Something "crunchy" To Snack On...

[yecats 109]

I am not sleeved yet but have a concern for after I heal from surgery. I really like Snacks that are crunchy. I thought celery until I heard how harmful it can be to some of us. I obviously prefer something low calorie, low carb.

Any suggestions?

thanks.

[DebiC 181]

No celery!! Except cooked. Crunchy is tough. I like WASA Crispbreads. Only 20 calories for a "cracker" the size of a graham cracker.

Actually you may not have use for cruncy Snacks for several months. After eating your Protein and then some bites of veggies-no room left. I, personally do not have space for Snacks (although some have them planned in). My sleeve will only tolerate food every 4 hours (3 meals a day) and I have no desire, or space for snacks.

I know some eat saltines or other low fat crackers. Also if you check into some of the Atkins type snacks you can find things like 100% cheese crisps-in flavors and things like that.

Good luck.

[Catracks 865]

Roasted chickpeas - you know, garbanzos.

[yecats 109]

Roasted chickpeas - you know, garbanzos.

Where do you find them roasted, if you don't do it yourself? I love garbanzos.

[Catracks 865]

I think it would healthier and cheaper to do it yourself. As far as I know you drain a can spread them out on a baking sheet and either drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with whatever seasonings you want (salt, cayenne pepper, you name it). The only think is that I don't know at what temp or how long.

They are like pine nuts. They can go from perfect to burned in an instant so you have to watch them.

[lsereno 2,525]

I love crunchy stuff. At first, I ate a single saltine to get my crunch fix. Now I rely on whole wheat crackers. I found a great one at Walmart with 5 grams of Protein for 100 calories. I usually just eat half.

Cucumbers, baby carrots, and apples are good crunchy treats too. I like my apple with a little Peanut Butter. I make a ranch dip using the dry mix and greek yogurt. It's great with the cucumbers and carrots.

I also double-toast my whole wheat bread so it's really crunchy.

Lynda

[Escape_Pod 358]

Ok, it's not so much "crunchy" as "crispy", but I love pepperoni chips. Just put pepperoni slices (turkey pepperoni if you're going lower-fat) on some paper towels on a plate, microwave until the sizzling stops. They end up crispy - yum!

[AKSleever 57]

Ok this sounds stupid but why no celery?

[hellonurse 76]

Oooh, my favorite crunchy snack is dry roasted almonds( emerald brand) they are 100 calorie packs, the calories are just right and the portion is just right! I keep them in my purse, and eat them at work! I love them

I also eat BBQ Pork rinds too. No Carbs!!

I can only eat maybe two of those!!

But Im also a bit over 2 months post op!

I didn't get to start eating this fun stuff until about 3 weeks ago.

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[hellonurse 76]

AK, I'm not 100%but I think no celery because the thin little strings can get caught in the staple line? But maybe someone else can either confirm or correct that!!

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[Back~To~Amy 307]

I'm 3.5 weeks out and can't start uncooked veggies until after 6 weeks. I can still have other crunchy Snacks. Simce im eating cery puttle, I do allow myself some carbs in the form of crackers or, my favorite, pretzel thins. A little farther out on my list is to have pork skins and soy nuts. Also, you might try Googling low carb snacks for some ideas.

[mesaucedo 207]

The stringy fibers in celery make it really hard to digest and can cause a bezoar or intestinal blockage that could lead to a bowel impaction. Not fun. That was my doc's reasoning.

Ok this sounds stupid but why no celery?

[AKSleever 57]

Oh wow, ok thx you

[TheNewSusie 471]

Where do you find them roasted' date=' if you don't do it yourself? I love garbanzos.[/quote']

Any middle eastern market, I'm palestinian and eat them all the time! Yummo

[deltadawn817 106]

I LOVE my dry roasted Edamame and 1/4 cup is 14G of Protein.