Favorite Low Carb Snacks?

Hi Jeff,

Yes, laxatives do make you go- I know. Some people eating the Atkins
Endulge Peanut Butter cups have reported that the sugar alcohols make them
have diarrhea- so far, this hasn't happened to me. However, in the past,
I've had BIG problems with diarrhea during the induction phase of this diet.
Constipation can happen with some while just the opposite happens with
others (like me- argh!).

I asked my GI (I am treated for ulcerative colitis, so he's always
interested in my diet) about the diarrhea, and he said this could be the
result of higher fat intake. Personally, I think it's a loss of fiber, too.
That's the confusing part of the induction diet- it's not real specific on
the amount of veggies- for instance, you can have 3 cups of salad veggies or
you can have 2 cups of salad veggies and 2/3rds of a cup of 10% carb veggies
(string beans, as an example). But how many cup(s) of 10% veggies can you
have if you don't eat any salad veggies.

So, to be on the safe side- I never eat more then 2/3rds of a cup of string
beans (or any of the other 10% carb veggies) per day. I eat no salad. This
is a very low fiber amount- fiber being important in relieving the big "D".

Ergo, I'm planning to take psyllium husk caps which add fiber (they aren't
actually a laxative, per se) to essentially firm things up. If this doesn't
work- I'll probably have to return to WW. (which I lost weight on as well,
but I'm always hungry.

btw- since everyone seems to like to post numbers, here's mine. I'm
guessing what they mean...

200/158/145
Atkins alternating with Weight Watchers since March 2001
(actually did dip to 143 last Spring with WW)

Cheers,
Paul



Latin phrase to live by: "Illegitimis nil carborundum"



"Jeff Rose" wrote in message
news:xmoib.12835$Pe5.9811@edtnps84...
Laxatives make you go. So does psyllium.... If what you said was all true,
you'd... um... spend the day in the bathroom. Which doesn't sound like
something I'd be trying to help.

Atkins induction sometimes causes constipation (blockage)....

I only wish Diet Rite were sold in Canada... Then I'd be happier. Maybe I
need to run down to Washington (from Vancouver) to load up.

You might try the Atkins Advantage bars. They're pretty DRY (IMHO) but
they're tasty and usually solve my craving for sweets.

Jeff

"Paul" wrote in message
...
I tried the Atkins Endulge peanut butter cups for the first time today-
it's
not for induction (which is where I am) but I was curious. Anyway, I
think
they're terrific! They really taste like candy- so far, no laxative
effect
as reported elsewhere. On the other hand, the induction period of this
diet
always has a laxative effect on me. I'm going to try to fight it with
psyllium husk caps this time around.

As for non prepackaged snacks- I haven't tried any. I like Colby-Jack
cheese cubes- and Diet Rite Orange soda is a MUST!

--
Cheers,
Paul


Latin phrase to live by: "Illegitimis nil carborundum"

Very strange. Thanks for explaining that to me. I hadn't heard of anyone
having that problem.

Jeff


"Paul" wrote in message
...
Hi Jeff,

Yes, laxatives do make you go- I know. Some people eating the Atkins
Endulge Peanut Butter cups have reported that the sugar alcohols make them
have diarrhea- so far, this hasn't happened to me. However, in the past,
I've had BIG problems with diarrhea during the induction phase of this
diet.
Constipation can happen with some while just the opposite happens with
others (like me- argh!).

I asked my GI (I am treated for ulcerative colitis, so he's always
interested in my diet) about the diarrhea, and he said this could be the
result of higher fat intake. Personally, I think it's a loss of fiber,
too.
That's the confusing part of the induction diet- it's not real specific on
the amount of veggies- for instance, you can have 3 cups of salad veggies
or
you can have 2 cups of salad veggies and 2/3rds of a cup of 10% carb
veggies
(string beans, as an example). But how many cup(s) of 10% veggies can you
have if you don't eat any salad veggies.

So, to be on the safe side- I never eat more then 2/3rds of a cup of
string
beans (or any of the other 10% carb veggies) per day. I eat no salad.
This
is a very low fiber amount- fiber being important in relieving the big
"D".

Ergo, I'm planning to take psyllium husk caps which add fiber (they aren't
actually a laxative, per se) to essentially firm things up. If this
doesn't
work- I'll probably have to return to WW. (which I lost weight on as
well,
but I'm always hungry.

btw- since everyone seems to like to post numbers, here's mine. I'm
guessing what they mean...

