Raise your hand if these questions pop into your mind when you hear the words low carb”: What can I actually eat? Will I have to give up allll my carbs? 🙋🏻
We totally get it: going low carb sounds a little intimidating at first, but trust – we’ve got you on this. We offer low carb as one of our dietitian-curated meal plan choices because healthy eating looks different for everyone. No matter what, we love supporting you in choosing the best option to fit your lifestyle. Here are all the details about our low carb meal plan so you can determine if it’s right for you.
What is the low carb meal plan?
Low carb doesn’t mean no-carb, but swapping some higher (and often processed) carbohydrate foods to focus on healthy fats, veggies, and high-quality proteins can help you get more out of your food. Options like the naked salmonor our romesco chicken focus on healthy fats and protein with just the right amount of carbohydrates to keep you fueled. Here at Snap, we believe low carb meals can still be delicious, flavorful, and 100% enjoyable!
What can I eat?
High-quality sources of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome low-carb veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and greens of all kinds are a total go. Our low-carb meal plans provide 25-35% of your calories from carbohydrates. The bonus? They all come from nutrient-dense vegetables that have a lower starch content but are still high in fiber, nutrients, and water (filling you up while making you feel great!).
What should I expect or notice?
While our individual carbohydrate needs vary depending on health goals (i.e. you’ll most likely require more carbs if you are very active), studies have shown that eating a variety of wholesome foods that are naturally lower in carbs can improve mood, blood sugar, energy, and sleep. When we eat more carbohydrates than we need in one sitting (especially the starchy, highly processed kind), it can cause our blood sugar to rise and then fall fast – leaving us tired and cranky. We like to call this the blood sugar roller coaster. Balancing the right amount of nutrient-dense carbs with healthy fats and protein can help our blood sugar stabilize, giving us steady energy. In addition, many people on lower carbohydrate meal plans have seen greater weight loss – most likely due to a higher intake of protein and healthy fats that help keep them full and satisfied.
Bottom line: living a low carb lifestyle should NEVER feel like a sacrifice, and we’re here to make it as easy, nutritious, and delicious as possible (helloooo chimichurri beef and chicken sausage breakfast tacos 😍).
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