Snack Ideas for Low Carb Eaters

I have been living the low carb lifestyle over a year now. The term "low carb" sometimes evokes negative associations for people, but it is a healthy lifestyle when it is properly incorporated into one's life. I eat mainly lean meats, whole grains, lots of vegetables and some fruits. When I began eating low carb, it was the first time in my life that I actually understood how sugars and starches affect my body. I don't count carbs, as with the Adkins diet, but rather I eliminated starchy breads and pastas, refined sugar, and potatoes from my life. I ended up losing weight and feeling better than I could ever remember feeling. My blood sugar stays level so I no longer feel spikes and loss of energy from a rush of sugar. I have heard recent news reports that sugar prematurely ages the skin so I am glad that I have eliminated the white stuff from my diet.

I tend to eat small snacks throughout the day with a sensible dinner in the evening. A difficult transition for me was finding snack food that wasn't starchy or loaded with sugar. Here are my suggestions for low carb snacks. These suggestions can't be found in a snack machine, so you need to plan your snacks ahead. This practice actually works to your benefit because you will much less likely to overeat if you have your snacks prepared in advance.

Turkey pepperoni is a great low carb snack. Regular pepperoni is also low carb, but I prefer turkey pepperoni because it is much lower in fat. The protein fills me up and I love the taste. Read the serving sizes on the back of the package and then ration out how many pieces you should eat. I usually divide mine out and place the portions into re-sealable snack bags. This makes them easy to grab when you are hungry or throw in your lunch bag for work.

Almonds are my favorite nut. If you are yearning for a snack that is salty and has some crunch, then grab a palmful of almonds; there is no need to eat potato chips. I prefer almonds over cashews and peanuts for a snack because almonds are higher in dietary fiber. I keep my almonds in the refrigerator because the healthy oils in nuts tend to breakdown more at room temperature.