A list of 16 healthy carbs for weight loss.
One of the best ways to lose weight is by lowering the amount of carbs in your diet.
Refined Grains
Eating low quality carbs and starchy foods will slow your weight loss. These are foods like bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, cereal, grains and sugar.
However, there are many healthy carbs that you can eat which will help you to lose weight by supplying important nutrients.
In today's video we highlight the best 16 healthy carbs that you should eat to help you lose weight fast.
1. Cauliflower
This is one of the healthiest vegetables which is packed full of antioxidants, fibre and nutrients that support weight loss. This a good replacement for starchy carbs like potatoes. It can be made into cauliflower mash, rice or a baked pizza base.
2. Almond Flour
Wheat flour in breads and baked goods is very fattening and can make you gain weight. Almond flour however is much higher in fibre and protein, and can be used in all kinds of low carb recipes and puddings.
3. Kale
Kale is one of the most nutrient dense superfoods on the planet. This is a leafy green vegetable carb which helps to lower inflammation and provide energy and nutrients. The type of carbs in the leaves are fibre, which improves digestion.
4. Walnuts
These contain a very low amount of net carbs, and contain a high amount of fiber. Eating these provides minerals like selenium and iodine that heal the thyroid gland, and boost your metabolism.
6. Green Tea
Green tea leaves are also a healthy carbohydrate which actually improve weight loss. It contains a substance called chlorophyll which is rich in antioxidants. These heal the body internally at the cellular level, helping you to lose weight and lower inflammation.
7. Blackberries
All fruits contain a small amount of sugars, however berries contain the lowest amount. Blackberries, strawberries and raspberries contain pigments which help in healing the body, sharpening the brain and promoting weight loss. Only eat berries in small amounts.
8. Spices
Adding healthy spices to your meals can supercharge fat burning and weight loss, because they contain healthy compounds. We highly recommend turmeric, ginger, chilli powder, cinnamon and cumin which all have fat burning properties.
9. Shiitake Mushroom
Mushrooms are a good source of choline, which helps to strip fat from your internal organs. They also have B vitamins, copper and selenium trace minerals that improve insulin resistance. Eating these helps you to tap into your fat reserves for energy.
10. Celery
Dipping organic celery in homemade hummus is the perfect low carb snack for weight loss. Celery contains an active ingredient which helps to lower high blood pressure, aid digestion, get rid of constipation and balance your blood sugars.
11. Almond Butter
If you are on a low carb diet like keto, eating a teaspoon of almond butter is a great way to curb cravings. This is made from blended almonds with water, and will help keep your blood sugars stable, to aid weight loss.
12. Avocado
One of the healthiest super foods on planet earth. Avocados are actually a large berry which grows in warm climates. These are the healthiest carb that you can consume and are also loaded with healthy monounsaturated fat. Eat these daily to boost your potassium, stimulate fat burning and give you more energy.
13. Radish
Add some sliced radish to your healthy salads. It contains a special compound (RsPHGpx) which helps to strip away fat from your liver, and help to detox your body of toxins.
14. Herbs
Herbs have a special place among carbohydrates. They have no starch and do not turn into sugar in the body. They contain an array of phytonutrients and plant compounds that burn fat. Mint, parsley, coriander, rosemary and oregano are some of the best.
15. Onion
Onion is a key ingredient for adding flavour to your soups, curries and healthy stir fries. It also pairs wonderfully with low carb salads. Eating these helps to control your blood sugars because of their chromium content. They are also loaded with sulphur which helps in liver detoxification.
16. Sauerkraut
This fermented cabbage is fantastic for speeding up weight loss. It is rich in probiotics which help your gut to digest foods better, by strengthening your microbiome.
Bonus: Chilli Peppers
Last but by no means least, chilli peppers have a thermogenic effect on the body. They cause your body to heat up, and burn more calories. They also contain lots of Vitamin C to support a healthy immune system.
As you can see there are many healthy carbs which you can eat to support weight loss and the burning of human body fat.
Following a low carb diet involves cutting out the starchy foods, the refined grains and the sugars which are usually considered "carbs".
Real, good quality carbs are always loaded with fibre, like none starchy vegetables.
Some other healthy carbs we didn’t mention are garlic, bell peppers, beet tops, spinach, arugula, brussels sprouts, red cabbage, seaweed, green cabbage and lettuce.
You can find a full printable list of 192 low carb foods in one of our other videos. Please see the link to this below.
Most leafy green (cruciferous) vegetables can be eaten without concern, and contain the highest amount of plant based nutrients.
Try to look for high quality organic vegetables that have not been sprayed by pesticides, because they toxins can slow your weight loss by affecting the liver.
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