Pork rinds (also called pork skins or chicharrones) are another food I never ate before going low-carb.  I considered including them in my "Great foods" series, but decided they aren't in the same nutritional class as foods like almonds, avocados and salmon.  Still, pork rinds do fill a need many low-carbers have for a crunchy, salty snack that isn't a nut. Pork rinds are a specialty item in comparison to potato chips.  The local market where I do most of my shopping carries two brands of … [Read more...]