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Snacks for car journey

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Rachel64

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Hi all, going on our holidays tomorrow and have quite a long car journey from Norfolk to Scotland. Now before diagnosis I would happily munch away on fruit pastilles/wine gums/cheddars etc (get the picture 😉). Got my go to snack of almonds but can’t just eat 100g of them! Any ideas would be gratefully received 🙂. Many thanks
 
Assuming you are driving, you will be working a bit (so burning carb). So, if needed, I tend to snack on dark chocolate. Otherwise I tend to stick to just having a drink at rest stops.
 
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Mark T said:
Assuming you are driving, you will be working a bit (so burning carb). So, if needed, I tend to snack on dark chocolate. Otherwise I tend to stick to just having a drink at rest stops.
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The trouble is I’m not driving, if I was I wouldn’t be bored and want to snack. But I do like dark chocolate so may take a couple of squares in the car so thank you for that 🙂
 
I find long car journeys increase my levels anyway, presumably because I don’t normally sit still for so long, but possibly also because I find them stressful. I try not to snack but make sure I take a drink. The trouble with snacking due to boredom as opposed to hunger is that it doesn’t take away the boredom so once I start, it’s very difficult to stop. If I’m on a long straight road I find I can do sudoku puzzles which make it less boring. If it’s not a motorway I have to look out the window to avoid motion sickness. If we have the grandsons in the van we play lots of games to keep them amused.
If my OH decides to snack I usually have some sugar free mints or Werthers which I find ok but I know they give some people tummy troubles.
 
Radders said:
I find long car journeys increase my levels anyway, presumably because I don’t normally sit still for so long, but possibly also because I find them stressful. I try not to snack but make sure I take a drink. The trouble with snacking due to boredom as opposed to hunger is that it doesn’t take away the boredom so once I start, it’s very difficult to stop. If I’m on a long straight road I find I can do sudoku puzzles which make it less boring. If it’s not a motorway I have to look out the window to avoid motion sickness. If we have the grandsons in the van we play lots of games to keep them amused.
If my OH decides to snack I usually have some sugar free mints or Werthers which I find ok but I know they give some people tummy troubles.
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Thank you for your reply. I know what exactly what you mean 🙂. I too get motion sickness which makes reading/puzzle books impossible. Will make sure I’ve got plenty of water and try not to start eating 😉
 
Celery sticks filled with crunchy peanut butter or with a low carb pate.
Cherry tomatoes - can be eaten like sweets, just pop into your mouth.
Cheese.
Nuts. You can get fairly low carb flavoured peanuts.
Boiled egg.
Cooked sausages.
Cooked ham/shredded ham.
Cooked chicken bits, various flavours available in supermarkets.
Strawberries.
Cherries, though not too many.
Prawn cocktail, though could be messy!
 
Dave W said:
Celery sticks filled with crunchy peanut butter or with a low carb pate.
Cherry tomatoes - can be eaten like sweets, just pop into your mouth.
Cheese.
Nuts. You can get fairly low carb flavoured peanuts.
Boiled egg.
Cooked sausages.
Cooked ham/shredded ham.
Cooked chicken bits, various flavours available in supermarkets.
Strawberries.
Cherries, though not too many.
Prawn cocktail, though could be messy!
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Thank you - lots of great suggestions 🙂
 
When travelling I take Graze boxes. Whilst trying to avoid too much processed food I like them for emergencies as they are sized for snacking, avoiding too many calories. If I’m not hungry they just go back into cupboard for another journey. The lime and chilli nuts are lowest carbs🙂
 
Snow peas, just as they come. I could munch them all day. (Ummm, maybe not in season there?)
 
Sally W said:
When travelling I take Graze boxes. Whilst trying to avoid too much processed food I like them for emergencies as they are sized for snacking, avoiding too many calories. If I’m not hungry they just go back into cupboard for another journey. The lime and chilli nuts are lowest carbs🙂
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Thank you for that. I will look into graze boxes for another time.
 
Eddy Edson said:
Snow peas, just as they come. I could munch them all day. (Ummm, maybe not in season there?)
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Are they like mangetout? If so we can get them
 
Rachel64 said:
Are they like mangetout? If so we can get them
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Same thing, but I think "mangetout" also includes what are known elsewhere as sugar-snap peas (fuller & rounder pod than snow peas). Both are pretty good, IMO.
 
I start with celery sticks and carrot sticks,and feel smug for a while. Then on a long journey it is tempting to start on the Wurthers. My BG also rises during a journey, due to sitting still, but I am able to increase my background insulin for the duration of the journey.
 
Richard65 said:
Are Carrot sticks any good?

I am glad to see cherry toms listed.
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I hope there were some suggestions that you found helpeful? I certainly did 🙂
 
SB2015 said:
I start with celery sticks and carrot sticks,and feel smug for a while. Then on a long journey it is tempting to start on the Wurthers. My BG also rises during a journey, due to sitting still, but I am able to increase my background insulin for the duration of the journey.
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I did reasonably well on my long journey - drank lots of water and slept! Ate when I needed to 🙂
 
first of all thanks for all suggestions, make a great list!

Sally W said:
When travelling I take Graze boxes. Whilst trying to avoid too much processed food I like them for emergencies as they are sized for snacking, avoiding too many calories. If I’m not hungry they just go back into cupboard for another journey. The lime and chilli nuts are lowest carbs🙂
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oh I admire your discipline! We got a subscription when they first showed up, I think it was first box free, second half price or something like that, loved it!
Problem was... a whole box didn't even last 48hs...!
I have been in a very strict discipline now for almost a month, I hope I will be able to keep it and have your discipline!!!
 
MrsPeel said:
first of all thanks for all suggestions, make a great list!



oh I admire your discipline! We got a subscription when they first showed up, I think it was first box free, second half price or something like that, loved it!
Problem was... a whole box didn't even last 48hs...!
I have been in a very strict discipline now for almost a month, I hope I will be able to keep it and have your discipline!!!
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Oh believe me I’m not always so disciplined! They are quite expensive at £1.25 for a handful sized box so I buy a stash when Waitrose have half priced deal. I tell myself they have to last to the next deal I’m about 4 months.
 
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