50 “Almost Zero” Low-Carb Foods and Recipes

These virtually carb-free foods will help you feel great and lose weight!

Eggs and Dairy

19. Heavy Cream: .4 g per tbsp

20. Egg: (.6g per egg)

Eggs are one of my go-to breakfast foods. They’re high in protein and can be made so many different ways–scramble them with some veggies, cook them sunny side up with a side of fruit, the list is endless so you’re sure to never get bored with them!

Keep your taste buds on their toes by checking out these 10 Surprising Ways to Eat Eggs

Cheese


Based on 1 oz serving

21. Aged Parmesan: 1.1

I crave cheese more often then not, so I was more than pleased to find out that we can still eat some on this low-carb diet. We just have to eat it in moderation and in healthy meals!

Satisfy your hunger and your cheese craving with these healthy 3-Ingredient Parmesan Kale Chips!

22. Cheddar: .4

When you’ve got a case of the munchies, nothing satisfies hunger better than these nutritiously decadent Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Cups!

Seafood


Based on 3 oz serving

23. Halibut: 0

Dig into this protein-packed, satisfying Halibut Steaks with Pico de Gallo meal, brimming with unique flavors.

24. Sardine: 0

Many people stay away from sardines, but those who don’t are providing themselves with numerous health benefits. These benefits include:

  • prevention of heart disease
  • prevention of some types of cancer
  • strengthens bones
  • immune system boosting
  • promote healthy skin

25. Swordfish: 0

26. Crab: 0

One bite of these crispy Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce, and your taste buds have transported to heaven.

27. Salmon: 0

Salmon is known as a metabolism booster, and it’s also known for its great taste!

For a light and refreshing salmon dish perfect for any night of the week, whip up this delightful Broiled Salmon with Avocado Grapefruit Salsa!

28. Whitefish: 0

29. Tuna: 0

Add some bold flavor to cocktail hour with these 6-Ingredient Tuna Salad Stuffed Eggs!

30. Bass: 0

Bass is high in protein and low in calories, making it a great weight loss food.

31. Shrimp: .9

For a juicy, succulent crowd-pleaser you can’t get enough of, whip up these Shrimp Skewers with Garlic-Lime Marinade!

32. Herring: 0

33. Haddock: 0

34. Lobster: 0

35. Tilapia: 0

For a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth seafood recipe that weighs in at virtually zero carbs a serving, check out this Simply Sautéed Lemon Tilapia.

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Ellie Krasner

Ellie is a full-time violinist living in Las Vegas, and a writer with an insatiable appetite for clean eating and fitness! She is a graduate of Binghamton University with degrees in English literature and violin, and loves investigating the world of healthy living.

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