What Are some Good Low Carb Substitutes For Potato, Bread, Pasta & Rice??

Question

At the moment I have been calculating how much carbs & calories I eat in a day Vs. my exercise routine.. and I eat way too many carbs, So I am trying to substitute my main ones with lower carb options (Goal is to lose 10kgs).. So if anyone can give me some tips on Low carb substitute for the High Carb foods I have listed that would be great!!
I am Making Tuna Patties for Dinner tonight & was wondering what I can use to Substitute the Mashed Potato in them??

Thanks in advance to everyone who answers :)

Answer 1

Here are a few ideas:

I'm not familiar with tuna patties, but I sometimes make salmon patties with some crushed saltine crackers, egg whites, and salt and pepper. Saltines of course are not carb-free, but have a lot less calories than mashed potatoes, and so would be more weight-loss-friendly.

Cooked, pureed cauliflower mashed with skim milk, low-fat cheddar cheese, and a bit of salt is a surprisingly good alternative to mashed potatoes and have a lot less carbs and calories.

Instead of bread for sandwiches, I use light, whole wheat English muffins. They have only 100 calories and 8 grams of fiber - compare that to 2 slices of bread!

Overall, I suggest eating less carbs by eating lots of lean protein (chicken breast, tuna, salmon, lean ground turkey, beans, low-fat cheese, low-fat yogurt) and vegetables. Some carbs are necessary for a balanced diet, but it's best to eat those that are low in sugar and processed grains, and high in whole grains and fiber. To maintain my weight, I find it important to count calories (rather than carbs), making sure I burn more than I consume. Of course, exercising is equally important in maintaining this balance.

Hope my suggestions are helpful!

Answer 2

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Don't cut carbs - that's a novice mistake. Carbs are essential & have never harmed anyone.

Swap white bread for whole grain
Swap white rice for brown rice
Swap white pasta for wholemeal pasta
Eat any type of potato cooked any way - they are a super food.

Don't count calories, that's obsessive and pointless.

Just be active.

If your going to cut something, don't cut a crucial food group. Cut Sugar.

Answer 6

Mashed cauliflower with butter and cream is a great substitute for mashed potatoes, low carb and similar in texture.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

If you want to have a sandwich (with the exception of peanut butter and jelly) try this. Take a lettuce leaf (the larger the better), place your sandwich filler in it and roll it up. Tastes great!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

for pasta try spagetti squash, I even saw very thin slice cucumber in Gourmet mag for pasta.