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Sweet dressings → Oil & vinegar-based dressings
Salad dressing can be an unexpected source of added sugar, particularly in sweet vinaigrettes, honey-based dressings, and some reduced-fat varieties. Fortunately, this is also one of the easiest places to make a lower-carb substitution. You can choose a bottled dressing with little or no added sugar, or make a simple vinaigrette from olive oil and […]
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Ketchup → No-sugar-added ketchup
Ketchup is an easy condiment to overlook when reducing carbohydrates because a typical serving is small. But traditional ketchup commonly contains added sugar, and the carbohydrates can add up quickly when you use more than a tablespoon. No-sugar-added ketchup is one of the simplest swaps you can make. It works in essentially all the same […]
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BBQ sauce → Sugar-free BBQ sauce
Traditional BBQ sauce can contain a surprising amount of added sugar from ingredients such as brown sugar, molasses, honey, or corn syrup. Sugar-free and no-sugar-added BBQ sauces offer a simple lower-carb alternative while still providing the smoky, tangy, sweet flavor expected from barbecue sauce. For dipping and topping, the swap is usually effortless. When grilling […]
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Teriyaki sauce → Coconut aminos
Traditional teriyaki sauce combines salty, sweet, and savory flavors, but many bottled versions contain a substantial amount of added sugar. A low-sugar teriyaki sauce is the easiest direct replacement, while coconut aminos can provide a useful starting point for making your own lower-sugar teriyaki-style sauce. The two options aren’t identical. Bottled low-sugar teriyaki is ready […]
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