Low Carb Healthy Snacks

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It is important to have access to healthy and nutritious foods, so that if you are hungry in between meals, you satisfy your urge to eat snacks in a healthy manner. If you are following a low-carb diet, it becomes even more important to have nutritious foods in stock, because most of the snacks are either high in fat content or full of carbohydrates. As the name suggests, low-carb snacks are the one that contain very negligible amount of carbohydrates. They are generally rich in fiber and contain very less fat. Check out some of the easy to make low-carb and healthy snacks, in the following lines.

Low Carb Snack Food


  • Roasted Soy Nuts: Apart from being a rich source of cholesterol-lowering soy protein, soy nuts serve as excellent low-carb snacks. So, relish on the delicious soy nuts by roasting them in table salt. It is ideal for people who want to stick to their diet, at the same time, want to relish on crispy and salty treats.
  • Hard Boiled Eggs: Studies suggest that hard boiled eggs increase the good cholesterol level required for the body. It is counted among the top low-carb snacks. Boil a couple of eggs in a saucepan, half filled with water. You may add a pinch of salt and black pepper, to increase the taste of the snack.
  • Low Carb Shakes: Low-carb shakes are prepared by using heavy cream, sour cream, whipped cream, cream cheese instead of ice cream. Milk is replaced by soy powder or protein powder. Therefore, they are perfect for the figure-conscious people.
  • Celery With Peanut Butter: Apart from being low in carbohydrates, peanut butter is good source of protein, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, folate, magnesium, dietary fiber and antioxidants. Celery is a rich source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber. A tablespoon of peanut butter spread on the stock of celery will make a delicious low-carb snack.
  • Raw Vegetable With Spinach Dip: Spinach, well known for its high content of calcium, is the perfect ingredient for making a low-carb snack. Prepare a spinach dip and accompany it with a raw low-carb vegetable, such as cabbage, cucumber or celery. It will serve as a perfect evening snack.
  • Peanut Butter Protein Balls: Due to its nutritional value, peanut butter is often used as a main ingredient for healthy snacks. You can make combine peanut butter with protein powder and a little amount of honey, to make a healthy snack.
  • Popcorn: Popcorn is a good source of fiber, apart from being a healthy, low-carb snack. It fits into most of the dietary plans, because it requires only a little amount of oil to prepare and is very easy to digest.
 
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