A list of acceptable fruits also follows. This will allow you to partake in every course while keeping your carbohydrate grams under control. Soups are also no problem. Make a vegetable and meat based soup, just remember not to add starch as a thickener and leave starchy vegetables such as potatoes and pasta out. Cream soups are also acceptable.
Main courses are also no problem.
You can serve a meat, fish or fowl entree, combined with a steamed vegetable or a garden salad from the vegetables listed above. Feel free to liven them up with lemon pepper or other seasonings as desired. While this is certainly more difficult, there are some desserts, especially if you make them yourself and know exactly what is in them, that you can enjoy. Since the dessert category always seems to be the most challenging, we have included a few recipes and suggestions that are favorites of the author for your consideration. An old English favorite, fresh cut strawberries with thick fresh cream and a little artificial sweetener makes an excellent desert that satisfies the sweet tooth and makes a refreshing warm weather treat.