Types of Low Carb Snacks

peanutsLow carb snacks are something many low carb dieters enjoy from time to time – I really like having a few different low carb snacks in the kitchen. I like the idea of being able to eat something, without having to break the diet.

Ever since the low carb diet became wildly popular, every product related to the low carb diet has had increased popularity as well. There’s a long list of companies that cater to low carb dieters everywhere, producing many different kinds of low carb snacks and other diet-friendly treats.

A treat that almost all Americans love are chips, so substitute your potato chip for a low carb tortilla chip that are found everywhere. They are incredibly lower in carbs and are still great in flavor.

Atkins has made it easier to choose the right foods with their own brand of low carb snacks. They have many different types of foods in a variety of flavors so you are able to find snacks that taste great to you.

If you were thinking healthier out of the package types of snacks then you have a huge variety of foods to choose from. You can try sugar free Jell-O, cheese sticks, turkey or beef jerky, celery with tuna, celery with peanut butter, hard boiled eggs, berries and cottage cheese, mixed nuts, mixed seeds, apple slices, lettuce roll ups with tuna.

Remember that just because something is low carb, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is healthy or low fat. You should watch your portion sizes and labels to make sure you aren’t eating hidden calories that could be sabotaging your diet and health.

As said by Dr. Atkins himself the main cause of weight gain is from starchy foods that are rich in carbs such as bread and potatoes so avoid them and your body will transform before your eyes.