Low Carb But Crave Crunchy Salty Foods? Here's Why & What to Do [Chip Addiction]

[@beckygillaspy]

Get Dr. Becky's List of 100 Low Carb Foods: drbeckyfitness.com/low-carb-food-list/

[@ambrosejoseph4843]

You mean like Cape Cod potato chips? I'm on day 29 of low carb and my clothes are starting to fit again. I work as a cashier in a supermarket and I've got the blinders on. Customers have commented on my weight loss already. Onward!!!

[@mariacullati2371]

Yes cape cod vinegar and salt chips yes yes YES

[@ambrosejoseph4843]

@Warrior your spelling is weird

[@73cidalia]

Very true. Technically, buttery mashed potatoes are also made up of easily digested carbs and salt and fat, but they don’t have the same addictive appeal (at least to me) as crunchy salty kettle cooked potato chips. And if the potato chips are tangy too, watch out. 🤤

[@lucymiller5789]

hope things are going well for your husband, miss him and the dog. you are all in my thoughts.

[@myriamguns2162]

True. Missing Dr Keith and Maddy. I hope Keith is doing well and that Maddy is still around (she's getting on a bit -who isn't- but I used to love her sweet and perky presence) Dog lover here. Thanks for you videos Dr Becky. They help me to stay on track with only an occasional stumble. My best to the three of you. From the heart.

[@donnastabatabai4931]

The Keto and Low Carb diets seem about the same to me. I test Keto and sleep so well. I am worried about my LDL this year because I have started using high fats from dairy, especially the whipping cream, cheeses, and butters. Can I be Keto without them?

[@judithowens8212]

Yes, you can. Especially if you have weight to lose, eg, fat on your own body instead of fat from food will be used. Keto is essentially about being low carb. The fat portion will depend on whether you have fat to lose or not. Generally, eat enough fat to feel satiated, being mindful of overall energy intake (calories). 😀

[@donnastabatabai4931]

@@judithowens8212 Thank you!

[@gloriawilson4691]

I just replaced my potato chips with pork rinds...I don't miss potato chips at all.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I read years and years ago in an article about pregnancy cravings that salt cravings indicate a need for minerals, and sweet cravings mean your body wants B complex vitamins. I have gone by this rule for years and it seems to work for me.

[@sme138]

That makes sense !!!

[@jenniewinter3196]

What specific foods do you eat for both those cravings?

[@alysononoahu8702]

I'll try too

[@elizabethelliott3175]

Instead of salt and vinegar potato chips, I slice cucumbers and add salt and red wine vinegar. The taste is basically the same, and I get that crunch that I crave.

[@Sewmore]

Thanks for keeping on Dr Becky. How is Dr Keith? I keep you both in my prayers and wish you would come back as 2 fit docs too. I miss you on that channel too.

[@wynnyekey5316]

Long story short: suck it up! There is no real substitute for the crunchy, salty that you love. What do you want more? Food or health?

[@shekatagani]

Pork Rinds have no carbs and are very satisficing. A good substitute for Potato chips

[@watchforlife]

Really?! 😅😅 Should I try it, since I am trying to wean myself off of chips?

[@markb8954]

The first trick - don’t buy bags of chips & have them ready to devour.

[@robbieb4219]

THAT IS IT!!!!

[@sandrasatterfield4432]

You are so right.. there are times I raid my cabinets for something "good" to munch on and realize there is nothing there. I step back ..sigh... And am glad junk wasn't there.

[@harrodsfan]

Easier said than done mate !!

[@Cuzzasedso]

Families aren't always that accommodating.

[@chrissherbondy3182]

AGREED!!!!! SO TRUE!!! 😂

[@singit3630]

This video WAS helpful! Thanks DocB! 💜💜 Tell DocK 👋👋 Well wishes to you both!

[@FollowingTheAgees]

You are such a BLESSING to us!! ❤️

[@datrucksdavea2080]

"I'll give up my chips when you pry them from my cold dead hands" lol Ty

[@GypsyFeet316]

I've followed you for a number of years and I don't think you've aged one bit. Thanks for all that you and your hubby do.

