Lowering my carb intakes

[missjulie85]

Hi all

Sorry if this has been posted before but im so stuck im trying to lower my carb intake by cutting out wholemeal bread rice pasta etc trouble is I don't have a lot of money and these are foods I can afford cpuld anyone recommend any better foods that wouldn't break the bank

Thanks

Julie

 

[Brunneria]

Hi and welcome!

You have come to the right place

We have had quite a few threads on this subject, so i will try and find some links for you.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/struggling-with-diet.115984/#post-1379866

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hello-from-me.115468/#post-1372035

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/low-carb-on-a-budget.87849/#post-993141

 

[Bluetit1802]

Hi all

Sorry if this has been posted before but im so stuck im trying to lower my carb intake by cutting out wholemeal bread rice pasta etc trouble is I don't have a lot of money and these are foods I can afford cpuld anyone recommend any better foods that wouldn't break the bank

Thanks

Julie

Hi and welcome,

Do you have a Lidl near you? They sell beautiful high protein rolls (in the fresh bread baskets). Normal price is 29p a roll, and believe me, half a roll toasted with plenty of butter is enough for me with a meal. Currently they are on offer at 4 for a pound.

 

[AM1874]

Hi all

Sorry if this has been posted before but im so stuck im trying to lower my carb intake by cutting out wholemeal bread rice pasta etc trouble is I don't have a lot of money and these are foods I can afford cpuld anyone recommend any better foods that wouldn't break the bank
Thankschicken,
Julie

Hi @missjulie85 ... and welcome
A lot depends on personal taste but foods that are low-carb include: ham, chicken, fish, cheese, salads, mixed veg, (above ground veg are best), eggs, bacon, sauaage, steak, full fat yoghurt, full fat mayo, cream, olives, nuts, avocado, and so on ...
For bread, Lidl sells a protein roll and there is a Bergun bread from Asda
And much more .. there is a Low-Card Diet forum that you can read and I'm sure that you will find many more suggestions here
Hope this helps

 

[Resurgam]

Haunt the marked down cabinet - the big Tesco near us is always selling off good things for pennies.
I don't mind cooking cheaper cuts of meat - I never buy chicken breast fillets for instance, I get thighs with bone and skin, roast them right and you get delicious meat and also chicken fat for cooking mushrooms.

 

[jd58]

Just east meat with butter and water - no need to worry about carbs at all