Instructions

1. Eat meals without a beverage. This is one way to cut back on carbs, since you avoid the carbohydrates that you'd normally consume in the drink. Another benefit is that you'll experience better digestion, as liquids dilute gastric juices.

2. Enjoy a bread-less sandwich. Put slices of turkey, chicken or any meat you like in between a couple leaves of romaine or napa lettuce. Add mayonnaise, mustard or your favorite dressing.

3. Have slices of apple with peanut butter when you feel like having sweets. Even though apples contain complex carbohydrates, they're better for you than cookies or a slice of cake. You also benefit from the nutrition and fiber content.

4. Rinse off starch from cooked pasta or potatoes. You can enjoy an occasional pasta or potato dish and still lower your carb intake.

5. Strive to consume fresh natural foods and ingredients as much as possible. Processed foods are often high in carbohydrates, fat and calories.