Low Carb Diet To Control Weight And Live Longer

#7 Walnuts

Benefits: Walnuts are one of the few vegetarian foods that are a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are quintessential for maintaining good cardiovascular health. Additionally, walnuts are very effective in maintaining proper bone health.

Nutrients: 100 grams of walnuts contains around 650 calories of energy, 65 grams of fat and 15 grams of sugar. They contain 14 grams of carbohydrates, out of which 7 grams are dietary fibre, which provides no nutritional value apart for aiding in digestion. Moreover, they contain good amounts of Potassium, Iron and Magnesium.

Alternatives: Almonds, Brazil Nuts.

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#8 Tea

Benefits: As part of a low-carb diet, one should focus on replacing soft drinks with tea or coffee. Studies have shown that having tea in moderation lowers the risk of heart attacks and improves cardiovascular health.

Nutrients: Tea itself contains negligible amounts of calories and carbohydrates, making it an ideal drink for a low-carb diet. Addition of milk and sugar adds calories and carbs to tea, and one should do this in moderation to limit the intake of sugars and other carbohydrates.