since we all have to watch our sugar & carbs,I would appreciate snack ideas? thanks a lot Ann
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Nuts - of all kinds but not too many at one time. Buy raw, toast just before serving to bring out favor.
Tart apples, dark berries, tart plums. Grapefruit.
Baked yam slices sprinkled with cinnamon, cardamom and clove.
Carrots, celery, cucumber. Dip: Greek yogurt, dill weed, a splash of lemon and a dash of stevia.
Slivers of red cabbage are very crunchy. If one's stomach can digest it: Raw broccoli & Cauliflower. Or have it steamed. Keep some on hand at all times.
Baked Black Bean chips (if no flour or corn).
Hummus. Black Bean dip.
Lemon or lime juice in hot or cold water, with a little stevia (not splenda as that is artificial).
Green Teas. White Teas.
Pomegranate Juice (hot or cold). Add some mulling spices if heated. A dash of stevia to sweeten. Water to stretch it. Trader Joe's has an unsweetened organic.
Almond milk, cocoa, stevia. Carob powder instead of, or combined with cocoa.
Almond milk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, stevia. -
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Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :
Wow, Keebler, I'll by the Tranquil Tree House at
about 2pm today for one of your wonderful
sounding snacks and tea! Can't wait to meet
you!
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
LOL, Can I have all of the above while taking Doxy ??
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Hey, 17 Hens, if you are coming by, you get to bring the snacks !
Here are some more ideas. My ND often has this in her waiting room:
Don't know what to call this, baked, toasted or roasted but you can do this with most vegetables.
The really strong and curly KALE. after washing, draining, dab any sort of mixture you like on it and back into "chips"
Sesame oil, olive oil, some wheat-free tamari, garlic powder, sea salt, pepper flakes, etc.
I'm not sure of the "flash point" for sesame oil. that might smoke more easily than olive oil but I'm not sure.
AVOCADO oil has one of the highest "flash points" - so less chance of smoking.
Keep an eye on it, of course. There may be some recipes on the web.
Broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, etc. can all be open pan quick roasted for finger food snacks (as opposed to roasted for hours in a covered dish). -
Posted by missing (Member # 22437) on :
Grapeseed oil has a high flash point too, and is suppossed to be really healthy.
I use it to cook with, but also as part of my homemade dressing.
I love this salad as a snack.
Fresh Spinach grapeseed oil ( I use lots) a little balsamic vinegar lemon juice grated cheese
Then you could break up some gluten-free crackers into it, as a substitute for croutons.
You could also add chunks of some sort of healthy protien into it.
I make a huge bowl of this, and then feel full the rest of day.
I have also added green peppers to this, and of course onions and lots of fresh garlic.
I love shelled sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds too.
I love snacking on fresh cranberries. They taste like mini crab apples, very tart. They are suppossed to be a natural antibiotic. I am not sure if they are high in sugar though. I have never checked.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- I can't eat them because they are so loud, but this is a very tasty gluten-free whole grain cracker. Organic and low on the glycemic index.
It can be put into black beans or edged under moist chicken to soften just before serving: ---------------
Mary's Gone Crackers -
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
keebler, there's a lot on that list i can't have because of the strict candida diet.
wish i could tho.
Posted by bysunrise (Member # 1876) on :
I appreciate all replies. Please keep them coming. Thanks a lot Ann
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Sugar snap peas.. they come in a bag. Buy them where the bagged lettuce is.
cashews
granny smith apples
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Plain greek yogurt with cinnamon or frozen berries added. String cheese Apple slices with almond butter on top
Posted by momlyme (Member # 27775) on :
Randi- I appreciating you writing about the candida diet... it gave me something to research for my son who always has a stomach ache (so we must be doing something wrong, right?)
Generally, I don't feel the need to snack when I'm following my abx schedule.
This is a shocking statement coming from me after decades as a sugar addict, bakery fan, constant grazer...
LD can create hypoglycemia. But I've broken out of it under treatment with my LLMD!
Try spirulina between meals as directed on the label to help carry you. This was suggested by the accupuncturist who first diagnosed my chronic intestinal yeast problem.
Here are some snacks I grab if making dinner is taking too long or I've got a road trip:
Guacamole and organic corn tortillas
Raw almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds (all stored in the fridge).
Hummus with carrots, celery, cauliflower, etc.
Almond butter on half a Granny Smith apple
Note that many people are sensitive to corn products or cannot eat apples due to yeast overgrowth.
For YEARS I kept a jar of nuts in my car & desk drawer to avert blood sugar crashes. I forgot that was even an old habit of mine til just now.
Wishing you all the best. Breaking out of the average American diet IS worth it! Smile
Posted by penguingirl (Member # 28688) on :
If you have a salt craving, dried seaweed is great. I know - it sounds gross but really it's good.
You can get them in small portions so that it stays fresh (you need to keep the crispy crunch factor).
Just be sure to check if there is no sugar added - there are some brands that do.
I heard seaweed is good for detoxing anyway, so you can probably not have too many.
It's not filling but it will curb your salt craving.
On another note - I make vegetable soup in big batches - usually bean based, so they are pretty hearty. Right now I am a bit hungry so I'm just having a small cup of it..
Posted by Remember to Smile (Member # 25481) on :
Plz tell us your favorite brand of dried seaweed!
Posted by penguingirl (Member # 28688) on :
Here you go - sorry I assumed nobody would want it, haha!
I usually buy my Asian stuff at a nearby Asian market but who knew that Amazon carried a pretty good selection. I haven't had all those brands so can't comment but put two brands I recognize and like.
So I'm Japanese, not Korean, but love this brand of seaweed snacks. There are probably sites that sell it in larger bulk which might be a better deal but I would try some first.. I think most people will find it very good.
Now I eat rice if I eat carbs (as opposed to potatoes or gluten free bread) so what I do is make some eggs, spinach or some dark greens, and then you can sprinkle this on top of it (it tears up easily but messy so do it in the kitchen).
Or you can just have it plain as a snack since it's already seasoned with salt.
The second link below is for "Fueru Wakame" and you just soak it in water literally just a few minutes and you have so much seaweed that you can add to salad or eat on its own. So one bag goes a long way.
There is also another form of seaweed that is good for you - called "hijiki" and it's pretty salty as well. Just make sure you get the brands from Japan. Apparently they have iron and magnesium in it too (oops I would eaten seaweed right before my abx).
Then there is umeboshi which is probably unbearably tart for most people here but it's good with rice.
My grandson likes "Sea's Gift Korean Seaweed". Be careful, there are several flavors, one sweet one that has added sugar.
Some snacks I like: >boiled eggs >valencia peanut butter or almond butter mixed with coconut cream concentrate >tuna or egg salad scooped up with a jicama slice
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
My new favorite is celery with cashew butter.
Posted by rks (Member # 24316) on :
Chayote Squash can be eaten raw, just skin it and slice into pieces; the nut inside is edible too.
It's also good sliced up and kind of stir fried with onions and oregano.
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