7. Pasta
Mamma mia! This delicious and classic Italian dish unfortunately ranks very high in the high carb food chain. One cup of pasta brings in a whopping 43 grams of carbs and only 3 grams of fiber. Luckily, for pasta lovers looking to avoid carbs there are alternatives, such as spiralized vegetables or shiritake noodles which can be made at home or purchased in store. They may not taste quite as good as the real thing but they’re a tasty enough substitute that can fulfill your pasta cravinga without breaking your diet or overloading your daily carb count.
8. Low and Fat Free Salad Dressings
Low fat salad dressings, while low in fat, are certainly not low in carbs. For example, two tablespoons of fat free French dressing contain 10 grams of carbs. An equal amount of fat free ranch dressing has 11 grams of carbs. It may seem counter intuitive, but if you’re looking to cut out carbs go with a creamy, full fat dressing. Another healthy alternative would be olive oil or balsamic vinegar. Both have been proven to improve heart health and may even contribute to weight loss.
