{"id":4216,"date":"2023-01-02T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T07:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/?p=4216"},"modified":"2023-12-19T15:45:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T15:45:58","slug":"ideas-low-carb-shopping-list-help-kickstart-2018-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/ideas-low-carb-shopping-list-help-kickstart-2018-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas for a low carb shopping list to help kickstart your 2023 goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The start of a new year provides the perfect opportunity to embark upon a low carb lifestyle. For those who are new to this way of dieting, knowing what to eat can be quite daunting. That\u2019s why we have created a low carb shopping list to help inspire and guide you on your journey.<\/p>\n

We all obviously have different tastes and preferences and would therefore recommend selecting the foods you enjoy most from the list below. If budget is an issue, don\u2019t fret. There are lots of ways to make your food shop affordable; for example buying frozen vegetables, berries and spices or perhaps opting for tinned fish.<\/p>\n

Meat, fish & dairy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For meat, fish and dairy always opt for the full fat option. Full fat varieties are usually low in carbohydrates, taste delicious, plus the fat content helps to keep you satisfied and full for longer. Choosing full fat sources also helps in the absorption of certain nutrients, as some vitamins\u00a0 require fat in order to be absorbed by the body. The fat soluble vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K.<\/p>\n

If budget is not an issue, opting for organic grass-fed meat can be beneficial, as they are higher in essential nutrients, such as omega 3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n

Meat:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Chicken thighs\/legs\/drumsticks\/wings<\/li>\n
  • 20% Mince beef<\/li>\n
  • 20% Mince lamb<\/li>\n
  • 20% Mince pork<\/li>\n
  • Sirloin steak<\/li>\n
  • Lamb steaks<\/li>\n
  • Pork belly<\/li>\n
  • Roast joint eg. chicken\/pork\/lamb\/beef<\/li>\n
  • Dry cured meats eg. salami\/chorizo\/parma ham<\/li>\n
  • Deli ham<\/li>\n
  • Corned beef<\/li>\n
  • Sausages<\/li>\n
  • Bacon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Fish\/shellfish:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • Salmon<\/li>\n
    • Smoked Salmon<\/li>\n
    • Trout<\/li>\n
    • Kippers<\/li>\n
    • Mackerel<\/li>\n
    • Sardines<\/li>\n
    • Seabass<\/li>\n
    • Anchovies<\/li>\n
    • Prawns<\/li>\n
    • Crayfish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Dairy:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Whole milk<\/li>\n
      • Cream<\/li>\n
      • Butter<\/li>\n
      • Cheese eg. cheddar, parmesan, goats cheese, feta, brie, cream cheese<\/li>\n
      • Sour cream<\/li>\n
      • Greek yoghurt<\/li>\n
      • Eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Herbs & spices:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Using herbs & spices when cooking is a great way to enhance the flavour of your dishes, making them more appetising.<\/p>\n

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        • Garlic<\/li>\n
        • Coriander<\/li>\n
        • Parsley<\/li>\n
        • Rosemary<\/li>\n
        • Thyme<\/li>\n
        • Ginger<\/li>\n
        • Chillies<\/li>\n
        • Paprika<\/li>\n
        • Oregano<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Vegetables:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Vegetables are important in any diet as they provide a wide array of essential nutrients, fibre, and antioxidants. When selecting vegetables always opt for low carb, nutrient dense vegetables. This usually includes most green vegetables available on our supermarkets shelves.<\/p>\n

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          • Lettuce<\/li>\n
          • Cucumber<\/li>\n
          • Celery<\/li>\n
          • Spinach<\/li>\n
          • Kale<\/li>\n
          • Asparagus<\/li>\n
          • Spring onions<\/li>\n
          • Broccoli<\/li>\n
          • Cauliflower<\/li>\n
          • Courgette<\/li>\n
          • Cabbage<\/li>\n
          • Leeks<\/li>\n
          • Green beans<\/li>\n
          • Aubergine<\/li>\n
          • Peppers<\/li>\n
          • Celeriac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Fruit:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Whilst fruit contains lots of important nutrients and antioxidants, many fruits also contain a large amount of carbohydrate and sugar. When following the Low Carb Program, it is best to stick to a moderate amount of low sugar fruits, such as berries. Lemons and limes can also be great to add to water or to use in your cooking for added flavour.<\/p>\n

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            • Avocados<\/li>\n
            • Blueberries<\/li>\n
            • Blackberries<\/li>\n
            • Raspberries<\/li>\n
            • Strawberries<\/li>\n
            • Canteloupe<\/li>\n
            • Honeydew melon<\/li>\n
            • Watermelon<\/li>\n
            • Passionfruit<\/li>\n
            • Lemons<\/li>\n
            • Limes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Snacks\/Cupboard items:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              • Olive oil<\/li>\n
              • Coconut oil<\/li>\n
              • Coconut Cream<\/li>\n
              • Mayonnaise<\/li>\n
              • Olives<\/li>\n
              • Almonds<\/li>\n
              • Walnuts<\/li>\n
              • Pumpkin seeds<\/li>\n
              • Sunflower Seeds<\/li>\n
              • Flaxseed<\/li>\n
              • Plain dark chocolate 70% or higher (the higher, the lower the carbohydrate content)\n
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                The start of a new year provides the perfect opportunity to embark upon a low carb lifestyle. For those who are new to this way of dieting, knowing what to eat can be quite daunting. That\u2019s why we have created a low carb shopping list to help inspire and guide you on your journey. We […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":4226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"class_list":["post-4216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food"],"acf":{"post_private":false,"post_video":"","updated_at":"","featured_image_mobile":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4216"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4216\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32842,"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4216\/revisions\/32842"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}