5 Banting breakfast ideas
- Blistered berries.
- Smoked mackerel with avo.
- Roasted bacon and apple wedges.
- Low carb coconut porridge.
- Mozzarella and mushroom omelette.
Can I eat potatoes while Banting?
Avoid: All sugar, bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, porridge, breakfast cereals, all confectionery, high carb fruit like bananas and grapes, high carb vegetables like parsnips, carrots, corn and peas, artificial sweeteners, ‘low-fat’ food which actually contains high sugar content.
Is Sweet Potato allowed in Banting?
Sweet potato has become an increasingly popular root vegetable, mostly due to recent confirmation of the spud being considered a ‘good carb’ (in moderation of course). This is why it was accepted into the Banting low carb diet, and from there Banters started using it to replace other ‘bad’ carbs.
What bread can you eat while Banting?
From a dietetics perspective, Jade believes bread can be included in a balanced diet, but with moderation, “Opt for a high fibre, whole wheat option, or rye bread about 2 – 3 times weekly. I would however recommend more nutritious options such as brown rice, corn on the cob, bulgur wheat, baby or sweet potatoes.”
What fruit can you eat on Banting?
Fruits including apples, banana, berries and oranges. Vegetables including beetroot, squash, sweetcorn, carrots and potatoes. Legumes and pulses. Fermented foods such as kombucha.
Can I eat popcorn on Banting?
You can still enjoy a serving of popcorn while on a low-carb diet. The fiber content will help keep you full and the volume might prevent you from giving in to cravings for cake and cookies. If you do choose to eat popcorn as your snack, you may have to minimize other sources of carbohydrates for that day.
Which peanut butter is good for Banting?
Regular peanut butter is loaded with sugar and processed (in sunflower oil) peanuts, so it’s off the Banting list. Do look out for macadamia nut butter or you can even try and make your own by processing macadamia nuts until they are smooth and ‘spreadable’.
