Nuts
With just 1.5 ounces, a tiny handful of them can provide a significant nutritious boost and minimal carbohydrate content. Enjoy a high-fiber, healthy-fat snack of almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, macadamia nuts, cashews, pistachios, or peanuts. (Just remember to keep the salt in!)
Cheese
High-protein, low-fat varieties such as mozzarella, ricotta, or cottage cheese assist control blood sugar levels. Savor ricotta is spread on whole-grain crackers, a quarter-cup of cottage cheese with a half-cup of fruit, or a piece of low-fat string cheese.
Hummus
It contains carbohydrates, but your body breaks them down gradually. This implies that they won’t cause a blood sugar increase and aren’t absorbed as quickly as other carbohydrates. Hummus is packed with protein and fiber thanks to the chickpeas. Spread a third of the cup on whole-grain crackers or use it as a dip for vegetables.
Eggs
If you need a quick fix of protein at home, scrambled egg whites work well. Alternately, hard-boil a few to have ready-to-eat snacks in the fridge.
Yogurt
For a sweet treat that is low in carbohydrates and a fantastic pre-workout snack, mix some fresh fruit with plain low-fat yogurt. Alternatively, add soup mix and use as a dip for vegetables or low-sodium pretzels if you’re craving something savory.
Popcorn
For a quick and low-carb option, put 3 cups of the air-popped variety into a sandwich bag. A sprinkle of salt makes it the ideal savory crunch for a pick-me-up in the afternoon.
Avocado
It tastes great just the way it is, but you can also add some flair to it. Guacamole is made by mashing three avocados, adding salsa, cilantro, and a tiny bit of lime juice. If you’re having a snack with less than 20 grams of carbohydrates, limit your serving size to a quarter-cup.
Tuna
When combined with four soda crackers, half a cup of it makes a satisfying snack that won’t break the budget.
