low sugar snacks??

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froggy15
froggy15 Posts: 154 Member
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So it's only 11:30 and I am already over my sugar totals! The only fruit I have had is half a banana and I know that fruits have a lot of sugar, but my problem is granola bars and stuff like that. Even low fat yogurt has a lot of sugar! Aside from sugar free chocolate pudding (which is yummy), what other snacks do you suggest that taste good and will keep me full until my next meal?

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  • froggy15
    froggy15 Posts: 154 Member
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    Any ideas???
  • s_nilu
    s_nilu Posts: 26 Member
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    Froggy, I am a diabetic and i always have to look for what i am eating. Banana is definetly a NO as is has lots of sugar. I usually eat Nuts and low sugar yougurt to keep me full.

    When i go for food shooping i get snacks which contains less than 5% sugar to keep my sugar level balanced.
  • ambie35
    ambie35 Posts: 853 Member
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    vegetable.
  • falonjohle
    falonjohle Posts: 62 Member
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    you can try cottage cheese, plain yougart w/out fruit, almonds, some cereals are low in surgar.
  • butterflycola
    butterflycola Posts: 7
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    I use Fiber one 50 calorie yogurt and it is so good, Low in sugar and comes in at least 3 flavor, Key lime pie, vanilla, Strawberry. Also I enjoy String cheese and it is high in protein which is good with exercising.......Good Luck.
    Butterflycoal
  • mixtapemusings
    mixtapemusings Posts: 36 Member
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    Sugar free popsicles/fudgesicles are my savior. They have NO sugar and taste great.

    I quit eating yogurt because the sugar content is astronomical. Sugar free jello is good too.
  • kpjs2
    kpjs2 Posts: 1 Member
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    I use recipes from the South Beach Diet. One that I make a lot is a almond ricotta desert. Here it is:

    1 cup ricotta cheese
    2 tbs. sliced almonds
    2 tbs. almond or vanilla extract
    4 Splenda packets

    Mix ingredients and refrigerate over night. Makes 2 servings.
  • amberlhoward
    amberlhoward Posts: 4
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    light string cheese...I prefer trader joe's brand, but they're all about the same in calories, protein, fat,etc. also almonds...again, i prefer trader joes- "spicy tangy" are great
  • froggy15
    froggy15 Posts: 154 Member
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    Some good ideas. Thanks, I'll have to try them! :happy:
  • froggy15
    froggy15 Posts: 154 Member
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    Do you know the calories? - the almond ricotta dessert.
  • knewbill72
    knewbill72 Posts: 133 Member
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    Almonds, walnuts or pecans. They are full of good fats and protein that will curb you appetite. About a 1/4 cup will do and will be about 140-180 calories. Enjoy.
  • noexcuses1218
    noexcuses1218 Posts: 332 Member
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    I'm trying to control my sugar cravings, and one of the things that seems to be helping is waiting until 3 PM to have any kind of sugar at all. my mid-morning snack is very often a salt-free rice cake with a tbsp of smart balance peanut butter. it does have some sugar, but not nearly as much as the other peanut butters.
  • heathergettingfit
    heathergettingfit Posts: 56
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    Plain Greek yogurt (like Chobani) and a 1/3 cup blueberries or blackberries is one of my favs.
  • aejbx4x7s
    aejbx4x7s Posts: 111
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    I have the same problem - I always go over on fruit!

    I generally look for high protein snacks. I like eggs and boiled eggs are easy to bring along. Carrots and other veggies have some sugar but less than fruit. Nuts or peanut butter are good. I'm looking forward to reading other peoples responses as I am always looking for low-sugar snacks!
  • sh0ck
    sh0ck Posts: 168 Member
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    Sugar from fruits isn't as bad as refined sugars from processed foods. I wouldn't be TOO worried about getting sugars from fruits.
  • aneumany
    aneumany Posts: 165 Member
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    Sugar from fruits isn't as bad as refined sugars from processed foods. I wouldn't be TOO worried about getting sugars from fruits.

