Taking refined sugar out of my diet - need snack ideas

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  • JessDickman72
    JessDickman72 Posts: 26 Member
    Mmm beef jerky :D yum
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    If you want refined sugars out, mostly stick to things that have 1 ingredient. That's a majorly basic way to do it. There are other things you can have too as you look around the store and read nutrition labels and ingredient lists.

    That is pretty much what I did to start this time until I could get my cravings under control. I was really eating a lot of nutritionally void crapola....doesn't matter if a calorie is a calorie when my diet was as bad as it was.
  • ThePilatesPrincess
    ThePilatesPrincess Posts: 25 Member
    Acg67 wrote: »
    ThePilatesPrincess wrote: »
    DeadliftAddict wrote: »
    s_pekz wrote: »
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    marvincolon38 wrote: »
    DeadliftAddict wrote: »
    Sweets1954 wrote: »
    Fruit is always a good option, low in calories and no sugar. Veggies are another choice but they don't always satisfy the "sweet" crave.

    When did fruit stop containing sugar? Tell me more about this magical fruit.

    Are the sugars found in fruit "Refined"?

    They are simple sugars. I don't think they are classified as refined. Poster just said "no sugar". Miss information can mess up peoples goals.

    Sugar is sugar. Its all the same to your body.

    I didn't want to go there. I feel the same way. Some research does say the body handles fruit sugar (fructose) different than refined sugar I didn't want the OP forum to go down that rabbit hole. I'm no scientist though. I just eat. :)

    So, I'm not sure if I agree with sugar is sugar theory, as with fruits you are also getting fiber and vitamins and minerals. But with that being said I'm not loading up on fruits either, I'm trying to keep it to two servings a day.

    Off topic, I recently read an interesting article, regarding are all calories created equal. There was compelling evidence that this is not the case.

    So frosted mini wheats > fruit? More fiber and has minerals as well

    Not sure of your point here. Anyway, I'm looking for snack ideas without sugar, do you have any?
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    edited February 2015
    Olives are another great option. Good call lemurcat
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    I love Roasted Seaweed. SeaSnax are great. Popcorn. Peanut butter. Freeze dried fruit is really good, too (Brothers is the first brand that comes to mind). I also like mixing Greek Yogurt and protein powder with some stevia, and throwing in some nuts and sometimes some dried fruit.
  • ThePilatesPrincess
    ThePilatesPrincess Posts: 25 Member
    Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
    Olives are another great option. Good call lemurcat

    I wish I liked olives :neutral_face:
  • ThePilatesPrincess
    ThePilatesPrincess Posts: 25 Member
    Raynne413 wrote: »
    I love Roasted Seaweed. SeaSnax are great. Popcorn. Peanut butter. Freeze dried fruit is really good, too (Brothers is the first brand that comes to mind). I also like mixing Greek Yogurt and protein powder with some stevia, and throwing in some nuts and sometimes some dried fruit.

    I forgot about SeaSnax, they are yummy! I just thought of a good one pickles. Now I'm getting inspired!
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    ThePilatesPrincess wrote: »
    missiontofitness wrote: »
    ThePilatesPrincess wrote: »
    Thanks for all the ideas - please keep them coming.

    I am a dark chocolate lover & I asked my acupuncturist about having small quantities and he nixed that idea as not only does it still contain sugar it has caffeine as well. I was a bit bummed to say the least but this is a temporary situation. I should be able to introduce a little bit of sugar back into my diet after 3 months or so. I'm hoping at that point I will have lost my cravings. I know it's a healthier way to live.

    Not trying to be rude...but does this man have any nutrition credentials at all? I wouldn't be taking diet advice from an acupuncturist...I would be taking it from a registered dietician, or my doctor if there was a need to eliminate something out of my diet for my health. I'm not sure he has the creds to be making that kind of call.

    No offence taken...my acupuncturist is actually an MD as well. So I believe I am getting very good care and advice. I've done a lot of research on my own and I am trying to address a health issue and acupuncture methods have proven to be very effective in my case, so I am giving it a go to avoid drugs or other procedures.

    Perfect! I always get concerned when people who may not have the right credentials try to give diet/fitness advice. Sounds like you're in good hands. :)
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    DeadliftAddict wrote: »
    The weight will fall off if you're in a caloric deficit from the removal of the foods containing refined sugar. Replacing the calories from the removed foods with other calories from other foods will not make the weight fall off. The deficit is what will make the weight fall off. The removal of the refined sugar may help with overall health. You're right, nuts and seeds are a good snack. Be careful not to allow those things to cause you to go into a caloric surplus. Good luck.

    That's always my problem.. It takes a lot more calories of "healthy food" to get me to feel like I had a decent snack. I've found its more effective for me just to have some damn refined sugar.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    ThePilatesPrincess wrote: »
    Raynne413 wrote: »
    I love Roasted Seaweed. SeaSnax are great. Popcorn. Peanut butter. Freeze dried fruit is really good, too (Brothers is the first brand that comes to mind). I also like mixing Greek Yogurt and protein powder with some stevia, and throwing in some nuts and sometimes some dried fruit.

    I forgot about SeaSnax, they are yummy! I just thought of a good one pickles. Now I'm getting inspired!
    There you go!
  • cattitude123
    cattitude123 Posts: 50 Member
    freeze-dried fruit with no added sugar calms my sweet tooth
  • StellaMA20
    StellaMA20 Posts: 31 Member
    edited June 2015
    figs and dates are candy bars, and figs have a low GL too.... raisins on the other hand are too high GI
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    Apples
    Bananas
    Grapes
    Baby carrots
    Raw almonds
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    Nuts, almond butter, kale chips, roasted vegetables. I make these and keep them in my freezer

    http://detoxinista.com/2014/07/the-healthiest-cookies-ever-paleo-vegan/
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    ThePilatesPrincess wrote: »
    So it's been two weeks since I removed refined sugar from my diet at the suggestion of my acupuncturist along with caffeine and alcohol. It was a rough first week but now I am really starting to feel good! So I am thinking the weight should just slide off by eliminating these items from my diet, because sweets are a big weakness of mine. But I find myself reaching for nuts, seeds, cheese for a snack, which I know are OK in moderation but I am falling flat on ideas. Any suggestions are welcome, note I am not completely avoiding carbs but want to keep them moderate. Thanks!

    Here are some off the wall idea.
    Quest bars - some carbs, but no surgar.
    Carb friendly bread. 15 carbs, 10 of which are fiber and it has 10g of protien.

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