Is there a low carb vegetarian diet?

Question

I'm a vegetarian but I have a gut from eating mostly carbs.
Other than tofu everyday, what can I do?

Answer 1

It is extremely difficult, if not impossible. All plants have carbs, whereas meat has zero carbs whatsoever. The basis of a strict low-carb diet is meat, with any and all carbs eaten coming from low-glycemic index plants/vegetables such as leafy greens, tomatoes, squash, mushrooms, berries, etc. No pasta, no bread, no potatoes, no rice, no fruit (other than berries); and very limited amounts of beans, carrots, nuts, and other higher-carb veggies.

The “forbidden foods” banned from low-carb make up the basis of a vegetarian diet. You would be in trouble if all you ate were unlimited salads and a restricted amount of beans and nuts and other veggies.

I did low-carb for one year (I was not a vegetarian), and yes, I lost weight, but a low-FAT vegetarian diet can make you lose weight too. It’s also much easier to maintain.

Answer 2

You don't want to cut out cabs per se (your brain runs on carbs, you know). What you want to do is limit the amount of simple carbohydrates in your diet (sugars, starches, pastas, white rice, breads, many crackers and processed foods), while increasing the amount of complex carbohydrates (whole grains, vegetables, beans, fruits in moderation). Simple carbs digest quickly, often with little nutritious value, while complex carbs are full of nutrition and will digest more slowly, making you feel fuller longer. Also, because protein digests more slowly than carbohydrates, it is often a good idea to have some protein with your carbs to slow down the digestive process.

Answer 3

You do want to include carbs in you diet. The only kind of carb you should focus on is complex carbs, like whole wheat breads, and whole grain products, ie-spaghetti, pasta noodles and any other kind of complex, whole wheat, grain product you can find. Unrefined, unprocessed foods should make up the bulk of your diet. Your body relies on carbs to run, just make sure you are giving it "premium" fuel.

Answer 4

im not sure i have the same problem tho

Answer 5

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Answer 6

beans.