eat

Meats, eggs, vegetables, fruits (with a low glycemic index), high-fat dairy, seeds, nuts, and healthy fats. Low glycemic index fruits would include cherries, pears, apples, oranges, plums, and blueberries; watermelons being the least in carbs.

What not to eat

Grains, sugar, processed food, trans fat, and junk food.

Build your meal

Each meal should have plenty of low-carb vegetables, protein, and fat. If you are limiting your carb intake under 50gms, add more vegetables and low GI fruits to your meal. 

Start your day with eggs and bacon, or vegetables. Have a light lunch of yogurt, berries, and almonds or a high protein smoothie. For dinner, eat a good portion of meat of choice and plenty of vegetables.

Low-Carb Snacks

If you are hungry between meals, munch on these ideal snacks:

• Fruit
• Yogurt
• Carrots
• Boiled egg
• A handful of nuts
• Cheese and cold cut meats

Meal Preparation

Stock up your fridge and pantry with low-carb ingredients and snacks. You can also meal prep or have your meals cooked ahead for a week. This way you won’t be tempted to order takeaway.

Eating at a Restaurant

On a low-carb diet, eating at restaurants may seem overwhelming. Order a meat-based meal with a side of vegetables. Stick to water or iced tea without added sugar to your drink with the meal. If you want to have an alcoholic beverage, stick to spirits like vodka, rum, whiskey on ice or mixed with club soda. 

Follow the diet and see the results of weight loss and improvement in overall health. Also, scour the Internet for low-carb recipes to make your meals enjoyable.