Low-Calorie Switches: 10 Ketogenic Alternatives

 

 

It can be challenging to get started on a keto diet. It's critical to find the perfect keto alternatives for your favorite dishes. Take a look at these low-carb alternatives. Carbs are off-limits now that you're on a keto diet. But what can you eat if you're not allowed to eat carbs? Carbohydrates can be found in just about anything. Bread, chips, cakes, cookies, and even sauces are examples. So, what's a girl to do (or a guy to do)? Make low-carb substitutions. That way, you can have your cake and eat it, too! Today, I will show you 20 low-carb alternatives to your old favorites so you know what to get when you go keto shopping. They're not only tasty, but they're also excellent for you!

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Instead of regular rice, use riced cauliflower.

Rice is high in carbohydrates. One cup of boiling rice has around 44 grams of net carbohydrates. Cauliflower rice has less than 3 grams of net carbohydrates per cup compared to ordinary rice. As a result, it only has a small number of carbs. Cauliflower rice cooks in a fraction of the time as regular rice. It simply takes 5 minutes to prepare. Cut your cauliflower into pieces to prepare it. Then, in a food processor, pulse it until it resembles rice. I recommend using this low-cost yet high-quality food processor. This book is a must-have if you continue the ketogenic diet for a long time! In a skillet, heat some oil and cook the cauliflower rice for about 5 minutes, or until it's cooked. So there you have it. Cauliflower rice is a breeze to make.

 

Instead of wheat flour, use almond flour.

Wheat flour is likewise a carb minefield with around 20 grams of net carbohydrates in 28 grams. Almond flour has only 4 grams of net carbohydrates per tablespoon. It's also high in fat, which can help you stay in ketosis. It also contains a lot of vitamin E and manganese. These are necessary for healthy skin, and strong bones-it can be used for baking, pancakes, and sauce thickening, like wheat flour. It can even be used to bread meat. When using it in "normal" recipes, replace conventional flour with an equal amount of almond flour.

 

Instead of potato chips, try zucchini chips.

Potato chips are delicious. But, wow, are they carb-loaded! There are 13 grams of net carbohydrates in only one ounce. And you know how difficult it is to limit yourself to just a few. When compared to zucchini chips, this is a no-brainer. Zucchini chips provide nearly half the net carbohydrates of potato chips per ounce. They're also relatively healthy. They're high in vitamin C and contain trace amounts of other vitamins and minerals. Zucchini chips are simple to prepare. To create them, use a mandolin slicer to slice zucchini finely. If you don't already have one, this one will suffice. Using paper towels, squeeze the moisture out of the zucchini. After that, lightly oil your zucchini slices and bake them at a low temperature until crispy.

 

Instead of bread crumbs, use pork rinds.

Breadcrumbs give food a pleasant crunch. Breaded pork chops, breaded chicken nuggets, and breaded fish fillets are some of my favorites. Yum. On the other hand, traditional breadcrumbs have 21 grams of net carbohydrates in just 14 cups. Yikes! Pork rinds are a great alternative to bread crumbs. They're crunchy, and best of all, they have no net carbohydrates. Pork rinds can now be purchased ground. However, they cost closely twice as much as unground pig rinds.

 

Instead of sugar, use erythritol sweetener.

Are you a sucker for sweets? Then muffins, pies, cookies, and cupcakes are probably your favorites. However, they're high in sugar. One tablespoon of sugar has 17 grams of net carbohydrates in it. Isn't it surprising?

On the other hand, erythritol sweetener is an entirely natural sweetener. It is low-glycemic because it includes sugar alcohols not absorbed by the body. Because low glycemic foods do not induce blood sugar rises, they benefit people with diabetes. It also has a net carb count of 0 grams. It is now roughly 70% as sweet as regular sugar. However, you can use the same amount as ordinary sugar and not notice a change in taste.

 

Instead of burger buns, use Portobello mushrooms.

Burgers are one of my favorite foods, and I'm sure you are. However, I am not fond of burger buns due to the carbs. A hamburger bun has 24 grams of net carbohydrates in it. More than your entire days’ worth of net carbohydrates! You can no longer eat your burger with the bun. However, with all of the toppings, it becomes rather messy. Rather than doing so, use Portobello mushrooms. Only 2 grams of net carbohydrates are found in one Portobello mushroom. Oil your Portobello mushroom "buns" before assembling them. After that, grill them. Good luck with your meal.

 

Instead of regular bread, use Keto bread.

Bread is convenient. You can toast them or use them for sandwiches. On the other hand, one slice includes 12 grams of net carbohydrates. And, let's face it, you probably eat more than one piece. On the other hand, Keto bread has a net carb content of only 2 grams per slice. That's a lot more manageable now. Keto bread, on the other hand, is a niche product. As a result, it costs more than traditional bread. However, almond flour or coconut flour can produce keto bread. And it's a lot easier than you might believe.

 

Instead of potato fries, try rutabaga fries.

Who doesn't enjoy French fries? The surface is crispy golden brown bliss, and the inside is soft. Potato fries, on the other hand, aren't beneficial for you. One small serving of potato fries contains 27 grams of net carbohydrates without the ketchup. So, when you want potato fries, what do you do? Instead, make rutabaga fries. The root vegetable rutabaga is also known as rutabaga. It does, however, have half the net carbohydrates of a potato. This is a good option if you want a friend with the texture and mouthfeel of a potato. You cook rutabaga fries the same way you would potato fries.

 

Instead of regular chips, use Cheese Crisps.

Regular chips are pretty addicting. I'm sure you won't be able to choose just one. However, as I already stated, they are high in carbohydrates. However, there are occasions when you want to spoil yourself. You feel you're cheating on your diet when you eat cheese crisps. 

They're crunchy and cheesy... I prefer them to ordinary chips. 

They are, however, unmistakably keto. This is because they are produced with cheese-they're also simple to prepare. Arrange tiny piles of shredded cheese on a baking pan and bake until golden brown. If you don't use parchment paper to line your baking sheet, your cheese crisps will be challenging to remove. You can also make your cheese crisps. If you prefer hotter, substitute spicy cheeses such as Pepper Jack cheese for the cheese.

 

Instead of tortillas, use lettuce leaves. 

Do you enjoy Mexican cuisine? Then I'm sure you're a big fan of tacos. The stuffing is now generally keto-friendly. It's the tortilla that catches you off guard. The net carbohydrates in one medium flour tortilla are 14 grams. That's a lot of carbohydrates. So, where do you store all of your delicious fillings? In the leaves of lettuce. Not only are lettuce leaves low in net carbohydrates, but they're also low in calories. If you're watching your weight, this is ideal.

Click here to get a Keto meal plan that you could use to lose weight.