Let's tallk snacks

What do you eat for a snack that is healthy and not a carb or sugary? I need some fresh ideas to steer me away from chips and salsa (not that I eat a lot but it is something I snack on), and ice cream which again I only have a little of, because I crave it but I always feel yucky if I eat it so I am trying NOT to eat it. I would love to hear how some of you are battling the snack demon.....

I'm from the December board but I post here some too. If I am really craving a snack I usually go for a small handful of nuts, especially if I want the crunch or a pickle. Also beef jerky and light mozz cheesesticks. I did buy a snow cone machine a while back at walmart, great for crunch and no calories if you use the SF syrups they also sell! It's hard to not "snack" but I really try to plan all my meals out ahead of time and stick with that. Oh and I will do a SF popscickle or a NAS fudgesickle if I am having a sweet craving or a coffee mixed with some milk, like 4 oz, and SF syrups for a very low calorie treat. Hope this helps.

My current favorite healthy snacks are 1) cold cold cold cubed water melon - yummo! 2) Froxen grapes - taste like little italian ices! they both hit the spot hugs, Britt

I love the sugar free puddings still, but something I have really liked & this sounds weird but my therapist suggested it..baby carrots & mustard. Instead of dipping them into ranch dressing. Its really good & you cant really eat but about 5 or 6, so its not enough carbs to worry about. I really like it & its good & crunchy! I also like very cold cubes of watermelon too, like someone else said. Good Luck!

Hmm... Snacks I just bought some Proti snacks from my surgeon that have 15 g. of protein and 120 calories. I really like them if I have the calories - which I usually do. I have been eating cherries for snacks - love them. Really the only snack I do that is not protein based. Soy Chrisps - or some kind of soy snack I can by at Wal Mart. Can't think of anything else. Good luck and Good thread - nice to get food ideas from others.

I found a good soy chip with 12 gms of protein. I also use 60 calorie puddings...mmm I love fresh Strawberries Dannon lite snd fit yougurt Love salsa, and picante....good 4 u 2 Nuts... Popcorn 100 cal bags Jello special recipe with cottage cheese and walnuts added and strawberries Orange slices...eat no membrane All I can think of now..

Those are all really good ideas. Ive been really wary of fruit tho because of dumping syndrome. My surgeon says to not go over 6 grams of sugar. Watermelon is high in fructose so Im a little scared to try... Any idea how many grams of sugar in watermelon or grapes for the serving youre having? That sounds so yummy.

I don't eat grapes, nor any melons, Brit does, and I think I have a site that will tell you the content of anything.http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/item/23558.html Good luck.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 cup, balls (154.0 g) 1 cup, diced (152.0 g) 1 melon (15" long x 7-1/2" dia) (4518.0 g) 1 wedge (approx 1/16 of melon) (286.0 g) 10 watermelon balls (122.0 g) Amount Per Serving Calories 46Calories from Fat 2 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.2g0% Saturated Fat 0.0g0% Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 0mg0% Sodium 2mg0% Total Carbohydrates 11.6g4% Dietary Fiber 0.6g2% Sugars 9.5g Protein 0.9g Vitamin A 18% ? Vitamin C 21% Calcium 1% ? Iron 2% * Based on a 2000 calorie diet