Kick Carbs to the Curb With These Snacks

1 Spinach Chips

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Baked kale chips are all the rage now, but since women can't live on kale alone, give these chips a try — they're made with spinach instead.

Carbs per serving: 2.4 grams

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2 Avocado With Sunflower Seeds

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Avocados are a creamy snack that are good on their own, but a sprinkling of sunflower seeds give them an even healthier boost. The combination of avocado and sunflower seeds brings the body a healthy dose of fiber, vitamins E and K, and potassium. You also get a little bit of protein, too.

Carbs per serving: 10 grams

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3 Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather

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If you're craving something sweet and fruity without any added sugar, whip up a batch of strawberry fruit leather. Keep these in your gym bag or purse for those times when you're on the go.

Carbs per serving: 4 grams

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4 Brussels Sprouts Chips

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Craving carb-heavy potato chips? Opt for our roasted brussels sprouts chips instead. High in fiber and low in calories, they only take 10 minutes to make!

Carbs per serving: 4 grams

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5 Meatballs

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For an easy snack, make this Paleo meatball recipe ahead of time, and pop them in your fridge or freezer for easy prep when cravings strike.
Carbs per serving: 3 grams

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6 Vegetable Chard Wraps

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If you are craving something crunchy and spicy but don't want to load up on some serious chip-and-salsa calories, try these refreshing, cooling vegetable chard wraps. Please your palate with a rainbow of phytonutrients as well as a zingy dipping sauce that transforms these raw veggies into a scrumptious snack.

Carbs per serving: 7 grams

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7 Prosciutto and Melon

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The sweet and savory combination of honeydew wrapped in prosciutto can't be beat! Expect lots of vitamin C from the melon and a good amount of protein from the prosciutto.

Carbs per serving: 11 grams

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8 Go Nuts

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Low carb or not, nuts make a great afternoon snack. They're a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. And when it comes to nutritional benefits, you can't beat almonds, which also contain a good amount of calcium and iron when compared to other nuts.

Carbs per quarter-cup serving of almonds: 5 grams

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9 Tuna Salad on Tomato

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When you're watching your carb counts, bread can be a major culprit. But bread doesn't have to be the only thing to build a sandwich on. The next time you whip yourself up a light tuna salad, serve it on tomatoes or cucumbers. Tuna is packed with protein and iron, and the veggies will give the snack added vitamins and nutrients.

Carbs per serving: 2 grams

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10 Cucumbers With Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip

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Skip the processed powder and chop up chives, parsley, and garlic for our cucumbers with ranch Greek yogurt dip. There is so much flavor packed in these fresh herbs, only a little salt is needed.

Carbs per serving: 10 grams

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11 Beef Jerky

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Whenever possible, make your own jerky, but if that's out of the question, look for an all-natural, organic jerky that's made without preservatives or MSG and is relatively low in sugar and sodium. In general, jerky is a low-fat, low-cal, and low-carb food and is a great source of iron and protein.

Carbs per serving: 3 grams

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12 Caprese Salad

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When the heat starts to pick up in the Summer, nothing beats a caprese salad. Simple to make, you only need a few ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. And the fresher the better! If you're worried about calories, opt for a part-skim mozzarella, which still tastes satisfying.

Carbs per serving: 9 grams

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13 Cottage Cheese With Berries

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When you're watching carbs, the combination of cottage cheese and berries is always a big win. Berries of all sorts are low in calories and high in antioxidants, vitamins, and lutein.

Carbs per serving: 10 grams

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14 Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls

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Get yourself a crisp, protein-filled snack with these cucumber tofu rolls. Make a batch ahead to enjoy throughout the week — you definitely will not miss the bread.

Carbs per serving: 10 grams

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15 Kale Chips

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Light, crispy, and delicious, baked kale chips are loaded with vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium. They also won't last long — make sure to make a a few batches!

Carbs per serving: 11 grams

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16 Asparagus and Salmon Bundles

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When you need a low-carb snack with a bit of a sophisticated edge, make our asparagus and salmon bundles. Don't let looks fool you; these are beyond simple to make.

Carbs per serving: 5 grams

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17 Greek Salad Bites

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Salad is even more appetizing — and fun! — to eat when it's served on a stick. These Greek salad bites are a cinch to prepare and will make a great appetizer for your next dinner party.

Carbs per serving: 3 grams

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18 Roasted Edamame

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A crunchy snack of roasted edamame will satisfy salt cravings while also upping your protein for the day. It's a great alternative to carb-heavy potato chips.

Carbs per serving: 11 grams

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19 Cucumber Cups With Spicy Tapenade

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For something cool, light, and refreshing, try these cucumber cups with spicy tapenade. If tapenade isn't you're thing, serve these low-carb cucumber cups alongside your favorite dip.

Carbs per serving: 11 grams

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20 Seaweed Chips

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There is so much goodness packed into this portable snack. These seaweed chips are cholesterol free and high in vitamin A, and a single serving is only 42 calories.

Carbs per serving: 3 grams

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21 Baked Coconut Shrimp

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Protein-packed coconut shrimp get a healthy makeover in this recipe where a deep fryer is not at all needed!

Carbs per serving: 13 grams

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22 Babaganoush

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If you love Middle Eastern food, head immediately to your kitchen and make our babaganoush. Good as a spread, it can be served alongside fresh veggies to keep carb counts down.

Carbs per serving: 9 grams

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23 Bacon and Brussels Skewers

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It really doesn't get much better than bacon and brussels sprouts — especially for anyone in your life who follows the Paleo diet. This recipe could not be more simple to make, which means it should be a regular addition to your party-appetizer routine.

Carbs per serving: 3 grams

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1 Spinach Chips

2 Avocado With Sunflower Seeds

3 Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather

4 Brussels Sprouts Chips

5 Meatballs

6 Vegetable Chard Wraps

7 Prosciutto and Melon

8 Go Nuts

9 Tuna Salad on Tomato

10 Cucumbers With Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip

11 Beef Jerky

12 Caprese Salad

13 Cottage Cheese With Berries

14 Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls

15 Kale Chips

16 Asparagus and Salmon Bundles

17 Greek Salad Bites

18 Roasted Edamame

19 Cucumber Cups With Spicy Tapenade

20 Seaweed Chips

21 Baked Coconut Shrimp

22 Babaganoush

23 Bacon and Brussels Skewers

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