12. Pork rinds
If you’re following the low-carb ketogenic diet, you’re probably familiar with pork rinds. And they might be the perfect keto snack, but when it comes to The American Heart Association recommendations regarding sodium, pork rinds aren’t that friendly.
A 1-ounce serving of pork rinds pack around 520 milligrams of sodium, meaning 22 percent of the RDI. It goes even higher if you opt for a barbecue flavor (747 milligrams of sodium). So, whenever you’re craving something crunchy and savory, think about unsalted nuts, not pork rinds.
Plus, due to the types of saturated fat found in pork rinds, studies have confirmed a strong connection between pork rind consumption and elevated cholesterol levels.
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