Make no mistake, low carb snacking is just as important as eating low carb meals.
Listening to our body’s hunger signals and eating when we’re hungry is key to preventing cravings and eating the wrong types of sugary or high carb foods.
So in order to avoid the 3pm slump, here are my top five low carb snacks to keep you on track with the Defeat Diabetes Program.
1. Low carb keto seed crackers
These are a fantastic choice. You can add many low-carb, high-protein toppings to mix it up. The Defeat Diabetes Seed Crackers are a member favourite and are made on high rotation!
Try full-fat cream cheese dips like French onion, tasty cheddar cheese with tomato, or creamy brie. Even smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers is amazing.
But my personal favourite is no-added-sugar peanut butter! Quick and easy, and only 2g of carbs for two crackers.
2. Pork crackling
This one will definitely satisfy those salty potato chip cravings!
Many of my clients occasionally crave something crunchy and salty, and I always recommend pork crackling. It covers all low carb bases, and with literally zero carbs per serve versus potato chips (which have 30g of carbs), it’s a great alternative.
3. Nuts
Enjoying a handful of salted, dry-roasted mixed nuts between meals can help satisfy hunger.
I often recommend macadamia nuts, as they are the lowest in carbohydrates. Pistachios and cashews are slightly higher in carbohydrates, so be mindful when choosing them.
4. 75% dark chocolate
Is there anything tastier than some dark chocolate and raspberries with a hot cup of tea in the afternoon? Not for me!
Dark chocolate is high in antioxidants and low in sugar, making it a great choice. Try the Defeat Diabetes Chocolate Bark. The combination of salty nuts and chocolate makes it feel like a really indulgent afternoon treat.
5. Greek yoghurt with berries
My final choice of snack is full-fat Greek yoghurt with berries and nuts.
This has to be one of the easiest snacks to prepare; simply combine the ingredients in a bowl, and you’re done!
For a twist, blend all of this with almond milk for a delicious smoothie. These options will have under 7g of carbs, which is far better than a doughnut, which has 51 g of carbs and a whopping 13 teaspoons of sugar!
There you have it—a few options for getting through between meals that won’t add carbs to your daily life.
Just remember: It’s important to eat when you feel hungry to prevent cravings and bingeing on sugar-laden foods.
