Need decent day long snacks.

Mostlyjoe13

Heya folks.

I've been trying to manage my munchies and various diet issues. One problem I have is the blood sugar rollar coaster. I'm not diabetic (yet, whew) and I'm trying to avoid becoming so. Mind you, I am slightly hypoglysemic (it runs in the family) and if I don't have SOMETHING in me I get shaky.

So, what snacks are cheap, better for me, and will keep in an office over the course of a week?

I've been trying peanuts (low salt) and popcorn with mixed effect. But I'd like a nicer mix. Granola Bars are starting to wear on me too.

Neurotika

Clementines are pretty yummy. They are like less-acidic oranges that are easier to peel and are light on the pith.

Usagi

Let's see what I have here in my stash today

Unsalted almonds and cashews, dried figs/cranberries/apricots/cherries, and kashi bars on the not-refrigerated side and part skim string cheese, yogurt, and grapes in the fridge

I find keeping a variety of stuff around makes me less likely to have a candy/soda craving, I try to have at least one fruit laying about that's ready to eat (apples, pears and bananas are really convenient) but balance that with some protein so I don't get hungry really quickly

Shazkar Shadowstorm

almonds 4 lyfe

Mostlyjoe13

Minor addition: I can't have hardwood nuts except for Cashews. They don't digest well. Peanuts and Cashews are okay. I'm just really trying to avoid bread products as well. Crackers are fine to a point.

Usagi wrote: »

Let's see what I have here in my stash today

Unsalted almonds and cashews, dried figs/cranberries/apricots/cherries, and kashi bars on the not-refrigerated side and part skim string cheese, yogurt, and grapes in the fridge

Sounds like I need to get a bunch of dried fruits and peanuts. Basicaly unmixed, trail mix.

Usagi

Hmm, maybe brown rice balls? They're quite tasty and better for you than many crackers or white rice

Mostlyjoe13

I do have a rice cooker and some traditional Japanese rice...but I'll have to cook up some ahead of time.

Usagi

Rice actually freezes really well

Just make a whole pot once a week, while its still hot/warm roll it into portion sized balls in plastic wrap and freeze - when you need one just defrost the day of or pop it in the microwave for a minute

Neurotika

Usagi wrote: »

Rice actually freezes really well

Just make a whole pot once a week, while its still hot/warm roll it into portion sized balls in plastic wrap and freeze - when you need one just defrost the day of or pop it in the microwave for a minute

That sounds amazing, and I do looove me some rice.

jefe414

I dice up carrots and celery. You can't do the nuts thing so no almond butter but you get the point. Heck, I make a snack of sliced grilled chicken dipped in some awesome Southeast Asian hot sauce.

Pure Din

In the minifridge, greek yogurt, string cheese, baby carrots, and hummous.

On the shelf, canned soup, and microwave popcorn.

Usagi

Oh yeah, I almost forgot - you probably can't eat almond butter, but peanut butter, tahini and hummus should all be good (also delicious)

Mostlyjoe13

Usagi wrote: »

Rice actually freezes really well

Just make a whole pot once a week, while its still hot/warm roll it into portion sized balls in plastic wrap and freeze - when you need one just defrost the day of or pop it in the microwave for a minute

Noted. Hmmm. That would solve my need for carbs/starches.