Eating for a Low Carb Day

It is no secret how eating low carb can work wonders on shaping your body up. Don't get me wrong-carbs are wonderful-just the right ones.

I often get asked what a low-carb diet looks like.

Here is a sample of a daily low-carb menu perfect for a 25 year old  female weighing in at 130lbs at 5 foot 6 inches tall who is moderately active and wanting to maintain their current weight. Please note that caloric intake will vary based on your age, weight, height, and activity level.

Breakfast

• 5 egg whites
• 1/2 cup oatmeal with 1/2 cup almond milk

Snack

• 2 scoops protein powder
• 1 tbsp. peanut butter
• 1/2 cup almond milk

Lunch

• 1 grilled chicken breast
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1 boiled egg, chopped
• 1 tsp lite balsamic dressing

Snack

• 1 cup Greek plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp. peanut butter

Dinner 

• 1 filet salmon
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1 tsp lite sesame ginger dressing

Snack

• 2 scoops protein powder
• 1/2 cup almond milk