Question:
Need snack ideas.
Hi everyone, I need a few suggestions, please. I have a desk job and I need to know a few things that I might be able to keep at my desk to eat/snack in the mornings that are with protein and not carbs. I sometimes eat oatmeal or a bannana and natural pb with cinnamon and raisins. But these 2 things get old after a while. Also, I am finding that I am going back to the evening snacking routine. I am a year and 10 months out of lap ryn and I do not have the dumping issues. So a cookie here and there does not bother my pouch (unfortunately). Thanks for any and all suggestions. Take care. Jean — Jean N. (posted on August 10, 2008)
August 10, 2008
A handful of nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, well-chewed. I buy bags of
frozen Blueberry/Rasberry/Blackberries and partially thaw out a serving;
delicious. A low-fat cheese stick. carrot sticks with natural peanut or
almond butter. I've heard others mention dried Wasabi Peas as a crunchy
snack, but haven't tried them. Carrot sticks with Hummus. Roll-up some
low-sodium deli meat slices, maybe with a sliver of low-fat cheese. Low-fat
cottage cheese with cherry tomatoes. Low-sugar Yogurt. Fiber One Cereal as
a dry crunchy snack, or mixed in Yogurt. Bumble Bee brand Tuna in Tomato
Basil flavor; it's very savory and delicious. That's about all I can think
of; some of these things may not sound like traditonal snacks, but most
tradtional snacks are bad for us, and we need to re-think what can be a
snack, lol. Best wishes!
— Gina S.
August 10, 2008
tuna or tuna salad rolled up in a bibb or boston lettuce leaf,
almonds (sliced), low fat cheese stick kind that kids eat is really good,
sugar free jello, sugar free pudding cups, stallone
pudding cups (GNC stores sell them), cold pieces of chicken (sliced, or
cubed). I will have the same problem as I have a desk job. I haven't had
my surgery yet, but after seeing your pictures and how wonderful you look I
can't wait for 7 Oct 08.
If I hear of any differnt snacks I will wtire to you. Take care
and be well, Mich44 or mrs.
— Mich44
August 11, 2008
I keep almonds & pistacios, packaged tuna (the pouches of flavored
stuff) at my desk. I am lucky enough to be where there is a frig close by
so I keep string cheese, yougurt & cottage cheese on hand. We also
have a microwave so I keep soups (w/added protein powder).
If you have a lunch box/insulated bag with a chill pack (or ice) you could
keep some cold things on hand as well.
For breakfast I am ususally too tight to eat so I do coffee with flavored
protein powder like french vanilla
— Donna O.
August 11, 2008
Raw, organic almonds are a great choice. The old tried and true celery
stick is also great. I also sometimes take the highest quality meal
replacement bar and cut it into small chunks to be eaten throughout the
day. You can have different flavors to keep it non-boring. I love our
chocolate dipped honey peanut bar, and the yogurt covered oatmeal raisin.
Spread through the entire work day, it's a great way to maintain blood
sugar levels and energy.
— Ruth Shapovalov
August 11, 2008
I like to chew on some jerky. It is good and chewy and it has protein in it
too which is a plus. I like the dried fuit and some sunflower seeds and soy
nuts are good too.
— Brenda R.
August 11, 2008
Hard boiled eggs, cubed chicken breast, or a protein shake are good
choices. Nuts too, but you have to be careful with the portion because of
the calories and fat content. If you really feel you need an evening snack
save some of the protein from dinner for this or have a protein shake.
Sugar-free jello or iced green tea (unsweetened) are what I like in the
evening.
— conniew
August 11, 2008
Hi, I'm almost 6 mos post-op and I too have a desk job. It can be hard to
keep on track with the multitude of unhealthy snacks floating around our
office. However, I snack on some of the following: 1 piece of Cabot
reduced fat cheese (6 grams of protein) and 5 whole wheat crackers; one 4
oz. cup of low fat yogurt (3 grams of protein) and half a bag of soy crisps
(4.5 grams of protein); 1/2 a banana and a low fat yogurt smoothie (5 grams
of protein). I also add the Special K protein water mix to 2 bottles of
water each day (5 grams of protein each). I prefer the Iced Tea flavor.
Hope this helps some! Good luck to you!
— dsmuffin
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