200/158/145
Atkins alternating with Weight Watchers since March 2001
(actually did dip to 143 last Spring with WW)

Cheers,
Paul



Latin phrase to live by: "Illegitimis nil carborundum"



"Jeff Rose" wrote in message
news:xmoib.12835$Pe5.9811@edtnps84...
Laxatives make you go. So does psyllium.... If what you said was all
true,
you'd... um... spend the day in the bathroom. Which doesn't sound like
something I'd be trying to help.

Atkins induction sometimes causes constipation (blockage)....

I only wish Diet Rite were sold in Canada... Then I'd be happier. Maybe
I
need to run down to Washington (from Vancouver) to load up.

You might try the Atkins Advantage bars. They're pretty DRY (IMHO) but
they're tasty and usually solve my craving for sweets.

Jeff

"Paul" wrote in message
...
I tried the Atkins Endulge peanut butter cups for the first time
today-
it's
not for induction (which is where I am) but I was curious. Anyway, I
think
they're terrific! They really taste like candy- so far, no laxative
effect
as reported elsewhere. On the other hand, the induction period of
this
diet
always has a laxative effect on me. I'm going to try to fight it with
psyllium husk caps this time around.

As for non prepackaged snacks- I haven't tried any. I like Colby-Jack
cheese cubes- and Diet Rite Orange soda is a MUST!

--
Cheers,
Paul


Latin phrase to live by: "Illegitimis nil carborundum"

macadamia nuts hands down!
"Virginia Frost" wrote in message
news:H5iib.73731$0Z5.7994@lakeread03...
What is your favorite non-prepackaged low-carb snack? I'm looking for
fresher foods, not the very highly priced Atkins or Carbolite type foods,
but normal foods you buy and prepare at home.

I've gotten kind of tired of cheese sticks and celery stuffed with cream
cheese or peanut butter. I'm still trying to lose - not yet on
maintenance
so I need to be especially careful. I don't have a sweet tooth, starch
was
(well, still is) my favorite food group. I'm looking for things that are
crunchy and salty.

One of my favorites ..
take a romaine lettuce leaf, spread with a bit of Mayo, Add a strip
or two of crunchy cooked bacon, a thin slice of tomato.. salt, pepper,
roll and eat
BLT without the bread.




On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 15:39:21 -0400, "Virginia Frost"
wrote:

What is your favorite non-prepackaged low-carb snack? I'm looking for
fresher foods, not the very highly priced Atkins or Carbolite type foods,
but normal foods you buy and prepare at home.

I've gotten kind of tired of cheese sticks and celery stuffed with cream
cheese or peanut butter. I'm still trying to lose - not yet on maintenance
so I need to be especially careful. I don't have a sweet tooth, starch was
(well, still is) my favorite food group. I'm looking for things that are
crunchy and salty.


~Karen~
225/191/140ish
start Jan17/03
Started at the gym September/03

krtyrrell wrote in message . ..
One of my favorites ..
take a romaine lettuce leaf, spread with a bit of Mayo, Add a strip
or two of crunchy cooked bacon, a thin slice of tomato.. salt, pepper,
roll and eat
BLT without the bread.




On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 15:39:21 -0400, "Virginia Frost"
wrote:

What is your favorite non-prepackaged low-carb snack? I'm looking for
fresher foods, not the very highly priced Atkins or Carbolite type foods,
but normal foods you buy and prepare at home.

I've gotten kind of tired of cheese sticks and celery stuffed with cream
cheese or peanut butter. I'm still trying to lose - not yet on maintenance
so I need to be especially careful. I don't have a sweet tooth, starch was
(well, still is) my favorite food group. I'm looking for things that are
crunchy and salty.


~Karen~
225/191/140ish
start Jan17/03
Started at the gym September/03


I like smoked salmon spread with whipped cream cheese - roll it up and
slice in pinwheels.

Karen

Karen wrote:

I like smoked salmon spread with whipped cream cheese - roll it up and
slice in pinwheels.

Karen

Yum, I'll be trying this with some fresh dill sprinkled on the cream cheese
before rolling up.

"Karen" wrote in message
om...
krtyrrell wrote in message
. ..
One of my favorites ..
take a romaine lettuce leaf, spread with a bit of Mayo, Add a strip
or two of crunchy cooked bacon, a thin slice of tomato.. salt, pepper,
roll and eat
BLT without the bread.




