Low Sugar, Low Carb Shopping Made Simple

Okay, I know most of us complain about the time it takes to read labels at the grocery store. I used to be the same way. Eventually, I did take the time, but I’ll make it even easier for you. Below is a list of foods that will help stabilize your insulin levels, that contain low sugars and/or carbs. Cool? I think so.

These are some of my personal favorites and my waist line isn’t expanding! For lots of other ideas, buy Jorge Cruise’s book “The Belly Fat Cure” to learn about counting your sugars and carbs servings (which is just what I did). This is a book that won’t collect dust. There are lots of other options. You just have to read Jorge's book and start reading labels. These are just some of my favorites and ones that I think taste great.

SWEETENERS
Xylitol - 0/0
Stevia - 0/0
Truvia - 0/0
PureVia - 0/0

CEREALS
Post Shredded Wheat (1 cup) - 0/2
General Mills Cheerios (1 cup) - 1/1
Old Fashioned Quaker Oats (½ cup) - 0/1
B & G Instant Cream of Wheat (1 packet) - 0/1

NOTE: Instead of milk, which contains high amounts of sugar (my 1% milk contained 14 grams of sugar in 1 cup), use a small amount of Almond Milk Vanilla Flavor

SALAD DRESSINGS
Newman’s Own Caesar Dressing ( 2 Tbsp) - 1/0
Bernstein’s Restaurant Recipe Italian Dressing ( 2 Tbsp) - 0/0

CONDIMENTS/SAUCES
French’s Classic Yellow Mustard - 0/0
Nature’s Hollow Sugar-Free Ketchup (1 Tbsp) - 0/1
Kraft Real Mayo (1 Tbsp) - 0/0
Vlasic Snack’mms Kosher Dill Pickles (3 pickles) - 1/0
Heinz Dill Relish (1 Tbsp) - 0/0
Heinz Savory Beef Homestyle Gravy (¼ cup) - 0/0
Ragu Cheesy Classic Alfredo Sauce (½ cup) - 0/0
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp) - 0/0

SPREADS & MORE
Horizon Organic Sour Cream (2 Tbsp) - 1/0
Wholly Guacamole (2 Tbsp) - 0/0
Challenge Butter Whipped (1 Tbsp) - 0/0
La Victoria Salsa Suprema (2 Tbsp) - 1/0

FRUIT PRESERVES & SYRUPS
Nature’s Hollow Sugar Free Raspberry Flavored Syrup (¼ cup) - 0/1
Nature’s Hollow Sugar Free Raspberry Preserves (1 Tbsp) - 0/1
Joseph’s Sugar Free Maple Syrup (¼ cup) - 0/1

NOTE: Although you can find many fruit preserves, jams, jellies, and syrups readily at your grocery store, make sure they don’t contain artificial sweeteners which are harmful to your health.

OTHER STAPLES ON MY GROCERY LIST
Oscar Mayer Bacon Real Slices - 0/0
Sirloin Steak - 0/0
Chicken Breasts - 0/0
Egg - 0/0
Blue Diamond Almonds (1 oz) - 1/0 (Great snack in between meals & always in my purse)
Cheddar Cheese - Most are 0/0, but read the label for sugars & carbs
Green Tea Decaf - 0/0
Galceau Vitamin Water ZERO - 0/0 (Lemonade is my absolute favorite)
Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water - 0/0
Bud Light or Coors Light (12 oz) - 0/1 (I’m a German girl. Have to have my beer!)
Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (5 oz) - 0/1
Cooks Champagne Extra Dry - 0/0
Dove Sugar Free Chocolate Crème Dark Chocolates (5 pieces) - 0/2
Shrimp - 0/0
Tilapia - 0/0
Tuna - 0/0
Lettuce Iceberg (4 large leaves) - 1/0
Tomato (1 cup) - 5/1
Avacado (¼ cup) - 0/0
Broccoli (1 cup) - 2/0
Cauliflower (1 cup) - 1/1
Arrowhead Mills Organic Soy Flour (for pancakes)
Half-and-Half
If you have trouble finding any of these at your local grocery store, you can easily Google the brand and look on the manufacturer website for a store finder. Many can also be found on Amazon.com and can ship straight to your door. Happy shopping!

You can find the "The Belly Fat Cure" book here:
http://www.amazon.com/Belly-Fat-Cure-Discover-System/dp/1401927181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295313854&sr=1-1

TIP: When I get home from the store, I find it helpful to take post-its, write the serving size and the sugar/carb value and tape them to the product itself. Then, to make sure I don't go over my 15/6, I write out the menu for the next day the night before.