As part of our cutting back on processed foods we have inevitably cut back on carbs.
Now I've got to be honest, well I love crisps, bread, rice, pasta etc I'm not entirely addicted to them. I have more of a sweet tooth- that's why I think this step hasn't been massively troublesome.
I think as a nation our reliance on carbs is one more of convenience and cost. Whilst out and about your main lunch choice is always going to be a sandwich. Breakfast- usually cereal or toast. Dinner a carb, meat and veg. I partly think our addiction to carbs is one of habit more than lust.
My biggest downfall is that I adore chips. Chip shop, mcdonalds, pub. Any variety- I'm not fussed. If I do need a chip hit now I make my own- peel and cut up potatoes Pop them in the oven with spray light herbs, salt and paprika and wait patiently! Love them :)
Other vegetable Tricks of the trade:
Have your carb intake at lunch and not at dinner- carbs release energy throughout the day so have them at lunch to help you get through the afternoon at work- could stave off stacking too.
Swab to wholemeal! This is such an easy change to make but im lead to believe that wholemeal carbs are better for you- think bread, pasta, brown rice.
Or even better still- cheat with veg!
Swap out spuds for sweet potato- I actually prefer it- makes nice roast potatoes/ chips.
Sweet and carrot mash instead of potato.
Courgette peeled/ shaved can make great pasta- simply stir fry and serve along with bolognese.
Carrots done in the same way can make good pretend noodles in stir fry and cauliflower in the food processor and then baked makes an excellent rice substitute.
For me I think it's more about seeing enough food on the plate and having seperate things to eat rather than what they actually are... Try a pretend carb at dinner time and see how it goes :)
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