Fruit in Our Diet

How many times have you heard “fruit’s so healthy,” vitamins and fiber, where else do you get it if not from fruit,” and the killer argument “fruit is totally Paleo, our ancestors ate it so why vilify it”? Not that I want to vilify it or suggest staying away from it, but there is some balance to these often heard claims that must be provided. Let’s start with this latter statement, regarding our ancestors eating it. Here are two problems with this.

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Healthy Wheat-Free Crispy Crackers

You can find many variations of these crackers on the internet, as folks adapt it to their tastes. As far as low-carb eating goes, this is a pure beauty. They are:

  • sugar-, wheat-, grain-, and gluten-free;
  • rich in fiber, fat, and protein;
  • lend itself perfectly to spread your butter on;
  • fit in Paleo, Keto, and LCHF;
  • crispy and chewy at the same time;
  • very simple to make, as they require no specific appliances.

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