    sugar is sugar, ur body cannot tell the difference if it is from processed foods or natural fruits, it is all processed through the body exactly the same and affects ur body exactly the same, again, sugar is sugar..
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
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    dLife’s 2010 BEST Low Carb Snack List!
    Dairy
    Cheeses
    Meats/Fish
    Fruits
    Vegetables
    Nuts/Nut Butters
    Seeds
    Crackers/Popcorn
    Miscellaneous
    Note: GL* and GI** values are included where available for each snack food. To learn more about
    the glycemic index and glycemic load, visit www.dLife.com/glycemicindex.
    DAIRY
    Full-fat (4%) cottage cheese
    Serving Size: ½ Cup; Carbs: 6g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 120; GL: 4; GI: na

    Hard boiled eggs
    Serving Size: 1 Egg; Carbs: <1g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 78; GL: 1; GI: na

    Whole-milk yogurt, plain
    Serving Size: 6oz; Carbs: 8g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 104; GL: 6; GI: 35

    Cream cheese
    Serving Size: 1 tbsp; Carbs: 1g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 50; GL: 0; GI: NA

    CHEESES
    Mozzarella String Cheese (1 oz)
    Serving Size: 1 stick; Carbs: <1g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 80; GL: 1; GI: na
    Swiss Cheese
    Serving Size: 1 slice (1 ounce); Carbs: 1.5g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 106;
    GL: 1; GI: na
    Provolone Cheese
    Serving Size: 1 slice (1 ounce); Carbs: <1g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 98; GL: 0;
    GI: na
    Cheddar Cheese
    Serving Size: 1 slice (1 ounce); Carbs: <1g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 104;
    GL: 0; GI: na

    MEAT/FISH (buy all-natural lunch meats whenever possible)
    Sliced turkey breast
    Serving Size: 1 slice; Carbs: 1g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 22; GL: 1; GI: na
    Sliced ham
    Serving Size: 1 slice; Carbs: 1g; Fiber: .5g; Calories: 46; GL: 0; GI: na
    Sliced bologna
    Serving Size: 1 slice; Carbs: 1.1g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 88; GL: 1; GI: na
    Sliced salami
    Serving Size: 1 slice; Carbs: .5g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 67; GL: 0; GI: na
    Sliced roast beef
    Serving Size: 2 thin slices; Carbs: 0g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 138; GL: 0;
    GI: na
    Tuna salad
    Serving Size: ½ cup; Carbs: 9.5g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 191.5; GL: 5; GI: na
    Canned salmon
    Serving Size: ½ can; Carbs: 0g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 125; GL: 0; GI: na

    FRUIT
    Apple
    Serving Size: 1 small; Carbs: 21g; Fiber: 4g; Calories: 77; GL: 4; GI: 38
    Raspberries
    Serving Size: 1 cup; Carbs: 15g; Fiber: 8g; Calories: 64; GL: 3; GI: na
    Blackberries
    Serving Size: 1 cup; Carbs: 15g; Fiber: 8g; Calories: 62; GL: 4; GI: na
    Pear
    Serving Size: 1 medium; Carbs: 20g; Fiber: 4.5g; Calories: 100; GL: 5
    GI: 38
    Avocado
    Serving Size: 1 medium; Carbs: 17g; Fiber: 11g; Calories: 322; GL: 4;
    GI: na
    Cantaloupe
    Serving Size: 1 cup, cubed; Carbs: 14.1g; Fiber: 1.4g; Calories: 54; GL: 4
    GI: 65
    Honeydew
    Serving Size: 1 cup, cubed; Carbs: 14.6g; Fiber: 1.3g; Calories: 58; GL: 4
    GI: na
    Strawberries
    Serving Size: 1 cup, sliced; Carbs: 12.8g; Fiber: 3.3g; Calories: 53; GL: 3
    GI: 40
    Plum
    Serving Size: 1 medium; Carbs: 7.5g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 30; GL: 2;
    GI: 29
    Peach
    Serving Size: 1 medium; Carbs: 10g; Fiber: 1.5g; Calories: 38; GL: 4;
    GI: 42
    Kiwi (without skin)
    Serving Size: 1 medium; Carbs: 11.2g; Fiber: 2.3g; Calories: 46; GL: 3
    GI: 53
    Cherries
    Serving Size: 1 cherry; Carbs: 1.3g; Fiber: .2g; Calories: 5; GL: 0; GI: 63

