Recommend me a healthier alternative to... - SV650.org

25-06-10, 08:50 PM

...crisps.

Love them, have done for years but now its having the inevitable effect on waistline and cholesterol.

So, what can I eat instead, not a huge lover of fruit so looking for something a bit different, cheap, doesn't taste like cardboard and won't take an age to prepare.

I know, I don't want much.

No lectures about the evils of potato based snacks. Not interested.

Mucho thanks.

dizzyblonde · 25-06-10, 08:54 PM

Walkers Sunbites, as a crisp alternative? They're like a multigrain crisp thing. Sweet chiilli mmmmmm

I know raisins are fruit(which I'm not a lover of either), but I like sweets and lots, so I eat raisins instead to resist the urge...if that makes sense.

gruntygiggles · 25-06-10, 09:05 PM

I'll PM you a few things tomorrow as there are lots of things you can have that are not fatty, not starchy and very tasty. Might mean spending a bit of time in the kitchen, but it's worth it.

25-06-10, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Walkers Sunbites, as a crisp alternative? They're like a multigrain crisp thing. Sweet chiilli mmmmmm

I know raisins are fruit(which I'm not a lover of either), but I like sweets and lots, so I eat raisins instead to resist the urge...if that makes sense.

Sunbites. See above statement about cardboard. Horrible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gruntygiggles

I'll PM you a few things tomorrow as there are lots of things you can have that are not fatty, not starchy and very tasty. Might mean spending a bit of time in the kitchen, but it's worth it.

Thanks. Happy to put in a bit of kitchen time for the right snack!

DarrenSV650S · 25-06-10, 09:17 PM

Is it a secret gg?

anna · 25-06-10, 09:24 PM

Ohhhhhh GG can you PM me too please???? this is one of my major downfalls too.

I am not a bit chocolate fan so have always been able to say not to that stuff but crisps mmmmmmmmmmmm.

gruntygiggles · 25-06-10, 09:38 PM

Right...wait til Sunday then guys and I'll post a few things up on here. I have a BBQ for 30ish to prepare for tomorrow, ready for tomorrow evening, so will be a bit busy til Sunday

25-06-10, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Walkers Sunbites, as a crisp alternative? They're like a multigrain crisp thing. Sweet chiilli mmmmmm

I was going to recommend them too. Especially the sweet chilli ones. They have fewer calories than regular crisps. I first had them in New Zealand. They're called Grainwaves over there.

Twiglets are great if you like marmite. They're baked instead of fried, which makes them healthier.

25-06-10, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gruntygiggles

I'll PM you a few things tomorrow as there are lots of things you can have that are not fatty, not starchy and very tasty. Might mean spending a bit of time in the kitchen, but it's worth it.

Why not post them so that we all can make them?

25-06-10, 10:08 PM

Pies... They're much better than crisps.

25-06-10, 08:50 PM	#1
Gordon B Guest Posts: n/a	Recommend me a healthier alternative to... ...crisps. Love them, have done for years but now its having the inevitable effect on waistline and cholesterol. So, what can I eat instead, not a huge lover of fruit so looking for something a bit different, cheap, doesn't taste like cardboard and won't take an age to prepare. I know, I don't want much. No lectures about the evils of potato based snacks. Not interested. Mucho thanks.

25-06-10, 08:54 PM	#2
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Recommend me a healthier alternative to... Walkers Sunbites, as a crisp alternative? They're like a multigrain crisp thing. Sweet chiilli mmmmmm I know raisins are fruit(which I'm not a lover of either), but I like sweets and lots, so I eat raisins instead to resist the urge...if that makes sense. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

25-06-10, 09:05 PM	#3
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	Re: Recommend me a healthier alternative to... I'll PM you a few things tomorrow as there are lots of things you can have that are not fatty, not starchy and very tasty. Might mean spending a bit of time in the kitchen, but it's worth it. __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

25-06-10, 09:17 PM	#5
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Recommend me a healthier alternative to... Is it a secret gg?

25-06-10, 09:24 PM	#6
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	Re: Recommend me a healthier alternative to... Ohhhhhh GG can you PM me too please???? this is one of my major downfalls too. I am not a bit chocolate fan so have always been able to say not to that stuff but crisps mmmmmmmmmmmm.

25-06-10, 09:38 PM	#7
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	Re: Recommend me a healthier alternative to... Right...wait til Sunday then guys and I'll post a few things up on here. I have a BBQ for 30ish to prepare for tomorrow, ready for tomorrow evening, so will be a bit busy til Sunday __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

25-06-10, 10:08 PM	#10
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a healthier alternative to... Pies... They're much better than crisps.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
an alternative to ebay?	tinpants	Idle Banter	14	16-01-10 08:05 PM
Bike alternative.	Pedrosa	Bikes - Talk & Issues	111	05-12-07 12:40 PM
Recommend we have a 'Recommend me a...' forum	_Stretchie_	Idle Banter	0	05-06-07 01:30 PM
recommend me a......'recommend me' thread	CoolGirl	Idle Banter	5	05-06-07 08:17 AM
Alternative Zen	Stingo	Idle Banter	0	26-09-06 11:22 AM