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michellewa
michellewa Posts: 17 Member
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Is beef jerky a good salty snack! I love it!

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  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
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    Is beef jerky a good salty snack! I love it!

    Question or statement? I can't tell, honestly.
  • doogerbeck
    doogerbeck Posts: 3 Member
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    Pacific Gold Original Beef Jerkey in a small bag at 1.25 oz. is a quick (90 calorie) snack and I swear it takes more calories to chew it than you take in. I agree with you, Jerkey is a good snack!
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
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    It's low in fat and calories and high in protein. However, it's high in sodium, so as long as you don't need to worry about your sodium intake, or watch what you eat the rest of the day, then yes, it's a great snack.

    I have a tendency to keep some in the house for those nights I am way under calories and want something low carb/high protein.
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 MFP Moderator
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    It depends, is it store-bought in those $7 bags where you get 80grams? (loaded with salt and other preservatives and flavours) or is it home-made cut in thin strips from a nice round steak flavoured naturally and dried in your own oven / dehydrator?

    I love jerky and just picked some up at lunch time, my oven doesn't set low enough to make it and I haven't bought my dehydrator for the city yet.
  • kcmartian
    kcmartian Posts: 18
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    i like jerkey. I usually get the turkey jerkey cause it's much lower in calories and fat. like some have said, however, it's not great if you're walking your sodium intake.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Is beef jerky a good salty snack! I love it!

    "good" as in tasty or nutritionally good? Either way I'm going to say no. I've never cared for jerky and unless you've been advised by your doctor to increase your sodium intake I don't think any snack high in sodium qualifies as "good".
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
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    What do you mean by what is love it. I no longer care for good salt but try for things in nature such as carrots and celery juice?
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
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    I like eating some good natural (no preservatives) jerky for pre or post workout :smile:
  • EPICSRT
    EPICSRT Posts: 222 Member
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    I love jerky as well. I've been buying OSTrim from GNC because it's only 80 calories per 1.25oz serving and it tends to be lower in sodium too. Great afternoon snack for me!
  • VegGrrl
    VegGrrl Posts: 336 Member
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    If you like dehydrated slaughterhouse floor scrapings - then, yum, it's a good snack! :happy:

    Just sayin'...
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
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    I saw some 'All natural organic chemical free jerky' on the highway today.

    I don't think it was beef.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
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    If you like dehydrated slaughterhouse floor scrapings - then, yum, it's a good snack! :happy:

    Just sayin'...


    I knew there was something about it I love... just couldn't put my finger on it.
  • savethecat
    savethecat Posts: 290 Member
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    Whether your vegan or not I think Primal Vegan Jerky is delicious.
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,856 Member
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    i prefer getting my protein in other ways...
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
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    i prefer getting my protein in other ways...

    hear, hear.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
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    If you like dehydrated slaughterhouse floor scrapings - then, yum, it's a good snack! :happy:

    Just sayin'...

    facepalm.jpg
  • audigal2008
    audigal2008 Posts: 1,129 Member
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    ick I tried some a few wks ago, eww
  • cpaisley88
    cpaisley88 Posts: 14
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    If you portion it right it makes a good and filling afternoon snack.

    I have a place nearby that makes elk jerky, it helped me get through many long afternoon classes haha.

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