Healthier Jerky
What are you favorite JERKIES? (haha, that looks odd)
So, I typically have an ounce of jerky for my first snack of the day (or my second "meal", whatever you want to call it) but they are all so high in sodium, and several that are delicious have too many grams of sugar for my liking. I did find some organic deer jerky nearby that is pretty decent, but I'd like to broaden my horizons.
Do any of you order jerky online or through a wholesaler that is lower in sodium and sugar? All jerky should be low in fat and protein, so I'm not too concerned about that.
Thanks!
Amanda 
12/2016 HW: 393 11/2017 Consult: 378 12/2018 SW: 350
2/2018: 309 3/6/2018: Broke a barrier! 297 4/2018: 286 5/2018: 279
Pre-op: -28 M1: -25 M2: -16 M3: -12 M4: -11 M5: -7
Short-term Goal: 250 by August 15th!
I make my own! It's super easy, much cheaper than the store-bought stuff, and I can make it just the way my husband and I like. I got a $40 dehydrator on Amazon, and I've been using it for years.
Here's my recipe if you'd like to try it!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/members/sparklekitty/blog/2016/09 /19/julies-foolproof-jerky/
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
The ones I get at Safeway are usually about 2lb, though I can fit about 4lb in the dehydrator at once if I play meat-Tetris. It's really easy to adjust a larger or smaller batch, since I just eyeball the amount of sauce and seasoning to use.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
I make my own too! I use eye round and Alton Brown's recipe. I don't use his method, though... I do it on a super low temp with my oven's dehydrate setting.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I like jerky but I don't always like eating meat. There's an EXCELLENT vegan jerky product called Primal Strips that's literally become one of my absolute favorite snacks post op. '
The peanut flavor is the best in my opinion.. but really every flavor I've tasted has been good.
Like all jerkies the vegan version is lowfat and high protein..a very satisfying portable snack.
I really like the Kirkland Brand Steak Strips from Costco. The stats are some of the better ones I've seen for jerky.
VSG on 1/2/2018!
Age: 27 Height: 5'8"
HW: 354 (May 2017) SW: 319 (DOS, 1/2/2018) CW: 198 (1/22/2019)
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