Net carbohydrates is a term used to refer to the grams of carbohydrates in a food after subtracting the grams of fiber and sugar alcohol. Low carbohydrate dieters commonly use this term, notes Frances Sizer in "Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies." A wide array of foods have zero net carbohydrates.
Egg Whites
Whole eggs have a little over 0.5g of carbohydrates, according to Gordon M. Wardlaw and Anne M. Smith in "Contemporary Nutrition," however, egg whites have zero carbohydrates, according to Staci Nix in "Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy." Egg whites can be scrambled for breakfast or hardboiled for a quick on-the-go snack.
Beef Jerky
Several varieties of beef jerky have zero net carbohydrates, according to Sizer. When searching for a variety of beef jerky, avoid those that were dried with sugary sauces, such as teriyaki-flavored beef jerky, suggest Wardlaw and Smith. Alternatively, make your own carbohydrate-free beef jerky by drying lean cuts of beef in a food dehydrator.
Pork Rinds
Pork rinds can be used as a carbohydrate-free alternative to traditional crunchy, salty snacks, such as potato chips. Most flavors of pork rinds have zero net carbohydrates per serving, according to Sizer.
Bacon
Many varieties of bacon have zero carbs, notes Sizer. Bacon can be used to supplement egg whites, crumbled atop a salad for crunch and flavor or eaten as a snack in moderation. When shopping for zero carbohydrate bacon, Nix suggests avoiding maple varieties, as these tend to be high in sugar.
References
- "Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies"; Frances Sizer; 2008
- "Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy"; Staci Nix; 2005
- "Contemporary Nutrition," Gordon M. Wardlaw and Anne M Smith; 2007
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