Low Carb Substitutions

To reduce the carb count in recipes and meals, try these low carb substitutions for common food items:

• soy flour for wheat flour
  
  
• artificial sweeteners (such as Splenda) for sugar
  
  
• cauliflower for rice and potatoes
  
  
• pork rinds for bread crumbs
  
  
• spaghetti squash for pasta
  
  
• lettuce leaves or flatbread for bread (for with sandwiches)
  
  
• cheesecake for pie
  
  
• celery for snack crackers (use with dips, peanut butter or cream cheese)
  
  
• heavy cream for milk