Question:
I can't go a day without pretzels thats all I snack on is this a good thing or a bad

   — Michelle S. (posted on February 7, 2002)

February 7, 2002
Remember MODERATION is the key!! I bought a can of Pringles potatoe chips think I would just eat a few and be full? WRONG!!!! Half a can later I realized how many I had eaten, put the lid on them and BURIED the can in the trash. Obviously I cannot eat just one and I don't dump. NO MORE Pringles for me. The pretzels would have been a lot better choice! LOL. Good luck.
   — jsuggs

February 7, 2002
Well they are better than potato chips, because potato chips grind up to dust being chewed, and pass right thru us with no feeling of fullness. At least pretzels leave a feeling of saiety. This is know as my surgeons potato chip vs pretzel lecture:)
   — bob-haller

February 7, 2002
Just a thought... pretzels are not the most horrible snack as the other posters have said already, however they are all carbs so I don't think they should be eaten every or all day either.One rule I have fo rmyself is that any snack I have should have some protein value in it. A couple of suggestions in lieu of pretzels that will also help with the need to "crunch"... Kashi GOLEAN cereal. I eat it right out of the box, no milk, 3/4 cup goes a long way, it has 8 grams of protein, 24 carbs but better than pretzels and again, protein value that will help with daily protein intake. Throw a couple of nuts (almonds are low in saturated fat) and what a great snack. Also, along the same lines, Protein Plus cereal, it hs 12 grams of protein per 2/3 cup, very sweet and crunchy. Another delicious, protein filled crunchy snack, GlenniSoy Soy crisps. The best are the Creamy Ranch, they have only 100 calories for 25 of them (they are like mini rice cakes in size)and 7 grams of protein, 14 grams of carbs and 1 gram of sugar. They are so yummy, I have all my friends eating them now. Also, they have the same things in Apple Cinnamin flavor, even more delicious!I find them at our local Health Food grocery but you can also go to GlenniSoy.com. Again, just a few suggestions for you to try ot get away from the pretzels and add variety, while giving yourself some protein at the same time. I am enjoying finding snacks that I can eat and crunch while knowing I am doing the right thing for my body. Happy crunching!
   — Vicki K.

February 7, 2002
My surgeon puts no restrictions on Carbs...I know, 99% do... but all Dr's are different. Perhaps you COULD add some protien to them. For instance buy the square/waffle pretzles, break a cheese slice into fourths, and make a little pretzle cheese sandwich. Or what about dipping a pretzle rod into some natural peanut butter? Yummmmm
   — [Anonymous]

February 8, 2002
At night I keep two or three pretzels on my nightstand. Sometimes my empty stomach wakes me up so I eat one or two and my stomach feels so much better and lets me continue sleeping the rest of the night.I buy the fat free ones.
   — Laura G.