A snack with a protein kick - Beef Jerky

Dieters may often feel that they cannot afford the luxury of snacking throughout the day in between meals. But making smart snack choices may even help your diet plan, rather than harm it. Beef jerky will provide you with a filling snack that is high in protein while low in fat.

Beef jerky can be found in most grocery stores, but be careful - while most are low in fat, some can be high in sodium. If you have a food dehydrator, you can easily make your own beef jerky to always have handy when you crave a quick snack. One benefit of choosing beef jerky as a snack is that it works great on the go, and it is preservable for long amounts of time. The fat must be trimmed in order for the beef to be preserved -- this gives you the protein with a low fat ratio. Also, beef jerky is usually marinated and then smoked. Smoking is viewed as a healthy method of preparing food.

Beef jerky is especially popular with those pursuing an Atkins diet. This diet plan stresses foods that are low in carbohydrates. Beef jerky definitely falls into this category and will not compromise your diet. When looking for a high-protein snack, many find beef jerkier as a tastier alternative than protein bars or protein shakes. Due in part to the popularity of the Atkins diet, beef jerky sales are growing and makers are able to concentrate on making their product more moist and tender.

When choosing beef jerky as a replacement for your unhealthy snacks, you are not only getting the nutritional benefits of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate and low-fat food, but beef jerky also contains iron and zinc. Instead of grabbing chips or a candy bar when you are in a rush or hungry for a snack, opting for beef jerky will not only alleviate your hunger but it will provide you with nutrition and energy.

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