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Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter—What’s Best for Keto?

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When you start to follow a keto diet, you can still enjoy many of the nutritious foods you’ve been eating all your life. They may even provide you with an easy way to get plenty more nutritious fats in everyday meals and snacks. One of these foods is a timeless classic that harkens back to childhood lunch—nut butter. Some of the best keto snacks even feature nut butter as a primary ingredient.   Keto Bars It probably goes without saying, but nut butter can be an excellent addition to a mindful eating plan. It’s got fats, fiber, and some protein! Even people who don’t follow a keto diet love nut butter.   With all the hype around nuts and nut butter, it begs the question: Are you team almond butter or team peanut butter?   The Timeless Classic   Peanut butter is the OG nut butter. While it’s always been popular, almost every grocery store has a wall of peanut butter brands and varieties to choose from nowadays. It’s a delicious, nutritious option that is accessible for nea

How Is Allulose Used in Keto Snacks?

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Making changes to your eating plan and consuming less sugar can be an excellent way to support a healthier lifestyle. As you’ve explored various foods to incorporate into low-carb, gluten-free, or sugar-free eating plans, you might have introduced your body to alternatives, such as stevia and sugar alcohols. But there might be an even better option for those hoping to lower their carbohydrate intake and eat more wholesome foods—allulose. Here are three ways this sugar alternative can enhance your keto snacks.   Keto Bar A Natural Sweetness   You can think of allulose as an alternative to the other sugar alternatives. It is a sweetener, but it’s a sweetener found naturally in maple syrup, figs, and raisins. Some  keto bar  companies use allulose produced from non-GMO corn, which is another sweet food straight from nature.   The natural sweetness of allulose brings out the flavor of your favorite wholesome snack foods, such as nuts and seeds. With all of these ingredients i