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Keto-friendly snacks are flooding the market of late, but many of these pre-made picks are highly processed and they’re also pretty pricey. A better bet is to make your own keto diet snacks to have on hand at home, work and in the car—and this way, you won’t be tempted to hit the vending machine or corner deli when you’re hangry. Low-carb, keto-friendly bites in a little bag can help you stick to your eating plan too. And many of these low-carb, high-protein snack recipes require just a few ingredients, which makes shopping, prep work and clean up a breeze.
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A ketogenic diet (or keto for short) is one that focuses on low-carb foods, protein and healthy fats with the goal of shedding extra pounds. Similar to the Atkins diet, keto eaters strive to consume between 20 and 50 grams of carbs a day in order to put the body into a state of ketosis. When the body is in this mode, it uses its own fat to burn calories, rather than carbohydrates. There are several versions of the keto diet, though the standard keto plan is the most followed. As with any major change in your eating habits, before jumping on the keto bandwagon or switching your midday noshes to keto-friendly snacks, speak with your doctor.
When it comes to snacks, eating low-carb, high-protein snacks that include a healthy fat is one of the better choices to make, as far as snacks go. They will keep you full until your next meal and won’t cause a spike in your blood sugar, which means you won’t be crashing in an hour. All these protein-packed snacks are easy to make at home and many are no-bake recipes that are ideal for hot summer days, if you ask us.
The best keto snack recipes are also easy to customize, using whatever sugar-free sweetener you prefer. Just taste and adjust as you go. Having healthy low-carb snacks like these in your freezer or fridge is the best way to keep from indulging in high-carb temptations.
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If you’ve never tried a low-carb diet before, starting to eat keto can take some getting used to. One you get the go-ahead from your physician, check out these tips for keto beginners:
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No time to whip up these keto snacks? If you plan your shopping right and keep the following items on hand, you can put together keto-friendly snacks in no time:
Got salty and sweet cravings at the same time? Here are 43 quick and easy keto treats that’ll hit both notes deliciously.
With additional reporting by Pam Beth, Felicia Lim and Lisa Marcaurele.
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