Tracy46545 6 Posted February 18, 2010 last week I started falling into the trap of "just a couple" potato chips or frito's with my lunch. This is a waste of carbs when I'm trying to keep carbs under 30 grams a day. But I needed something crunchy. Enter stage left: Pork rinds .... Extremely crunchy..satisfies that mouth feel and need to crunch some food, 0 carbs (incredible), 5 g fat, (I never reach my fats goal, always under the number allowed). 8g PROTIEN in a serving of one ounce...I never can eat a whole portion, I end up sharing it with my dogs. tonight I put five of them on a cookie sheet in my toaster oven and toasted them a bit, then sprinkled them very lightly with grated parmesan cheese. Yummy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2b4me 0 Posted February 18, 2010 Hi Tracy, Thanks for the tip. It would be great to be able to have Pork rinds again. I haven't checked any labels for a very long time but I hope I can find some that have the same nutritional count (high Protein + low fat). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauramomof3 2 Posted February 18, 2010 you will. they do satisfy the need for crunch!! i think i found the ones at wal-mart that had a great nutritional count. good luck on the find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted February 18, 2010 I love Pork rinds, always have enjoyed and they are definitely a great way to satisfy that crunch. I eat the hot-n-spicy ones fairly regularly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted February 18, 2010 Ahhhh yes the Pork Rind. . . I totally absolutely incredibly love the pork rind with extra meat and spices. . . . I know, I know NOT THAT ONE!!!!!!!!!! OK, the little bag at Walmart that are so dry and the pieces fly down your throat and make you choke. . . i like those too. . . But i really like the fried ones you get at the mexican mercado with lots of meat and grizzle. . . . ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ishary 0 Posted February 18, 2010 YUM!!! When can I have them?:001_smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeekendWarrior 0 Posted February 18, 2010 Nothing like fresh Pork rinds you get off a hog when your having a whole hog roast. YUUUMMY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauramomof3 2 Posted February 18, 2010 ishary-you should be able to try them when you are on regular foods. good luck and happy eating!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy46545 6 Posted February 18, 2010 Ishary, I'm 9 weeks out (I think). I started using them last week, but I think it could have been sooner. If you chew them well they really break down fairly easily. I'm going to try them hot with cinnamon and splenda next. :001_smile: sort of like a churro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ishary 0 Posted February 18, 2010 oh YAY!!! I am so excited. I was reading somewhere on this site that corn chips and tortilla chips were sort of frowned upon. This is a great alternative for the crunch and salt fix!!:001_smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy160 201 Posted February 19, 2010 Oh, I luuuuve me some pork rind nachos. Used to make them every time I tried Atkins... now you've got me thinking about them, I want them! Now that calories matter, I'll throw on some cheese, a little ground turkey, tomatoes, olives, taco sauce, and some Greek yogurt... oh, I can't wait! :thumbup1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted February 19, 2010 STACY! THAT SOUNDS SOOOOOOO YUMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYY. . . . of course i'd only be able to get down 1 or 2 of those and be overly full. . . but i'm going to try. . . thanks for the great idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy160 201 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Oh yeah....Duh, I forgot that I won't be able to eat a plate of them!! :001_smile: Edited February 19, 2010 by Stacy160 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loser 0 Posted February 19, 2010 Yummy that sounds good.. Still on full liquid diet here, start mushies Monday,,, Maybe I can run some through the food processor. Any suggestions on something liquid I can add to it so as to make it mushie? Besides Tequilla. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestGirl 8 Posted February 19, 2010 Just bought some. Eating some barbecue ones now. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites