If its hard to figure no flour, no sugar like NJ Quilter recommends, then try to eat foods that look like food in their original form. If you don't recognize it don't eat it. ie eat strawberries, not strawberry pie. eat peanuts, not peanut butter, eat broccoli, not creamed broccoli, eat steak, not meat loaf. One other simplification can be stated as "reduce/eliminate carbohydrates". These basic tips are all related (foods that contain sugar and/or starch). And they should help you select any recipe that is appropriate for you.