Are pork rinds a acceptable low carb snack?

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  • mjy7478
    mjy7478 Posts: 60 Member
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    Amen to that one
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,977 Member
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    I love me some chicharrons w/chilli and lime juice (Mex style) but I can't just eat one and certainly can't eat any w/o 1-2 beers, so the total the cals make it just an rare occasional treat for me now. :(
  • azironasun
    azironasun Posts: 137 Member
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    Pork rinds taste great. As you mentioned, they're a low carb/high protein snack, so if they fit your macros, enjoy.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,572 Member
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    I put them in salads instead of croutons sometimes.
  • DragonHasTheSapphire
    DragonHasTheSapphire Posts: 184 Member
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    Aren't they fried? Sorry if this was a stupid question. I used to love them, but have to limit my fried food intake due to health problems :(
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,572 Member
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    DragonHasTheSapphire wrote: »
    Aren't they fried? Sorry if this was a stupid question. I used to love them, but have to limit my fried food intake due to health problems :(

    Yeah.

    They make something called cloud rinds or ...I can't exactly remember. Anyone ever try? Those ones might not be fried.
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 9,964 Member
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    They were a staple of the Atkins diet back in the '70s.
  • rikkejohnsenrij
    rikkejohnsenrij Posts: 510 Member
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    I heard something about the "protein" being the same thing as hair and nails, and so we cannot really use it for protein. That doesn't stop me from eating pork rinds however if it fits my calories...I just don't call them "healthy"
  • beerfoamy
    beerfoamy Posts: 1,521 Member
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    bbell1985 wrote: »
    I put them in salads instead of croutons sometimes.

    LOVE....THIS...IDEA! :D
    (Wish the awesome button was back)

    gotta love pork rinds. Cannot wait til my braces come off!

    Pork crunch is more puffed over in UK - may not be fried?
  • mjy7478
    mjy7478 Posts: 60 Member
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    Never thought of that definitely on the menu soon
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,572 Member
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    beerfoamy wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    I put them in salads instead of croutons sometimes.

    LOVE....THIS...IDEA! :D
    (Wish the awesome button was back)

    gotta love pork rinds. Cannot wait til my braces come off!

    Pork crunch is more puffed over in UK - may not be fried?

    They kind of don't get on the fork right but if that doesn't bother you it's goood.
  • shinycrazy
    shinycrazy Posts: 1,081 Member
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    I have them for lunch everyday. I do need to watch my sodium, so I'm looking for ways to cut it from lunch meat and cottage cheese, so I can still have my pork rinds!
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,900 Member
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    When I want something salty and crunchy pork rinds fit the bill but only a measured out portion.
    I stay away from chips though....pork rinds are my substitute!
  • busyPK
    busyPK Posts: 3,788 Member
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    I've seen them in the stores, but I've never tried them. :hides: Now seeing how many of you enjoy them I *might* have to try them.
  • Davidsdottir
    Davidsdottir Posts: 1,285 Member
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    Love pork rinds!
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,182 Member
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    Fried pig skin is a bit high on the dry macro. Needs mo h20.
  • feisty_bucket
    feisty_bucket Posts: 1,047 Member
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    busyPK wrote: »
    I've seen them in the stores, but I've never tried them. :hides: Now seeing how many of you enjoy them I *might* have to try them.

    Plain ones are kind of bland, IMO. But they come flavored in all sorts of ways, so check 'em out.

    I like them a lot, but have to remind myself to chew slowly. I've torn the roof of my mouth up pretty good with them once from being too enthusiastic.
  • mistypenningtongoin
    mistypenningtongoin Posts: 22 Member
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    Love the spicy one's, lower calories than potato chips and they have protein.
  • karahm78
    karahm78 Posts: 505 Member
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    Hot pork rinds are awesome, a few of them go a long way on satisfaction.... But I'm buying a bag of plain and throwing them in my salad stat, can't believe I never thought of that!
  • NewTnme
    NewTnme Posts: 258 Member
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    I love using pork rinds with my tuna instead of cracker.

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