Spoonforkbacon.com Our Best Ever Snack Mix Recipe

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Spoonforkbacon.com Our Best Ever Snack Mix Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 21%. At 493mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Spoonforkbacon.com Our Best Ever Snack Mix Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 104 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 393
Total Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 43mg
Sodium: 493mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 59mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 310mg Vitamin A: 152mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups checkered squares rice cereal (such as rice Chex cereal)
  • 1 1/2 cups checkered squares wheat cereal (such as wheat Chex cereal)
  • 1 1/2 cups puffed corn cereal (such as Kix cereal)
  • 1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese square crackers (such as white cheddar Cheez-It)
  • 1 cup oyster crackers
  • 1 cup lightly salted and roasted cashews
  • 1 cup whole grain O’s cereal (such as Cheerios)
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks or fish (such as pretzel Goldfish)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)

Instructions

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