What do ya do about salty cravings?

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4Dtogo      

When the sweet tooth strikes I have found it easy to satisfy with SF jello or the cocoa mix discussed here earlier. But what do you all do when the salty craving strike. Last night I wanted CHEX party mix...just about went crazy thinking about it...but I got over it with no damage done.

Terry

Tue Jan 20, 2004 9:43 pm 

pookiebear      

Why don't you try some dry roasted peanuts or cashews??? (About 15) That'll curb your craving for salt!

Tue Jan 20, 2004 9:47 pm 

janabs      

Just saw on TV this morning an ad for a low-carb snack called, I think, Cheese Crisps (could be wrong there - it was a hectic morning - my phase 2 oatmeal burned - what a stink!). Anyway, these snacks are supposed to be like cheesy chips without the chip. I wonder if they're anything like the cheese crisps talked about in the food and diet area (microwaving or baking pieces of cheese until crisp).

Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:03 pm 

babice      

Hey there y'all! First....my humble opinion on those cheese crisps: if yer in Phase 1, I don't think they're allowed. No starchy carbs...just cuz they're low carb doesn't make them right for Phase 1. If yer in Phase 2, well, maybe they're okay...depends what they do for ya, you know?

Anyhoo....on the salt thing. An idea for you is to use some salt...if you're worried about too much of that, you can use low-sodium salt. I have some of that (Morton's) and it tastest the same to me. Dr. A recommends salt to help prevent dehydration and, also, to make sure you're getting enough potassium. As for what ya eat it on? Welp. How 'bout celery? You could even dip that in hummus! That has a good and satisfying amount of spices in it for me, usually.

Good luck! :P

Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:10 pm 

mtsgirl      

Hi Everyone...
The snacks you say advertised on TV are indeed allowed during phase 1. The company takes cheese and bakes it until it's a chip...then they add a little seasoning such as pizza, honey dijon or white cheddar. They are awesome and really...they are JUST cheese. They are called "Just The Cheese" and are made by the Specialty Cheese Company here in Wisconsin.
Good luck to all!

Wed Jan 21, 2004 5:48 pm 

Guest      

I love potato chips. That was always my salt thing. I don't need sweets. Maybe a piece of chocolate hear or there but MAN do I love chips and dip.

I splurged yesterday and had a few salt n pepper potato chips YUM! But now I'm mad at myself. I already lost 15 lbs and weigh 121 now so I splurged a little bit. :lol: You'll have that! Now I just have to watch for a few days.

Anyway, what I normally eat when I'm good and need something salty is some dry roasted peanuts (very good) or cashews....salted overcourse!

Wed Jan 21, 2004 8:40 pm 

FatNoMore!      

soy nuts!

Mon Jan 26, 2004 10:40 am 

travel queen      

I love soy nut's. I keep a bag in my car for a little snack .
But I do love and miss my chips and dip. I've been making
the Flaxseed meal crackers and their great.

I've made different flavors by adding and changing seasoning but can't master the potato taste yet.

These Flax Crackers are worth making and very easy.

Travel Queen 8)

Tue Jan 27, 2004 4:07 pm 

newme      

Travel Queen,

Where do you find the flaxseed meal cracker recipe?

Tue Jan 27, 2004 4:25 pm 

Guest      

Soynuts, olives, nuts, pickles!

Tue Jan 27, 2004 4:47 pm 

travel queen      

Sorry, The site is Talking Low Carb. Click on Just food and Recipes.
and its under flax wafers.

Be sure to read all the reply . I've omitted a lot of the salt with garlic
powder or onion powder the cheese is pretty salty.

Let me know how you like them. Great for Super Bowl!

Travel Queen 8)

Tue Jan 27, 2004 5:46 pm 

FatNoMore!      

Anonymous wrote: Soynuts, olives, nuts, pickles!

oooohhhhh yeeeeaaaahhh! pickles! Oh boy!

Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:28 am 

Amber      

Be careful on the pickles.....some are made with sugar.

Go to the health food or whole foods store and get some Umoboshi Plums. They look like cherries, but don't pop one in your mouth or it will make your eyes cross. Nibble, nibble, nibble. They are wonderful for your digestion, and to stop a stomach flu, etc.

Miso soup is good for that too, and very delicious....BUT, is it allowed????

Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:04 pm 

hheigi      

Hi guys not to be gross but has anyone else has constipation on this diet? and what have you done to solve problem without using laxitives?
Hope I don't offend anyone with this question. :roll:

Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:43 pm 

125ihope      

I miss salty snacks too! I cut up cauliflower and put Lowrey's season salt on them and they remind me of bbq chips. Quick tip--don't store with the salt on them because they'll become watery and soggy!

Good Luck!

Fri Jan 30, 2004 6:37 pm 

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