no fruit- which snacks then?
RoBalance
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Hey,
I just joined some days ago. I normally eat a lot of fruit because they are healthy but the guidelines here allow me maximum two small apples per day. Cries!
I'm lost. What do you guys eat between the meals? (I usually have smaller meals and 2 snacks. works best for my blood sugar).
The snacks shouldn't have too many calories either ( and preferably no meat) because my max calorie intake is 1200.
I would be grateful for your suggestions.
Thanks.
Ro
I just joined some days ago. I normally eat a lot of fruit because they are healthy but the guidelines here allow me maximum two small apples per day. Cries!
I'm lost. What do you guys eat between the meals? (I usually have smaller meals and 2 snacks. works best for my blood sugar).
The snacks shouldn't have too many calories either ( and preferably no meat) because my max calorie intake is 1200.
I would be grateful for your suggestions.
Thanks.
Ro
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do you like raw celery? it has the same crispiness as most fruits, and one stalk only has 6 calories...i always cut a few stalks up and snack on it all day. like you, i am a big fruit eater, joined about a week ago, and am having a hard time not eating as much as i used to. i've lost a good bit of weight since i cut back on the sugar though.
cucumbers have also helped. just slice one up and snack on it all day. its low calorie, and like most fruit, its got that crisp juiciness that i enjoy.0 -
How much do you have to lose? If it's a lot I wouldn't worry about the fruit. It's always better than a snickers. Lol.
If you are close to your goal then yeah, a lot of people do reduce their fruit consumption and swap for veggies.0 -
Hey,
I just joined some days ago. I normally eat a lot of fruit because they are healthy but the guidelines here allow me maximum two small apples per day. Cries!
I'm lost. What do you guys eat between the meals? (I usually have smaller meals and 2 snacks. works best for my blood sugar).
The snacks shouldn't have too many calories either ( and preferably no meat) because my max calorie intake is 1200.
I would be grateful for your suggestions.
Thanks.
Ro
1) your max calorie intake should be many hundreds higher than that.
2) eat as much fruit as you want as long as you're meeting your macros0 -
What guidelines? I eat at least 4-5 servings a fruit a day and lost what I set out to lose and never plateaued. I also eat a lot of vegetables and 90 - 100 grams of protein.0
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1) A maximum fruit intake of 2 small apples per day is ridiculous and no doctor would tell you to do that.
2) Your calories are way too low. Your profile shows you have 50 kgs to lose. You need to eat WAY more than 1200 calories per day. I have about 15 kgs to lose and I eat 1800 calories per day.
3) Veggies make good snacks. Also nuts. And yoghurt.0 -
My DR has told me not to worry about how much sugar I am taking in as long as it comes from fruit. He told me to eat as much fruit as I want. :happy:0
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1) Flavoured rice cakes are pretty good
2) Nuts (sparingly, as they are very high in calories)
3) Cut-up carrots with a yogurt-based ranch or caesar dressing (Bolthouse Farms makes good ones, 25 calories per tablespoon)
4) Veggie Straws or Veggie Chips!!! (You can find them at wal-mart in the chip aisle) Especially if you like salty snacks. 68 veggie straws is 250 calories and they are yummy
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Some good snack options include:
carrot sticks
pepper slices
celery sticks
homemade kale chips (dried, not fried)
radishes
cherry tomatoes
raw asparagus spears
cauliflower florets
broccoli florets0 -
Food is not the enemy. Unless you are very short and slim, 1200 cals is probably not right for you. I started out with a lot to lose and at 200 lbs I could eat 2300+ and lose 1-2lb a week. More than that is not healthy.
And why no fruit? Fruit sugars are also not bad, I don't count sugars at all as it has no bearing on my weight loss.0 -
I don't know of any guidelines on here, but fruit and veggies are the best things you can eat. I have a list of fruits/veggies for you that might help, maybe picking a better one over the other. Some are higher in sugars or starch than others, but they are always a better choice then something fatty!! Hope this helps you some. Oh and you mentioned your blood sugar levels and yes, eating snacks that are good for you, in between your meals, especially if you have any diabetic issues, is a good thing. Also, I think it's great that you love fruits!!! Good for you!
Fruits Lowest in Sugar
Small Amounts of Lemon or Lime
Rhubarb
Raspberries (more about berries on low carb diets)
Blackberries
Cranberries
Fruits Low to Medium in Sugar
Strawberries
Casaba Melon
Papaya
Watermelon
Peaches
Nectarines
Blueberries
Cantaloupes
Honeydew melons
Apples
Guavas -- Pineapple Guavas (Feijoa) and Strawberry Guavas are probably similar, but information that directly compares them is not available
Apricots
Grapefruit
Fruits Fairly High in Sugar
Plums
Oranges
Kiwifruit
Pears
Pineapple
Fruits Very High in Sugar
Tangerines
Cherries
Grapes
Pomegranates
Mangos
Figs
Bananas
Dried Fruit, such as dates, raisins, dried apricots, and prunes
Low-Carb Vegetables
This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate counts, but all are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total.
