LOW-FAT 100% WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CRACKERS

GBridges
on 7/8/15 9:43 am

Which is better the low-fat 100% whole grain wheat cracker or low-fat Multi-grain cracker?

mmsmom
on 7/8/15 9:49 am - Woburn, MA

read the nutritional information - check sugar, grams of fiber, etc. and compare

VSG on 04/28/2014

(deactivated member)
on 7/8/15 9:52 am

They are both likely to be highly process and refined products. check the label for ingredients and nutritional stats. As a general rule, if the word "enriched" is in the ingredient list, I stay away.

GBridges
on 7/8/15 10:14 am

Do you eat some type of cracker at all?

 

(deactivated member)
on 7/8/15 10:58 am

No, not really. They have lost their appeal except on rare occasions. I tend to eat things like cheese wrapped in deli meat now, instead of using a cracker. For a while I used to make cheese crisps. Those were fantastic with tuna or chicken salad, or just on their own as an afternoon snack. Super easy to make, too! Many recipes to choose from online. You can use the search engine here, go to eggface's blog, or google recipes.

Also, if I were going to eat a cracker, I'd eat a full fat cracker. The fat helps slow the carb absorption and thus keeps your insulin reaction at a lower level.

GBridges
on 7/8/15 11:03 am

Thanks!

Grim_Traveller
on 7/8/15 10:52 am
RNY on 08/21/12

CRACKers are a gateway drug. Taking the fat out doesn't make them even a tiny bit healthier. Just say no.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

AngelaLynn11
on 7/12/15 12:19 pm

"Gateway Drug"...LOVE IT! 

Angela 

~Banded 7/2007, removal and revision needed.

    

HW 325; Lap-band 2007; LW 225; GW: 150

zann50
on 7/8/15 11:19 am

Crackers...pure poison for me.  They really trigger a carb-coaster ride.  I wish I was not so sensitive to such.  If I could stop with 2-4, but no, it turns me into a grazing maniac and it is like I never can find satisfaction with anything once the nibbles begin.  Hummm, part of my MO history. 

I envy folks that are able to allow crackers in their program without the urge to indulge in the entire package

cappy11448
on 7/8/15 11:26 am

I agree.  Crackers are like a drug to me.  I started adding them in my diet during maintenance  a few months ago, and I've been addicted ever since.  I went two days without them, and then broke down last night when I had another sleepless night comforted with humus and crackers.  I'd say avoid them.  They aren't good for the diet.

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

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