Healthy Low-Carb Snacks for Weight Loss

Ideally, on a low-carb diet, your meals are filling enough that you don't need to snack. But life happens. You get stuck in traffic, or have a long meeting. Here are the best options that won't ruin your progress.

1. Hard-Boiled Eggs

The perfect portable food. Keep a bowl of them in the fridge. Sprinkle with salt, paprika, or Everything Bagel seasoning.

2. Cheese

Babybel rounds, strong cheddar sticks, or string cheese. High fat and protein. Just limit yourself to 1 or 2 ounces.

3. Nuts (Measure them!)

• Best options: Macadamia nuts, pecans, walnuts, brazil nuts.
• Be careful: Cashews and pistachios are higher in carbs.

4. Olives

Pure healthy fat. A small pack of green or kalamata olives is very satisfying and salty (good for electrolytes).

5. Beef Jerky

Warning: Read the label! Most jerky is marinated in sugar. Look for "Biltong" or sugar-free varieties.