Crunchy Snacks?
kyubeans
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40 days into my low carb lifestyle, and the only thing I'm really craving is crunchy, salty snacks like potato chips. I tried to get those parmesan cheese "crackers" but found them to be incredibly salty and too cheesy. Have you found anything potato-chip equivalent that satisfies the "crunch" craving?
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Pork rinds and kale chips are the closest things I've found.4
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Bacon, super crispy, wonderful bacon
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Pork rinds, pork crunch and crispy bacon mmmm0
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Nori seaweed, pickles, fat head crackers. Try another flavor or brand of the cheese crisps or make your own blend. Google those and the fat head crackers. I also just put some Himalayan salt on my tongue now when I want a salty snack.0
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I eat unsalted nuts and raw sesame seeds. If I buy them too "appealing" I might overeat them so I stick with unsalted and/or raw.0
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Seaweed packets are terrific! Salty and crunchy.2
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Would definitely say pork rinds - I make homemade ones with loads of different flavours2
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Chillycatmum wrote: »Would definitely say pork rinds - I make homemade ones with loads of different flavours
Wow! Would love to make homemade rinds! No time and/or patience- gas station packaged rinds will do for now..0 -
I get my 'crunch' fix from pistachio nuts.0
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Thanks for all the suggestions! It's been a little more challenging for me because I don't enjoy the taste of pork, so no bacon and no pork rinds. But the Fathead crackers is interesting. I'll Google that, and yes maybe I should make my own cheese crisps. Thanks!
Has anyone heard of or tried this brand: Linda's Diet Delites
I'm a little skeptical that 2g net carbs could bring you something that tasted like bagels...
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My local M&S has now got treat packs of pork rind sticks, pork rind crisps, chorizo crisps. Guess I just got to take one for the team and try them all out. Their crispy bacon is amazing.2
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Hey there's also microwaved pepperoni!!8
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Guess who's off to Marks & Sparks for some shopping! I love their packages of pork rinds too. So tasty.0
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I spread it out evenly and nuke it forty seconds at a time, flipping and turning, till its all crunchy! May be best to put a paper towel down first. 2
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SuperCarLori wrote: »Hey there's also microwaved pepperoni!!
Yeah, man. That *kitten* is delicious. Sometimes I like to spread a little Laughing Cow cheese on mine.1 -
This may not be good for the induction phase but some Scandinavian crispbread has low net carbs. When I am craving a crunch its my go to solution but you have to add some type of spread to it like cream cheese or butter since they are pretty dry. Remember not all crispbreads are the same so definitely read the package label. Helps move your poo too.1
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Lori is correct!! microwaved pepperoni: spread on a paper plate in one layer then microwave for one minute. They will be crunchier when cool, but usually don't make it that long, lol!! I dredge them through mayo or an avocado dip!
Will be lots of liquid left on the plate so a paper towel under the pepperoni will help that.1 -
AngryViking1970 wrote: »SuperCarLori wrote: »Hey there's also microwaved pepperoni!!
Yeah, man. That *kitten* is delicious. Sometimes I like to spread a little Laughing Cow cheese on mine.
Yuppers, and I also put some kind of hard cheese like parma, top it with an olive and it is a mini pizza. Make a small plate and it is lunch.2 -
Microwaved cheese crisps are great and I swear if you overcook them a little they taste just like Cheeze It's3
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I remember eating pepperoni chips as a kid! I loved them! Just a micro-zap those puppies on a paper plate for 20-30 seconds. It's amazing1
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This may not be good for the induction phase but some Scandinavian crispbread has low net carbs. When I am craving a crunch its my go to solution but you have to add some type of spread to it like cream cheese or butter since they are pretty dry. Remember not all crispbreads are the same so definitely read the package label. Helps move your poo too.
Yes, I used to eat a lot of these:
Nutritional info:
Fat, as you can see, is zero%.
Over to you, people - load that fat on with gay abandon!!
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Celery is pretty low net carb and a decent source of potassium (for all it is). And it is crunchy and a great vehicle for fatty dips and cheese/spreads.1
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Yea, celery and jicama are high fiber, low carb snacking foods.0
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Ok I found something that's working pretty well for me. Lieber's Thin Rice Cakes w/ Sea Salt. Only 4g of carbs per slice, and very satisfyingly crunchy and munchy. I've also used it as a toast-substitute. Today for lunch I had a Lieber's Thin Rice Cake with avocado and cheese and it was delicious.1
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Sliced radishes1
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Make a slice of toast with Ezekiel bread of I want that toast smell and consistency
That bread is pretty awesome. Having a way to have a BLT on toast made me happy!
Or a skillet toasted Swiss and pastrami
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Flackers Flax seed crackers. 1 net carb per 6 crackers and they come in different flavors!3
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Thanks for all the suggestions! It's been a little more challenging for me because I don't enjoy the taste of pork, so no bacon and no pork rinds. But the Fathead crackers is interesting. I'll Google that, and yes maybe I should make my own cheese crisps. Thanks!
Has anyone heard of or tried this brand: Linda's Diet Delites
I'm a little skeptical that 2g net carbs could bring you something that tasted like bagels...
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My biggest problem with these would be the vegetable oil. That is highly inflammatory. As for the net carbs, I too am skeptical when it just lists "vegetable fiber" as there is a vast array of what that could be. Some of it truly may be indigestible. However, some of what these products claim as fiber will actually be digested and converted to blood sugar.
As for an alternative, I like putting pimento cheese on celery. That way I get the crispy but also get the fat content and better flavor. Other options to put on celery are mascarpone or cream cheese. You have to be careful with brands for both pimento cheese and cream cheese as some have higher carb counts.1
