Being on a low carb diet long term isn’t easy, at least not at first. You do get cravings for certain things. You simply cannot deny yourself forever and hope to maintain any type of long term compliance. I’ve found several key products that I wanted to share with you that have helped me make a smoother transition to a low carb lifestyle.

La Tortilla Factory Low Carb Low Fat Tortillas (large size) 5 grams of net carbs, 14 grams of fiber, and relatively high in protein, these tortillas are great for wraps, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and just as a bread substitute. I eat at least one per day (on non-fasting days of course!) with my eggs for breakfast. They taste good, are very tender, and really satisfy the bread craving. They also stick to your gut well.

MaraNatha Macadamia Butter 1 gram of net carbs, 3 grams of fiber, and 2 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons. If you are a peanut butter lover like I am, then this stuff could be your new best friend. You can even have it in Induction and it won’t knock you out of ketosis. Careful though, the calories will add up fast, if you have more than a Tablespoon or so. Fortunately this stuff is even richer than peanut butter, so a little dab’ll do ya.

Eden Spicy Pumpkin Seeds Crunchy, spicy, so tasty, and so good for you! Pumpkin seeds are naturally high in Magnesium and other minerals, are high fiber and have no carbs. I love these things. They share a common downfall with other nuts and seeds though. They are a very compact source of calories. I measure mine out carefully, lest I eat the entire container.

Eden Black Soy Beans I love chili and had a hard time doing without until I discovered these little black beauties. They are a little crunchier than other beans you’d use in chili, but they are very filling. 1 gram of net carbs, 7 grams of fiber, 11 grams of protein. Also good with blackened cajun chicken as a replacement for black beans. Mmm.

GG Scandinavian Crisp Bread Another high fiber, low carb product! 2 grams net carbs, 5 grams of fiber. This cracker is another lifesaver. Great with corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing as a passable reuben substitute. Also great with pate and creamy cheeses!

I purchase all of these things (and also other great organic foods and supplements) from Campbells’ Nutrition in Des Moines, IA. The store I actually go to almost daily is the West Glen store. The staff are amazingly helpful and very nice folks.