My husband and I follow a low carb lifestyle during the week, but when our boys come home from school for the weekends the carbs tend to creep back in. Roast chicken without roast potatoes and gravy doesn't seem right! I am not trying to loose weight, but am just trying to eat well and feel well.
I make informed choices about food, but allow myself a treat every now and again.
There are a number of smart choices you can make. Try small changes at a time. These all add up to a significant improvement over time.
We always only eat rye or wholewheat bread (occasionally). My children have adapted to the taste and eat the rye bread willingly.
Pancakes are a treat, not breakfast. We always eat breakfast and have the pancakes for a treat at tea time. this way I only make one batch and we all eat less of them. Pancakes made with flour substitutes just don't taste the same, but if you have a good recipe stick with it.
I add cinnamon to oats porridge, add extra water and cook them over a simmer for 30 minutes. This way the oat flakes burst open, filling you up and they taste better. Add honey if you must, but once you get used to eating them without you really don't miss it. Save the honey for the croissant you treat yourself to on your birthday.
Making jam without sugar is a great choice. Berries work well with this and you really taste the fruit without the over powering taste of sugar. Eaten on a piece of rye bread with nut butter, this is a guilt free snack. Just remember without the sugar, the jam does not last as long and must be stored in the fridge.
Eat high cocoa content chocolate. Yes, it is more expensive, but the taste is much richer and you need to eat less. Eating high sugar chocolate makes you want to eat more. I also cook with high cocoa chocolate. The richness of taste once you are used to it, is very enjoyable.
Cheese cake is a great option. It has a lower carb ratio than cake and usually has less sugar than a cake with icing.
Low flour or no flour chocolate cakes are a better choice. Add ganache made with high cocoa chocolate for less sugar. Sugar is addictive, the more you have the more you want.
Every now and then have your cake and eat it. Make sure it's your favourite and you invite friends round to share it, so that's it's finished when they are gone and you will not be tempted to eat it. I love cooking and baking for friends. It is very rewarding and less for you to eat alone.
Milk based desserts are lower in carbs. If you make them yourself, you know what's in them. Custard and ice-cream are favourites in our family. Paired with homemade jelly using fruit juice is a great choice.
Fruit is not something we can do without. Choosing fruit with lower sugar content makes good sense. Eat seasonal fruit for the best benefits. My choices: berries, apples, pears, plums, apricots, nectarines.
High sugar fruit: mango, grapes, papaya, guava, banana, pineapple..
Eating plane yoghurt with fruit and chia seeds (that have been soaked overnight in water) is a great snack option. Make your own yoghurt with no added sugar.
I enjoy salami topped with cream cheese and cucumber for a savoury snack.
Refreshers and no sugar iced tea are a better choice for than fruit juice. You can get creative with fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices to enjoy varied and easy to make drinks.
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