Nuts

Plants have been found in studies to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The plant-based diet emphasizes fruits and vegetables, but it also includes non-meat sources of protein such as nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds are strong in healthful fats and low in net carbohydrates (total carbs minus fiber). Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are all abundant in them.

But some of these nutritious powerhouses may also pack a carb load, such as 1/2 cup pistachios has eight grams of total carbohydrates and five grams of net carbs. Cashews include eight grams of total carbohydrates and seven grams of net carbs per 1/4 cup. Peanuts include 14 grams of total carbohydrates and 11 grams of net carbs in 1/3 cup. Or 1/2 cup of almonds has 11 grams of carbohydrates and four grams of net carbs.