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Need suggestions

Sheila P-Burg — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:14:19 GMT

I have a "sweet tooth" that I enjoy satisfying. I also enjoy snacking while reading, watching TV, etc. Always seem to only snack on popcorn or potato chips.

Can you tell me your favorite sweet whether candy bar, cake, pie etc.

Also, can you tell me what you snack on?

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Still Raining — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:19:18 GMT

Lately I have been testing pumpkin pies out for flavor and tomorrow I am moving on to cranberry muffins.

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dex — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:29:08 GMT

Biscottis for me and I am the sole imbiber of a Costco size container...want to join me?

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Kachina624 — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:35:21 GMT

I have a galloping sweet tooth and could sit and snack on candy all day. I won't allow myself to do so, however. Not only is it detrimental nutritionally, but its also murder on your teeth to constantly bathe them in sugar. Constant snacking is a habit you can break. You know what snacks are healthy and what you should be eating. Make a list and go shopping.

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Sheila P-Burg — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:38:26 GMT

@dex .... I forgot about them. I haven't had a biscotti since I left Pittsburgh. Not a common thing here where I am now. Now I am craving a good biscotti and a Pittsburgh salad (lettuce, meat and French fries).

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:48:55 GMT

Not much into sweets, but salt, chips, etc. that’s my Achilles heel.

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Daisy Sunflower — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:55:17 GMT

Mandarin oranges

green grapes

crackers and cheese

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Sheila P-Burg — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:55:50 GMT

Sure I know what is"good for me". If I only indulged in what was "good for me" I would not only have to give up my sweets and snacking but my coffee and diet coke. It is the holiday season ...... I don't want to munch on carrot sticks, celery, apples, etc I can start that regime in January. I want to splurge like a kid!

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silkyk — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:56:37 GMT

Trader Joe's strikes again. LOVE these....hot, sweet and chewy!

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Sheila P-Burg — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:59:49 GMT

@Daisy Sunflower .... Grapes. Now that is a good suggestion. I forget about them too. And their good for me, right?

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Mindy D — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:02:12 GMT

Publix Bakery Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are so good you will be running back and forth to the store to go get more. Once you try them, you’re done for. I’ve had oatmeal cookies before but none like these. There’s an underlying hint of real butter that makes them mouth watering.

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Foxxee — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:45:53 GMT

I don't snack, so I guess I shouldn't comment. If I get hungry between meals, I'll eat a piece of chicken, vegies, grapes, or a banana.

I do eat goodies, though, sometimes after meals as a dessert. Plain pound cake is my favorite.

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Susan Louise — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:34:30 GMT

@Sheila P-Burg wrote:
@Daisy Sunflower .... Grapes. Now that is a good suggestion. I forget about them too. And their good for me, right?

@Sheila P-Burg Not good for everyone...just one grape would send DH and my blood sugar spiking to high heaven. Bananas and mangos are also very high carb/sugar fruits.

We can't eat most fruits...fruit juices are out. On rare occasions DH & I will split an apple or share a mandarin orange serving (2 are 1 serving) with a sandwich for lunch once in awhile...or a handful of strawberries or blackberries, but that's it.

We have also learned we had to cut out snacking too and only eat 2 meals a day. We will have a dessert with dinner 2-3 days a week, but they are low carb/keto options

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ahoymate — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:29:42 GMT

Nuts - your favorite.

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SandySparkles — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:58:48 GMT

I love caramel cashew trail mix. It has peanuts, cashews, m&m's, and chocolate coated caramel balls. You get salty and sweet. Win-win.

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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blackhole99 — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 03:26:08 GMT

I eat what I want snack wise, but try to stick to stuff like popcorn, air popped with a little olive oil, garlic powder and sea salt. Maybe, sweet potato chips or a square of dark chocolate. I only eat a small portion so I don't worry about it. As far as dessert, I don't pass up cheese cake or lemon lush.

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Sooner — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 03:33:59 GMT

We might both have something sweet occasionally, or some popcorn rarely, but we don't snack while reading or watching tv. It's just something we never got into.

And we don't keep snacks in the house either. We keep a few bags of baked small bag chips that we occasionally eat but only with a sandwich at a meal.

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software — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 03:37:52 GMT

My guilty pleasure is caramel corn.

I rarely want a "whole" anything - candy bar, cake, pie

A handful of caramel corn satisfies me.

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Sheila P-Burg — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 03:53:32 GMT

@blackhole99 ..... What is lemon lush?

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galpal — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 03:59:14 GMT

Pretzel snaps with hummus or peanut butter, cheesesticks, a nut mix, yogurt, popcorn. Sometimes during the holidays you can find seasonal flavored yogurts that are really good.