[@bluecollarcook]

This is my weakness. I love salty, crunchy foods.

[@booswalia]

I have no desire for potato chips, but bread ...bread calls me ...endlessly ...sigh.

[@carolcole570]

Then, make some bread ! Use KZbin for videos to make bread from alternative flours.

[@harryhoesch3793]

I'll snack on "A" jarred kosher dill pickle. A crunchy snack. Then save the juice when done, add a half dozen hard boiled eggs, Braggs, and beet juice. Two great filler snacks that work for me.

[@suefrack2958]

What is"Braggs"?

[@ambrosejoseph4843]

@@suefrack2958 apple cider vinegar

[@suefrack2958]

@@ambrosejoseph4843 Thanks, and I'm going to try that.

[@aussiet8001]

@@suefrack2958 check Braggs quantity of ACV on label, not 100% has water added. Eric Berg warned of this. Other pure brands out there.

[@mdhuff1]

@@suefrack2958 it’s a brand. Braggs liquid aminos. Kind of like soy sauce.

[@ellcubed]

I have begun making raw vegetable (mostly onion) crackers in my dehydrator. I eat my daily avocado, crushed, atop these as part of a meal and really satisfy my cravings for salty snacks. They are also great with hummus. There are many videos on KZbin with recipes and instructions for raw vegan crackers.

[@yvettebennett6170]

Thank you for explaining why I enjoy chips so much. The salt, the crunch, how they make me feel so happy. Unfortunately, I have not met a Chip I do not like. Ok, there was only one. I splurge but it unleashes the uncontrollable beast in me so I buy small lunch bag ones for portion control. It helps me or I will eat the entire bag. The Quest protein chips help but I find those addicting as well. Lol.

[@mrsrae3388]

Kosher dill pickles do it for me too! And I only need 1 to satisfy my salty crunchy craving.

[@ThePrimal.Podcast]

Potato chips are like a drug for your brain sky-rocketing dopamine. It's hard just to have a small portion. Instead as you say Dr Becky use salty whole foods. I love crispy bacon, eggs topped with butter. It avoids cravings 😃😃

[@vbachman6742]

Second rule for better health regardless of type of diet is NO SNACKS BETWEEN MEALS. I stick with low/no carb real foods, no sugar, seed oils, or packaged or processed food. I eat in a maximim 8 hour window, often 6 hours and never within 6 hours of bedtime. I lost 50 pounds in 2 years of almost keto and in maintenance mode for the last year I've had no variation in weight more than 2 or 3 pounds up and down always coming back to my best weight without even trying. And I don't count anything, since my initial keto diet, because that just doesn't work for me.

[@cindyfoley1675]

Thanks Dr Becky, cut up veggies and no chips is great advice for me

[@dmmchugh3714]

This video showed up in my feed as I sat down with some delicious tostitos! So much for today's low carb eating !

[@LK-bz9sk]

….as I finished my third microbrew beer.

[@gman77gas]

Pork rines work for me

[@joleannavaira5990]

Check the label flavored ones have dextrose

[@paulhelman2376]

Green shelled pumpkin seeds lightly baked or skillet browned are excellent.I salt them lightly.

[@Poeme340]

I can’t have a bag of Fritos within a mile of my house or…😞 I’ve become a celery junkie instead! thx for the helpful video.👍👍

[@DougCarnivore]

Dr Gillaspy….just discovered your channel. Your delivery of the language is just superb. No nonsense or silliness….just direct information. Stay brilliant. Looking forward to your future posts. Doug

[@autumnturtles9166]

Pork rinds have saved me by satisfying my chips cravings and I can have them on keto. Been eating them for a year and have kept the weight off

[@dubliners0999]

I have tried low-carb before, but found myself "falling off" after cheating. The one thing that REALLY helps me is logging my carbs on an index card each day. This sounds really controlling, but it helps me, for example, eat only 1/4 cup of salted, shelled sunflower seeds rather than half a bag. I always appreciate your videos, Dr. Gillaspy.