Sprouts, alfalfa and other small seeds (sprouted legumes have more carb)
Greens – lettuce, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Bamboo Shoots
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Mushrooms
Cabbage (or sauerkraut)
Jicama
Avocado
Asparagus
Okra
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Green Beans and Wax Beans
Fennel
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Jalapeno Peppers
Summer Squash
Zuchinni
Brussels Sprouts
Scallions or green onions
Snow Peas/Snap Peas/Pea Pods
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Turnips
Pumpkin
Rutabagas
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots
Onions
Leeks
Water Chestnuts (note: water chestnuts are starchy root vegetables, but usually used in smaller quantities than other root vegetables)
Starchy (High Carb) Vegetables
The main vegetables to be avoided when reducing carbohydrates are the starchier and sweeter vegetables:
Carrots (some diets flag carrots as a problem, though they are lower in carbs than others in this group)
Beets
Peas
Winter Squashes, such as acorn and butternut
Water Chestnuts
Parsnips
Potatoes in all forms
Sweet Potatoes
Corn
Plantains0 -
I don't know of any guidelines on here, but fruit and veggies are the best things you can eat. I have a list of fruits/veggies for you that might help, maybe picking a better one over the other. Some are higher in sugars or starch than others, but they are always a better choice then something fatty!! Hope this helps you some. Oh and you mentioned your blood sugar levels and yes, eating snacks that are good for you, in between your meals, especially if you have any diabetic issues, is a good thing. Also, I think it's great that you love fruits!!! Good for you!
Fruits Lowest in Sugar
Small Amounts of Lemon or Lime
Rhubarb
Raspberries (more about berries on low carb diets)
Blackberries
Cranberries
Fruits Low to Medium in Sugar
Strawberries
Casaba Melon
Papaya
Watermelon
Peaches
Nectarines
Blueberries
Cantaloupes
Honeydew melons
Apples
Guavas -- Pineapple Guavas (Feijoa) and Strawberry Guavas are probably similar, but information that directly compares them is not available
Apricots
Grapefruit
Fruits Fairly High in Sugar
Plums
Oranges
Kiwifruit
Pears
Pineapple
Fruits Very High in Sugar
Tangerines
Cherries
Grapes
Pomegranates
Mangos
Figs
Bananas
Dried Fruit, such as dates, raisins, dried apricots, and prunes
Low-Carb Vegetables
This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate counts, but all are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total.
Sprouts, alfalfa and other small seeds (sprouted legumes have more carb)
Greens – lettuce, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Bamboo Shoots
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Mushrooms
Cabbage (or sauerkraut)
Jicama
Avocado
Asparagus
Okra
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Green Beans and Wax Beans
Fennel
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Jalapeno Peppers
Summer Squash
Zuchinni
Brussels Sprouts
Scallions or green onions
Snow Peas/Snap Peas/Pea Pods
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Turnips
Pumpkin
Rutabagas
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots
Onions
Leeks
Water Chestnuts (note: water chestnuts are starchy root vegetables, but usually used in smaller quantities than other root vegetables)
Starchy (High Carb) Vegetables
The main vegetables to be avoided when reducing carbohydrates are the starchier and sweeter vegetables:
Carrots (some diets flag carrots as a problem, though they are lower in carbs than others in this group)
Beets
Peas
Winter Squashes, such as acorn and butternut
Water Chestnuts
Parsnips
Potatoes in all forms
Sweet Potatoes
Corn
Plantains
that's all you could think of?
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Thank you for2day for a great list - I had no idea!0
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thanks for this listing, very handy0 -
but nuts have lots of calories0
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For2day that's a great list, very useful.0
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I don't know of any guidelines on here, but fruit and veggies are the best things you can eat. I have a list of fruits/veggies for you that might help, maybe picking a better one over the other. Some are higher in sugars or starch than others, but they are always a better choice then something fatty!! Hope this helps you some. Oh and you mentioned your blood sugar levels and yes, eating snacks that are good for you, in between your meals, especially if you have any diabetic issues, is a good thing. Also, I think it's great that you love fruits!!! Good for you!
Fruits Lowest in Sugar
Small Amounts of Lemon or Lime
Rhubarb
Raspberries (more about berries on low carb diets)
Blackberries
Cranberries
Fruits Low to Medium in Sugar
Strawberries
Casaba Melon
Papaya
Watermelon
Peaches
Nectarines
Blueberries
Cantaloupes
Honeydew melons
Apples
Guavas -- Pineapple Guavas (Feijoa) and Strawberry Guavas are probably similar, but information that directly compares them is not available
Apricots
Grapefruit
Fruits Fairly High in Sugar
Plums
Oranges
Kiwifruit
Pears
Pineapple
Fruits Very High in Sugar
Tangerines
Cherries
Grapes
Pomegranates
Mangos
Figs
Bananas
Dried Fruit, such as dates, raisins, dried apricots, and prunes
Low-Carb Vegetables
This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate counts, but all are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total.
