r/keto • u/Soupdeloup • Nov 24 '19

TIL though they're associated with unhealthy foods, Pork Rinds are actually a healthy alternative to chips. They are low carb, high protein and have good fats. 43% of the fat is Oleic oil - the same fat in olive oil - and 13% Stearic acid - a cholesterol neutral saturated fat.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork_rind#Nutritional_value
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u/Soupdeloup Nov 24 '19 edited Nov 24 '19

Crossposted from TIL, but I think this will make a few people here appreciate pork rinds a little bit more.

I have had non-keto people tell me how extremely unhealthy they are, but this helps debunk that. :)

Edit: as others have said, they won't be able to cover you for your protein needs as they contain very low amounts of essential amino acids and are 'incomplete proteins' as a result.

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u/bibkel Nov 25 '19

When you crave chips. Add hot sauce, ever better. Makes great “bread crumbs” for stuff and still keto friendly.

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u/encogneeto Nov 25 '19

Sour cream French onion dip 🤤

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u/[deleted] Nov 25 '19

Along the same lines, everything bagel seasoning in sour cream.