Eating Well on a Low-Carb Diet: Strategies for Weight Management

1. Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ingredients:

1. Cauliflower rice.
2. Egg.
3. Mozzarella cheese.
4. Pizza sauce.
5. Toppings (mushrooms, olives, etc.).

Instructions:

1. Mix cauliflower rice, egg, and mozzarella cheese.
2. Press into a crust on a baking sheet.
3. Bake until golden.
4. Add pizza sauce, cheese, and your choice of toppings.
5. Bake until cheese is melted.

2. Stir-Fried Tofu and Veggies

Ingredients:

1. Firm organic tofu.
2. Broccoli.
3. Snap peas.
4. Bell peppers.
5. Ginger
6. Garlic.
7. Organic soy sauce.

Instructions:

1. Press and cube tofu.
2. Sauté tofu in a pan until lightly browned.
3. Add tofu back in, along with soy sauce.
4.  Stir-fry until heated through.

3. Greek Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

1. Greek yogurt.
2. Mixed berries
3. Chopped nuts.
4. Chia seeds.

Instructions:

1. Layer Greek yogurt, mixed berries, chopped nuts, and chia seeds in a glass.
2. Repeat layers as desired.

4. Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:

1. Spaghetti squash.
2. Olive oil.
3. Salt.
4. Pepper.
5. Marinara sauce.
6. Grated Parmesan cheese.

Instructions:

1. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
2. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast in the oven.
4. Use a fork to shred the cooked squash into “spaghetti.”
5. Top with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.

5. Avocado and Bacon Stuffed Eggs

Ingredients:

1. Hard-boiled eggs.
2. Avocado.
3. Cooked bacon.
4. Mayonnaise.
5. Dijon mustard.
6. Salt.
7. Pepper.

Instructions:

1. Cut eggs in half and remove yolks.
2. Mash yolks with avocado, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Spoon mixture back into egg whites.

Feel free to get creative with these ideas by adding your favourite spices, herbs, and ingredients. These meals are not only low in carbs but also rich in flavour and nutrition!