GD - protein/snack question

rc1276

I meet with a dietician on Monday, so hopefully will have my head straight about how to deal with this starting then, and be able to actually monitor my glucose levels.

In the meantime, I've been trying to do 3 snacks and 3 meals a day, pairing any carb with protein, and avoiding sweets (which is what the nutritionist told me to do when I asked what to do over the weekend).

But I'm HUNGRY. I want more snacks.

So my question is, is it okay to eat some straight protein if I need something more after an "official" snack? For example, a bit ago I ate an apple and some peanuts. If I wanted to eat another snack between now and dinner, would it be okay to eat more peanuts, or some cheese?

Thanks -- I appreciate the help!

emilirene

My dietician considers things like dairy that have very little carbs to be like freebies. If I'm starving I have a few spoonfuls of cottage cheese, it won't do much of anything to my numbers, so it's no problem.

mamaem

I am sorry, I don't have an answer, but the exact same problem.  I can't wait until I can meet with the nutritionist.  I will be waiting to see what other people say.

beastmel04

Absolutely. If I didn't eat snacks between snacks I would pass out. 

You can have as much protein as you can stand.  

ivs112

I always eat a piece of fruit with some cheese when I get hungry in between meals or snacks and it works.?

jen5-03

I would absolutely eat another snack if I were hungry. Either a protein snack or even another balanced snack. Also, one of my snacks is actually 2 carb and 1 protein, so you might be getting bigger snacks once you're on your diet plan.

I have to say that I am NOT hungry on the GD diet - it's too much food for me and I actually had to talk to the dietician about how to cut it back because I could not choke it all down. So you might be surprised to find out how much you need to eat once you talk to her.

rc1276

Thank you all so much!

alicia11780

I am kind of late but wanted to share what my nurse told me.  She said to count my carbs at meal/snack time and then anything (proteins, fats,etc.) after that she doesn't care how much I eat.

For example I am allowed 15-30g of carbs for snacks.  If I eat a peach(palm sized) it counts as 15g and a glass of milk(8oz) is 15g.  That would be my 30g right there.  After that I can have as many almonds, or as much cheese or peanut butter as I want.

Good luck and ask lots of questions.

ilenegrace

Absolutely! There are some stuff that are considered "freebies" and you can eat as much as you like. Protein, most veggies and sugar free Jello are some of the ones I snack on throughout the day. I like to eat so it makes me feel better to know there are things I can eat in between meals and snacks.