Easy, healthy low-carb snacks for any time of day
A wide variety of healthy low-carb snacks can complement your diet and satisfy your hunger cravings.
- Reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing

When you’re hungry or tired and it’s not mealtime, it can be tempting to reach for a sweet treat or sugary soda to give you a quick energy boost. But a snack that’s high in added sugar can lead to a blood sugar spike, followed by an energy crash that will leave you feeling tired and hungry again.
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Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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