High Protein Low Carb Foods

In this era of fad diets, there is no scarcity of various diet plans that can lead to effective weight loss so as to get rid of obesity. High protein low carb diet is one such diet, claiming to be one of the best ways to lose weight. Atkins diet is more or less the same as the high protein low carb diet. In this diet more than 30% to 50% calories from proteins are recommended to be consumed while the reduction of carbohydrates prescribed.

By doing this, the body reaches a condition called ketosis. High protein low carb foods restrict the consumption of simple carbohydrates that can get converted into sugar and lead to weight loss, in the coming future. Reduction of simple carbohydrates also proves helpful for reducing blood sugar levels and levels of insulin. It also significantly reduces the blood tri-glyceride levels and subsequently the cholesterol levels from the blood.

How should you determine which are the high protein low-carb foods and how will you commingle a high protein diet with a low-carb diet? Well, it is actually very easy when a person is well aware of the glycemic index of that particular food item. This low glycemic food list will always come in handy for that purpose.

A high protein low carb diet mostly concentrates on eating lots of protein like eggs and meat while reducing foods like rice, bread, pasta and potatoes. Larger quantities of red meat, poultry, eggs, fish, shellfish and cheese are asked to consume. Many of the vegetables, cereals, rice, pastas, breads, sugary products, artificial flavorings and fruits are barred or restricted.

Food Items	Protein	Carbohydrates
Roast Beef (100g)	28g	0g
Roast Chicken (100g)	25g	0g
Other Meats (100g)	24g	0g
Cheddar Cheese (100g)	25g	0.1g
Cod Fillets (100g)	21g	0g
Milk (1 glass)	6.8g	4.3g

High Protein Low Carb Foods List

These foods can also be called an edited version of the 'Atkins diet foods to eat'. Just that there are no phases as such in this kind of diet.

Meat and Meat Products
Along with being a great source of high protein, these low carb meats are also rich in vitamin B complex, zinc, iron, calcium and phosphorus.

• Bacon
• Lamb
• Beef
• Pork (tenderloin)
• Venison
• Elk
• Buffalo

Poultry and Eggs
Eggs and meat of the mentioned fowls can be included in the diet.

• Turkey
• Chicken
• Ostrich
• Goose
• Duck
• Emu

Dairy Products
About 6g to 8g of the mentioned dairy products can be included in the diet plan.

• Milk
• Soy Milk
• Yogurt
• Cottage Cheese
• Swiss Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Camembert Cheese
• Brie Cheese
• Tofu

Beans
Consumption of up to 8g to 10g of the mentioned beans is alright.

• Black Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Lentils
• Split Peas
• Soy Beans
• Green Beans
• Wax Beans

Nuts
One can consume about 8g to 10g of the mentioned seeds and nuts during this diet.

• Almonds
• Peanuts
• Pecans
• Cashews
• Flax Seeds
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Sunflower Seeds

Vegetables
Below are the vegetables that are low on carbs and could be included in a high protein low carb diet for vegetarians.

• All types of lettuce
• Alfalfa sprouts
• Green collard, mustard green and kales
• Herbs like basil, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, parsley
• Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts
• Peppers like jalapeño, red bell pepper and yellow bell peppers
• Asparagus, zucchini, cucumber
• Onions and scallions
• Carrots and radishes
• Artichokes and turnips
• Fennel, okra, leeks and tomatoes
• Summer squash and spaghetti squash
• Bamboo shoots and eggplants
• Water chestnuts and pumpkins

Fruits contain only traces of protein and they are also high on sugars. So, most of the time, they are not included in the high protein low carb foods list. It is also very important to limit the amount of the above mentioned foods so that there are no adverse effects.

There is always a risk factor involved when a person overdoes something and it is the same in case of high protein low carb diet foods. Reduction of metabolic rate, kidney disease, high cholesterol levels, etc. are some of the side effects of this diet that one could experience in case she goes over the top with the diet.