Munk Pack

You’re ready to try something new. You want to do something better for your body, like eating fewer carbs and avoiding sugary foods. It sounds like you may want to try something like the keto diet. The only problem is: The rest of your family is not all that interested. You can’t blame them—your kids love their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and your significant other really likes their sweets. Now you have to find the balance of sticking to your healthier lifestyle without sacrificing the foods that make your family happy. Make a Grocery List with Two Columns First, it’s a good idea to plan to fuel both you and your family. Make a grocery list with two separate columns, or even use two different grocery lists. Your list can include what you need to prep your breakfasts and lunches, as well as any keto snack bar you want to try. The other list can consist of food for the family and ingredients for dinners both you and your family will enjoy—like a low-carb pizza. Ge...

There are plenty of reasons to snack, the most important being: You’re just plain hungry. It’s natural for hunger levels to fluctuate throughout the day, and you need food to fuel your body properly—no matter what type of diet you follow. The best snacks are low in sugar with lots of filling, nutritious fats, and they’re easy to take on the go. So, be sure to pack your favorite keto snack if you know you’ll find yourself in any of the following scenarios today.  You Have a Busy Day Ahead Just because you have a busy day doesn’t mean you have to go hungry. Some of the best times to enjoy snacks include those quick moments in your car, after a meeting, during a break, or between errands you’re running. If your snacks are made with nutritious, low-carb foods like nuts, seeds, and nut butter, they can help keep you full between meals. Healthier snacks are crucial when you’re trying a new diet like keto. Snacks can help you avoid last-resort stops at the drive-thru where ...