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Monday Send message Joined: 24 Sep 05 Posts: 9676 Credit: 20,067,888 RAC: 12 |
Light jelly makes a tasty, sweet and satisfying snack. 1 sachet makes 500 ml bowl of jelly and if I eat it all it's only 68 calories. If you can find one similar to the Aussie stuff it could be good for you. http://www.aeroplanejelly.com.au/our-products/jelly-lite/lite-raspberry Thats why I posted the link so people over the pond could see a picture of what I was talking about.We call the stuff you put on toast jam and marmalade depending whats in it. |
Admiral Gloval Send message Joined: 31 Mar 13 Posts: 20319 Credit: 5,308,449 RAC: 0 |
There is a difference in terms as to what we call stuff. Thanks for the link. Odd flavores in that line up. |
Monday Send message Joined: 24 Sep 05 Posts: 9676 Credit: 20,067,888 RAC: 12 |
There is a difference in terms as to what we call stuff. Thanks for the link. Odd flavores in that line up. The orange/mango and raspberry flavours are nice but the lime flavour is a bit tangy. The point is though that a big bowl of rubbery jelly is very satisfying comfort food and 300 calories less than an 100 gram slice of white bread. |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3329 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
I see that the packages say "Low Sugar." Is there real sugar or just the ~Sue~ |
Monday Send message Joined: 24 Sep 05 Posts: 9676 Credit: 20,067,888 RAC: 12 |
I see that the packages say "Low Sugar." Is there real sugar or just the They have artifical sweetener so the saches are really small. Just a bit bigger than a teabag. The regular jelly packets are about the size of a can of sardines. The extra bulk is all sugar. No you don't call artifical sweeteners sugar but you substitute them for sugar. The only one I've tried is stevia in tea and coffee. It tastes rank in my opinion, especially in a short black coffee. |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30673 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
I see that the packages say "Low Sugar." Is there real sugar or just the Each and every one of the artificial sweeteners is an acquired taste, like root beer. Also you need to be very careful how much you use. Some are 100's of times sweeter and too much really tastes horrible. Also some leave an aftertaste and that makes you want to eat something to get it off and that is a bad thing! Then there is the anecdotal evidence that some persons have reactions to some of them. Look those up yourself and make your decision. I just know my body does not like NutraSweet and it complains if I have a bunch. YMMV. |
Admiral Gloval Send message Joined: 31 Mar 13 Posts: 20319 Credit: 5,308,449 RAC: 0 |
My Grandfather was alergic to nutrasweet. |
TimeLord04 Send message Joined: 9 Mar 06 Posts: 21140 Credit: 33,933,039 RAC: 23 |
I like Stevia, (liquid form), but I use it sparingly. A couple drops in coffee does the job for me. I use it in my cooking as well where the recipe calls for sugar, as well. :-) TimeLord04 Have TARDIS, will travel... Come along K-9! Join Calm Chaos |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3329 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
I see that the packages say "Low Sugar." Is there real sugar or just the My doctor told me stevia was the least of the artificial-sweetener evils, so I tried it. I can't stand it. I'm back to saccharine. ~Sue~ |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3329 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
I haven't received my NutriSystem food yet. According to FedEx the dry food will arrive Tuesday and the frozen food will arrive on Wednesday. Meanwhile I have made another batch of breakfast eggs. Did I tell you about the eggs? I made a bunch of scrambled eggs (18 eggs) with bacon bits, onion, and spinach. I put individual portions in sealable bowls and put them in the freezer. Oh, I sprinkled cheese on the top before I put them away. Last time I used ham instead of bacon, and I fried everything in butter instead of the bacon grease. Meanwhile I've been pricking my finger and doing well with my glucose count. Does anyone have any recipes for one-dish meals? I think that's what they're called. And what are you all doing for snacks? Are any of you eating something at bedtime to keep your morning glucose level down? ~Sue~ |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3329 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
Found this on Facebook. ~Sue~ |
Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29852 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
Veggies make a good snack. My favorite is celery and peanut butter. As for sweeteners, try truvia, it's made from stevia but has a much better taste, it that does not work then try Splenda, Splenda is made from sugar. I agree that stevia is the best solution but like you I dislike it. However Truvia is not bad. |
celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
I've been pricking my finger and doing well with my glucose count. Good for you Suzie, this is where the rubber hits the road.... |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3329 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
I got some of my NutriSystem food today. My first action was to look at the carb count on some of them. To me they look very high. That could just be because I'm new at this. I don't remember off the top of my head what the carb counts were and I don't feel like going to check, but what I do recall, and probably the more important thing, is that most of the carbs are sugar, at least in the "breakfast" and "snack" items. The frozen items, which will complete my months-worth of food, will arrive Saturday. I'll talk more about these as I consume them. ~Sue~ |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3329 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
Veggies make a good snack. My favorite is celery and peanut butter. Perhaps I used too much stevia when I tried it. I usually use two packets of saccharine in my mug of coffee, so I used two packets of stevia. Could that have been too much? Perhaps I'll try again with only one packet. ~Sue~ |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3329 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
Probably as a result of my diabetes, I have been diagnosed with a swollen retina. This causes me to see straight lines with a slight curve in them. I will have to have eye surgery, which will most likely not be nearly as serious as it sounds. And I'm not worried. It's just my left eye. ~Sue~ |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
Wish you all the very best Suzie, with health issues. :) |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3329 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
Wish you all the very best Suzie, with health issues. :) Thank you, Lynn. ~Sue~ |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3329 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
I have caught a cold. It wasn't easy as I had to leave my home to do it. But once I was out, it wasn't as elusive as I'd thought. In fact, I didn't have to struggle at all to catch the little b@st@rd. Over the last several years I've not been able to catch any colds and was afraid my hunting skills had diminished by my not using them. But it turns out I'm still able. Imagine my joy. :-( ~Sue~ |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30673 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Get well soon. And they can play havoc with blood sugar control. |
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