Snacks & Treats: Low Carb, Gluten Free, Low Sodium, etc.

[val2525]

This thread is for snack tips and products, for any type diet: gluten free, low sodium, low carb, or Keto.

[val2525]

In case anyone is on a low carb, reduced sodium, gluten free and/or grain free diet and is missing savory crunchy stuff, check these out:


fatsnax.com/

I bought the cheddar flavor yesterday. Yum! The flavor is rich enough that you're actually satisfied with the serving size.

It pretty much checks the box no matter what your dietary restriction is. It's not really low sodium, but low enough for a snack unless you're on a really low sodium diet for kidney issues.

[denise15601]

Feb 5, 2023 20:30:10 GMT val2525 said:

In case anyone is on a low carb, reduced sodium, gluten free and/or grain free diet and is missing savory crunchy stuff, check these out:


fatsnax.com/

I bought the cheddar flavor yesterday. Yum! The flavor is rich enough that you're actually satisfied with the serving size.

It pretty much checks the box no matter what your dietary restriction is. It's not really low sodium, but low enough for a snack unless you're on a really low sodium diet for kidney issues.

Where did you buy them?  Walmart local only has the caramel apple snacks but they are out of stock.  A Pro seller on Walmart charges $30.99 for 6 ounces of crackers.

[val2525]

I found them at HEB. You can also order online from FatSnax.

[denise15601]

My vote for a low-carb snack is Breyer's Carb Smart ice cream in chocolate. They also have vanilla. 48 ounces for $4.97. I tried Rebel but it was grainy and a lot more expensive.

[val2525]

There are tons of sweet low carb snacks, but savory is hard to find IMO.

[val2525]

These are pretty good too:

store.munkpack.com/

I like the nut and seed ones better than the granola, but they're all good so far. I still have few flavors from the multi-pack I haven't tried yet.

I've found them at my Walmart and HEB so far. Plus you can order from Amazon.

[denise15601]

Those look really good, but I worry about my teeth breaking with the nuts. I do like the high-protein wafer cookie bars.

I am on some Keto & low carb Facebook groups and am amazed at how they push heavy whipping cream. It is low carb and low sugar, but very high in calories. A gal posted a cheesecake recipe yesterday that called for 4 CUPS of HWC! Holy heart attack!

[val2525]

Studies are showing that there are some benefits to heavy cream and it's not the bad guy older docs made it out to be:


The fat in heavy whipping cream is primarily saturated fat, which was long thought to contribute to the development of heart disease.

However, current research does not always show a strong link between dairy fat intake and heart disease. Some emerging research suggests that eating saturated fat may help protect against heart disease.

However, not all researchers are in agreement about whether eating saturated fat reduces or increases the risk of heart disease.

More research is needed to further investigate the role of saturated fat in the development of heart disease.

Heavy whipping cream also contains choline and vitamins A, D, E, and K, all of which play vital roles in your health.

For example, vitamin A is essential for eye health and immune function, while choline is critical to early brain development and metabolism.

Furthermore, heavy whipping cream contains calcium and phosphorus, two minerals that are necessary for healthy bones.


www.healthline.com/nutrition/heavy-whipping-cream#benefits-downsides

[val2525]

These are really good low carb tortillas:

olemex.com/products/la-banderita-carb-counter-queso-jalapeno/

A little high in sodium if you want more than one, but two are doable if you watch the sodium on what you're stuffing the tortilla with. I made breakfast tacos this morning. Yum!

[denise15601]

Those look pretty good. I went overboard and ordered about 6 different kinds of tortilla and pita shells with my last order. Right now, I am eating 1/2 of a Joseph's pita for breakfast with egg, slice of sharp cheddar and one slice of turkey bacon. Pretty good.

Interesting about the whipped cream, but the calories are really high! If I was underweight (will never happen), I would gladly eat it daily.

My goal is to create a diet that is low-carb, low-sugar, low-fat, low-folic acid and high salt. That doesn't leave many options.

[Emerald_Door]

Feb 6, 2023 14:46:29 GMT denise15601 said:

A gal posted a cheesecake recipe yesterday that called for 4 CUPS of HWC! Holy heart attack!

