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Quick and Easy Low Carb Meal Ideas

Aarti R
Low carb meals are opted by many people because it helps to reduce weight in a healthy way. Check some quick and easy low carb meal ideas.
The main reason for many people turning to a low carb diet is that it helps to reduce the production of insulin in the body. As the intake of carbohydrates is decreased the insulin production is reduced. In turn, the body stores less fat and thus helps to convert all that you eat into energy.
There are many such diets that can help you in this process. A few selected quick and easy low carb meal ideas are given here.
For Breakfast
  • 2 Boiled eggs (hard-boiled) and two muffins.
  • Roasted red peppers and sausage along with 2 eggs' omelet.
  • Tomato or vegetable juice cocktail in single-serving cans.
  • Pre-cooked turkey bacon.
  • 2 low carb pancakes with low carb pancake syrup and 3 turkey sausages.
  • Celery sticks with natural and no-added-sugar peanut butter.
For Lunch
  • Reuben sandwich, made from corned beef, Swiss cheese, and shredded cabbage fermented in brine. All this is put on 1 slice low carb bread. Along with this, green salad with low carb dressing is suggested.
  • Cheese and veggies are rolled along with beef or pork. Mixed green salad that is combined with a little olive oil is suggested with this diet.
  • Make a wrap of low carb tortilla. The fillings inside the wrap can be anything e.g., veggies, diced beef or pork. The salad that is suggested along with this wrap is made of steak, mixed with greens like thinly sliced red onions, green pepper and mushrooms.
  • Shrimp salad over lettuce with tomato slices with a low carb dressing
For Snacks
  • Celery sticks with low carb dip
  • High protein low carb pudding
  • Red pepper sticks with low carb dip
  • Atkins advantage shake
  • Atkins advantage bar
  • Olives and cheddar cubes
For Dinner
  • Roast chicken with herbs, broccoli with Parmesan cheese curls, endive and radish salad with sauce vinaigrette.
  • Salmon wasabi teriyaki sauce, green beans that are steamed in sesame oil, shredded cabbage with low carb dressing.
  • Grilled chicken breasts, mixed salad with low carb dressing and steamed asparagus and yellow squash.
  • Zucchini and mushrooms skewers, meatloaf (turkey), snow pea and green bean mixed with pepper.
  • Roasted tender meat (pork).
  • Sautéed spinach with red peppers, grilled tuna with spice rub.
  • Grilled lamb and mixed green salad with olive oil.

Foods Low in Carbohydrates

Non-Veg Foods

  • Pork
  • Wild game
  • Fish
  • Chicken
  • Shellfish
  • Beef

Veg Foods

  • Cauliflower
  • Broccoli
  • Green beans
  • Artichokes
  • Asparagus
  • Yellow Squash
  • Onions
  • Mushrooms
  • Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Lemons
These are two really efficient and tasty diets that one can think of. We hope, these ideas will help you make a delicious meal as well as help you control your weight.
Disclaimer: This NutriNeat item is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.