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hanadr
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Some brands of trail mix have a proper nutrition panel. Collins gives dessicated coconut as 6.4% carb. For fresh I had to use another reference, which gives 3.7%. Trail mix however I get as 37.2%.
so stick with the cocnut ( unsweetened of course)
so stick with the cocnut ( unsweetened of course)
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Hi Sue,
Coconut itself is ok, quite low in carbs, but beware of large quantities because it can have a laxative effect.
I would steer well clear of trail mix as it is typically very high in carbs and sugar. The exact values will vary depending on the make, but in general you should steer clear of any product that contains dried fruit. The act of drying simply removes the water, leaving behind highly concentrated sugar. For example 100g of grapes has 15.5g carbs, but 100g of dried grapes (raisins or sultanas) has 70g of carb. If you want a snack to nibble on then a bag of mixed nuts would be better (but not peanuts or cashews).
Coconut itself is ok, quite low in carbs, but beware of large quantities because it can have a laxative effect.
I would steer well clear of trail mix as it is typically very high in carbs and sugar. The exact values will vary depending on the make, but in general you should steer clear of any product that contains dried fruit. The act of drying simply removes the water, leaving behind highly concentrated sugar. For example 100g of grapes has 15.5g carbs, but 100g of dried grapes (raisins or sultanas) has 70g of carb. If you want a snack to nibble on then a bag of mixed nuts would be better (but not peanuts or cashews).
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I can handle *small* quantities of dried fruit mixed with larger quantities of nuts as fuel for prolonged exertion, it works better than undried fruit except for berries *for me* but it's important to test your own responses.
I'm something of a coconut fan. Most nuts are good. Coconut oil is a saturated fat but a particularly good one, I sometimes use it for cooking and often use creamed coconut in curries etc. My latest plan is to use coconut and ground almonds which is a particularly yummy combination.
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coconut- ... ad-recipe/
This also works with prawns
Almonds and walnuts are specifically good too, also almond butter. Peanuts and cashews are carbier but probably OK in small quantities, but beware of the winds.
I'm something of a coconut fan. Most nuts are good. Coconut oil is a saturated fat but a particularly good one, I sometimes use it for cooking and often use creamed coconut in curries etc. My latest plan is to use coconut and ground almonds which is a particularly yummy combination.
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coconut- ... ad-recipe/
This also works with prawns
Almonds and walnuts are specifically good too, also almond butter. Peanuts and cashews are carbier but probably OK in small quantities, but beware of the winds.
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What's wrong with Cashews? Please don't tell me one of the only things left to eat that I like is off limits too! :x
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Peanuts and cashews aren't true nuts. They are members of the pea family and are quite high in carbohydrate, cashews more so than peanuts. If you want to try a delicious alternative that is also low in carbs, try macadamia nuts.
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Dennis said:Peanuts and cashews aren't true nuts. They are members of the pea family and are quite high in carbohydrate, cashews more so than peanuts. If you want to try a delicious alternative that is also low in carbs, try macadamia nuts.
I find them both (and the nut butters) quite useful in terms of BG but in excess I have to leave the windows open, they seem to generate far more farts than true nuts.