"The recommendation to limit dietary saturated fatty acid (SFA) intake has persisted despite mounting evidence to the contrary. Most recent meta-analyses of randomized trials and observational studies found no beneficial effects of reducing SFA intake on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and total mortality, and instead found protective effects against stroke."

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32562735/

[denise15601]

Feb 7, 2023 2:26:15 GMT Emerald_Door said:

Feb 6, 2023 14:46:29 GMT denise15601 said:

A gal posted a cheesecake recipe yesterday that called for 4 CUPS of HWC! Holy heart attack!

"The recommendation to limit dietary saturated fatty acid (SFA) intake has persisted despite mounting evidence to the contrary. Most recent meta-analyses of randomized trials and observational studies found no beneficial effects of reducing SFA intake on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and total mortality, and instead found protective effects against stroke."

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32562735/

But what about the high calorie aspect?

[Emerald_Door]

There's a lot more to weight gain than calories. I don't worry at all about calories. Dietary fat is very satiating, so you won't eat an entire cheesecake. In addtion, dietary fat doesn't raise your blood sugar, which would cause your insulin level to go up, which would cause fat storage because insulin is a fat storage hormone. Keeping your blood sugar in the low normal range will help with weight. As long as the cheesecake is sugar free and without a carby crust, it's fine for an occasional treat.

[denise15601]

I do need to watch my calories--lifetime problem. Since my insulin levels are always normal, I am not sure how everything figures in for me.

Even when I crash from too many carbs or too much sugar, my blood sugar is fine.

I am weird.

[val2525]

Hey gang, can we please keep this one on track? Snacks and treats please.

Thanks!

[val2525]

These are good if you're looking for a soft cookie texture. I've had the vanilla almond, cinamon pecan and strawberry macadamia flavors. The strawberry had a weird aftertaste I didn't care for. The other two are good, especially if you want a little snack with coffee or tea. I've found them at HEB, Whole Foods, Sprouts and Target here.

good2gosnacks.com/

They have some flavors on the website that I haven't seen in the stores here so I'm debating ordering from the website.

[val2525]

I bought two keto/sugar free candies yesterday for the few times I just have to have something sweet. I'm really picky about candy and usually don't like sugar free, but these weren't too bad.

ketowisediet.com/collections/quick-order/products/keto-wise-fat-bombs-chocolate-pecan-cluster

The grocery store had a 6 serving box size. The caramel part was surprisingly hard and chewy, sort of like the consistency of a Tootsie Roll. The taste was pretty good though. A serving is one bag (2 pieces).


I also bought this one, I didn't think it was as good. Plus a serving is one piece (and it's small) despite being packed 2 to a bag:

chocorite.com/collections/chocorite-two-piece-candies/products/milk-chocolate-pecan-cluster-box-of-16-packages


To me, the Keto Wise candy was chewier, but also seemed to have a slightly richer taste than the ChocoRite candy.

[val2525]

If you're missing crunchy, salty and savory, check out Catalina Crunch. The bags aren't cheap. A serving is 1/2 cup which doesn't seem like much, but it has so much fiber that it feels like you're eating more than you really are. I've had the original flavor, got mine at HEB. I know you can buy them at Vita Cost online, usually for a bit cheaper than Amazon but not always. There are other flavors too - ranch, spicy, honey mustard (limited, about to go). If you miss crunch cereal, the fruity isn't bad if you like fruity pebbles. I want to try the triple berry - more my taste.

us.catalinacrunch.com/

[val2525]

Anyone who is on a gluten-free diet, low carb diet, or reduced sodium diet, these are surprisingly good:


www.walmart.com/ip/Realgood-Foods-Co-Lightly-Breaded-Chicken-Breast-Strips-20-oz-Bag-Frozen/933628877

www.walmart.com/ip/Realgood-Foods-Co-Lightly-Breaded-Chicken-Breast-Nuggets-20-oz-Bag-Frozen/858434656


You can buy them at most major grocery stores and some health food grocery stores.