Why is jerky bad for you

Say hello to your new favorite high-protein, zero-sugar snack. Never have we tasted such a pure, unadulterated dried beef snack than before we tried Stryve. Despite this biltong being the thinner, smaller cousin of jerky, don't let that fool you—each bite is still packed with flavor. If you're a fan of serious heat, you should definitely try their Peri-Peri flavor it's not for the faint of heart. And if you want the snappiest beef jerky stick you've ever had, we can't recommend their Hatch Green Chili flavor enough.

Regardless of your pick, you should definitely place more than one order—you'll thank us later. Epic—purveyors of the finest meat snacks in all the land—makes a traditional jerky that checks off a ton of boxes. It doesn't get much better than that. We love Country Archer's commitment to artisinal, hand-crafted jerky. If you're gluten-free, you probably realize how difficult it is to find a pack of jerky that isn't made with soy sauce.

Luckily, Country Archer's original flavor is completely gluten-free thanks to using tamari instead of soy sauce. Like Field Trip, Country Archer eschews nitrites and nitrites of every kind—both artificial and natural. There's more protein in this bag compared to other jerkies on this list, but there are also fewer ingredients. Think Jerky makes their chef-crafted dried meats with the fewest, natural ingredients they can. Yes, this jerky is high in protein and low in fat, but we're calling Chef's Cut's bluff when they claim they use "only the finest real ingredients—just like you would find at your favorite steakhouse.

And if you're steering clear of nitrites, heads up. This jerky contains nitrite-containing celery powder. For perfectly-portioned, tender jerky not that excessively chewy stuff , grab a bag of Lorissa's. Low in sodium and sugar, and packed with protein, this grass-fed beef jerky is a keto dieter's dream.

Grass-fed beef is rich in healthy omega-3s and CLA. Um, gross. And while jerky itself is low-carb, the added flavorings can amp up the carb and sugar content, making the snack more like candy. Still, if you're having other kinds of jerky, look for the free-range or wild-caught options she likes Vital Choice for salmon. And pair your snack with a side of hydration. Happy snacking. Weight Loss. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Taraji P. Accessible Beauty Products For All.

HandmadePictures Getty Images. First of all, what exactly is beef jerky? What about the fat? It's mostly stearic and oleic acids. Each calorie bar is guaranteed to contain mg flavonoids. As an added benefit, the chocolate has been beefed up with phytosterols, compounds that have been shown to help reduce cholesterol. Find the bars at many Wal-Mart stores, or online at cocoavia. Previously published at Menshealth. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism.

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