A question for the carb conscious who are reading this

[geminigirl]

One of the ways that some people suggest dealing with PCOS is a low carb/low glycemic index diet. My doctor isn't one who pushes that as a prime treatment-his feeling is "do what makes you feel and function best." And that's a great thing to be told, but what feels best for me is to be mindful of carbs, though not necessarily sticking to a pure low carb diet. What I've discovered since starting the Metformin is that if I'm not attentive to that, I end up really sleepy.

I can do okay with meals...that's not much of a problem. I'm having trouble with snacks, and I know I need to plan at least one, rather substantial afternoon snack, in order to take the meds with. So, what are some of your favorite low carb/low gi snacks?

I have few limitations...primarily, it's just limiting/avoiding soy. Suggestions?

Comments

[aubkabob.livejournal.com]

i was always a big fan of mixing flax seed meal, low carb peanut butter, some splenda, and some cocoa and cinnamon together... in the right mindset, it sort of tastes like no bake cookies (though not nearly as good!) oh, and if you want it smoother or sweeter, some cream cheese and a smidge of butter.

i also became a big fan of the nut. any nut, really, though cashews have the highest carbs. i used to grab sunflower seeds at the gas station out of their shells - two for a buck. the protein always helped me.