Sprouts, alfalfa and other small seeds (sprouted legumes have more carb)
Greens – lettuce, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Bamboo Shoots
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Mushrooms
Cabbage (or sauerkraut)
Jicama
Avocado
Asparagus
Okra
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Green Beans and Wax Beans
Fennel
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Jalapeno Peppers
Summer Squash
Zuchinni
Brussels Sprouts
Scallions or green onions
Snow Peas/Snap Peas/Pea Pods
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Turnips
Pumpkin
Rutabagas
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots
Onions
Leeks
Water Chestnuts (note: water chestnuts are starchy root vegetables, but usually used in smaller quantities than other root vegetables)
Starchy (High Carb) Vegetables
The main vegetables to be avoided when reducing carbohydrates are the starchier and sweeter vegetables:
Carrots (some diets flag carrots as a problem, though they are lower in carbs than others in this group)
Beets
Peas
Winter Squashes, such as acorn and butternut
Water Chestnuts
Parsnips
Potatoes in all forms
Sweet Potatoes
Corn
Plantains
that's all you could think of?
HAHA!!! Actually, it was online!! When I see a question, I sometimes go overboard! Just a bit though 0 -
Thanks everyone for your answers (I just rediscovered my post, hehe). I don't know why my profile showed I have 50kg to loose. 50kg is my goal weight and I started at 57 kg so 1200kcal per day is ok. At the moment I discovered yoghurt with some sweetener and berries as my ideal afternoon snack, might change to some veggies soon. And sometimes crisp rye bread with soft cheese and veg.0
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1) A maximum fruit intake of 2 small apples per day is ridiculous and no doctor would tell you to do that.
2) Your calories are way too low. Your profile shows you have 50 kgs to lose. You need to eat WAY more than 1200 calories per day. I have about 15 kgs to lose and I eat 1800 calories per day.
3) Veggies make good snacks. Also nuts. And yoghurt.
Sometimes when people have glucose issues Physicians do tend to steer them away from fruit until its under control and better managed...I know for me this was the case and it worked. Fruit is not a must have. It taste good and many tend to gravitate towards that instead of vegetable kind of the same reason we are told to feed infants..vegetables before fruits.0 -
I love mango, papaya, watermelon, apples, oranges, clementines, & pears.
For other snack options how about:
String Cheese
Greek Yogurt either flavor or plain. With plain you could add chocolate chips, fruit, peanut butter, or whatever else you fancy.
Rice cakes (I paired an apple flavored rice cake today with two tablespoons of Biscotti Cookie Spread & man was that good)
Cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, celery sliced up. With celery I like to pair it with Light Creamy Swiss Laughing Cow Cheese or peanut butter.
Dark Chocolate
Almonds (there's a million different varieties out there)
Popcorn with your favorite seasonings0 -
Hey,
I just joined some days ago. I normally eat a lot of fruit because they are healthy but the guidelines here allow me maximum two small apples per day. Cries!
I'm lost. What do you guys eat between the meals? (I usually have smaller meals and 2 snacks. works best for my blood sugar).
The snacks shouldn't have too many calories either ( and preferably no meat) because my max calorie intake is 1200.
I would be grateful for your suggestions.
Thanks.
Ro
Are you talking about the sugar allowance on MFP and the fruit you eat making you go over that allowance?
If so, I am on 1200 calories per day, I turned off my sugar column in my food diary as it was always going over due to my love of fruit. If my sugar were going over due to me eating sweet, chocolate and cakes and stuff like that it would be a different matter, but as the sugar is coming from fruit, I am not concerned at all.0 -
but nuts have lots of calories
And that's what makes them a great snack. Same with avocados. Good fats keep me feeling satisfied ... carbs don't. I typically have fruit with breakfast, sometimes as a snack during the day (I usually have two servings of fruit a day); my midmorning snack is most often a couple of Laughing Cow cheese wedges or Baby Bel cheese with a high-fiber crisp bread/cracker. My midafternoon snack is usually a handful of nuts (1-1.5 oz), or sometimes an avocado with salt and pepper and a bit of vinegar.
I think I feel a lot better including healthy fats in my diet, and reducing the sugars and refined starches ... I seldom have "tired" or "unfocused" periods during the day, even when I was short on sleep the night before. That's my experience, anyway.0 -
Thanks vingogly. It's interesting to hear your experience about it,. I am often tired and I hardly ever reach my fat goals. So maybe there is a link. I shall try out nuts for snacks next week. Hopefully they will fill me up.0
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