Monday, September 12, 2011

Zero Carb Snack Foods

Most traditional snack foods are loaded with carbs.


In the United States, most prepared snack foods are filled with carbohydrates. Finding snack foods with no carbs can be a challenge. The choices are somewhat limited and may be hard to find in your local grocery store. Traditional snack foods, such as potato chips, nachos, bread and crackers are loaded with carbs. As an alternative, try preparing your own carbohydrate-free snacks.


Sugar-free Strawberry Jell-O


No preparation is required for this snack, just grab a spoon and dig in. Sugar-free Strawberry Jell-O SIngles do not have any carbohydrates or fat and can be purchased from most grocery stores.


Chicken Lettuce Wrap


Season a piece of skinless, boneless chicken breast and wrap it in a Romaine lettuce leaf. Romaine lettuce is free of carbohydrates and fat, and has just one calorie. Bake or grill the chicken breast, then slice and store it in the freezer. You can enjoy this snack at your convenience.


Extra-Lean Ham


A slice of extra-lean ham contains no carbohydrates. Avoid glazed or flavored varieties and be sure to check the label to ensure that the ham contains no carbohydrates. For a low-carb snack, roll together slices of ham and low-fat cheese.







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