Chapter 18
Smart Snacking
In This Chapter
▶ Snacking on healthy fruits
▶ Satisfying your urge to crunch
▶ Making sensible snacks with cheese
E
veryone has that time of day when the urge
to snack hits you. Snacks are okay, but
grazing is not. What’s the difference? A snack is
eating a set amount of food at one time, but
grazing is that nibbling and picking that goes on
all day and leads to weight regain. Although your
pouch may not hold a lot of food at one time, if
you eat every hour it will hold a lot of food
throughout the day. That’s why planning your
snacks is just as important as planning your
meals.Your surgeon may have recommendations for you about snacking. If you had
GBP, you may find that you feel better if you eat about every three hours,
keeping your blood sugar stable. If you had AGB and go too long between
eating, you may find yourself getting too hungry and then wanting to eat too
much and too fast.If you have had weight loss surgery a few weeks or months ago, your surgeon
or dietitian may advise you to choose protein supplement-type snacks, such
as shakes or bars, so that you can meet your protein goals before choosing
snacks that have a lower protein content.What makes a good snack? The same rules apply for snacks as for meals.
Include some protein, carbs, and fat. A snack with some fiber keeps you
feeling fuller longer than a snack of a dry, crumbly, high-carb food like pretzels.
If you want to eat some crackers, make them whole grain and add a protein-
based food to them. The snack recipes in this chapter are sure to keep your
hunger at bay and help you meet your nutritional needs.Recipes in
This Chapter
T Apple with Honey
Almond ButterT Pineapple with Ricotta..............................................................................................
T Whole-Wheat Cheddar Pita
T Carrots with Homemade Ranch Dip
T Parmesan Popcorn
Delight
T Spicy Almonds
T Peanut Butter Honey
over Rice Cakes
T Pears and Gorgonzola
T Mexi Cheese Cubes