WHAT to use my limited carb grams on?

grains
(Zu) #6

sure, so essentially your saying just whatever incidental carbs are in the vegetables I consume should really be it? and possibly the dairy?

(Tim) #7

That’s how I try and handle it. Sometimes I make a conscious decision to ‘go off the rails’ for a while, but generally, avoid grains altogether.

(Jim Russell) #8

Yes, that’s correct. Some low carb berries are nice on occasion too. e.g. blueberries, blackberries, raspberries.

(Zu) #9

I already am very cautious of white potatoes… do they have a place in a keto lifestyle?
What about stuff like peas/corn/pumpkin/lentils/beans?

Im getting candida protocol flashbacks overhere

#10

When you eat carb foods, you want it to have fiber, so you want to subtract the fiber grams from the total carb. I don’t really bother with this since I just eat healthy vegetables.

You can go for tubers that have less effect on blood sugar like yam and sometimes sweet potatoes in moderation.

Notice that whole grain have slightly higher glycemic value than sugar.

(Zu) #11

right-e-oh… So what about things like organic green stevia powder and monk fruit powder? Am I essentially priming my desire for carbs in this way?

(Zu) #12

hmmm I am macro-calculation-minded and use an app in AU called calorie king to calculate the carb/fat content of such things… has this already taken into account such fibre subtractions?

(Jim Russell) #13

There are a lot of threads about that on this forum. :slight_smile: There seems to be a lot of individual variability on how they affect each person. The short answer seems to be “try it yourself and see how it works for you.”

(Zu) #14

Thanks for that

#15

I think you shouldn’t stress so much with the calculation and spend more time looking at what is truly healthy foods, then you won’t have to worry so much about the minute details. I don’t count carbs because I just limit it as much as I can unless it’s fiber rich (non-grain) food. I also don’t stay on ketosis all the time, periodically I eat more healthy carbs.

(James storie) #16

Look, it’s like this, there are no essential carbohydrates needed for life. You’re body is fully capable of producing all of the glucose you need. The further you stay away from any form of sugar, grains, or starchy vegetables including yams & sweet potatoes, the better you will feel. Just eat leafy greens and other above ground veggies if you like, but don’t feel lie you have to to live.

(Sophie) #17

Agree with the above ^ I remember one of the Doctors (Phinney perhaps?) that said any veggie grown below ground is like a little sugar storage bomb. Goes for potatoes to radishes, so I do those in moderation.

(Jacquelyn Graham) #18

I’m loving these.

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(Jennifer) #19

If you just are craving a cracker, try these…

http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2011/01/homemade-graham-crackers-low-carb-and-gluten-free-and-environmentally-responsible-companies.html

#20

I spend all my limited carbs on wine. :rofl::wine_glass::wine_glass::wine_glass:

(Roxanne) #21

A person after my own heart. Why waste it on crackers and grains…unless they are fermented grains!

(Bacon, Not Stirred) #22

Here’s what you should do: Make pepperoni crackers! Use sandwich pepperoni, bake on parchment or microwave on paper towel. It gets crispy and crunchy and makes superb crackers/chips. Haha I SWEAR by them. Otherwise, try using celery instead. It’s about one carb per stalk - you can get a lot of crunch from one stalk.

Good luck!

(Zu) #23

hmmm sounds really good. I do already do cucumber and celery, and even broccoli. Not able to do the pepperoni although I’d love to. I threw the microwave out for health reasons and I find it so hard to find healthy pepperoni that is suitable (blessed). Im thinking about risking botulism and making my own somehow.

(Adam L) #24

You can find lots of great recipes & suggestions on this forum via the search function, such as


(Zu) #25

I shall do this the next time its an eating day. cheesnius (cheese genius)