On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 15:39:21 -0400, "Virginia Frost"
wrote:

What is your favorite non-prepackaged low-carb snack? I'm looking for
fresher foods, not the very highly priced Atkins or Carbolite type
foods,
but normal foods you buy and prepare at home.

I've gotten kind of tired of cheese sticks and celery stuffed with
cream
cheese or peanut butter. I'm still trying to lose - not yet on
maintenance
so I need to be especially careful. I don't have a sweet tooth, starch
was
(well, still is) my favorite food group. I'm looking for things that
are
crunchy and salty.


~Karen~
225/191/140ish
start Jan17/03
Started at the gym September/03


I like smoked salmon spread with whipped cream cheese - roll it up and
slice in pinwheels.

Karen

Yum, I'll be trying this with some fresh dill sprinkled on the cream cheese
before rolling up.

Perfect! That's how I like my salmon roll-ups, too. mmmmm

The combo also works well with slices of deli turkey or chicken.

- Anne

On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 15:39:21 -0400, "Virginia Frost"
announced in front of God and everybody:

What is your favorite non-prepackaged low-carb snack? I'm looking for
fresher foods, not the very highly priced Atkins or Carbolite type foods,
but normal foods you buy and prepare at home.

I don't really snack much, but often my meals are small and
snack-like.

Stuff I eat:

LC tortillas rolled up around provolone cheese and nuked (instant
quesadilla action)

Hard-boiled eggs cut in half, topped with a half-spoonful of tapenade

Wasa cracker with soft Danish blue cheese

Cold green beans with gorgonzola from the night before

Dawn

"Virginia Frost" wrote in message news:H5iib.73731$0Z5.7994@lakeread03...
What is your favorite non-prepackaged low-carb snack? I'm looking for
fresher foods, not the very highly priced Atkins or Carbolite type foods,
but normal foods you buy and prepare at home.

I've gotten kind of tired of cheese sticks and celery stuffed with cream
cheese or peanut butter. I'm still trying to lose - not yet on maintenance
so I need to be especially careful. I don't have a sweet tooth, starch was
(well, still is) my favorite food group. I'm looking for things that are
crunchy and salty.

To echo other's ideas a bit...

* Ham spread with whipped cream cheese rolled with a slice of dill
pickle. Eat as is or cut into pinwheels for nicer presentation

* Olives -- cost plus world market has great almond-stuffed green
olives. crunchy (sort of) and definitely salty.

* Kraft twist-ums cheddar and mozzarella string cheese -- for some
reason these are really salty and "dry" tasting cheese, and they are
really good. This is the only string cheese I buy. The off brands of
these are not nearly as good.

* hi-lo cereal from trader joes. Not suitable for induction, but good
mixed with a little bit of whole milk yogurt and a sprinkle of splenda
as a morning snack.

* sunflower seeds, in the hull.

* peanut butter or cream cheese on a wasa crispbread or light rye


HTH,

- jen c
259/210.5/140

lunanoir wrote:

"Virginia Frost" wrote in message news:H5iib.73731$0Z5.7994@lakeread03...
What is your favorite non-prepackaged low-carb snack? I'm looking for
fresher foods, not the very highly priced Atkins or Carbolite type foods,
but normal foods you buy and prepare at home.

I've gotten kind of tired of cheese sticks and celery stuffed with cream
cheese or peanut butter. I'm still trying to lose - not yet on maintenance
so I need to be especially careful. I don't have a sweet tooth, starch was
(well, still is) my favorite food group. I'm looking for things that are
crunchy and salty.

To echo other's ideas a bit...

* Ham spread with whipped cream cheese rolled with a slice of dill
pickle. Eat as is or cut into pinwheels for nicer presentation

* Olives -- cost plus world market has great almond-stuffed green
olives. crunchy (sort of) and definitely salty.

* Kraft twist-ums cheddar and mozzarella string cheese -- for some
reason these are really salty and "dry" tasting cheese, and they are
really good. This is the only string cheese I buy. The off brands of
these are not nearly as good.

[snip]

Hehe. I ran down to look, and my daughter and I have decided the
same thing. The other brands are not very good at all. Here,
anyway, they are Kraft (in small letters) Polly-O (in big
letters).

--
Jean B.