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LOW CARB RECIPES & FOOD IDEAS FOR PEOPLE ON THE GO
One of the challenges of low carb diets is that it is often difficult to find appetizing and economical snack options. This is especially true if you are on a tight budget and cannot afford special prepackaged foods. Another obstacle to low carb snacking and meal preparation is finding ingredients that are appetizing and will not leave you bored after a few days.

Low carb dieters need to be creative in their food choices. It is easy to focus on what foods are not allowed. Too often which foods are not allowed seems to be our main focus. However, there are many quick meal and snack possibilities right in front of our eyes if we just think about them creatively.

Certain foods are suitable for snacking and also as the basis for a hearty meal. For instance take chicken. Chicken breast can be grilled and eaten with various low-starch, high-fiber vegetables for a nutritious dinner. Sliced cold chicken breast can also make an appetizing snack on the run. Here are some ideas for quick meals and snacks on the go.

Make sure that your selections are compatible with the low carb plan of your choice and that they are allowed at your stage in the plan. Enjoy these foods alone as snacks or as part of a main course:

APPETIZERS & SNACKS

STRING CHEESE
GRAPES
APPLES
DRIED FRUIT
CANNED TUNA
CANNED CHICKEN
SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE
PROSCUITTO
ORANGES
CELERY STICKS AND PEANUT BUTTER
EDAMAME (SOYBEANS)
GARBANZO BEANS (CHICKPEAS)
HUMMUS
HARD BOILED EGGS
LOW FAT YOGURT
UNSWEETENED APPLE SAUCE
LOW FAT MILK
BABY CARROTS
SLICED TURKEY
CHERRY TOMATOES
CUCUMBER WITH SUGAR FREE DRESSING/DIP
FROZEN SLICED BELL PEPPER
COLD ROAST BEEF
SARDINES
PORK RINDS
JERKY
OYSTERS