Eating a low-carb diet is one of the most effective ways to lose weight, but to make it work, you need to cook your own meals as often as possible. Simply put, cutting carbs works because it usually means cutting out junk, like takeout or processed goods, and replacing it with fresh, lightened-up recipes you can make at home.
The ones you'll find in this list make it easier to stay within your daily budget for carbs by reinventing classics like pasta and tacos, saving you prep time, or just generally keeping your meals flavorful and exciting, so you don't cave to unhealthy cravings. More importantly, they do all that without tacking on extra calories, which ultimately determines your success on the scale. (You can calculate your target goal for calories here.) Keep reading for the recipes!
Replace traditional pasta with these delicious zucchini noodles. All you need is seven ingredients (including tasty shrimp!) and 25 minutes for a healthy dinner.
When you want something simple but flavorful for dinner, whip up this herb-seasoned chicken. It takes just 30 minutes to make and pairs well with any number of vegetables.
This veggie-filled breakfast is much healthier than any egg muffin you'll find in a drive-through, and they'll stay good in the refrigerator for up to a week.