Carb Counter
Carb Counter has been a free to use database containing thousands of different food items and their nutritional values, since 2003! This service can also be used to find the carbohydrate content of a variety of different drinks.
Carb Counter - Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
When you prepare foods the "old-fashioned" way, you must keep track of the individual carb contents of each ingredient, then add everything up and divide by the number of servings. Not only is this process prone to error, people often just give up and guess.
Carb Counter - Fats and Oils
Weight loss is achieved by the reduction in simple carbohydrates consumed, the resulting changes that occur in blood sugar levels and metabolism of stored fat. When purchasing prepared salad dressings, it is natural to be drawn to the low-fat varieties.
Carb Counter - Breakfast Cereals
Breakfast can be a difficult meal for carbohydrate watchers because so many traditional breakfast foods have high carb counts. Breakfast cereals, bread and oatmeal have a strong, fast effect on blood sugar levels.
Carb Counter - Baked Products
By controlling the amount you eat, you can reduce your carbohydrate intake while still getting a sweet bite on occasion. Another alternative is to reinvent your favorite baked goods in low carb versions.
Carb Counter - Carbs in Gravy
Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve Carbs. Protein
Carb Counter - Dairy and Egg Products
Considering their low carbohydrate count - one egg typically contains less than a gram of carbohydrates - eggs are an excellent food if you suffer from diabetes. Their high protein levels provide nutritional content with minimal to no impact on your blood sugar levels.
Carb Counter - Fast Foods
The best bet for low carb eating at fast food restaurants is to go for the healthier items that may not be the flagship product. Most outlets offer salads paired with light dressings. If you add grilled chicken to the salad, you can put together an excellent high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal.
Carb Counter - Pork Products
To sum up, pork can be consumed without worrying about carbohydrates. However, if you choose to eat pork, opt for leaner cuts cooked using healthier methods. Avoid dishes that include sugary sauces that can negate your careful carb counting.
Carb Counter - Snacks
Before you head off to work or school, fill your bag with an assortment of low-carb snacks that you have prepared at home. Not only will this help your budget, it will also keep you away from the vending machines that are filled with everything but the kind of snacks you really need.