General party food tips

There are many simple foods that you can lay out for your own party or have at someone else's affair that are generally low in net carbs. While you'll need to avoid chips, crackers, anything with a sauce (due to sugar and/or cornstarch), there's several common party items that are generally safe, such as:

• Cheese (not cheese speads, but actual cheese)
• Salami/sausage/pepperoni slices
• Veggie trays (be careful of the dips, and remember that carrots can add up!)
• Deli meats (figure roughly 1 carb per ounce unless you know for certain otherwise)
  

When making your own party or tailgate food, you have additional options:

• You can make your own dips (using sour cream and flavorings) and make sure to omit any sugar or starches
• Use low-carb tortillas to make sandwich wraps, and then cut into slices; alternatively, cut the tortillas into wedges, fry, salt lightly, and serve with salsa
  
• Sizzle up some (sliced) Italian sausage with peppers and onions
• Bratwurst works nicely, too, along with most of the common toppings (but not a sandwich roll, of course!)
• Hot dogs are classic stadium food, and chili (no beans!), prepared mustard, and/or salsa make excellent low-carb dog toppers