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Low Carb and Keto Memorial Day Recipes

May 22, 2019

Memorial Day weekend typically heralds the unofficial start of a season of outdoor entertaining. Whether you’re headed out on a road trip, throwing or attending a barbecue, packing a picnic or planning a potluck, I have plenty of low carb and keto tips and recipes to help you enjoy Memorial Day weekend. Remember, if you’re following a keto diet, you can achieve ketosis on both Atkins 20 and Atkins 40, meaning you’ll be burning fat for fuel while enjoying more flexible food choices.

 If you’re traveling this weekend, stick with these three tips and 15 low carb and keto snack ideas to help you stay in control of your hunger and well hydrated, whether you’re driving or flying.

 Once you’re at your destination, try these suggestions for low carb grilling and homemade recipes for sauces, marinades and dressings. This tips and recipes are quite useful for a whole summer of low carb entertaining and outdoor dining.

And the party doesn’t stop there. I have low carb and keto recipes for baby back ribs, coleslaw and rhubarb pie. If burgers and brats are more your thing, check out these 8 low carb and keto Memorial Day recipes. As always, watch out for added sugars, which you may find in salad dressings and condiments such as ketchup. Read your labels and stick with 5 grams or less of total sugar. And if you’re ready to say cheers to Memorial Day with a refreshing cocktail, go with low carb beer or one of these low carb drink recipes!

 

 

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