I ate a lot of pasta and bread growing up, but have lived without those carbs for quite some time. I do still enjoy making a bread from time to time and eat a moderate amount.
Though I am not celiac, I tried going gluten free for a while because of all the documented benefits I had a concussion and it made me more health-conscious. Eventually I found it too hard and just gave up trying to give up bread or going 100% gluten-free.
I think the trick is what you replace it with. It has to be balanced. You can’t be replacing these items with more sugary stuff or plain low-starch veggies which can really cause a low calorie count in your diet and make you feel like you’re starving (if you’re eating out and the meat portion stays the same).
So, I have cut down wheat and gluten consumption by a lot, but not completely. I still get sprouted bread and even crackers at times.
Have you thought about the Paleo diet? It’s what I usually recommend as a starting point because being so popular there are loads of recipes online - which makes it easier for people to get into and less likely to fail
I did try that a few years ago. But I had a few health issues since so I’ve stopped trying out diets, I think I was on the verge of orthorexia to be frank , and just try to eat a conventional socially normal healthy diet that includes some grains. Here’s a good article on orthorexia: What Are The Five Warning Signs of Orthorexia? | Integrative Life Center
Are you on the Paleo diet? What’s your experience been?
Seriously tho, for my staple meals I use a steamer, oven, or cast iron pan - you’ll probably find most paleo meals shouldn’t be too time consuming to prepare
I desperately want to make carnivore work, because that’s the easiest lifestyle, but also really love veggies and fruits. Haha. I think I can go without grains and bread. Thanks to our conversation I’ve been doing that for a couple days now. I still cheat with rice though