    VEGETABLES
    Broccoli
    Serving Size: 1 cup; Carbs: 6g; Fiber: 2g; Calories: 30; GL: 3; GI: na
    Celery
    Serving Size: 2 medium stalks; Carbs: 2.5g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 6; GL: 1
    GI: na
    Carrots
    Serving Size: ½ cup; Carbs: 6g; Fiber: 2g; Calories: 28; GL: 2; GI: 39
    Chopped Endive
    Serving Size: ½ Cup; Carbs: 1g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 4; GL: 0; GI: na
    Sliced Green Peppers
    Serving Size: ½ cup; Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 9; GL: 1; GI: na
    Sliced Red Peppers
    Serving Size: ½ cup; Carbs: 2.8g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 12; GL: 1; GI: na
    Sliced Radishes
    Serving Size: ½ cup; Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 9; GL: 1; GI: na
    Snap Peas
    Serving Size: ½ cup; Carbs: 2.5g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 13; GL: 2; GI: na
    Green Beans
    Serving Size: ½ cup; Carbs: 4g; Fiber: 2g; Calories: 17; GL: 1; GI: na
    Edamame (out of pod)
    Serving Size: 1 cup; Carbs: 15g; Fiber: 8g; Calories: 150; GL: 4; GI: Na
    Jicama
    Serving Size: ½ cup; Carbs: 5.7g; Fiber: 3.2g; Calories: 25; GL: 2; GI: na
    Fennel
    Serving Size: ½ cup; Carbs: 3.2g; Fiber: 1.3g; Calories: 13; GL: 2; GI: na

    NUTS/NUT BUTTERS
    Almonds
    Serving Size: ¼ cup; Carbs: 7.75g; Fiber: 4.25g; Calories: 205; GL: 0;
    GI: na
    Peanuts
    Serving Size: ¼ cup; Carbs: 5.8g; Fiber: 3.1g; Calories: 207; GL: 2; GI: 23
    Walnuts
    Serving Size: 1 ounce; Carbs: 4g; Fiber: 2g; Calories: 185; GL: 0; GI: na
    Macadamias
    Serving Size: ¼ cup; Carbs: 4.75g; Fiber: 3g; Calories: 240.5; GL: 0;
    GI: na
    Chopped Pecans
    Serving Size: ¼ cup; Carbs: 3.75g; Fiber: 2.5g; Calories: 188; GL: 0;
    GI: 10
    Hazelnuts
    Serving Size: ¼ cup; Carbs: 4.75g; Fiber: 2.75g; Calories: 180.5; GL: 0
    GI: na
    Cashews
    Serving Size: 1 ounce; Carbs: 9g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 155; GL: 3; GI: 22
    Pistachios
    Serving Size: ¼ cup; Carbs: 8.6g; Fiber: 3g; Calories: 171.25; GL: 1;
    GI: na
    Soy Nuts, Dry-Roasted
    Serving Size: ¼ cup; Carbs: 14.1g; Fiber: 3.5g; Calories: 194; GL: 4;
    GI: na
    Peanut Butter
    Serving Size: 1 Tbs.; Carbs: 3g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 94; GL: 0; GI: na
    Cashew Butter
    Serving Size: 1 Tbs.; Carbs: 4.4g; Fiber: <1g; Calories: 94; GL: 0; GI: na
    Almond Butter
    Serving Size: 1 Tbs.; Carbs: 3.4g; Fiber: .6g; Calories: 101; GL: 0; GI: na
    Macadamia Butter
    Serving Size: 1 Tbs.; Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 1.5g; Calories: 115; GL: 0; GI:na

    SEEDS
    Sunflower
    Serving Size: ¼ cup; Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 1.25g; Calories: 65.5; GL: 0; GI: na
    Pumpkin
    Serving Size: ¼ cup; Carbs: 6g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 186.75; GL: 0; GI: na

