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OK, I'm reviving this thread because my friend and I are starting a low carb diet today. We're going for a month, and we're not cutting all carbs completely, but I'm personally trying to cut out bread, rice, and potatoes. I'm going to eat fruit and other vegetables and drink lots of water. I also have been working out at least four times a week for about 1 1/2-2 hours a day.
This is going to be so tough for me because I LOVE bread and was raised on rice, but I want to try and eat healthier and see if it works. Does anyone have any sample meal plans or low carb recipes to share?
I actually found a recipe for mock mashed potatoes made out of cauliflower that's surprisingly good:
Mock Mashed Potatoes
Cooked cauliflower processed with sour cream. Garnish
with grated cheese and fresh minced chives.
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2 cups cauliflower, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sour cream, or
more to taste
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Steam or microwave cauliflower until very soft.
2 Put cauliflower in blender or food processor with
butter and sour cream, blend.
3 Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Editor's Notes:
Frozen cauliflower works very well.
Grated cheese, minced chives and/or parsley are nice
variations to add. Hand mix these in after blending the cauliflower.
I also wanted to know what you all recommend for breakfast that's quick. I don't have time in the morning to make omelets or anything, and I used to just eat half a bagel or a toast with peanut butter. Any suggestions?
Wish me luck!
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