A question about low carbohydrate diet.?

Question

I have just been told to watch my carbs due to my triglycerides being high. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to go on a low carb diet without "withdrawls". I love carbs. Do any of you have any good recipes that you love that would taste as good as a carb recipe? Thank you for your time and kindness.

I don't really eat sweets or drink sodas. I do eat alot of carbs, pastas, breads, potatos, etc.... My HDL is low, so I do need to exercise also. I do not want to cut out all the carbs. Thanks for all your answers.
Thank you Christine. I have heard about the "mashed" potatos before and thought ewwwww, but with the bacon in it, it makes it sound more yummm. I will try it.

Answer 1

I agree with some of the other answers that you should be careful not to try to cut out ALL carbs. Remember that fruits and vegetable have carbs and you still need to eat these regularly.

I have a great faux "mashed potato" recipe. It came from a low-carb cookbook.

You use a head of cauliflower cooked in salted, boiling water until soft. Mash it and mix it with some butter, salt, pepper and shredded cheddar cheese. Put in a greased casserole dish and sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Bake at 350 until bubbly. YUM!

Answer 2

i would encourage you, though, not to try to go "no carb." you need some carbs, getting them mostly from vegetables. even atkins, which is one of the most restrictive plans, gives you 20 carbs a day of allowed foods for the first two week period of induction.

i would encourage you also to read up on the various plans and pick one to start working with. many will modify plans to suit them, but that seems to be most helpful when you've followed one a while and gotten a feel for how it works for you. starting out without a clear plan can really make it hard to stay on course.

of course you may already know all this, as you say you're "back." but in case you dont....

and hello!

Answer 3

You can substitute a lot of things for low carb wraps, pitas, and pasta. You can make personal pizza's using a law carb pita, you can still eat pasta (low carb), and instead of bread out sandwich meat and cheese in a low carb wrap. Many possibilities! :)

Answer 4

try the south bech diet and do some lite exercise. If you don't wanna follow a diet, all you gotta do is cut back on the white bread, sweets, soda, pasta, fruit juice unless their freshly squeezed. If it's for a good cause, you won't have a problem....

Answer 5

do not do it. There are 3 macro nutrition. a million. protein, 2. carbs, 3. fat tell me. does it make sense to quit eating any this variety of? Do you imagine you receives each and every of the nutrition that you desire? carbs have just about each and every thing you desire. Protein, supplementations and minerals. And guess what? It doesn't have something that you do not desire. eat huge quantities of vegetables, 5 products of fruit and smaller quantities of meat. No carry out somewhat exercising and get an excellent variety of sleep.

Answer 6

Honestly, when you don't have them for a few days, you don't crave them as bad. The glycogen level in your body drops and so do the cravings. get your good carbs from whole wheat breads, fruits, etc.

Answer 7

I was diagnosed Type II Diabetic July 29th, 2005. I was ordered to change my diet or possibly suffer from strokes and heart attacks. I gave us Pepsi, most starches, all candy and developed a diet that I can eat as well as my family. They are all net carb of 40 or below (per serving that is).

Good Luck on your diet...I hope these help!

These are a few of my favorites!!

Crock Pot Enchiladas
Serves 6

1 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (8.5 oz) White Onion, chopped
1 (4 oz can) Mild Chopped Green Chilies (leave these out if you don't want it to be spicy)
1 (14 oz can) Enchilada Sauce
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Celery Soup

Instructions:
Brown hamburger and chopped onion and pour off grease.

Put all ingredients in crock pot. Mix and cook low 4-6 hours.
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Chicken Parmesan
Serves 6

1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning, crushed
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 (10 oz pkg.) Spinach, frozen, thawed, drained
1 Tbsp Pimiento, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a small mixing bowl combine cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, and Italian seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly; set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot margarine until tender.

Stir in flour; add milk all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly; stir in drained spinach and pimiento. Place a slice of cheese and spoon the spinach mixture over the chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
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Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Serves 6

6 Qts Water
12 oz Fettuccine Pasta
2 Tbsp Peanut Oil
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
2 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (20 oz bag) Frozen Broccoli Florets
3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions:
Heat a large pot of water, over high heat. When water comes to a boil add the pasta and boil for 8-10 minutes. Drain; reserving 2 cups pasta water. Cut the chicken into strips (1/4''x1''); set aside.

In a large frying pan, over medium-high heat, add the oil and chicken pieces stirring frequently until golden brown.

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the chicken pieces, sauce, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, stirring frequently. Add the remaining pasta water into the saucepan and bring just to a boil, then add the broccoli. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Divide the cooked pasta evenly between serving dishes and top with chicken and broccoli mixture.
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Spanish Meatloaf
Serves 6

1-1/2 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (5.5 oz envelope) Wyler's ''Hearty Beef Stew'' Soup Starter
1 (8 oz bag) Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 (4 oz can) Diced Green Chili Peppers
1 (14-1/2 oz can) Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (recommended: Kraft Carb Well)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a large bowl add the soup starter, diced green chili peppers, and the diced tomatoes; mix until the liquid is absorbed. Add the ground beef and BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Place 1/2 of the mixture in a loaf pan, making a well in the meat, top evenly with the cheese and place the remainder of the meat mixture on top to seal.

Bake for 45 minutes; drain any residual fat if necessary.

Place the meatloaf on a warmed serving platter and serve immediately. Serve with mixed vegetables or a salad.
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Crab Quiche
Serves 6

1 (8 oz pkg.) Louis Kemp Crab Delights, flaked
3/4 Cup Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 (8 oz pkg.) Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4'' cubes
1/4 Cup Green Onions, sliced
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Basil
1/2 Cup Heart Healthy Bisquick
1 Cup 1% Milk ''Skim''
1/2 Cup Eggbeaters
3 SecondsNonstick Cooking Spray

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

Mix the crab delights, shredded cheese, cream cheese, onions, salt, and basil in a medium bowl.

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and spread the crab mixture into the bottom.

Beat the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over the crab mixture and bake for about 40-45 minutes.

Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Shake
Serves 2

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries, thawed
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Cup Cold 2%Milk
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sugar Substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 Whole Strawberries, garnish

Instructions:
Puree the strawberries and honey in a blender or food processor. Add milk, sweetener and yogurt; blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses; garnish each with a whole strawberry