Looking for low-carb substitutes for bread, pasta, potatoes and rice?
See how to give some of your favorite foods a low-carb makeover.
Pictured Recipe:Cauliflower Rice
Let’s be super clear here: carbs are not bad for you.
In fact, there are several greatreasons to include carbsin your diet.
However, eating too many refined-carb-rich foods can take the place of valuable nutrients.
Learn more:How to Make Cauliflower Rice
Pictured Recipe:Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding
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Pictured Recipe:Sichuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Lettuce Wrap for Bread: Saves 12 Grams of Carbs
There’s a reason lettuce wraps are popular.
You keep all the delicious filling, but get to cut out 12 grams of carbs.
Pictured Recipe:Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken
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This is another tasty substitute for regular pasta for those who are gluten-free or counting carbs.
Added bonus: zucchini noodles are quick to make from scratch and cook in just a few minutes.
Comparatively, seltzer has zero grams of carbs per 12-ounce can and zero calories as well.
you could still get your bubbly fix in a low-carb way.
Pictured Recipe:Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
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This cheesy recipe is delicious twist on a classic.
Pictured Recipe:Yogurt with Berries
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Fruit gives you sweetness without the added sugar of fruit-flavored products.
Read more:Fruits Ranked from Lowest-Carb to Highest-Carb
Pictured Recipe:Cauliflower Pizza Crust
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If you buy your cauliflower pizza crust, just know that nutrition varies from brand to brand.
Pictured Recipe:Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & Walnuts
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Additionally, nuts are loaded with protein and healthy fat to give a nutritional boost to your salad.
Toast nuts and add spices; you won’t even notice that the croutons are gone.
Pictured Recipe:Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries
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When the garden is overflowing with zucchini, it can be easy to get into a creative rut.
If you are getting bored with zucchini noodles, try this crispy low-carb snack.
These fries are coated in a bit of cornstarch and Parmesan to get a crispy coating.
Pictured Recipe:Lemon-Pepper Cucumbers
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Add a creamy dip or some cheese for a satisfying low-carb snack.
Pictured Recipe:Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
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Pictured Recipe:Socca
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There are numerous non-wheat types and flavors, from chickpea flour to coconut flour to almond flour.
Pictured Recipe:Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
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It also has fewer calories and more protein and fiber than traditional mashed potatoes.
Pictured Recipe:Cauliflower Buns
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Additionally, they can be made in less than an hour and stored in the freezer.
However, if you are trying to cut out refined-grain foods, we have several ideas for low-carb swaps.
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