Food Network Country Ham With Stone-ground Grits And Redeye Gravy Recipe

Total time: 85 minutes

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Country Ham With Stone-ground Grits And Redeye Gravy Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 66%. At 1529mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Food Network Country Ham With Stone-ground Grits And Redeye Gravy Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 112 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 265
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 42mg
Sodium: 1529mg
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 19g
Calcium: 9mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 356mg Vitamin A: 9mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Four 2-ounce slices country ham
  • 1/4 cup brewed strong coffee
  • Pats of butter, for serving

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)