Low carb low sugar snacks

mjsburcham2001

I’m having trouble finding healthy snacks. My trainer said stay away from prepackaged food. So what would be good for low carb low sugar? The more protein the better. Lol

neanderthin

A nice 12oz striploin, lots of protein and very low in carbs and sugar, sorry couldn't resist. Why did your trainer tell you to do this, just curious.

COGypsy

Prepackaged is rough. For a higher protein snack, I like beef jerky, but that’s packaged. I also like flakes of smoked salmon on cucumber slices with a squeeze of lemon, but again, salmon and cucumbers come in packages. There are lower carb forms of yogurt, but you just run into the same problem again. I can only think of a very few foods that aren’t packaged in one way or another. You’ll probably just need to have your trainer give you a list of acceptable foods and get creative from there.

Adventurista

So for in home or on the go? Is cooling available (home fridge, thermal lunchbox?)

Is the focus no added sugars or a low carb or keto type approach? Is no pre-packaged mean junk/processed foods like 'protein bars'?
--These kinds of parameters sure make a huge difference in choices.

Pairing low carb with protein (and fat)
--2 cheesesticks and a tangerine or schoolboy/xs apple.
--trailmix home bagged nuts with tbsp dried fruit if no cooling available
-- single serve greek yogurt with protein powder mixed in and smashed berries

-- hard boiled eggs deviled with mayo/ranch dressing and tuna.

-- sliced deli meat rollups with sliced or shred cheese and pickled asparagus spears, line of mustard or ranch dressing in center.

-- low carb small tortilla rollup with shred cheese and meat (griiled chicken, carne asada beef) and stuffed with a handful of salad greens

AnnPT77

Hmm. I have to admit, I'd be asking my trainer a question: If I choose snacks with wholesome, nutritious ingredients that I'd use to make similar foods in my own kitchen, why is it bad that it comes in a package?

I can understand an emphasis on nutrient-dense foods that fit well in a person's goals. I can't understand "no pre-packaged". If what your trainer's trying to do is get to skip things like chips/crisps, candy, baked goods, etc., I would hope he'd say that and not "nothing pre-packaged".

For snacks (if I wanted low carb and not packaged), I'd consider hard-boiled eggs, non-starchy veggies, lower carb fruits like berries.

Does cheese count as "packaged"? I like lowfat string cheese and other calorie-efficient cheeses, cottage cheese, and yogurt. What about tuna?

Are nuts "packaged"? They're calorie-dense, but nutritious, so portions need to be managed.

Hummus has some carbs, but can be made at home. Ditto for crispy chickpeas or lentils. (I buy them prepackaged for convenience, plus dry-roasted soybeans.)

mjsburcham2001

I think what he meant by prepackaged was like the protein bars and such since most has added sugar or sugar alcohols. He does recommend like Greek yogurt and stuff like that. I was just wondering what was out there I could eat on the go. I travel a lot for work.

AnnPT77

mjsburcham2001 wrote: »

I think what he meant by prepackaged was like the protein bars and such since most has added sugar or sugar alcohols. He does recommend like Greek yogurt and stuff like that. I was just wondering what was out there I could eat on the go. I travel a lot for work.

Oh, good! That makes things way easier, and makes more sense.

A lot of the quick-stop markets at gas stations and such now have quite a few things that are nutrient-dense and have simple, wholesome ingredients. You should be able to find a bunch of things in my previous post, like hard boiled eggs, nuts, string cheese, hummus, cottage cheese, tuna, etc.

When I'm going for higher-protein snacks, I do like the dry-roasted soybeans. I haven't mostly seen those at the quick-stops, but they're easy to find in grocery or health food stores or online. I also like crispy broad beans, but they're a bit more processed and have a small amount of sugar (1g added sugar per serving), so that might be going too far, for you.

When I'm traveling by car, I sometimes take a small insulated lunch bag with one of those plastic-encased ice block thingies in it, so I can keep foods cold.

Adventurista

A little thermal cooler with ice pak opens up possibilities.
-- smaller version leftovers from last night dinners

I do a lot of grab and go convenience foods I keep stocked on hand, especially during busy/work days
-- from pre-bagged salads, baby carrots, small fruits
-- single serve yogurts, cheese, guac cups

I like stick veggies (baby carrots, jicama matchsticks, radish slices, broccoli dipped in salsa or guacamole

and i like taking rollups in baggies or other leftovers

I don't usually do mid-day snacks unless needed after a more intense workout. Otherwise i tend to take a lunch, and keep a trailmix blend on hand.

Really, rather comes down to the foods you like and food choice approach.


-- this is meal sized, prep to bag for keto, meat with greek yogurt spinach dip, handful bagged salad, shred cheese and pepperoncinis.
-- also do salad bag lettuce/asparagus wrap with ranch version.

but when low carb add in fruits or a carb serving like the small tortillas

Dressings salsa, ranch, greek yogurt spinach dip, hummus, roasted redpepper hummus... store have some amazing dips and spreads now