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Low Carb Diets

We are on low-carbohydrate diets, whether South Beach, Atkins, or others. By choosing foods that have a low glycemic index, and that take longer to digest and enter our blood streams, we strive to lose weight, feel more energetic, and prevent health problems caused by high carbohydrate diets.

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  X P.

  Anyone have any in low carb hacks?
  
  For example, I made mashed turnips the other night and I liked them MORE than mashed potatoes. They had a nice zing to them, but the same mouth feel as MP.
  
  Looking for similar substitutes to lower carb content, increase fiber content.

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    Shannon S.

    In Boston, there is this great little cafe that serves some raw/vegan selections including Beet chips with vegetable dip. This would be a great thing for you to do in lieu of carb-loaded chips. I love the sweet beet taste and the crunch. I'm sure beats would go with a variety of flavors, too.

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    Susan W.

    Mashed cauliflower is also a great substitute - it doesn't taste like you'd imagine. I used the fat free Half & Half and it came out nice and creamy.

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    Doxielv R.

    I make mashed cauliflower but have found a trick to make the cauliflower a similar consistency to mashed potatoes is to put fresh cauliflower broken into pieces in a covered glass dish with a couple tablespoons of water. I microwave it about 8 minutes and then check to see if it is soft. When the cauliflower is soft I take a slotted spoon and dip the steamed cauliflower into a food processor. I add about 2 oz cream cheese, salt and pepper and whir it up smooth. I then transfer the mashed cauliflower to a bowl and top with cracked pepper and a pat of butter. If you put the cauliflower in water it will be way to wet and soupy, plus the addition of wet ingredients such as cream will just make it wetter. You can add bacon, chives or cheese to jazz it up.

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  Mike P.

  My understanding is that low carb diets work largely based on the glycemic index... things with a low glycemic index take longer to digest and longer for the sugars to enter your bloodstream. For me, this makes me feel full longer, and I eat less. Anybody else find this useful, or have any quick references on food and glycemic index?

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    Sarah C.

    Hi there,
    
    Dr. Mark Hyman, writer of Ultra Metabolism and Ultra Prevention, and founder of the Ultra Wellness Center in Lenox, MA, lists high, mid and low level NCR (nutrient-to-calorie ratio) foods in his book Ultra Prevention. High to mid level NCR foods are responsible for improving metabolic function, reducing inflammation, aiding in detoxification and restoring the immune system. The discussion in the book helps to identify high, mid, and low level NCR foods and how much one should consume of each on a daily basis.
    

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  Rita M.

  Dove Dark Chocolate Variety Pack Ice Cream Bars

  I'm pretty tired of getting the "variety pack" of 14 mini bars and having only two or three be chocolate ice cream and the rest vanilla. I'm not going to buy them anymore.
  
  I can get by just as easily with a werthers for a sweet touch when I need it.
  
  ^__^

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  Mike P.

  Polar Cranberry Lime Seltzer

  This seltzer is great. We have it at our office and it is a staple.
  
  Great for an afternoon pick-me-up with a little flavor, without being as acidic as the lime or lemon flavors.
  
  And no carb, no calorie too :) What's not to like?

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  Mike P.

  Bob's Red Mill Extra Thick Rolled Oats

  These oats are fan-oaty-tastic. Comparing this to Quaker instant is like comparing a fine wine to that green stuff you see on the bottom shelf for $2.95 a bottle.
  
  It's easy to make these for breakfast. Less than two minutes in the microwave and you're done.
  
  Try the oats. They are YUM. Also high glycemic index, keeping you full for a long time.

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