Q: What are some snack ideas for things I could eat that are low in carbohydrates and lower in sodium?
A: I tend to suggest snacks that have some protein for satiety so here are a few ideas:
• Greek yogurt – there are lower sugar/carbohydrate versions – these often have a good amount of protein
• Nut butters (no added sugar) with celery or a whole wheat/whole grain cracker
• Unsalted nuts (small serving) with raisins or some low sugar cereal
• Fairlife milk, it’s lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein that unfiltered milk
• Frozen mixed vegetables, microwave and top with grated cheese
• Berries (one of the lower carb fruits) with plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (it’s a little higher in sodium but has a good amount of protein)
• Edamame (soy beans) – fiber and protein
• Roasted chickpeas – use canned chick peas (garbanzo beans) and roast w/ olive oil and spices in a hot oven until crispy. Chickpeas have fiber and protein, some carbohydrates but no sugar
• Raw vegetables like celery, cucumber, mini peppers, pepper slices, jicama, cherry tomatoes with hummus or a dip made from Greek yogurt
Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN
Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian
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