If you’re trying to lose weight by cutting down on carbohydrates, you don’t necessarily need to alter your diet drastically. By swapping out carb-rich ingredients in favor of low or no-carb stuff with similar shapes, tastes and textures, you can stick to your plan without much sacrifice.

My Thirty Spot offers these carb-cutting suggestions:

* Make hash browns with squash rather than potatoes.

* Opt for sliced zucchini rather than noodles in lasagna.

* Use spaghetti squash rather than actual spaghetti.

* Make mac and cheese with diced vegetables instead of macaroni.

Check out the post for eight other substitutions.

12 Delish Substitutes When Trying To Cut Carbs [My Thirty Spot]

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