[@sterlingforbes3872]

Very nice video, new subscriber here. Thank you for the content. I've been on Keto for several months and have been challenged emotionally with cravings to these addictions you mentioned but find it encouraging to hear you talk about it.

[@juliewhite7469]

Pepperoni cooked in the toaster oven makes delicious "chips". Goes great with sour cream for dipping. 🥰❤

[@pattycake8272]

I thought it was just me thinking chocolate and chips were the perfect combo.

[@janetmcg3086]

Nope! You’re certainly not the only one! I can really overdo chocolate covered pretzels or potato chips. That salty/sweet combination is too much to resist. I can’t eat just one so it’s easier to just avoid them entirely.

[@pattycake8272]

@@janetmcg3086 ya if I eat one I have to eat the other, so if and when I do I choose smaller versions, like a small candy bar with a small bag of chips.

[@elizabethm5422]

Great video. I have discovered love green beans with dip. They have that snap. It’s a great alternative.

[@MrGeorgewf]

I eat radishes with salt to satisfy my salt craving. Radishes can be addicting.

[@kk70x7]

Kale chips, cheese chips, almond flour based crackers and popcorn! I stepped away from the pork rinds as they just seem unhealthy, carbs or not. I am able to wrap my snax into my 50 net carb day and still losing and feeling much better. True...these may be slowing my weight loss to some degree but it keeps me from losing my mind altogether!

[@chuuweeforgaming518]

Hi Dr Becky. Can you update us what's going on with Dr Keith? Is he recovering well? Kinda miss the days the 2 of you together in youtube. ((Hugs))

[@planecrashes633]

I could drop chips with no problem. But when it comes to a chocolate brownie with ice cream that's a different story.

[@lynnel.1083]

Cravings and portion size are my roadblocks. Sensory specific satiety! Genius. I need to do more research. Thank you 👍🏻😊

[@milliesimon-dufault7795]

What about turnip fries? Would that be similar to rutabaga where the serving size will get you with too high carb?

[@Stephanie-hl8jo]

I haven't watched one of your videos in a while so I am so glad I clicked on this. This was exactly what I need to hear. You are WONDERFUL!!!

[@beckygillaspy]

Welcome back, Stephanie :).

[@Pushyhog]

l want redi whip an blueberries endless. l just ordered gas canister to make my own redi whip @ home.

[@richardbarnes4283]

I use Macs pork rinds with my salads and meal. I am an OMAD keto eater no snacks .Dark green veggies on a limited quantity, a little butter on my pork rinds is very satisfying . I'm 81 years old and am fighting an addiction to sugar, the keto diet is a winner. Thank you to Dr Becky for good solid advise.

[@suannesparks6106]

Just found you channel so I subscribed. Just stating my journey and have been reading about IF. I understand the concept of IF, but do you recommend eating every few hours? I am not ready for OMAD for sure!

[@kelleymoore6080]

I go back and forth - sometimes I crave sugary stuff and other times the salty stuff...

[@rockwilliams457]

Thanks Becky...what about salted and roasted peanuts? The info on the label looks like it is right on the mark on a keto diet..thoughts?

[@alicethompson8657]

Thanks Dr Becky 🙏🏾, Celery, cucumber sticks and home made cauliflower hormous is just great.

[@foxstan]

A waist is a terrible thing to mind.

[@markotrieste]

One question: when you say to replenish your electrolytes (especially during intermittent fasting periods), how should I do for sodium? Should I add salt to the potassium citrate powder or should I drink separately potassium and sodium? And if so, in which order?

[@douglasfapp9816]

Try LNMT products. Take the guessing out.

[@Digmer]

I used to have a large bag of unflavored corn chips, it lasted me 2 days. Just one day i got an insane craving for it. After several months, i decided to dimish my intake and the same bag lasted me 10 whole days. I literally grabbed 4 chips, ate them, and closed the bag until the next day. Is still soooo hard i want to eat the entire thing xD

[@pianofit]

i just came back from a ski trip and i ate cucumber slices w mashed avocado dip. kept me away from the breads/pastry and other unhealthy things at the breakfast buffet!

