Low-carbohydrate diet restricts carbohydrate consumption relative to the average diet. Foods high in carbohydrates (e.g., sugar, bread, pasta) are limited, and replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of fat and protein (e.g., meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs, cheese, nuts, and seeds), as well as low carbohydrate foods (e.g. spinach, kale, chard, collards, and other fibrous vegetables).
Ration
Alcohol | |
Bread | Wholegrain or rye bread is allowed |
Cereals | Buckwheat, barley, millet, oat, pearl barley are allowed; corn grits, semolina, rice are prohibited |
Eggs | |
Fish | Lean fish is allowed; canned food is prohibited |
Fruit | Dried fruits and sugary fruits are limited |
Meat and poultry | Poultry and lean meats without skin are allowed; canned food, bacon, bacon and other smoked meats are prohibited |
Milk | Low fat dairy products are allowed |
Mushrooms | |
Nuts | |
Oil and butter | Limited |
Sauces | Sauces without sugar and starch are allowed (limited) |
Soft drinks | Unsweetened drinks allowed |
Sweets | Only with sweeteners |
Vegetables | Potatoes, carrots, beets are limited |
Examples of dishes