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Carbs That Help You Lose Weight

By Shaun Chavis
Updated March 07, 2021
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Cutting down on carbs can leave you leaner, energized, and feeling better than ever.

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Beans

They're loaded with fiber, protein, and resistant starch. Get your fill with these delicious dishes:

Black Bean Chili

Classic Jamaican Rice and Peas

White Bean Dip

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Pasta

Yes—pasta! It has resistant starch, too. Try noodles made with chickpea flour for a fiber bonus. Curb your carb cravings with these hearty meals:

Fiore With Broccoli Rabe, Chicken, and Pecorino Cheese

Whole-Wheat Pasta Shells with Spicy Tomato Pesto and Winter Greens

Warm Asian Noodle Salad

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Strawberries

They've got lots of vitamin C, fiber, folate, and potassium. Full of natural sugars, these berries are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Check out these delightful treats:

Fruit and Vegetable Salad Supreme

Fresh Berry Napoleon

Strawberry-Studded Mango Sorbet

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Beets

Scrumptious when roasted, peeled, and drizzled with olive oil and vinegar, they have healthy doses of iron, folic acid, and fiber. Here are some more yummy ways to enjoy these colorful root vegetables:

Beet Salad With Yogurt Dressing

Poached Salmon Salad With Beets

Pear, Beet, and Gorgonzola Green Salad

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Artichoke hearts

Add them to a salad or an omelet for a rich taste and a fiber boost. Try these no-guilt gourmet recipes:

Artichoke, Goat Cheese, and Potato Omelet

Orecchiette With Artichokes and Swiss Chard

Shrimp-Artichoke Salad

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Quinoa

Sub high-protein quinoa for rice or pasta in salads and soups. Try Village Harvest Rice Frozen Quinoa ($7.99; SuperTarget stores). Get some whole-grain goodness with these flavorful dishes:

Toasted Quinoa With Chiles and Corn



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