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What foods/snacks do enjoy that are low carb?

leslielightfoot
leslielightfoot Posts: 34 Member
edited January 19 in Food and Nutrition
I'm attempting to cut back on carbs. Mostly the bread kind - not focusing too much on the carbs in things like fruits, etc since I need to eat more fruits and veggies - its one of my goals in healthy eating.

My problem: I can't come up with many food ideas that are low carbs.

So far I love things with hummus like cucumbers, almond butter in yogurt, cheese. But then I start to run out of ideas.

I'd love to hear what you all are eating in the lower-carb category. All ideas welcome!

thanks,
Leslie

Replies

  • sarahann545
    sarahann545 Posts: 12 Member
    Nuts, nut butter, string cheese and beef jerky are my favorite "go to" low carb snacks
  • GetFitE
    GetFitE Posts: 247 Member
    I like nuts (usually almonds or pistachios), baby carrots, protein shake, pickles, turkey pepperoni, and string cheese
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I like an occasional boiled egg, but prefer fried eggs.
    A chicken breast is a nice snack.
    So if a little grilled pork.

    Either of those with just al ittle salt and pepper on them.

    Raw cashews and almonds with a little bit of 80% chocolate. The higher the chocolate percentage, the lower the quantity of sugar, as an FYI.
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    I find there are a lot of low-carb dips and spreads out there that are very tasty. I use celery sticks instead of crackers and pile on tuna, cheese spread or cream cheese. Cottage cheese is also a great, filling low-carb snack with lots of protein. Love to add walnuts or almonds to my Carbmaster yogurt.
  • Hazeleys
    Hazeleys Posts: 23 Member
    Low sodium V8 and a Sargento reduced fat cheddar cheese stick- my go-to snack! Celery with peanut or almond butter, berries and cottage cheese, apple slices and almond butter, deviled eggs, red pepper strips with hummus. Yum!
  • JewelSmith
    JewelSmith Posts: 155 Member
    I love a handful of peanuts, cheese, apples with a bit of peanut butter..boiled egg with pepper.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    All sorts of meat.
  • lovelee79
    lovelee79 Posts: 362
    -homemade meatballs with tomato sauce & fresh grated parmesan cheese on top of spaghetti squash
    -celery with cream cheese
    -deviled eggs
    -string cheese
    -spoonful of peanut butter
    -garlic prawns with stir fried veggies and San J gluten free Szechuan sauce
    -taco salad (ground beef, lettuce, sour cream, salsa, cheese, seasonings, jalapenos, green chilies etc)-(NO taco shells)
    -cobb salad (chicken, bacon, hard boiled egg, cheese, lettuce, ranch, veggies)
    -caprese salad (I like to add arugula, lots of arugula! and put the tomato, mozzarella balls, basil on top)
    -chicken wings with franks red hot
    -arugula, goat cheese & walnut salad with olive oil & balsamic
    -pizza with cauliflower "crust"
    -baked broccoli & chicken with a cream sauce and melted cheese
    -sausage & veggie frittata
    -bacon & eggs with sauteed zucchini & mushrooms, and half an avocado on the side.
    -veggies & dip
    -protein shake
    -sugar free jello with real whipped cream on top
    -Zevia natural carbonated soda - the ginger root beer flavor is really good!

    :drinker:
  • JessicaOnKeto
    JessicaOnKeto Posts: 364 Member
    Bacon
    Pepperoni
    Cheese! Any Cheese...
    Nuts! Any nuts...
    Sugar free jello/ pudding, candies
    Whipped cream
    Diet Soda
    Pork Rinds
    Quest bars
    Dark Chocolate
    Avocados
    Guacamole
    Spinach Dip
    Deviled Eggs
    Asparagus
    Those are just a few of mine. :)
  • caspergirl7
    caspergirl7 Posts: 590 Member
    Foods: eggs, chicken, beef, pork. tunafish

    Snacks: planters dry roasted peanuts, cheese, yogurt
  • sweetNsassy2584
    sweetNsassy2584 Posts: 515 Member
    Protein shakes, almonds, cottage cheese, cheese sticks, chicken, eggs, veggies, tuna, greek yogurt, protein bars
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    I like:

    -grass fed beef
    -bison
    -duck eggs
    -beef heart
    -goat
    -lamb
    -cucumbers and cream cheese
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Pistachios and other nuts.
  • angelcurry130
    angelcurry130 Posts: 265 Member
    celery sticks with ONE tbsp peanut butter or peanut butter/tahini blend
    boiled eggs
    cheese chips (pinch of shredded cheese on parchment paper for about a minute in the microwave, eat in moderation!)
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