The beauty of a low-carb diet [1] is that it's not a fad. Though more extreme versions exist [2], simply cutting back on carbs — particularly sugar — is not only effective for weight loss [3], it's also sustainable. Think of it as a healthy lifestyle that will always be relevant.
Whatever your reason for going low-carb, bookmarking recipes can help keep you on track. Start with things like sheet-pan recipes [4] that keep dinnertime easy and meal-prep inspiration [5] to keep work lunches simple. It's always a good idea to master staples like chicken, too, so put these delicious recipes at the top of your list.
Avocado Chicken Salad
You can have whole grains on a low-carb diet, but for even fewer carbs, eat the salad with a fork or serve it in a lettuce wrap.
Get the recipe: avocado chicken salad [6]
Chinese Chicken Edamame Salad
Most of the carbs in this dish come from the dressing — swap it out for a lower-carb option, and you've got a great healthy salad.
Get the recipe: Chinese chicken edamame salad [7]
Buffalo Chicken Wings
These chicken wings are just as good, if not better, than what you'd find in a restaurant, but they don't have any carby breading weighing them down.
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken wings [8]
Sheet-Pan Fajitas
So tasty and ready in just 20 minutes. Serve the filling with low-carb tortillas or cauliflower rice.
Get the recipe: sheet-pan fajitas [9]
Grilled Chicken Salad
Swapping out the herb sherry vinaigrette for a lower-carb dressing [10] will make this healthy salad even more virtuous.
Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad [11]
Lemon-Pepper Chicken
Serve this flavourful roasted chicken with a side of green vegetables or a salad.
Get the recipe: lemon-pepper chicken [12]
Greek Yoghurt Chicken Salad
This chicken salad is delicious in a lettuce wrap and contains virtually no carbs.
Get the recipe: Greek yoghurt chicken salad [13]