I’ve been spending some time trying to understand how my body reacts to different foods and because my glucose levels have been slightly elevated, I’m trying a healthier carb diet this week to see how my body responds. Instead of the normal carbs I’ve been eating (sugar, flour, etc), I am focused on getting my carbs from fruits and veggies and ensuring I’m getting enough fiber to help how my body processes them. Share in the comments below your favorite lower-carb recipe ideas!
Sunday
Image: Half Baked Harvest
Tonight I’m making this Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma for the family. This is a great Sunday night dinner that is easy to make and has a little something for everyone. Sweet potatoes are a great source of powerful antioxidants like beta-carotene and other important phytonutrients and are lower on the Glycemic Index than white potatoes. As a result, they are less likely to cause a blood-sugar spike.
Monday
Image: Wholesome Yum
Without fail, my family has Broccoli Beef almost every single Monday night. When you order this from a takeout place, it is loaded with sugar and oil, so this recipe lightens it up and delivers one of the most delicious versions we’ve had. Nobody will miss the sugar or the oil and this comes in for those watching their carbs, this comes in at 9 net carbs. Serve over cauliflower rice.
Tuesday
Image: What’s Gaby Cooking
This is one of my all-time favorite meals - Chipolte Salmon Tacos. Seriously. I could eat these almost every day. To keep those carbs low, I use low carb tortillas or lettuce for a shell and omit the mango in the salsa. Super easy and so incredibly good. These come in at 2 net carbs.
Wednesday
Image: The Girl Who Ate Everything
Who doesn’t like egg rolls? But again, these are loaded with fat, sugar, and all sorts of other junk that make them unhealthy. Try this Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe and you will forever give up the ones from your favorite take out place. This is super easy to make and you can swap out the protein for the protein of your choice (I will do fish). This comes in at 3 net carbs.
Thursday
Image: SkinnyTaste
Another one of my all-time favorite meals, Grilled Salmon with Avocado Bruschetta. This is such a beautiful meal and would also be a great option if having friends over for a weekend dinner or brunch. It’s gorgeous and the flavors are out of this world. For those counting carbs, this comes in at 4 net carbs.
Friday
Image: Delish
Friday is all about pizza at our house and just because you’re watching those carbs doesn’t mean you need to stop having pizza. You just need a healthier recipe. Enter this Keto Pizza Crust recipe that is incredibly good. It’s easy to make and has much more flavor than the traditional cauliflower crust (although I also like those). Top with your favorite healthy toppings.
Saturday
Image: SkinnyTaste
We have a soccer tournament Saturday so I want a recipe that is super easy to make and will please a crowd,
These Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps perfectly fit the bill. With 5 net carbs, these are don’t skimp on flavor. These would also be a great appetizer for a party!