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Delicious Ultra Convenient Keto Snacks You Probably Overlooked
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Introduction
You’ll be happy to know to that the range of Keto friendly snack options is surprisingly vast. Many require little or no preparation.
Despite all the options available, it’s best to stick to just a few so as not to get overwhelmed.
This short article suggests five to get you started. Of course, you need not limit yourself to these. You should have no problem finding equally delicious snack ideas online. But to prevent info overload, I’ll just briefly summarize a few.
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Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate in moderation can be eaten when on a keto diet. Ideally, it should be 85% cocoa solids.
But if 85% is too bitter for you, you can opt for 70% instead. Just be aware that the lower the cocoa solid percentage is, the higher the refined sugar content will be.
Nuts
High in healthy fats, low in carbs and with a moderate protein content, nuts are an ideal keto snack. Different nuts have different nutritional content, so it’s best to stock up on different varieties.
Ideally, you should look for unsalted nuts. Fortunately the salt content in most packaged nuts tends to be quite low.
Olives
An excellent source of healthy fats, olives make a great keto friendly snack. They contain around 15% fat. 75% of their fat content is oleic acid – a monounsaturated fatty acid, the main component of olive oil.
Olives typically have a carb content of less than 6%, most of which is fiber.
They are a rich source of minerals and vitamins, such as Iron calcium and vitamin E.
Unfortunately, they’re not as perishable as nuts, but they’re just as portable and allergies aren’t nearly as common.
Hard Boiled Eggs
Cheap and easy to prepare, high in protein, high in fat and with almost zero carbs, hard boiled eggs should be a staple of your snack arsenal.
Another option is to pickle the eggs after boiling them. This makes them last longer (up to 4 months in the refrigerator) and gives them a unique taste. Of course, pickled eggs aren’t for everyone.
The video below shows a pickled egg recipe you might want to try.
Jerky
Consisting of dehydrated meats, most popularly beef, Jerky can be a great Keto friendly snack.
However, many store bought Jerky products can contain a very high amount of added salt and even sugar. If you can’t source a suitable jerky product, you can always make your own.
Since adding at least some salt and sugar (in the marinades) is probably unavoidable, you should eat it in moderation.
The following video shows one method to make Beef jerky.
Conclusion
Always make sure you’re well stocked with Keto friendly snacks. This reduces the likelihood of you cheating on your Keto Diet. And ideally, bring a few snacks with you when you’re out and about.
And do yourself a massive favor.
Sticking to a diet is stressful enough without having to plan every morsel of food you eat. Get a diet plan that’s done for you, with every detail worked out so you don’t have to stress yourself out.