Is melba toast keto?

Are you a keto dieter looking for a crunchy snack to satisfy those afternoon cravings? Look no further than melba toast!

Wait, what is melba toast anyway?

Melba toast was named after Australian soprano Dame Nellie Melba. In the late 1800s, she requested her bread be sliced thinly and toasted again so that it would become crispy. Thus, Melba Toast was born. Thanks Dame!

What’s in Melba Toast?

Melba toast is made from wheat flour, water, yeast and salt- pretty simple right? It has been enjoyed by people for over 100 years now.

One serving (approx. two slices) of plain melba toasts provides:

  • Calories: 60
  • Protein: 2 grams
  • Fat: less than half gram
  • Carbohydrates:12 grams

A decent option as far as low-calorie snacks go eh? But what about the carbs…

The Great Keto Debate

So here comes the big question – Can you eat melba toast on a keto diet?

The answer isn’t straightforward because different people have different carb limits on their Ketogenic diets.

Most people following this type of regime typically aim to consume around 20 –50g net carbohydrate per day.

Net carbohydrates are total carbohydrates minus fiber content; fiber does not get absorbed into your body like other sugars/carbs do!

Oh wow,too much science, let’s talk about how it affects our bodies shall we?

How Does Your Body React To Eating Carbs On A Keto Regime?

When there aren’t enough dietary carbs available or carbs are scarce then your liver converts fat into molecules called ketones providing an alternative energy source.

Ketones help power some organs including your brain while you continue to burn body fat as fuel instead of glucose supplied by carbohydrates.
Therein lies the essence of ketosis- a metabolic state when our body uses fat and ketones rather than carbs as its main fuel source.

But what happens if you become less strict with your carb intake?
When you consume more carbohydrates, your insulin levels spike; this leads to sugar cravings and can push the body out of ketosis. That is why most keto dieters avoid high-carb snacks- hello donuts!

Back To The Melba Toast – How High Are The Carbs?

Plain melba toast has 12g of carbs per serving, 3g which are fiber so the net carbohydrate would be about 9gs for two slices. A little slow carb hit cant hurt from time to time can it?

Are there Keto Friendly Varieties of Melba Toast?

To make the snacker’s life easier, many companies produce low-card versions of melba toast i.e.,to cater to specific dietary requirements but also with an array of different flavors e.g Banana bread flavor….mmm…and let’s not forget about cinnamon crunch!

Alternative ingredients used in making these varieties include:

  • Almond flour
  • Coconut Flour
  • Flaxseed
  • Chia Seed

Conclusion: Is Melba Toast Keto?

So here we are back again at this perplexing question – Yes or No? Can I have my crunchy bit without ruining Ketogenic diet?

If one serving meets your daily needs then go ahead,Enjoy ’em guilt-free.

We all know that sticking to low-carb limit helps keep us on track but sometimes rules need bending right? Life is short after-all.

So feel free to indulge slightly, just remember balance is key!

At least until Monday comes around…

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