Sauteed Spinach— Recipes for a low carb diet

To have success with weight loss programs, it’s essential to follow a diet that’s nutrient-rich yet low in carbs, calories and unhealthy fats. If you prepare recipes for a low carb diet using fresh whole foods that are packed with the essential vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function properly, you’ll lose weight quickly while improving your health.

Vegetables make excellent ingredients for recipes for a low carb diet—and fresh spinach is the perfect example. This green leafy vegetable is packed with omega 3 fatty acids, aka “healthy fats,” and antioxidants such as carotenoids, which boosts eye health, and other nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties. Spinach has a high vitamin K content and is an excellent source of calcium and magnesium, all of which helps build strong bones. In addition, the minerals in spinach can alkalize the body to offset the effects of a highly acidic diet.

The other reason why spinach is such a popular choice for those following diets or weight loss programs is that it’s easy to prepare. It can taste absolutely delicious with just a squeeze of lemon and a little garlic. Add a few more ingredients like we suggest in the recipe below and throw in some of your own favorite seasonings.

Ingredients

20 ounces fresh spinach
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
A few slices of lemon
1/4 cup onion, chopped
¼ cup mushrooms, sliced
Himalayan sea salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Use the extra virgin olive oil to saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat until it browns lightly. Add the spinach and toss it with the veggies until coated. Continue to toss the mixture and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until it starts to wilt. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice, salt and freshly ground pepper.