Snacks

[Russell52]

Well, I got most things nearly under control now and have become an advocate for the low carb diet. However still can't get rid of this craving to eat at about 9pm. I am aware thus is a daft time to eat anything but anybody got any ideas? I'm dreaming of chocolate cake and I'm about to do a smash and grab on a sweet shop

 

[SueJB]

Me too! I eat Itsu seaweed thins , wasabi flavour. They sound disgusting but taste magic. 0.6 carbs/22 calories

 

[bulkbiker]

Try some 90% lindt excellence chocolate.. 2 squares are 2.8g of carbs. Otherwise I'm a pork scratchings advocate although I usually have them instead of a meal rather than as well as . If you are getting hungry I would suggest you aren't having enough fat with your main meal. Maybe add some butter to your green veg?

 

[Angelofthemarches]

Agree with bulkbiker re the Lindt. A small portion of full fat greek yoghurt can help, or a small portion of cheese. A low carb mug cake would always do it!

 

[dbr10]

Agree with bulkbiker re the Lindt. A small portion of full fat greek yoghurt can help, or a small portion of cheese. A low carb mug cake would always do it!

A handful of nuts or cheese usually does it for me, but usually it isn't necessary. If I wake up feeling hungry in the night I have a decaff coffee with cream.

 

[Russell52]

Agree with bulkbiker re the Lindt. A small portion of full fat greek yoghurt can help, or a small portion of cheese. A low carb mug cake would always do it!

Hi what's a mug cake please

 

[sarah_chadwick]

I eat full fat greek yogurt with raspberries from the freezer (and left to thaw for 15 minutes) with a spinkling of flaked almonds

 

[SueJB]

Agree with bulkbiker re the Lindt. A small portion of full fat greek yoghurt can help, or a small portion of cheese. A low carb mug cake would always do it!

I got quite excited about a mug cake until I found you need a microwave

 

[There is no Spoon]

However still can't get rid of this craving to eat at about 9pm.

Eat something you like:
A can of Tuna in Sunflower Oil. Use Lettuce instead of bread fill the leafs up with Tuna Mayo and spring onion.

1. 0 carbs.
2. 0 sugar.
3. 6gm of Fat.
4. And who cares about the calories but its about 150 if that helps. (per can)

Tuna is an oily fish high in Omega 3. Sunflower oil is high in Omega 6.

I found, for me, if I was going to give into temptation it was better to submit to something healthy & savour over sweet.

 

[DJC3]

If it’s something sweet you’re craving, how about sugar free jelly with a dollop of Greek yoghurt or double cream?

 

[eggs11]

Almond butter has a nice sweet taste - a small spoonful of that sorted me out when I felt hungry first starting out on low carb.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Sunflower oil is high in Omega 6.

which is just what you don't need!
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/optimize-omega-6-omega-3-ratio

I am lucky in that I have never snacked and never felt the need to, and have never really had cravings. However, I do find that if I feel the need for a bit of something, a cup of tea solves the problem, or a coffee with cream if you want a bit of comfort.

 

[There is no Spoon]

which is just what you don't need!

Unless I misunderstood this the article is saying you need both in balance. And then goes on to show why if they are out of balance if Omega 6 intake is inappropriate or excessive, this is a bad thing.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Unless I misunderstood this the article is saying you need both in balance. And then goes on to show why if they are out of balance if Omega 6 intake is inappropriate or excessive, this is a bad thing.

Indeed it does. Sunflower oil has a massive amount of omega 6. It contains 71% omega 6 as opposed to 1% omega 3. Not a very good balance in my eyes. Personally I avoid it like the plague, and would just eat the tuna without the oil, or better still, salmon.

 

[There is no Spoon]

just eat the tuna without the oil,

Sorry blue,
there seems to be some miscommunication here the sunflower oil is in the can of tuna. you pour the oil out and squash the excess out of the tuna. I wasn't suggesting adding oil, the omega3 comes from the tuna.

 

[Mr_Pot]

Sorry blue,
there seems to be some miscommunication here the sunflower oil is in the can of tuna. you pour the oil out and squash the excess out of the tuna. I wasn't suggesting adding oil, the omega3 comes from the tuna.

Unfortunately most of the omega 3 leaches out of the tuna into the oil and is thus thrown away. Other types of tinned fish, salmon, sardines and mackerel are better sources of omega 3 but that wouldn't stop me eating tuna.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Sorry blue,
there seems to be some miscommunication here the sunflower oil is in the can of tuna. you pour the oil out and squash the excess out of the tuna. I wasn't suggesting adding oil, the omega3 comes from the tuna.

Ah well, you didn't mention pouring it out! I understood it was already in the tin. Why not just buy a tin without the added oil then no need to drain?

 

[There is no Spoon]

Firstly I would like to apologise to Russell52,
sorry mate we seemed to have hijacked your thread into the great tuna debate. (couldn't find an ashamed of myself smiley)

"Ah well, you didn't mention pouring it out! "
I thought everybody did that.

I buy the no drain tins but they lie to you, and I want the omega 6, as far as I know its the only time I get it.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Firstly I would like to apologise to Russell52,
sorry mate we seemed to have hijacked your thread into the great tuna debate. (couldn't find an ashamed of myself smiley)

"Ah well, you didn't mention pouring it out! "
I thought everybody did that.

I buy the no drain tins but they lie to you, and I want the omega 6, as far as I know its the only time I get it.

I also apologise to @Russell52 for derailing his thread.

If you want to continue the discussion on omegas, maybe a new thread?

 

[jcbman]

Well, I got most things nearly under control now and have become an advocate for the low carb diet. However still can't get rid of this craving to eat at about 9pm. I am aware thus is a daft time to eat anything but anybody got any ideas? I'm dreaming of chocolate cake and I'm about to do a smash and grab on a sweet shop

Drink water and power through it.
Or you'll be eating at 9pm for life.