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It seems like everyone is “going keto” these days, right? If you’re not familiar, the ketogenic diet (keto for short) is a high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carbohydrate plan. “It’s typically rich in foods like eggs, meats, nuts, butters, cheeses, seeds, oils, and a few low-carb green vegetables. It does not allow fruits, most vegetables, grains, potatoes, sweets, or other carb-rich foods,” says Alyssa Ardolino, RD, nutrition communications coordinator at the International Food Information Council.

According to Ardolino, the goal of the diet is to produce ketone bodies (metabolites of fatty acids) and use them instead of glucose to fuel your cells, which is meant to lead to lower inflammation and, for some, weight loss.

Because the diet is fairly restrictive and excludes most carbs and many fruits, it can be tough to find snacks that are keto-compliant.

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