Seaweed Snacks
You used to only be able to buy these at Asian Supermarkets, but fortunately for all us low-carber’s, these tasty delights have gone mainstream. If you are a fan of salt & savoury, be sure to try some seaweed for yourself. You may be surprised just how moorish they are!
2. Avocado
Avocados may have higher carbohydrate content than you realise, however they are packed with fibre, counteracting a lot of the carbs. These are great if you are counting net carbs, rather than total.
3. Shrimp or Prawns
Loaded with healthy fat, shrimp (with aioli or low carb mayo) is an amazing snack to help you hit those macro goals. A small bowlful of these will keep you going till dinner time for sure.
4. Pickles or Gherkins
In our house, this is an essential item! Be sure to stock up if you’re starting out on the keto diet. Just be sure to read the labels of whichever jars of pickles are available at your local supermarket to ensure you are buying the lowest-carb option. Some sneaky retailers pack a bit more sugar in their pickles than they ought to.
5. Boiled Eggs
Perfect for popping into your lunchbox to take to work, or for that pre or post workout snack. Eggs have incredible, nutritional benefits and are bound to keep you going and going when you feel like reaching for chips. But when you do feel like chips…
6. Protein Chips
Note I didn’t say “Corn chips” - even though they taste a whole lot like dorito’s, they’re not quite the same. I was delighted to find these ones from Quest recently! I bought in bulk so I can have them handy for an easy, cheesy snack. You can check out the ones I buy here at Amazon.
7. Olive what she’s having
Low in carbs, full of healthy fats, olives are also rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Basically all the good stuff. There are approximately 3g of carbs in 10 olives, enjoy!
8. Cheese, please!
Soft cheeses are your friend. Read the labels when you buy your cheese, but you can’t go too wrong with brie, camembert, mozzarella & parmesan. Even harder cheeses have very low carb, but it’s always good to check the labels, cheese to cheese.
9. Aw, nuts!
We love nuts for their salty flavour, but also for their fibre, protein, vitamins, antioxidants & healthy fats.
A handful of nuts can truly be that burst of energy you need to power you through the morning or the rest of the day. Nuts are an essential component to any keto or paleo diet.
10. Pork Rinds
Crackle it up! Pork rinds have become such a staple for so many low carb followers, keto & paleo alike. Crunchy, salty and now in plenty of flavours, pick up a few bags at your local supermarket and have them handy for your next snack attack!
11. Salami / Pepperoni
A must for your keto fridge. Salami is incredibly low carb and high in fat & protein. Either eat on it’s own, or roll up it up with some cream cheese or pickle in it - yummy! You can also put it on the grill for some crispy, salty goodness. Just choose a salami that isn’t loaded with sugar & preservatives.
12. Strawberries
YES - you can indeed enjoy strawberries on the keto diet - BUT only in moderation.
Half a cup of strawberries is about 4.1-4.9g net grams of carbs, with a similar amount of sugar. The fibre and antioxidants, vitamin C and Potassium makes strawberries a valuable source of nutrition in any diet.