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

Some of the most popular replacement items are sugar substitutes letsfindjewelstrong.com These can be good or bad depending on how you react to them loveinvenice.com Each person has a different reaction to artificial sweeteners like aspartame and Splenda luckpredictions.com They can be helpful in baking low-carbohydrate treats and making things taste sweet without risking sugar use luckywynn.com However, many people find that using artificial sweeteners makes them crave sugar even more lyonrealms.com If you find you want more sweet treats after drinking a diet soda or eating a snack made with Splenda, its best to eliminate them entirely from your diet.

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

Many people say that they love pasta, but people vary rarely eat it plain morgansfavorites.com The best part about pasta is the topping mouseswitcher.com So taking those toppings (meat, cheese and vegetables) and putting them over something else is an easy solution muralsfauxreal.com Many people who follow the Atkins plan have found that squash makes a good pasta substitute mywestpointe.com Spaghetti squash, a yellow orange gourd with stringy insides, is a natural base for homemade meat sauce normamontgomery.com Zucchini is also a good 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 substitute 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 good substitute for rice. One popular 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 ready to be used in casseroles or as part of a side dish.

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

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

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