Pasta

Despite being versatile and affordable, pasta is very high in carbohydrates. These days, the sources for what pasta is made out of come of all shapes: white rice, brown rice, quinoa, corn, lentils, soy, and the list goes on.

Spaghetti contains 46 grams of carbohydrates in just 1 cup (151 grams), compared to 45 grams in the same amount of whole wheat pasta. Pasta isn't recommended on a low-carb diet unless you eat a very little amount of it, which may not be realistic for most people. Thankfully, you don't have to stop eating your favorite pasta dishes; simply substitute low-carb pasta noodles for regular pasta in your favorite dishes. If you desire pasta but don't want to go over your carbohydrate limit, try making shirataki noodles or spiralized vegetables.