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    Carbohydrate Substitutes For The Atkins Diet

    Cutting down on carbohydrates with the Atkins diet is easy when you observe the wide variety of proteins and vegetables that are on the acceptable foods list. However, it does take some time and adjustment to obtain used to this new technique of eating. A lot of the American diet centers around complex carbohydrate foods like breads and pastas. Snack foods are full of sugars and refined carbohydrates. This new technique of consuming will challenge your old habits. However, there are a lot carbohydrate substitutes that can fill in the gap.

    Some of the the bulk popular replacement products are sugar substitutes. These can be wonderful or bad depending on how you respond to them. Each person has a dissimilar reaction to artificial sweeteners like aspartame and Splenda. They can be useful in baking low-carbohydrate treats and making things taste sweet without risking sugar use. However, a lot people find that using artificial sweeteners makes them crave sugar even more. If you find you want more sweet treats after drinking a diet soda or consuming a snack made with Splenda, its best to remove them entirely from your diet.

    Bread is the number one challenge that Atkins dieters face when looking at their new diet plans. Bread is a staple food for a lot people, and eliminating it can be somewhat of a problem. There are some low carb breads obtainable out there, but you have to watch for hidden carbohydrates and other unacceptable ingredients. If you're ambitious, you could try making your own bread out of almond flour or other non-traditional flours.

    Many people say that they love pasta, but people vary rarely eat it plain. The best part about pasta is the topping. So taking those toppings (meat, cheese and vegetables) and putting them over something else is an easy solution. Many people who follow the Atkins scheme have found that squash makes a wonderful pasta substitute. Spaghetti squash, a yellow orange gourd with stringy insides, is a natural base for homemade meat sauce. Zucchini is also a wonderful pasta substitute. You can grate in into fine pieces or chunk it up into sections to act as a base for sauces. Lasagna is easily made with large pieces of eggplant as a replacement for the noodles. The meats and cheeses used in lasagna are low-carb so there's nothing to worry about there.

    Another common problem for Atkins dieters is finding a wonderful substitute for rice. One in favor solution is to use cauliflower. Simply place the cauliflower florettes in a food processor and chop them until they are rice sizes pieces. Then microwave the "rice" without water. The pieces will come out fluffy and prepared to be used in casseroles or as part of a side dish.

    Cauliflower is also a in favor potato replacement for Atkins dieters. This time, puree the cauliflower until it's smooth and creamy, just like mashed potatoes. You can contribute your favorite low-carb topping to it like bacon, sour cream and cheese.

    Pizza is a favorite food for a lot people, but there are Atkins friendly solutions for homemade pizzas that taste just as good. You can make minute pizzas using low-carb tortillas as the crust. You can also use the same procedure with large Portobello mushrooms. If the alternative crust choices don't sound wonderful to you, you could also try a pizza casserole with all of the ingredient layered in a casserole dish.
    These substitutes will aid you avoid indulging in your high-carb favorites while on the Atkins diet.

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