[@dangriffin607]

TOUGH to stop and to limit portions, once I start with salty snacks . . .Thanks for the tips!

[@nonehandle688]

You forgot snacking seaweed. It is low carb and healthy.

[@MontanaWelldigger]

Too much common sense here Doc, people want all the "keto" snacks and then overeat them and cant understand why they can't loose the weight. P.S. I've had a woodstove like yours for over 40 years!!!

[@richardlocke7264]

my solution - Virginia Peanuts, low carb, high fiber, high protein (but keep time snacks very close to dinner) to make it just one insulin spike

[@marcbarlow2302]

your comments are very helpful. i am trying to eliminate chips.

[@debbieserwe2242]

Truest commercial I've ever seen was for Lays Potato Chips, "You can't eat just one" :)

[@jobrown8146]

Pringles adverts were: Pop a Pringles, once you pop you can't stop (1993), and Once you pop the fun don't stop (1997).

[@brendakemp9060]

What are your thoughts about drinking ACV for digestion? And is it safe if your on bloodthinners?

[@ithacacomments4811]

As a child I loved pork rinds. Until mother told me what pork rinds are made from!!!

[@MisplacedTexan]

Same here! I miss nachos like crazy, and someone suggested making them with pork rinds… but I can’t get over what they are! 🤮

[@thomashughes1467]

get real if you eat beacon or pork chops or ham it is all pork

[@gyanprakash8313]

Most addictive food is biryani.. try once😊

[@karolmolpus9536]

Celery with peanut butter or cream cheese???

[@CarbageMan]

Pork rinds with sea salt and no artificial flavors seem to work pretty well, if fried in their own oils. I typically end up even adding salt. They're not a health food, being high in omega 6, but they're better than the vast majority of alternatives. I often eat sardines on pork rinds with guacamole.

[@ingridferg9779]

I fry beef and lamb fat till crispy. I cop into tiny nuggets, fry crispy. My crack, and fulfills the fatty, salty and crunchy demands

[@shannonmrantz9986]

Hi Becky. I found you about 6 months ago and started some sort of low carb diet lol 😆 I've lost 50 pounds and just want to thank you. Love your content. I've played with the macros so much and was hoping you could give me direction. At first I was doing about 60 total carbs a day 55% fat and thats how I lost 30 pounds at first. Now I'm sitting at macros 25% 25% 50% fat. I'm worried about my high quality fat intake I've heard that high fat when not in ketosis can be dangerous... should I lower my fat intake and up my protein? I just really am not ready for a strict keto diet but the high fat for me is a game changer for my hunger and appetite being lowered and leaves me satisfied so don't want to consume high fat if it's dangerous not being under 50 grams carbs. Just lost because its either keto macros or low carb macro recommendations are 35% fat. Sorry for the long question.

[@dogcrazy25]

Watch a few other low carb - dr eric wessman, dr ken berry.. It's high fat and high carb that's the issue. Every body reacts differently to carbs. Lower carbs a bit more and increase protein to protect your muscles.adjust macros but not more often that every week or two to really see effect of change

[@paulhelman2376]

Try cutting low carb tortillas into straps and baking or frying in olive or coconut oil can be used with dips,etc. Low carb tortillas make quickly prepared pizzas.

[@mishell4906]

On the journey to stop smoking ,I grabbed for plain cherrios . I found as I broke the puffing habit I was craving CUNCHIES😨like a crazy person. Very helpful video, thank you.⚘⚘⚘

[@michellemybelle9591]

Why do women in perimenopause crave crunchy peanut butter?

[@Cingearth]

Eat walnuts and cashews !

[@anitawilliams6141]

MyFitnessPal is great for tracking your daily macros! I've referred Dr. Becky to myriad people.

[@markiangooley]

I’ve grown afraid of eating too much of the omega-6 fatty acids, so chips are less appealing than they were. Fortunately. If potato chips fried in beef tallow were usual, I’d probably pig out.

