Ask Our Keto Nutritionist: Snacks, Sweeteners, and Protein Powders
Got questions for our keto nutritionist?
Dedicated to helping you live your best life through the ketogenic diet, we’ve partnered with a tried and true keto nutritionist to answer your questions! Please note that we’re not doctors. If you have any specific questions regarding your own health, please consult with your trusted medical partner.
What are some quick and easy keto things to snack on?
I always have certain keto-friendly snacks on hand like macadamia nuts, summer sausage, olives, nut butters, avocados, etc. Since eating healthy keto involves preparation, I spend time every weekend planning my menu for the week. I sometimes have fat bombs on hand every once in a while that get me by if I get stuck in a pinch.
Check out these posts for more snacking ideas…
- 10 of Our Favorite Team Snacks
- Things You’ve Gotta Buy at Sam’s Club and Costco
- We LOVE Cello Cheese Whisps
- Perfect Keto Nuts for Snacking
- Lily’s Chocolate is our Obsession
- Gas Station Snacks for on-the-go Noshing
What’s the healthiest sweetener substitute?
Life can be just as sweet on keto as in any other lifestyle. The key to keto is in using moderation and looking for your best options for use in your coffee, desserts, and other applications. At the end of the day, you should be seeking satisfaction from your food, but without overindulging your sweet tooth.
Aim for natural alternative sweeteners:
- stevia
- monk fruit
- Erythritol
- Xylitol
Avoid or limit the following artificial sweeteners:
- sucralose
- aspartame
- acesulfame potassium
- neotame
- saccharin
- advantame
A more complete list of keto sweeteners we love can be found here.
I’m looking for a keto-friendly protein powder. Any good ones?
If you don’t have an issue with insulin resistance or dairy, Whey Protein Isolate from NOW Sports is a good middle of the road brand. I also like:
- Pure Whey Protein by SFH
- Perfect Keto Collagen Protein (dairy-free)
- Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (dairy-free)
- Julian Bakery’s Paleo Protein (beef protein)
For those that do have insulin resistance – are protein powders ok still? Do you have any suggestions?
Hi Susan! Here are two posts you may find helpful!
https://hip2keto.com/ask-nutritionist-diet-soda-diabetes-limiting-calories/
https://hip2keto.com/is-the-keto-diet-healthy-and-safe/
About how much is 1 scoop of the protein powders? My son bought some several months ago and I’m thinking of using it instead of purchasing more. Right now we’re a household of 7 and this is an expensive diet! The scoop is close to a quarter cup give or take, and is a lot more than I recall them being several years ago.
Hi there! Be sure to use the scoop provided with your protein powder and check the nutrition / serving suggestion listed as they can vary per brand / container. To be super precise, you could weigh it by grams. Hoping that helps!