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    Home » Low Carb Dinners » Low Carb Dinner + Cocktail Ideas You'll Love

    Low Carb Dinner + Cocktail Ideas You'll Love

    Published: Jul 20, 2021 · Last Modified: Jul 20, 2021 by Caren · This post may contain affiliate links

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    It’s been a hot minute since I did a roundup of low carb dinner ideas. This one is centered around low carb eating and a little sugar free drink idea, too 🙂

    low carb dinner and drink ideas that are healthyWhy low carb?

    Because it’s simple. It’s not as restrictive as keto. It’s super healthy (assuming you’re sticking with real food) and yes - it will help you lose weight.  It will also help you reduce inflammation, which is important if you're dealing with chronic stress!

    If you want to learn more about how eating low carb can help with fat loss, start here.

    If you just want to dive into all the goodness of great food and fun cocktails that won’t spike insulin, create inflammation or add to your waistline, then read on. These are some perennial favorites that I know you’ll love and if you want even more ideas, dig into these low carb options as well.

    Here's some low carb dinner ideas - Also great for Meal Prep!

    Keto Cauliflower Tacos with Curried Cashew Sauce

    keto tacos with curried cauliflower

    Greek Spaghetti Squash Casserole

    spaghetti squash casseruola in a bowl

    Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom Caps

    low carb stuffed mushrooms - keto and gluten free

    Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

    Spaghetti Squash pizza casserole low carb & keto

    Low Carb Dinner Ideas for Weekends (with a drink idea, too!)

    Low Carb Enchiladas

    plant-based, vegetarian low carb enchiladas

    Simple Fish Soup

    easy fish stew recipe

    Oven Roasted Cauliflower Pizza

    Oven Roasted Cauliflower Pizza gluten free low carb

    Thai Shrimp Curry on a Bed of Cauliflower Rice

    thai shrimp curry in a pan

    Zucchini Fritters

    zucchini fritters on a while plate

    Sugar Free Skinny Margaritas

    ultimate skinny margarita

    Sugar Free Cranberry Cadillac Margarita!

    cranberry cadillac margarita (1)

    Mezcal Margarita

    mezcal margaritas in glasses

    Blood Caesar Recipe

    bloody caesar recipe

    What exactly is low carb?

    Now that I've shared a few of my favorite mid-week meals and anytime cocktails, I want to be clear about what I consider low carb.  Personally, for an average, active person, this is 100 grams of carbs per day or less, consumed mostly in the form of vegetables.  I typically don't recommend going below 50 grams per day, unless you're under the guidance of a health professional (which I am not).

    Do you have to eat low carb to lose weight?

    No, you have to eat fewer calories to lose weight.  However, there's a lot of research that indicates a lower carb (not necessarily keto) can be ideal for reducing overall calories because protein and fats tend to be more satiating.  This is not true for all people, but most folks do find proteins and fats to be more satisfying than bread or carrots.

    How do I figure out how many calories I should be eating?

    If weight loss is your goal, aim to consume 11 to 12 x your current body weight.  SO, if you are 150 and you're active, start with 12 x 150 lbs which is 1800 calories.  If you're very sedentary you might want to aim for 11 x 150 lbs which is 1650 calories.

    How do I figure out how much protein and fat to eat each day?

    Figuring out exactly how many grams of protein, fats and carbs you should eat each day is a little more complicated than just counting calories.  That said, it's also far more effective and can help you reach your goals faster.

    Whether you're aiming for fat loss or lean muscle development, counting macros is the way to do it.  I have a quick, inexpensive program if you need some help figuring out your macros and learning the best way to count them!

    Is it better to eat low carb at dinner or earlier in the day?

    There's mixed research on when the best time to eat carbs are.  Obviously, if you're talking about vegetable like kale, cauliflower and broccoli, then you should be eating them at every meal.

    However, if you enjoy starchy carbs like potatoes, bread, rice, etc, then the best time to eat them is going to be right after a weight lifting workout.  This is when your muscles are most primed to consume starchy carbs.

    If you're not working out, but you still want a little bread in your life, then eat starchy carbs when it suits you, but just don't eat them all the time.  Personally, if I eat carbs in the morning, it spikes my insulin early and I crave sugar all day, so I never have carbs before 4pm.  That works for me, but you might be different.

    Anyway, hope that helps and feel free to let me know if you make any of the recipes above.  I'd love to know what you think!

    To your health, 

    Caren

    Caren

    Caren is a certified yoga teacher, fitness instructor and ADHD Coach.  As the founder of The Fit Habit, she shares ADHD-friendly self-care, food & fitness inspiration, along with practical ways to foster mind + body wellness.

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