{"id":5697,"date":"2018-03-28T07:34:40","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T06:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/?p=5697"},"modified":"2018-05-24T12:39:30","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T11:39:30","slug":"favourite-foods-swapped-low-carb-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/favourite-foods-swapped-low-carb-version\/","title":{"rendered":"Favourite foods swapped to the low carb version"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After adopting a low carb lifestyle, you may never look back. But it is common for people to miss some of their favourite high carb foods when adapting and making changes on their low carb journey. Therefore having a list of low carb food swaps will help you to satisfy those cravings. Your low carb journey is one for life, so it is important to enjoy the food you eat!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 547px;\" width=\"420\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"128\"><strong>High carb food<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"157\"><strong>Lower carb swap<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"128\">\n<ul>\n<li>White bread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">\n<ul>\n<li>Low carb bread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"128\">\n<ul>\n<li>White spaghetti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">\n<ul>\n<li>Courgetti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"128\">\n<ul>\n<li>White rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">\n<ul>\n<li>Cauliflower rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"128\">\n<ul>\n<li>Milk chocolate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">\n<ul>\n<li>85% Dark chocolate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"128\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">\n<ul>\n<li>Halloumi fries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"128\">\n<ul>\n<li>Chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">\n<ul>\n<li>Celeriac chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"128\">\n<ul>\n<li>Crisps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">\n<ul>\n<li>Kale crisps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong><br \/>\nLower carb swap recipes:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/90-second-low-carb-bread\/\"><strong>Low carb bread<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prep Time 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooking Time 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serves 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>30g Ground Almonds<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd tsp. Baking Powder<\/p>\n<p>1 Egg, beaten<\/p>\n<p>1 tbsp. Olive Oil<\/p>\n<p>Pinch of salt<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mix all the dry ingredients in a microwave-friendly container before adding the egg and oil then mix thoroughly until combined.<\/li>\n<li>Microwave on high for 1 1\/2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Leave to cool before slicing and then toast if desired and add your favourite toppings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Nutritional values per serving <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calories 194kcal| Carbohydrate 1.5g| Total Fat 18g| Protein 7g|<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macronutrient ratios per serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carbohydrates 3%|Total Fat 83%|Protein 14%|<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180222_171740-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180222_171740-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180222_171740-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180222_171740-1024x575.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Courgetti &#8211; Why not try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/creamy-bacon-mushroom-courgetti\/\">creamy bacon and mushroom courgetti recipe\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Serves 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prep Time 5 minutes <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooking Time 3 minutes <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 tsp. Olive Oil<\/p>\n<p>300g Courgettes, spiralised<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To prepare the courgetti, you can use a spiralizer, a julienne peeler or cut the courgette into very thin slices and then again into thin spaghetti like strips.<\/li>\n<li>Heat 1 tsp. of oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the courgetti. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly soft.<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt and pepper and serve the courgetti.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Nutritional values per serving <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calories 25kcal| Carbohydrate 1g| Total Fat 2g| Protein 1g|<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macronutrient ratios per serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carbohydrates 15%|Total Fat 70%|Protein 15%|<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5702\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5702\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-884565102-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-884565102-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-884565102-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-884565102-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/cauli-power\/\">Cauliflower rice<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Serves 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prep Time 5 minutes <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooking Time 5 minutes <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 tsp. Olive Oil<\/p>\n<p>1 Cauliflower Head, grated<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Grate cauliflower onto chopping board or use food processor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>To microwave:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine grated cauliflower and oil in a heatproof bowl and cover with cling film. Cook on high for 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>To stir fry:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat oil in non-stick pan on a medium heat. Add the grated cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Nutritional values per serving <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calories 125kcal| Carbohydrate 10.5g| Total Fat 5.5g| Protein 6.3g|<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macronutrient ratios per serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carbohydrates 36%|Total Fat 42%|Protein 22%|<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/istock-827951624-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/istock-827951624-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/istock-827951624-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/istock-827951624-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Creamy low carb chocolate mousse<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prep time 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chill time 30 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serves 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00bd Large Avocado, mashed<\/p>\n<p>80g Cream Cheese<\/p>\n<p>120 ml Double Cream, whipped<\/p>\n<p>2 tbsp. 100% Cocoa Powder<\/p>\n<p>1 tbsp. Stevia<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp. Vanilla Extract<\/p>\n<p>20g 85% Dark Chocolate, grated<\/p>\n<p>60g Raspberries, to decorate<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mix the avocado, cream cheese, stevia, cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Whip the double cream and gradually add to the rest of the mixture, mixing well.<\/li>\n<li>Divide the mixture into 4 small glasses and decorate with shavings of dark chocolate and raspberries.<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nutritional values per serving <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calories 301kcal| Carbohydrate 9g| Total Fat 27g| Protein 5g|<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macronutrient ratios per serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carbohydrates 12%|Total Fat 81%|Protein 7%|<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/choc-mousse-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/choc-mousse-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/choc-mousse-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/choc-mousse-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Halloumi fries\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prep Time 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook Time 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serves 2 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>225g of Halloumi<\/p>\n<p>30g Almond Flour<\/p>\n<p>10g Coconut Oil<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cut the halloumi cheese into roughly equal sized \u2018fries\u2019 (ours were about 1.5cm in thickness).<\/li>\n<li>Roll the \u2018fries\u2019 in the flour.<\/li>\n<li>Heat up the oil in a medium saucepan until the end of the \u2018fry\u2019 dipped into it sizzles. Then carefully lower the fries into the oil. Fry for a couple of minutes on each side or until golden and crunchy-looking (you might have to do this in 2 or more batches).<\/li>\n<li>Remove carefully from the oil with a fork and serve immediately with a sauce of your choice \u2013 we used some spicy homemade hummus.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Nutritional values per serving <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calories 494kcal| Carbohydrate 3g| Total Fat 40g| Protein 31g|<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macronutrient ratios per serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carbohydrates 2%|Total Fat 73%|Protein 25%|<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1584-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Celeriac chips\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prep Time 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook Time 35 minutes <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serves 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 Celeriac<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd tbsp. Olive Oil<\/p>\n<p>Sea Salt<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0C\/180\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Prepare the celeriac by peeling it with a sharp knife and cut it into chip shapes.<\/li>\n<li>Place the celeriac in a baking tray, then drizzle it in oil and sprinkle with salt.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 30-35 minutes or until desired crispiness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Nutritional values per serving <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calories 79kcal| Carbohydrate 6g| Total Fat 5g| Protein 3g|<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macronutrient ratios per serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carbohydrates 30%|Total Fat 55%|Protein 15%|<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/celeriac-1-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kale crisps\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prep Time 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooking Time 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serves 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>200g Curly Kale<\/p>\n<p>2 tbsp. Olive Oil<\/p>\n<p>Sea Salt<\/p>\n<p>30g Parmesan, grated<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C\/ 160\u00b0C fan.<\/li>\n<li>Wash the kale and dry thoroughly to ensure it crisps up nicely.\u00a0 Tear the kale into pieces and toss with oil thoroughly.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the kale pieces evenly in one layer over a large baking tray and scatter with the parmesan. Place in the oven for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from the oven and toss the kale pieces, then bake for a further 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sea salt and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nutritional values per serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calories 115kcal| Carbohydrate 1g| Total Fat 11g| Protein 5g|<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macronutrient ratios per serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carbohydrates 3%|Total Fat 81%|Protein 16%|<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lowcarbprogram.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/kale-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After adopting a low carb lifestyle, you may never look back. But it is common for people to miss some of their favourite high carb foods when adapting and making changes on their low carb journey. 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