Friday, November 27, 2009

Low Carb Snack Foods

Low carbohydrate snack foods are an excellent way to boost and sustain energy levels. These snacks are typically easy to prepare, like raw vegetables, and can be eaten on the run. Some low-carb snack foods offer a rich source of protein that satisfies hunger pangs. Foods high in protein, like shellfish and peanut butter, metabolize slowly and do not have a high sugar content. This means you will have energy and be alert, but will avoid a sugar crash several hours later.


Mozzarella Cheese


One ounce of mozzarella cheese made with skim milk has only one gram of carbohydrates.








Shellfish


Steamed shellfish like crab and shrimp have no carbohydrates.


Hard-Boiled Eggs


One cup of hard-boiled eggs contains about two grams of carbohydrates.


Jerky


Turkey jerky provides about one gram of carbohydrates per serving.


Vegetables


Raw vegetables like cucumber slices and celery sticks have less than two grams of carbohydrates per one-cup serving.


Peanut Butter


Peanut butter contains about three grams of carbohydrates in one tablespoon serving.


Dill Pickles


Dill pickles contain no carbohydrates and offer guilt-free snacking.

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