[@ayeshazulfiqar8086]

I was praying in my heart till the end of the video that you will add popcorn to the list and omg 😱 you did ! I can live without any food but popcorn 🍿 I hv learned to make popcorn at home in grass fed butter olive oil and sea salt. It’s awesome with my ACV mojito which I learned to make from Dr Ekberg . Life is good and I am happier than before. I get compliments everyday now 😀

[@LAUREL5784]

You are just SO SWEET and you are looking so fabulous! Proof! That you are following your own sage advice. THANKS for explaining these issues for our benefit!

[@mariacullati2371]

I'll walk a mile for a crunchy crispy salty vinegar chip, with a glass of wine and some slices of pepperoni and a few pepperocini I am in heaven . And some provolone. Oh she is still talking...

[@wseto09]

French fries are deadly to me too! I use to make a batch of oven fries. Less fat at least. But! Still not healthy eating! Potatoes are off my list. Mash potatoes. Mmmm! Death in a bowl and to off set it. Whole kernal can sweet corn with protein. At least it's way easy for me to not eat any bread / pastries of any sort. Lucky me. 1 liter of pop of any kind!

[@keithwisdom1663]

Best info on this problem of getting fiber with low or no carbs....most don't know how to deal with this delimna. Most sick folk have conflicting issues were one solution for on issues makes it worst for the other. And most health advise just have an answer for one thing with concerns for multitude of other factors

[@peterpowell6168]

thanks for your video! i joke with my friend also on keto journey that I got one bag of chips! he always says How big ?? LoL foiled again, i stopped chips since i read ingredients almost all the ones i liked it has maledextrin? happy trails

[@wheaties1435]

Found when I craving chips I need more salt. Helps a lot to just add salt to my electrolytes drink

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

Cheese crisps!

[@WH2012]

Excellent explanation, Dr. Becky. Very informative and insightful.

[@debrawalker4642]

Just read the lady who posted about melting cheese! Going to try that! Thanks 🙏

[@wseto09]

I personally love the works flavored potato chips here in Canada. Don't look at the nutrition label! Plus the ingredient list! Names that you cannot pronounce! Wouldn't be surprise if some of it has a tiny dash of nail polish and other industrial chemicals in a shade for the bliss full effect to make you keep eating a large bag and not stop, but to crave more!

[@angelabacker1177]

I have followed a low carb lifestyle for about 11/2 years, but I miss my carbs! Can you please recommend treats that are not nuts or seeds?

[@debstayblessed9549]

Thanks for the video. Spanish Peanuts, please and thank you😉

[@signalfire6]

Magnesium glycinate supplements made keto a LOT easier.

[@darleneblair3169]

This video was very helpful. I love potato chips and prefer them to any sweet. Now that I am following your diet advice I have cut chips out but still dream about them! 😉

[@smileyraw]

10 weeks in and have not had a crisp nor craving them. Salt and vinegar were a regular in my house. Lupine beans are an ace snack x

[@lynnschantz9185]

Biting into a carrot or celery does not give the satisfaction that biting into Lays potato chips does.

[@deb9806]

This video was for me today, not as much potato chips but nachos, popcorn and crackers

[@debrawalker4642]

I love salt and fat! Pork crackle is my go to snack!

[@fionaarthurs8151]

How about one bag of Skinny Pop popcorn?

[@sandiesunshine4814]

Very helpful knowledge to my bx

[@ronleccese8678]

Thanks Doc , very helpful.

[@Sbannmarie]

What a great video! Thanks

[@somewhereincanada3335]

Pork rinds.

[@Anno44]

Thanks, DB!

[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

Thank you

[@rashie]

👍👍

[@laurieschell9275]

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[@Yvonne-qn9lh]

Thank you Dr. Becky for this video and as always it’s very helpful for me on my low carb journey. This is how I stay motivated! I am almost three weeks into this lifestyle and am noticing fatigue especially in my legs when I use the stairs. Hoping this will taper off.