Carbs That Help You Lose Weight
Good-for-you carbs
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