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Low Carb Diet Research Paper

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Following a low carb diet can be a real challenge some days. For example, I love to go to the movies, but the popcorn is so tempting because I love that as well. Since I only allow myself one cheat meal a week, the idea of using that cheat on popcorn usually isn't at the top of my list. Having some low carb snacks with me can help.

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It is also hard to be out on the road. The world is not set up friendly for someone with high blood sugar trying to keep it under control. Everything is breaded, has bread, has sauces with sugar, etc. You can find a few quick things at the gas station, such as a beef stick or possibly some things in the refrigerator section. Some truck stops have fresh strawberries you can buy along with …show more content…

You can almost always buy these at a small grocery, such as Meijer or Kroger or take them with you. I'd put these in the tote as well.
Hard boiled eggs. These are such a great go-to snack. You will need to keep them somewhat cool (don't leave them in a hot car), but you can grab some Mayo packets the next time you're eating out and squeeze a little mayo on them and some salt and pepper. Yum.
Chicken slices. You can make a chicken breast at home, slice it up and take along the low carb dressing of your choice. You can buy dressing in packets (Hello Waldon Farms). Even better, Hillshire has some new chicken bites in the refrigerator section of the grocery (next to the Lunchables). My only gripe with these is that the dipping sauces are full of sugar. However, you certainly don't have to use the dipping sauce. If you have a packet of something healthier, take that in your purse at all times anyway.
Pepperoni Chips - Place slices of pepperoni on a paper towel and cover with another. Nuke in your microwave until crispy. These help satisfy that need to crunch (movies?) and are pretty tasty and salty. They also won't go bad quickly, so you can throw a baggie of them in your purse.
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