Snacks YES OR NO

[sillykitty 10,710]

11 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

As much as I know they are processed cr*p food, I miss crispy so much!

Have you tried 34 Degree crackers? I love them with a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese. 4 crackers and 1 wedge is 57 calories.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

As much as I know they are processed cr*p food, I miss crispy so much!

They make these natural cheese crisps out of 100% dehydrated cheese. You might want to check those out.

[sillykitty 10,710]

1 minute ago, AshAsh1 said:

They make these natural cheese crisps out of 100% dehydrated cheese. You might want to check those out.

Whisps! Those are great too!

[jess9395 5,449]

On 05/23/2018 at 17:00, Orchids&Dragons said:

As much as I know they are processed cr*p food, I miss crispy so much!

I hear ya... but these don’t even taste good! Try whips or Moon Cheese instead!

[jess9395 5,449]

That should say Whisps not whips

[Losebig 508]

I have Snacks, usually at night. I can't hit my Protein goals without them (just not able to eat enough at meals). My snacks tend to be protein oriented. Some examples: Deli turkey and pepperoni wraps, light string cheese, light cottage cheese, greek yogurt, sometimes I repeat a meal, beef Jerky, almonds. If I do carbs I try to limit it to one thing and eat it after I eat something dense like deli turkey so it doesn't "slide" through. For me carb snacks might be: PBJ (only if I ran a few miles because its high calorie), 1 oz of chips / pretzels / crackers, cheese and crackers, hummus and carrots, oatmeal (only on work out days).

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

@AshAsh1 I agree. A type I is so much different than type II, and unless you are educated or are a type I, you cannot approach this disease casually. I have two (now grown) type I children and even they have unique circumstances, my daughter can bottom out very quickly, and the tighter your control the easier/faster a low bs can happen - my son does not react the same way she does. Other hormones greatly affect the insulin hormone, as can vigorous exercise, lack of sleep, etc. It is not just a matter of eating.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

12 hours ago, jess9395 said:

I hear ya... but these don’t even taste good! Try whips or moon cheese instead!

Thanks, I had never heard of Moon Cheese. Gotta' check it out

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

12 hours ago, AshAsh1 said:

They make these natural cheese crisps out of 100% dehydrated cheese. You might want to check those out.

I've bought these before. The entire bag (large size from Sam's) disappeared almost instantaneously. I forgot to hide it and write "MOM" in big, bold Sharpie letters! I feel guilty "hoarding" food, but with 3 sons, ages 22-24 in the house, if it's not hidden, it's gone!

Edited May 24, 2018 by Orchids&Dragons

[froufrou 678]

You should be having healthy Snacks.< br>

[Ernie D 44]

OH GOODNESS I didn't mean to spark such a Diabetes uproar. OK I am diabetic I am 52 year old female who has been diabetic since I was 40. Since the Surgery ( 1 month ago ) I have been able to reduce by Insulin to less than 40 units a day ( from over 180 prior ). I was asking about Snacks as I didnt want to incorporate them too soon and was asking what others were doing. I have 2 outings next month to go to and I wanted to be prepared with maybe bringing something of my own I could snack on. etc I appreciate everyone's input thanks

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend .

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

3 minutes ago, Ernie D said:

OH GOODNESS I didn't mean to spark such a Diabetes uproar. OK I am diabetic I am 52 year old female who has been diabetic since I was 40. Since the Surgery ( 1 month ago ) I have been able to reduce by Insulin to less than 40 units a day ( from over 180 prior ). I was asking about Snacks as I didnt want to incorporate them too soon and was asking what others were doing. I have 2 outings next month to go to and I wanted to be prepared with maybe bringing something of my own I could snack on. etc I appreciate everyone's input thanks

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend .

For outings, nuts are a great choice since they don't need to be refrigerated

[jrsone 43]

If I'm hungry yes, I'll try to go for Protein rich Snacks like nuts or yogurt or low calorie foods like plain popcorn or popsicles.

[Matt Z 4,139]

I snack on Kay's Naturals Protein chips and Snacks as well as Simply Protein snacks. I make my own Jerky, dried fruits, etc etc etc. Snacking with high protein and good fats is a great way to keep your metabolism up!

[Matt Z 4,139]

For cheese, there are Whisps, Moon Cheese, and Just the Cheese for brands of cheese only Snacks.