Suggestions for people who contantly need to chew stuff

i_love_vinegar
i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
edited September 28 in Chit-Chat
The most difficult part of losing weight for me is the constant urge to chew on stuff. The texture of gum gets boring. When I have steak/lamb chops (I don't eat pork), I like to gnaw on the bones -- I prefer chewing on bones to chewing gum.

Does anyone have any FOOD suggestions that require long bouts of gnawing?

Thank you!

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  • jiggyjoe
    jiggyjoe Posts: 1
    Try sunflower seeds.
  • oneonezerozerozero
    oneonezerozerozero Posts: 4 Member
    I'm not sure how much chewing you're going for, but celery at least has a nice crunch..same for carrots, cucumbers. Also maybe something like a fruit leather or some form of jerky? Those take a bit of chewing to eat, and also have a nice tug for taking off a piece... Good luck!
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    Celery, or other fresh (uncooked) veggies. Broccoli, cauliflower, even carrots.
  • ChristinaRamos
    ChristinaRamos Posts: 226
    Keep bones in a cooler to chew on.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Beef jerky?
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
    Um, the bones thing is kinda weird.

    I love crunching on ice. My fissure seals don't.

    I also made sure my tongue-stud was placed as FAR back as possible so I'm not tempted to play with it.

    I don't think your dental coverage is as comprehensive/cheap as mine though (through the military).
  • nascent
    nascent Posts: 28
    I'm the same way... raw carrots and celery work to some extent for me, but of course they are gone very quickly. My mother always told me not to chew ice. :)
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    My mother always told me not to chew ice. :)

    Mine too. Oy I wish I'd listed
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    Oops! double post.
  • lauralives
    lauralives Posts: 3
    Beef jerky
    It has 70-90 calories per serving and usually 1 or 2 grams of fat.
    I snack on it constantly while im watching tv and on my computer because those are the times I always go for something to snack on.

    Also dried fruit is good...I'm not talking fruit chips im talking like pieces of dried apples or dried cranberries.
    I eat dried apples a lot because they are pretty chewy (I get dried apples from target that archer farms brand or whatever it is makes them)
  • LadyOfOceanBreeze
    LadyOfOceanBreeze Posts: 762 Member
    seems to me that ANYTHING but bones would be a good choice considering the tooth damage potential???

    baby carrots and raw almonds. love.

    :flowerforyou: best wishes on your journey!
  • dawnrenee567
    dawnrenee567 Posts: 292 Member
    ice
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    Popcorn....air popped with no butter or salt added. I like the crunch and the whole 'hand to mouth' thing. I have a bad habit of eating while watching a movie or tv and this is my go to snack. I can eat a bunch without it causing too much caloric damage.
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