I told the wife that I was going to make a Topic of this, since I’ve spoken on it quite a few times, and to a few different folks just recently. - Most recently, just last night with the Wife. My Son was present for this as well.
I was explaining that basically the term, “SNACKING”, has taken on a whole new meaning for me since going Keto. (LCHF) … Before switching over to this WOE/WOL, ‘snacking’ (at least to me) meant the act of eating something, and this was basically always defined by the ‘Type’ of food being consumed. - i.e., watching a game or movie, and eating something like… Popcorn, peanuts, cookies, crackers, chips, etc., etc. basically what most folks have always considered to be just that… ‘Snack Type Foods’.
But since going Keto, I no longer see the term ‘Snacking’ as being defined by the type of food being taken in, but the ‘manner or timing’ in which it is being consumed. (Basically anytime that’s not a designated mealtime) - Meaning, that this can now be anything. Not only the items mentioned above, but also other stuff, including meats or even liquids. … For me, I now see snacking as eating anything, anytime I’m not consuming an actual full-fledged meal. So in this, I pretty much eat all the things I choose to consume, (Though I do try to keep them Keto-Friendly) I just make sure to consume them along with a meal. Which then makes it part of the meal itself and not necessarily a ‘snack’. … But again, I still try not to over-eat too much of anything that’s not as friendly for folks doing LCHF, or that is too carby in general. Or certain stuff, such as Dairy, or Sweeter items (even if created with sweeteners, other then sugar) Because I think needs to be done conservatively and only occasionally, as this in itself can keep that sweet tooth around, which can be harder for some folks who have issues staying away from the sweeter things of this nature.
Again, just my opinion on this subject…