    CRACKERS/POPCORN
    Triscuits®
    Serving Size: 6 crackers (28g); Carbs: 19g; Fiber: 3g; Calories: 120;
    GL: 6; GI: 70
    Wasa® Whole Grain Crispbread
    Serving Size: 1 slice (12g); Carbs: 10g; Fiber: 2g; Calories: 45; GL: 6;
    GI: 60-80
    Popcorn
    Serving Size: 2 cups (18g); Carbs: 12g; Fiber: 2g; Calories: 62; GL: 7
    GI: 72

    Miscellaneous
    Pickles
    Serving Size: 1 small pickle; Carbs: 1.7g; Fiber: .4g; Calories: 7; GL: 1
    GI: Na
    Beef Jerky
    Serving Size: 1 large piece; Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 0g; Calories: 82; GL: 1
    GI: Na
    Hummus
    Serving Size: 1 Tbs.; Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 23; GL: 1; GI: 6
    Large Olives
    Serving Size: 1 ounce (about 7); Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 1g; GL: 0; GI: na
    Dark chocolate
    Serving Size: 3 truffles; Carbs: 15g; Fiber: 1g; Calories: 220; GL: 9
    GI: 41
    * GL (glycemic load) values estimated from NutritionData.com
    ** GI (glycemic index) values from The New Glucose Revolution: Shopper’s Guide to GI
    Values 2010 by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell

    SNACK COMBINATIONS – NUTRITION FACTS
    Peanut Butter & Celery
    Serving Size: 2 small stalks celery & 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
    Carbs: 5g
    Fiber: 2g
    Calories: 100

    Sliced Pear & Almonds
    Serving Size: ½ medium pear & 6 almonds
    Carbs: 15g
    Fiber: 3g
    Calories: 92

    Carrots & Almond Butter
    Serving Size: 4 baby carrots & 1Tbsp. almond butter
    Carbs: 7g
    Fiber: 2g
    Calories: 125

    Cottage Cheese & Raspberries
    Serving Size: ½ cup cottage cheese & ½ cup raspberries
    Carbs: 5g
    Fiber: 4g
    Calories: 103

    Tomato & Mozzarella
    Serving Size: 2 medium slices of tomato & 2 slices of mozzarella
    Carbs: 3.2g
    Fiber: .5g
    Calories: 150

    Red Peppers & Hummus
    Serving Size: ½ cup sliced red bell peppers & 1 Tbsp. hummus
    Carbs: 7.5g
    Fiber: 3g
    Calories: 47

    Whole Wheat Crackers & Peanut Butter
    Serving Size: 3 Triscuits® & 1Tbsp. peanut butter
    Carbs: 13g
    Fiber: 3g
    Calories: 154

    Sugar-free JELL-O w/ Sugar-free Cool Whip
    Serving Size: 6 oz of JELL-O & 2 Tbsp of Cool Whip
    Carbs: 3g
    Fiber: 0g
    Calories: 35

    Peanut Butter & Apple Slices
    Serving Size: 1 Tbsp. peanut butter & ½ medium apple (sliced)
    Carbs: 15.7g
    Fiber: 3.2g
    Calories: 141

    Kiwi w/ Almonds
    Serving Size: 1 medium kiwi (sliced) & 6 almonds
    Carbs: 12.6g
    Fiber: 3.1g
    Calories: 88

    Cheese & Apple Slices
    Serving Size: ½ medium apple (sliced) & 2 1-inch cubes of cheddar cheese
    Carbs: 13.3g
    Fiber: 2.2g
    Calories: 106

    Cottage Cheese w/ Almonds
    Serving Size: ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese & 6 almonds
    Carbs: 4.5g
    Fiber: 0.8g
    Calories: 123

    Crispbread w/ Avocado
    Serving Size: 1/2 Crispbread slice & ¼ avocado (mashed)
    Carbs: 9.2g
    Fiber: 4.3g
    Calories: 102

    Celery w/ Tuna Salad
    Serving Size: 2 medium celery sticks & ¼ cup tuna salad
    Carbs: 7.5g
    Fiber: 1.3g
    Calories: 107

    Celery and Cream Cheese
    Serving Size: 3 medium celery sticks & 1 tbsp cream cheese
    Carbs: 5g
    Fiber: 1g
    Calories: 56
    printed from www.dLife.com

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