Cheap, Healthy Snack ideas (not fruit)?

whiteguineapig

would he eat tinned fruit?
we eat a lot of tinned fruit in fruit juice (not syrup), we have yoghurt with it
also
please be careful how much dried fruit he eats, i'm not sure on the calories but it can work like a laxative
have you tried quorn in meals , that might help

kboss2010

WantToBeSE wrote: »

Yummy, thanks




Oh thats a great idea! Do you just pour on the hot water and stir?

Aldi everyday essentials porridge oats work really well as instant oats

WantToBeSE

Thanks everyone, some great ideas here.

Re the dried/tinned fruit- someone mentioned the sugar content, which is why i am looking for ideas that are not fruit. In a pinch (i.e., when he has eaten everything else!), it's a good option, but i agree that it wont necessarily help keep the weight down.

The seaweed/chinese leaves sound like something he would try, as he loves seaweed in his sushi, so that may be something he'd try. Thanks

He is off to his Dads house for a few days, so i have some time to prep some healthy stuff for when he gets back.

VfM4meplse

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

Porridge.

You can make it up in pot noodle type tubs with hot water for a quick snack.

kboss2010 wrote: »

Aldi everyday essentials porridge oats work really well as instant oats

I know the posters mean well, but porridge is very easy to eat in large quantities and upping carbohydrate consumption is a really bad idea for anyone on anti-psychotics. Although an MSE option, you're only going to create health problems further down the line, and I can guarantee weight gain.

Stick to cucumber, celery and carrot batons, and cherry tomatoes. I wouldn't bother with a dip, but freshly milled pepper can add interest.

WantToBeSE

VfM4meplse wrote: »

I know the posters mean well, but porridge is very easy to eat in large quantities and upping carbohydrate consumption is a really bad idea for anyone on anti-psychotics. Although an MSE option, you're only going to create health problems further down the line, and I can guarantee weight gain.

Stick to cucumber, celery and carrot batons, and cherry tomatoes. I wouldn't bother with a dip, but freshly milled pepper can add interest.

I wasn't thinking of the carbs, thanks for the tip. Why are carbs bad for people on antipsychotics?

teddysmum

Perhaps your son describes nut and seed mixes as bitty because of the small hard seeds. I don't like seeds but do like Aldi's mixed fruit and nuts (large blue foil bag) as they have peanuts, almonds, brazils,raisins and just a few dates. They are filling.


Could you spiralize veg, so it lasts longer ? ( Lakeland have spiralizers half price at £7.99 and he may enjoy making his own ).


Sugar free jelly (Hartley's is actually tastier than regular jellies) fills you up as it's mainly water when prepared.

lessonlearned

Second generation Anti phschotic drugs increase the risk of both heart disease and type 2 diabetes as well as affecting the metabolic rate and increasing appetite.

It is therefore essential that all that extra food is good food, not junk, sweet stuff and starchy carbs. Avoid as many white carbs as possible, Ie white bread, white pasta, white potatoes, white rice. Starchy carbs affect insulin levels.

Ideally you will need to look at more protein (this will keep him feeling fuller for longer) and as many vegetables as he can manage, keeping fruit intake to a minimum.

Also if he is to have any chance of slowing down the weight gain he will need to exercise. Exercise might also,help with mood too, increasing the production of endorphins - the "feel good hormone" and of course whilst he's exercising he's not eating.

Also if possible something to occupy his mind and hopefully distract him a bit from food. Some new hobbies perhaps.

Sounds daft but maybe Learning to play a musical instrument, it requires a lot of concentration and practice - less time to be thinking about food.

I don't think it's going to be as simple as finding a few snacks, he's going to need a lot of help and coping strategies.

The drugs work but there's a high price to pay in terms of the side effects on long term health if the weight and metabolic rates are not controlled.

Is there a support group near you.

WantToBeSE

teddysmum wrote: »

Perhaps your son describes nut and seed mixes as bitty because of the small hard seeds. I don't like seeds but do like Aldi's mixed fruit and nuts (large blue foil bag) as they have peanuts, almonds, brazils,raisins and just a few dates. They are filling.


Could you spiralize veg, so it lasts longer ? ( Lakeland have spiralizers half price at £7.99 and he may enjoy making his own ).


Sugar free jelly (Hartley's is actually tastier than regular jellies) fills you up as it's mainly water when prepared.

He isnt keen on nuts really, and hates seeds.

i have a julienne peeler, so could julienne a lot of carrots etc.
Thanks

WantToBeSE

lessonlearned wrote: »

Second generation Anti phschotic drugs increase the risk of both heart disease and type 2 diabetes as well as affecting the metabolic rate and increasing appetite.

It is therefore essential that all that extra food is good food, not junk, sweet stuff and starchy carbs. Avoid as many white carbs as possible, Ie white bread, white pasta, white potatoes, white rice. Starchy carbs affect insulin levels.

Ideally you will need to look at more protein (this will keep him feeling fuller for longer) and as many vegetables as he can manage, keeping fruit intake to a minimum.

Also if he is to have any chance of slowing down the weight gain he will need to exercise. Exercise might also,help with mood too, increasing the production of endorphins - the "feel good hormone" and of course whilst he's exercising he's not eating.

Also if possible something to occupy his mind and hopefully distract him a bit from food. Some new hobbies perhaps.

Sounds daft but maybe Learning to play a musical instrument, it requires a lot of concentration and practice - less time to be thinking about food.

I don't think it's going to be as simple as finding a few snacks, he's going to need a lot of help and coping strategies.

The drugs work but there's a high price to pay in terms of the side effects on long term health if the weight and metabolic rates are not controlled.

Is there a support group near you.

Thanks. We know all of the risks,but dont really have any other choice right now.

We eat a lot of healthy food, it's just the snacks that are the problem.

Exercise is being increased already, but it's difficult because he never leaves the house without me, so i have to accompany him all the time, everywhere. Of course, i am hoping the pills themselves will help with this.

His Psychiatrist is weighing him at every appointment from now on, so we will keep an eye.

I have been trying to find a support group for me, but there arent any nearby.

zippychick

our older thread has loads of ideas

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