How to Select Foods Without Carbohydrates

Eating foods without carbohydrates is important for someone on a low carb or carb restricted diet. With the multitude of products available in supermarkets it can be difficult find to foods without carbohydrates. Follow these steps to find foods containing little to no carbohydrates.

Instructions

1

Make a stop in the meat department. As long as you don't mind eating meat it is an excellent source of protein and generally has no carbohydrate content. Try to avoid meat that has been heavily marinated or prepared because some marinades tend to have a lot of sugar in them which will contribute to the carbs.

2

Pick up some soy if you're vegetarian or vegan. Soy is one of many foods with very few carbohydrates that most people enjoy eating and is relatively inexpensive. It comes in many forms such as raw beans, milk, and even protein powder.

3

Look for raw, non-starch vegetables. Most vegetables have very little carbohydrate content with the exception of starchy vegetables like potatoes. Examples of good low carb vegetables are broccoli, green beans, and celery.

4

Buy lettuce to make salads, but keep the dressing to a minimum. Salads are wonderful for people on low carb diets, but you have to avoid the dressing as much as possible or select a reduced carb dressing and use it sparingly.

5

Put some cheese in your cart. If you can tolerate lactose and eat animal products, cheese is a great food that contains little to no carbohydrates. Make sure to choose real cheese and not processed cheese which can contain more carbs and unhealthy preservatives.