7 Months PO and need snack options

[Slimsoon1988 123]

So I'm 7 months post op and can eat more than I could months ago. My 3 meals a day are good and Protein based. Up until now my snack has been a handful of peanuts during the afternoon. Over the months, one handful has turned into two, which turned into three, and then it became grazing on the whole bag. So I'm done with peanuts. Can someone please offer up snack ideas that I can purchase and snack on at work that will keep me full? I rather ideas that I can purchase at the supermarket not make in the kitchen. Thanks a lot!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I buy the flavored pre-grilled chicken breast strips from Trader Joe's and will use them as Snacks. I also use packets of tuna. My criteria for snacks are (1) easy to prepare & portable (2) healthy & (usually) high Protein (3) I can't like it too much or I will just keep going and going with them . . . or simply eat out of boredom. I had the same problem you did with nuts. So, now I stick to grilled chicken, tuna, Jerky, and apples. String cheese also works well as do hard boiled eggs - you can buy bags of pre-boiled, peeled eggs, so they are super convenient.

[BigViffer 3,545]

I know this is going to sound crazy, but try Pork rinds. They have a ridiculous amount of Protein for the serving size. An ounce has about 18 grams of protein. Believe it or not, my surgeon recommended them to me because I am having problems with low blood pressure. The higher sodium content and high protein count make it a good snack. I use hummus as a dip. I have even used Peanut Butter. Weird I know, but it goes together pretty well.

[pindoctor 49]

Do have to cook the pregrilled chicken strips from Trader Joe's? If not, that would be convenient.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

@@pindoctor nope they are ready to go straight out of the package. I love them! They come in plain/basic seasoning as well as chili lime, lemon pepper, rosemary olive oil, etc.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

I should get those Pork rinds. I ate them way back when I went on a divorce diet and lost 50 pounds with Atkins.

[pindoctor 49]

those chicken breasts sound yummy. Think I illgo to Trader Joes tomorrow and check them out.

[bellabloom 2,469]

Beef Jerky

Cottage cheese

Baby bells

Low cal Protein bar

smoothie

fruit

cheese and crackers

tuna and crackers

Apples and almond butter

Half an avocado

Couple slices of lunch meat

[Slimsoon1988 123]

Thanks everyone. I just bought some snack size tuna and crackers, string cheese, and Protein bars.

Question- what is a good Protein Bar that you recommend?

Also where can I find the preboiled eggs?

[ttdish 315]

I love turkey sticks (like beef sticks, much softer than jersey). The brand I like is Old Wisconsin. I'm only 4.5 weeks post, so they are actually a meal m for me with some cheese when I need a quick lunch, but will likely use them as Snacks later on if I need something.

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Edited September 30, 2015 by ttdish

[Bufflehead 6,358]

@@Slimsoon1988 preboiled eggs are in the dairy/egg case at some supermarkets, including Trader Joe's. I stay away from Protein Bars (too many carbs for me, plus I find them to be trigger and slider foods) but I know a lot of people like Quest bars.

[Slimsoon1988 123]

@@Slimsoon1988 preboiled eggs are in the dairy/egg case at some supermarkets, including Trader Joe's. I stay away from Protein bars (too many carbs for me, plus I find them to be trigger and slider foods) but I know a lot of people like Quest bars.

Thanks I'm going to check out trader joes for those eggs, my local market didn't have them. I agree the bars have too many carbs. I plan to eat them sparingly. Thanks I'll look up Quest Bars.

[Need4Change 26]

These things are great! I think there are 4 or 5 different ones.  

[Tssiemer1 549]

Those look good.

[Daisee68 2,493]

I haven't tried these yet but my NUT suggested nut butters which are in small individual squeeze packets. I think the brand was Justin's? Also she recommended Krave Jersey which she said is a little more tender than some.

I have never been to Trader Joe's but I know there is one not too far away. The grilled chicken strips sound good. I'm going to have to check that out!