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

[wait.livejournal.com]

My faves:

Low-fat string cheese with cherry tomatoes

High fiber crackers / whole wheat pita with peanut butter (get the natural kind and drain off the oil from the top) or hummus.

Apples and PB

Broccoli with a wedge of Lite Laughing Cow cheese melted on top.

Hard boiled eggs

Low fat yogurt (just watch the sugar)

[geminigirl]

I buy the Splenda sweetened yogurt. There are a ton of different brands that are using Splenda instead of aspartame, and it tastes so much better.

[fj.livejournal.com]

Get used to tossing the splenda. Reset your taste buds to not need as much sugar.

Yoghurt + protein powder for me, since I need the protein bad. ALso, 70% chocolate covered nuts & dried cranberries. Would be high GI if not mitigated by the nuts.

[geminigirl]

Yogurt is virtually unpalatable without sweetner. It turns my stomach and reminds me of car sickness.