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There is an app called copymethat. You can add a menu you find on the internet straight into the app. I find it really handy.
I work in a business park which is pretty far removed from civilisation.
My job is.....challenging, mentally and we seem to have either periods of manic activity or great big lulls..
Manic or busy is fine as it distracts me from any huger pangs I feel but in the quiet times I nee something to snack on. I cant eat nuts or seeds but have the occasional pork scratching to hand.
What else can I keep in my work drawer ?.
Thanks
Always check the ingredients on any packets you buy.Grab yourself some packs of crispy bacon rashers.Already cooked you can nibble a rasher anytime.I buy from Aldis...m&s. No carbs so very small spike if any.
Thank you for that info.I keep one of the Grenade Carb Killa bars in my bag for ‘emergencies’. They taste lovely (especially the Jaffa or mint ones), they are sweetened with Polyols (alcohol sugars) which are a type of carbohydrate that isn’t usually absorbed. I don’t absorb them so they don’t affect my blood sugars but some people find they do. You’d need to test before and two hours after to check. Also they can have a laxative effect if you eat too many
I don’t have a Sainsbury’s near me so I’m safe. I’ll have a look aroundMost of the Morrison's the best range are LC. I found Sainsbury's the highest. Have tried the muffins they are good.
Make your own. Can you get pig skin from your butcher?Not sure if you get them in the UK but mini pepperoni sticks are very low carb and in Canada we usually get different flavours. I have a couple in the late morning or afternoon after a visit to the gym. There are some brands that do not need to be in the fridge. They work for me when I need a nibble. Wish we could get pork scratchings here.
If fridge space is scarce at work, get a cooler bag to put your lunch / snacks in. One of these from AmazonWe have too many lunch boxes so I will have to see what I can do, Thank you.
Not sure if you get them in the UK but mini pepperoni sticks are very low carb and in Canada we usually get different flavours. I have a couple in the late morning or afternoon after a visit to the gym. There are some brands that do not need to be in the fridge. They work for me when I need a nibble. Wish we could get pork scratchings here.
How much of each ingredient did you use please?I wouldn't buy protein bars, all the ones I have looked at had unwanted ingredients.
I did make granola bars once. They were very good. I mixed a load of nuts, some lightly toasted with some coconut oil mix well, baked in a low oven. Cut into bars but leave in the tin to cool. Once cooled, remove from tin. Re-cut the bars, wrap in cling film, store in airtight container.
The recipe called for honey which I left out. Next time I will add some lakanto maple syrup flavour (possibly) I don't have a sweet tooth.
Thank you will have to get some seeds and have the other ingredients will give them a go. How do you record them on you food diary?@knoxy55 I don't remember. I found a recipe online for granola bars. I opted not to use oats. I didn't have all the ingredients specified. I looked at the overall weight of the ingredients then dug around the cupboards for all the nuts and seeds.
I lightly toasted coconut flakes, flaked almonds and sesame seeds. I added chopped walnuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Probably other things as well.
The coconut oil is what holds it together once cooled, so it's important to make sure everything is coated.
Look up the carb values for each of the individual ingredients, add them up and divide by the number of bars you make. It's a rough guide because the chance is the bars will be different weights, however, life is too short to weigh each bar and mark with the carb countThank you will have to get some seeds and have the other ingredients will give them a go. How do you record them on you food diary?
There are some very 'cool' mini coolbags around, which have been a lifesaver for me, especially as I don't tolerate cows milk!I can eat eggs, ham, cant do olives or celery or cream cheese. We have too many lunch boxes so I will have to see what I can do, Thank you.
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