A low carb meal typically highlights protein in their dishes (such as meat, poultry, fish, or eggs) and non-starchy vegetables, with the inclusion of a moderate portion of fat (i.e. avocado, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, seeds etc. Generally speaking you won’t find grains (such as rice, wheat, and corn), starchy vegetables (such as potatoes and sweet potato), or fruits in a low carb meal – although some low carb diets do include berries.
Mayo Clinic, specifies a low carb or reduced carb diet involves eating no more than 20-57 grams of carbohydrates per day. This would mean a low carb meal will typically contain around 10 grams of carbohydrates or less.
