The food we eat is made up of 3 macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat and protein. Some foods are a mix of these and some are primarily one macronutrient. People with diabetes are often told to eat more “lean” protein and eat fewer carbohydrates. Here is a list of lean protein, lower (or no) carbohydrate foods:
- Chicken breast
- Turkey breast
- Beef loin or round
- Pork loin
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Lean bison
- Venison
- Whey protein powder
- Vegan protein powder (check brands for nutrition)
- Low fat cottage cheese
- Fat free or low fat Greek yogurt
- Egg whites
- Soybeans or edamame
- Tofu
For a quick, high protein low carb snack, stir 1/4 cup whey protein powder into 5 ounces Greek yogurt. Top it with 1/4 cup berries and 2 tablespoons granola. Some of my favorite Greek yogurt options are Siggi’s Nonfat Icelandic yogurt, Siggi’s plant based yogurt, Oikos Triple Zero and Chobani Less Sugar Greek yogurt.
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